If you want to add colorful blocks to your scrapbook pages or cards with out layers of paper you can mask off areas using sticky notes, add inks directly to the paper and then stamp and remove the sticky note … Read More...
Types of interfacing and how to choose the right one for your project
As sewists, we put a lot of thought into choosing the right fabrics for our projects. The right weight, the right color, the right prints. It’s just as important to choose the right interfacing for your project. Though it never … Read More...
Top 10 Posts for This week
A nice mix of topics for the most popular posts this week!
10. Using Pegboard in Your Craft Room
9. Printable Calling Cards
This one is an oldie but goodie!
8. How to Create Depth of Field in Photos
7.
… Read More...Crochet Car – Cheaper Auto Insurance?
We do not have the pattern for this Crochet car so please do not send me 100’s of e-mails asking for the pattern. Also to the few who will e-mail me and ask me to crochet a real working car … Read More...
36 Unique Products for Cat Lovers
If you have a cat then you know exactly what I mean when I say that cats have a mind of their own. They do what they want, when they want, and try to get what they want as much … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjustable strap bow tie
Michelle from The Ribbon Retreat shares a tutorial showing how to make and adjustable strap bow tie. The bow tie and the neck strap is easily made from a wide ribbon. You could also make one from fabric. She shows … Read More...
How to Make Your Own Scratch Art Paper
Have you ever made your own scratch art? I remembering doing it years ago using color crayons. I never knew you could make scratch art using paint! Talk about a time saver, a crayon saver (one black crayon only goes … Read More...
Tutorial: Rice-filled foot warmer
There’s just no getting my feet warm in the winter. I wear socks or slippers all the time. Sitting on the couch under a quilt, I find myself trying to tuck the quilt under my feet so absolutely no cold … Read More...
DIY Faceted Rings
Take advantage of the trendy metallic thing and – at least as clay goes – the faceting everything trend. This tutorial from Poppytalk lets you crank out a few faceted rings, make them shiny, and try out the faceting thing. … Read More...
Easy Balloon Arch Tutorial
With prom and wedding season quickly approaching, I thought I’d share one of the best tutorials for creating a balloon arch that I’ve ever seen. I love the idea of adding florals into the finished arch to give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt candle and vase holder centerpiece
This felt centerpiece holds a collection of taper candles and small flower vases. You can wrap it around to make an arrangement that is pleasing. Johanna Rundel shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make one. It looks … Read More...
How to Make Yarn Out of a T-Shirt
I noticed recently that a lot of people were viewing my T-shirt yarn bag pattern over at About, so this is an appropriate tutorial to post right about now.
Making T-shirt yarn is actually pretty easy (though time consuming, … Read More...
5 Pounds of Selvege = A Beautiful Rug
For this amazingly tactile rug you are going to need selvage, around 5 pounds of it actually. Find out how to make this rug and where to get the selvage from by hopping on over to Mama In a Stitch.… Read More...
DIY Flowerbox Made From Paint Stir Sticks
If you love the look of old wooden crates, but can’t seem to find any within your price range, then this DIY tutorial is for you! With a handful of paint stir sticks from your local hardware store, some staples … Read More...
Help for a tangled bobbin mess
Sewing is a wonderful hobby that can bring peace and joy to your life. Whether you’re working on a quilt, a dress, or a simple project, the feeling of accomplishment when you see the finished product is unparalleled. However, sometimes … Read More...
DIY Handpainted Marble Wall Box
Marbling is super trendy right now! I think it’s pretty neat, although I am more of a fan of woodgrain. 😉 Still, I love this project. Amy from Delineate your Dwelling posted the tutorial for this marble wall box.
Amy … Read More...
Tutorial + pattern: Mug hot pad
These hot pads are so cute they deserve a spot on mine and your to-do-list. To make them, Crafty Staci started with assorted cotton prints, quilt batting and Insul-Bright. Cutting each into a mug shape, she then stacked and sewed … Read More...
Woven Hula Hoop Hand Knitted Rug
This is a finger knitting project that will help you create a rug that is clever in concept and breathtaking in its finished look!
Flax and Twine, as part of her finger knitting projects, shows you how to create this … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty Poppy Pillow
Mark Montano shares a tutorial showing how to make this eye catching Pretty Poppy Pillow. The bold flowers and the black and white stripe background feel like summertime, which is a welcome diversion from a cold gray February. The flower … Read More...
Crafting with Burlap
Have you heard of Fix.com? I hadn’t until I saw this post that they recently published. It’s a fully illustrated article by DIY and crafting expert, Dinah Wulf about how to work with burlap. Dinah has provided tips about prepping, … Read More...