Celebrate spring by getting rid of your sad, overly dry winter hair with this quick and easy tutorial from Transient Expression. Just five ingredients, a few minutes mixing and 30 minutes lounging under a shower cap are all it … Read More...
Wedding Card Collage
Wondering what to do with all those wedding cards you received? You could put them in a box or a memory book of course, but why not create a cherished keepsake with them instead! Valerie over at Domesticated Diva sent … Read More...
Freebie and Project: Spring Banner
All That Scraps has a free printable banner to download and directions for adding some sweet spring stamped images for a pretty decoration for your home.
-Heather
Tutorial: Santa Cruz quilt for festival
Katie of Swim, Bike, Quilt! entered this quilt (top) in the Festival of Half Square Triangles happening now at Canoe Ridge Creations. She said she named it Santa Cruz because it reminds her of the beach. I love her … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Aquarium Magnets tutorial
What charming little Felt Aquarium Magnets for your refrigerator or a metal cabinet. Your little ones will love the bright colors and these would make a wonderful learning aid for them. They could learn colors as well as name the … Read More...
Matzo House
It’s a house of Matzo! Make this craft for Passover HERE at Martha Stewart.
Hunger Games Love Quote Sign
Angie used vinyl letters and some old barn wood to create this Hunger Games inspired quote sign. Yes, I’m a fan of the Hunger Games series, having read all three books and seen the movie. But even if it weren’t … Read More...
Free pattern: Garden Party block by Megan
Megan of Monkey Beans made this quilt block for the Paper Pieced Pattern-a-Day Garden Party Blog Hop at Sewhooked, happening throughout April. Megan explains her block is made up of three distinct sections that make it easily adaptable for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with elastic neckline
A pillowcase dress usually has a casing and ribbon at the neck. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a pillowcase dress with an elastic casing at the neck instead. The stretchy neckline is easily pulled over a … Read More...
Dollar Store Trinket Box Lamp
I am in love with this unique idea for a lamp. Using dollar store wooden trinket boxes and a lamp kit, Lisa created this totally fun and rustic looking functional accent for her home. She’ll even show you how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven circle throw pillow
Joy from Joy’s Jots, Shots, & Whatnots shows how to create a woven circle for a throw pillow. It’s a fun way to mix two prints (or solids). Cool idea! Get the tute.
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Tutorial | Kimono Doll Bookmarks
Sandy Ang from Sandy’s Space shares how to make these delightful Kimono Doll bookmarks. She also includes a free template for cutting the pieces. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Embroidered cork beads
Remember this awesome necklace of embroidered cork beads by Maya of The Little Treasures? Great news! She’s showing us how it’s done. See her excellent tutorial over on Etsy’s The Storque.
How to tat a split chain
Tattyhead demos how to tat a split chain with step-by-step photos. You’ll want to bookmark or print this lesson. Or both! Go to the tute.
Pattern and tutorial: Monster cupcake
I’m loving this month’s stitch-along pattern at Feeling Stitchy. Chelsea of Love and a Sandwich shares her original pattern and shows us how to applique and embroider her rockin monster cupcake. Check out the tute and join in the fun.
DIY: Easy Body Lotion
In the quest for the perfect easy-to-make-and-use lotion, Lynda at Bloom Bake Create has come up with what she thinks is the perfect solution. No preservatives, no need to refrigerate, simple and easy enough for a beginner lotion maker to … Read More...
Flashlights from Soda Cans and Cereal Boxes
Here’s a fun recycling project, make flashlights from soda cans and cereal boxes! Paul posted a step by step tutorial over at Instructables showing you exactly what you’ll need to do to make these. What a great project for teens, … Read More...
Build Your On Chicken Coop
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read More...
Antiqued Acid Mirror
Have you seen the acid mirror projects around the internet? Several blogs have tutorials and features, and I’m particularly smitten with what Amy did with hers. She didn’t just create that acid mirror look, she took it further and dressed … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Washi Tape
Morgan from Binks and Bubble has a cool tutorial for using masking tape to make your own faux washi / paper tape. I love the mustache stamp she used, so trendy right now!
-Heather