Moms and children love to spend time together in the kitchen, or doing messy crafts and art projects. This Mother’s Day craft is perfect to gift to a dedicated mom who loves to make a mess in the kitchen with … Read More...
A first quilt and NTA tute
Wendi of Shiny Happy World shows us her very first quilt explaining she used needle turn applique (NTA) for sewing on the letters encircling the sun. Her design has the flavor of her now famous blog, and that’s a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Log Cabin pillow
RosMadeMe is helping her readers dip their toe into quilting with this Log Cabin pillow. Of the project she says,
It is a great block to start with as it gets you used to cutting and sewing accurately.
Her tutorial … Read More...
DIY: Natural Sunscreen
If you’re worried about the chemicals in your sunscreen, but naturally still want sun protection, here’s a recipe from Frugally Sustainable using ingredients I’d think most of us already have on hand. Get all the details (and a great discussion … Read More...
Daisy Pastries
Two daisies in a row! This time fashioned from pastry, by another one of my go-tos for genius ideas, Hungry Happenings. See what’s inside this beautiful daisy pastry (and learn to make your own) HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Free pattern: Mom tattoo for Mother’s Day
Allison of Dream {a Little} Bigger created this T-shirt by painting a stencil she designed. It’s a gift to her mom on Mother’s Day. If you would like to create a mother tattoo, Allison shares the pattern on her blog. … Read More...
DIY Mothers Day Windchime
A Fun Mother’s Day project from our sister site Craftbits.com
Use terracotta pots and paints to create a Family wind chime perfect for Mum.
Check out the free tutorial here.
Creative Non Floral Button Holes
If you want a unique alternative to the simple floral boutonniere or button hole, be sure to check out this post at Adore by Chloe! Lots of inspiring ideas!
DIY Macaron Purse
Whip up some irresistibly adorable macaron coin purses for your bridesmaids! I discovered these sweet gift ideas at Emmaline Bride, and the tutorial can be found at Craft Passion. Don’t forget to make some for your flower girls … Read More...
Project: Cupcake Liner Card
Here’s a cool twist on using a cupcake liner, how about turning it into a card embellishment? Hop on over to the Simon Says blog for a video tutorial on how to make this fun and festive card.
-Heather
Circuit Board Cookbook Stand
See, now I love creative projects like this. I never would have thought to use an old circuit board to create a cookbook stand! This quirky idea would be a great gift for a computer geek friend or a food … Read More...
10 Creative Ideas for Save the Dates
These 10 unqiue ideas for save the dates have one thing in common: they don’t use photos! While I’m a fan of save the dates with pictures of the happy couple, it’s nice to have some alternatives! Get all the … Read More...
Make any Star Wars Sweets for Star Wars Day?
Happy Star Wars Day! Have any Star Wars-themed cookies, cupcakes, treats, parties you’ve brilliantly crafted? Link them HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Tutorial: Paint your own brightly colored lace
Brightly colored lace is all kinds of popular right now. If you can’t find lace in the colors you want, why not paint your own? The Threads magazine site has a tutorial showing how to do just that. Get the … Read More...
Project: Floral Card using Pan Pastels
Maria McGuire shares a card on Donna Downey’s blog using Donna’s lovely poppy stamps and coloring them with Pan Pastels. I love how she even used them to color the canvas banner pieces too. I *really* want to give these … Read More...
How to make recycled book and box art surfaces
Do you like the look of thick box style art and want to make some to then create your paintings or mixed-media collages on? Check out this great tutorial sent in by Alma where she shows you how to make … Read More...
Edible Spoons
How so very clever and eco-friendly (no waste, no washing!): Edible spoons from dough. A statement making serving idea, for sure. Enter to win an Edible Spoon Kit and learn to make edible spoons HERE at Scissors. Paper. Wok.
Tutorial: Zippered toiletry bag from laminated cotton
Sew4Home shows how to make a zippered toiletry bag from laminated cotton to take with you on your travels. The laminated cotton is waterproof and can take the wear and tear of travel. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Faux sequin designs using freezer paper
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how she used a freezer paper stencil technique to create a faux sequin starfish design on a shirt for her daughter. The faux sequins are actually dots of glitter paint. Her tutorial includes a … Read More...
Tutorial | All American Pinwheel Garland
Sam from Cook Quilt Make and Bake shares a step by step tutorial for making this Americana themed pinwheel garland. She even made the patterned paper herself! Click here to go to the tutorial,