Dana from MADE sharesa tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Basic Pocket Tote. Like the name suggests, it’s a basic tote bag with a p0cket on the inside. It’s an easy sew, a good project for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ladybug needle book
Collette from Serendipity Vintage and Serendipity Handmade shows how to make a clever litte ladybug needle book. I’m showing it here all folded up for tossing in your purse or project bag. It opens to become a large circle with … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tile Necklace
I love these pretty little necklaces! Sarah Forhan shares how she stamped on small tiles from the hardware store and turned them into little works of art to wear. Visit the Bowdabra blog for directions.
-Heather
Fun Picture Placemats
Placemats are a great way to teach your child any type of information you’d like them to learn since they are staring down at it underneath that big bowl of peas they are might be refusing to eat. This placemat … Read More...
Tutorial | Photo Cupcake Toppers
Nicole of In La La Land takes you through the steps for making these photo cupcake toppers. She found the idea in the Martha Stewart Encyclopedia of Crafts. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Washi Decorated Notebook
Roslyn at Sew Delicious shares how she altered a plain exercise book and made this lovely notebook decorated with washi tape. This would make a lovely gift, or use it to keep note of your scrapbooking ideas. Plus you … Read More...
Mother’s Day mini quilt a NY Beauty
Muriel of Hopfaldera made this mini quilt using a New York Beauty quilt block tutorial she said she found at In Color Order. A Mother’s Day gift for her mom, she calls it Sunshine. Click HERE to read … Read More...
Free design: Fiesta kitty
Here’s a treat from Urban Threads. The UT e-newsletter says,
This adorable maraca-shakin’, sombrero-wearin’ kitty is FREE! This design is available in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and digital stock art formats, free though May 13. Get your design here!
Tutorial: Custom chair cushion with ties
Chica from Chica and Jo share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a chair cushion with ties at the back to attach it to the chair. Because you’re making it from scratch, you can make it the … Read More...
DIY: Bergamot and Coconut Skin Salve
This rich and luxurious salve is perfect for dry, irritated skin, or even skin with cuts and abrasions. But it would also make a lovely “post-gardening” salve for any mom on your list, and thanks to the combination of oils … Read More...
DIY: Exfoliating Soap Pouches
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Jillee from One Good Thing shares a tutorial on how she made her own scrubby soap pouches. These are so easy they’d be great for even young kids to make for mom or grand … Read More...
DIY Wine Cork Trivet
I’m afraid it would not take me long at all to amass enough wine corks to make a trivet. Not. Long. At. All. Sigh. I heart my wine. Anyway, make your own wine cork trivets HERE at Love U Madly.
How to make recycled sweater armwarmers and a scarf
When Leanne sent in a link to her great tutorial the title says how to upcycle an old jumper, I think I’m going to see something made from what we here in America think of as a jumper, but I … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked skirt
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows how to make a simple color blocked skirt. It’s an easy skirt to make, requiring only a handful of straight seams. And it’s made from double layers of fabric so you don’t have to worry … Read More...
Angry Birds Cake Topper
Yikes, that’s one angry bird. Make Angry Birds cake toppers from fondant with step-by-step instructions HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Tutorial: Magic Card
Wow, this card really is magic! Pull the side and voila…change the black and white image to color, how cool is that?! Find detailed instructions for making one of theses amazing cards over on The Bright Side of Life blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote with piping or ric rac trim
Susan from Moonthirty shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a tote bag with contrast piping or ric rac trim peeking out of the top edges. The tutorials are part of her Rock the Tote series, which … Read More...
6 Fun Summer Crafts for Kids
Looking for some fun crafts to keep your kids occupied this summer? Look no further than Dash who has compiled 6 great crafts including a comic book pinwheel, and these fun decorated painted rocks! Head over to Dash for the … Read More...
Doll Bulletin Board {Kid Craft}
Does your daughter invest a lot of her time creating a fun space for her doll? This craft is such a a great addition to any girls doll area. You can find the tutorial at live.life.create.art.
Clothespin Caterpillars
How cute are these little caterpillars? My daughters classes just released butterflies that they watched grow from caterpillars. This craft is the perfect craft for a lesson plan on how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly! The project can be found … Read More...