This video tutorial from Creative in Chicago will show you how to make gift boxes from scrapbook paper. She uses an origami technique. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Sweet Neon Graduation Party
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the … Read More...
Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Your Own Baker’s Twine
Laura Beth from A Step in The Journey, shows you how you can fake baker’s twine with the simple DIY. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Use your serger to make fitted crib sheets
Prudent Baby shows how you can make a fitted crib sheet. They’ve published similar tutorials for crib sheets in the past, but this one shows how you can make quick work of it by using your serger. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing striped fabrics
Sewing clothes from striped fabrics can be tricky. If the pieces aren’t placed straight on the fabric, you’ll end up with crooked stripes. If the stripes on the front and back pieces don’t match, it can look messy at the … Read More...
DIY: Hand and Body Lotion
Lori from Always Learning shares a recipe for a hand/body lotion that’s so luscious her friends and family are clamouring for more! Get the tutorial and try it yourself.
DIY stiffened felt boxes
You now can make your gift and the stunning box to put in, no wrapping needed here. Jessica Jones of “How About Orange” Has this amazing tutorial for you to follow. These boxes are so incredible and her pictorial … Read More...
Caterpillar Grapes
Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ’em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.
How to make a recycled necktie luggage tag
Over at Craft Test Dummies Jenny posted a great tutorial on how to make a recycled necktie luggage tag!
Wine Pops
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops … Read More...
Tutorial: Ombre pom pom embellished t-strap sandals
Kristina from Kristina J. shows how to embellish a pair of plain t-strap sandals with pom poms. They’re made from seam binding, which is a lightweight trim with a subtle shine. I’m LOVING the soft colors and the ombre effect! … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Colored Stickpins
Connie from Crafty Goodies shows you how she made these colored stickpins from plain corsage pins. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Embroidering on Cardstock
Rachel from Lines Across demonstrates how to embroider on cardstock to make a book mark or scrapbook embellishment. Click here to go to the tutorial.
DIY: Natural Bug Spray!
Just in time for the warm weather, Jillee at One Good Thing has a tutorial for making your own mosquito (or other bug) repellant. It uses just a handful of ingredients and she says it works like a charm. This … Read More...
Freebie: Body Scrub & Wash Printable Labels
Cause packaging can make the gift, Bethany at Finding Pins and Needles shares her cute and practical labels for homemade body stubs and washes. They fit perfectly on Ball Canning jars and if you laminate them, they’re waterproof too. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top
Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top. She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just … Read More...
Tutorial: New York Beauty quilt block
Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows how to make this New York Beauty quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Hers was the last quilt block in the New York Beauty QAL hosted by Sew Sweetness. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Criss Cross Card
Taylor Usry. with Paper Craft Planet has detailed directions for making an interesting criss cross card, click here for all the details.
-Heather
Unique Neon Candles
The Proper Pinwheel shares a completely unique idea for making neon textured candles. Spray paint, textured/grippy drawer liners, hot glue and scissors are used to create these candles. Grab the DIY at The Proper Pinwheel.