Jennie of Clover and Violet shares how to make a patchwork Kindle Cover on her blog. She explains how to adapt her dimensions to fit any size reader. I like both of her examples, shown here, although the one with … Read More...
Tutorial: Loyalty card wallet
Roslyn from RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a wallet to hold all those store loyalty cards you end up with. She used oilcloth to make hers, but you could use regular ol’ cotton as … Read More...
How to make a felted stone tutorial
Lisa of “lil fish studios” has been making felted stones for several years now and she has often been asked how she makes them. There are different ways of making stones, but this is her method and it looks straight … Read More...
DIY: Gardener’s Hand Scrub (in time for Spring!)
Even here in the wilds of the Northeastern United States, I’m already getting my hands dirty. So this incredibly easy tutorial from One Good Thing by Jillee comes at a perfect time. And these would make GREAT year end … Read More...
Retro Canisters Redo
I bought some really awesome ceramic canisters a little over a year ago. I looked up the name and apparently they sell for around $140. I paid $40 and the money went to a good cause, win/win. However, one of … Read More...
How to crochet a plarn clothes pin bag
I love cute recycled craft projects and new words like plarn (plastic yarn). If you do too check out this cute plarn clothes pin bag featured over at the blog thredHED.
Hyacinth Pops
More gorgeous edible flowers from the master of “Confectionary Floral Design”: Hyacinth pops! Easy to make, find the how-tos to Hyacinth coconut peanut butter Rice Krispies bars on sticks HERE at Blossomedge. The entire bouquet is stunning, yes? You’ll … Read More...
Angry Birds Lunch
My kid has finally progressed in her knowledge of parabolas to surpass me in Angry Birds. Kids and video games today are kind of a scary combination! Love this Angry Birds lunch. Make it HERE at Creative Food.
Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch
Kate from See Kate Sew posts in her Ruffles 2012 series with a tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch with ruffle trim. Function with a bit of frill – I love it! Get the tute.
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Project: Stamped Dry Erase Board
Leslie Turner of Love To Scrap shows how she turned a plain acrylic picture frame into a great dry erase board with a fun stamped image inside. Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial | Treats Birthday Card
The Scrappy Canuck shares how she made this birthday card to include a sweet treat! This one was meant for her Dad, but you can customize this for any age or occasion. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Mustache Straws
My husband is forbidden to ever grow a mustache, and I’m not the kind of wife who forbids things. A mustache straw for his beer may be the closest he gets, poor guy. Find the silliness and how-tos HERE at … Read More...
Noddy Car Cake
I have to admit, I had to look up Noddy, because I have no idea who this character is. How in the world, as an Anglophile and children’s lit person, have I missed this? For shame. I’ll start to … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral Hairpins
Here’s a tutorial for making cute little hair pins with a teeny bit of clay. The tutorial is by FleurDeLacey and appears on Sugar Bee Crafts.
Doily Candle Holder DIY
Though this tutorial is in Spanish, you can see how to accomplish this just from the pics. By gathering some baker’s twine, votive holders, and tape, you can spruce up a simple household candle with this charming doily candle holder. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl monogram throw pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a throw pillow with a vinyl monogram applique. This would be so cute on a front porch swing or chair! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Positively Splendid]
Tutorial: Little girl’s wrap circle skirt
Steph from Girl. Inspired. kicks off the new season of Project Run and Play with a tutorial showing how to make a wrap circle skirt. The first week of competition is a pattern remix of the circle skirt tutorial by … Read More...
Tutorial: Shiny vinyl color blocked tote
Ohhh, I am loving this shiny vinyl tote bag!! The black and white color blocking is so fresh and so mod! Sew4Home shows how to make one. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
DIY: The Stretch Mark Secret Weapon
Stephanie at Henry Happened is winning her war on stretch marks, and meanwhile her skin is softer, her hands and feet aren’t dry, and her hair’s looking pretty good too. What’s the secret? Find out here.
Earth Day Party
One Charming Party always has the most, well, charming party ideas that heed even those tiniest details. Find “compost” pudding and ombre veggies and presentation ideas HERE. And huge bonus, find the free printables for the compost pudding leaves … Read More...