With all the time you invest in sewing project, wouldn’t it be nice to have a label stitched to it claiming it as your work? Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make your own custom labels using your … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Pendant
Stamping is so versatile, I love seeing it combined with other types of crafts, like jewelry and/or clay. Find instructions for making a sweet little stamped clay pendant over on the Then She Made blog.
-Heather
Waffle Jelly Shots
I’m already thinking of the extra level of fun that will be infused into the next brunch I host if I were to serve jelly shot waffles. There’s a classic and a blueberry. Learn to make them HERE at the … Read More...
Decorated Chopsticks
What a lovely, personalized gift: A pair of chopsticks spruced up with paint. Find great tips on adding your own embellishment to chopsticks HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Tutorial: Embellish roller shades with home dec fabric
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how just a little bit of fabric can create a custom look for standard roller shades. It’s as simple as adding a strip of fabric to the bottom of each shade. … Read More...
Technqiue: No-line Stamping
Wow, this little girl doesn’t even looked like it’s stamped but it is. Elaine Hughes has a wonderful technique for stamping with light colored ink and coloring over top for a “no-line” stamped image. Find step by step instructions and … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Paper Pomander
Nicole from In La La Land shows how to make a pomander using patterned scrapbooking papers. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: DIY turban in three styles
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a turban in three flavors – a twisted front, a top knot front, and a cinched front. Get the tute.
[photo from Cotton & Curl]
Tutorial: How to size down an adult peasant to fit a child
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs found a cute peasant top for her daughter at the Goodwill. It was brand new and only $1.50. The only problem – it was an adult size XL! That’s more than just a little bit … Read More...
Crayon-Dipped Ombre Candles, Perfect for Easter
Momtastic has an idea they call ombre-dipped candles for Mother’s Day, but don’t these look just like carrots? I love that these are made by reusing old crayons too! Since this project involves dipping a store-bought candle into wax, this … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pencil pouch
Nima from Made To Treasure shows how to make a zippered pencil pouch. There are two versions, one with a zipper across the center of the front, and one with the zipper placed closer to the top. (The process is … Read More...
Chocolate and Vanilla Wafter Bunny Silhouettes
I found a poetic strength in the silence of these chocolate bunny silhouettes… But then I stare at food all day so I may be a little nuts. But does anyone see what I mean at all? These perfect chocolate … Read More...
Free pattern: “O” is for Owl mini quilt
Becky of the Patchwork Posse shares how to make this adorable 18″ X 24″ mini quilt on her blog. She says it’s easy to sew up plus uses lots of scraps.
Freebie: Baby Faces embroidery pattern
Sandra of Sandra’s Craft Corner just put up her free pattern for the month of April, 2012. This sweet little one sucking his/her thumb is one of 9 motifs in this pattern. The pattern sheet shows the finished embroidered blocks … Read More...
Easter Crafts for Kids
Hey there! Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get creative with the kids. We’ve scoured the internet and put together a list of some of the coolest Easter crafts for kids. These projects are not only … Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish Storage Boxes
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is celebrating National Quilting Month with a project and tutorial for her nesting quilted fabric storage boxes. She explains,
… Read More...The boxes use an ultra firm stabilizer so they are sturdy & hold their shape well.
Tutorial: Slashed knit vest, 1980s style
I’m sure you’ve noticed this already, but the 80’s are back! And Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a slashed knit vest that, like, totally has the sassy 80s thing going on. Get the tute.… Read More...
Paint Flowers in 15 Minutes or Less
Colleen from the blog Mural Maker and More will share with you a simple technique for making pretty flowers, even if you can’t paint! Anyone can use this method, so why not give it a try? Colleen has a great … Read More...
Felt Easter bunny ears hair grip tutorial & pattern
Holly came up with this cute idea for us girls for our Easter or an Easter egg hunt. This project is one that the children can help make. It so cute that mommy might want to wear one on … Read More...
Tutorial: Dramatic asymmetrical ruffle dress
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew by showing the fabulous ruffled dress she made for her daughter. Would you believe that she put this together in less than 3 hours??? She also … Read More...