Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Skirt. This simple gathered and ruffled skirt works for any size. She gives the formula for figuring the measurements to cut to make one to fit … Read More...
Tutorial | Chevron Card
This tutorial at Bean Bug Crafts, shows you how to make a chevron background for a card or other project without needing a die cutting machine. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Glass Potato Chips from Instructables
OK they’re not really glass but what a cool recipe and tasty weird treat to make. Instructables provides many many cool and odd tutorials. I’m lucky enough to receive their newsletter twice a week and sometimes there’s something cool to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Log Cabin block
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a tutorial on her blog that is sure to help anyone just picking up a needle to piece a quilt. She favors a scrappy version of the Log Cabin block and her instructions reflect this. … Read More...
Free pattern: Funky Chick Embroidery
Helen of Bustle and Sew made this cushion/pillow cover for a friend. The center is an embroidered bird amidst flowers surrounded by a patchwork border. So cheerful! You can download the Funky Chick Embroidery pattern on her blog. Get the … Read More...
Brick Votive Holder/Planter DIY
ReadyMade has an awesome tutorial on converting a simple brick into a succulent planter/votive candle holder, and it couldn’t be more gorgeous. One caveat I have for you, dear readers, is that this is a for-real, drill-wielding, safety goggle-wearing project, … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Necklace Tutorial
Joy of “How Joyful” was Inspired by an Anthropologie Necklace and created this lovely Tutorial. I remember seeing these on the Anthropologie site and loved them but the price always held me back. Now I can create my own … Read More...
DIY Enamel Cake Bunting
Learn how to make cake bunting with a twist – a glossy enamel finish! Amy, a creative blogger from This HeArt of Mine, shares the tutorial over at The Sweetest Occasion. Fabulous idea Amy!
How to make recycled padded envelopes
Who wouldn’t love getting a goodie in the mail especially if the envelope it arrived in was as cute as these are? See how to make recycled padded envelopes using the easy tutorial that Lynsey sent in featured on her … Read More...
Easy pattern transfers
Mollie of Wild Olive has a clever tip for easily tracing embroidery designs onto fabric. Check it out.
How to stitch a perfect bullion knot
Kathy of The Unbroken Thread reveals the secret to making perfect bullion-knot flowers. See her blog post.
Tutorial | Make Your Own Wrapping or Patterned Paper
Cintia from My Poppet shares how you can make customized wrapping paper from vintage trims. I think this would also be a great way to make unique patterned papers for scrapbooking and cards! Click here to go to the … Read More...
Egg Birds, Flower Quiche, and an Egg-Filled Giveaway
So many eggs! Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons hosted a brunch filled with fun versions of eggs sponsored by Eggland’s Best, and she’s hosting a giveaway of lots of eggs and kitchenware. My favorite egg dishes she made: These … Read More...
Stitch accurately without marking
Annet of Fat-Quarter has a clever technique for stitching even half-buttonhole wheels without all that endless marking. See how she does it.
Summer Heart Banner
Skip to My Lou is one of the first bloggers I read every morning while sipping on my first cup of coffee or tea. I love her ideas, and she always has something new to share! This month, she is … Read More...
Bubble ABCs {Kid Craft}
I just love any craft that will help a child visually understand something educational! This Bubble ABC craft is perfect for allowing your children to playfully learn their letters. You can find the tutorial over at Random Bits.
Sandpaper Printed T-Shirts
I love doing iron-ons, but the paper can be so expensive, and you can’t get your children’s artwork on the shirt unless it’s scanned… a lot of work in my opinion. Who knew that sandpaper could solve all of my … Read More...
DIY: Calendula Coconut Cream
The perfect antidote to bug bites, rashes, sunburns (in other words, all those summer maladies), NZ Ecochick gives us her fast and easy Calendula Coconut Cream recipe. She swears by this for all manner of skin issues (including diaper rash!) … Read More...
Project: Mermaid Treasure Box
Paper Craft Planet shares a tutorial for turning a plain old wooden box into a wonderful seaside treasure box. Perfect for hiding your seashells in. If you haven’t noticed I have a thing for mermaids, so I loved this project … Read More...
How to make bias tape with some unusual tools you have around
Ooooh I just love it when someone figures out how to use tools meant for one thing to make something completely different. That is just what the clever crafter PC of the blog MeiJo’s Joy has done! See how she … Read More...
