I love the look of scallops, but my anal retentive self can’t stand it when the scallops aren’t sized right to fit perfectly. Measuring and drawing and redrawing is kind of a hassle, but Ruby Murray shows us an easy … Read More...
Tutorial: Use a tea towel to make a toddler’s dress
Vanina from Mother Crafter shows how she created this dress for her young daughter out of an old romper and a vintage tea towel. What a cool idea! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Mother Crafter]
How-To: Modular Felt coasters & Trivets
Jessica Jones is a graphic and textile designer and hosts “How About Orange”! Today she has two projects for us to try. One is a How-To: Modular Felt coaster and the other is a How-To: Modular Felt Trivet. She has … Read More...
Free pattern: Pillowcase dress with a bow at the center front or back
Pillowcase dresses typically have a bow tied right at the soulder. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a little girl’s pillowcase dress with the bow smackdab in the center of the front. Or back. The dress can … Read More...
Tutorial: Bucket purse with zipper tape trim
Sew4Home shows how to make this bucket purse with zipper tape flowers. The front of the purse as a cool criss-cross shape, also accented with zipper tape. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Turn a large purse into a camera bag
I take my camera just about anywhere we might have some photo-worthy moments. For now, I’m carrying it around in my black Nikon camera bag, but I ‘d really love something a little more fashionable – a lot less obviously … Read More...
Felt Easter basket wall hanging and peep garland tutorial
Cari and Cortnee of “Two Sasters” have a creative blog and enjoy a sharing their projects so we can make similar ones. Today you not only get the felt Easter basket but they are also sharing their peep garland. Thanks … Read More...
Felt Spider Mums tutorial
Rachel of “lines across” has a quick and adorable tutorial on how to create spider mums. Rachel started her blog in 2011 and is now sharing tutorials on many of the projects she makes. I encourage you to go over … Read More...
Technique: Braided Baker’s Twine
Here’s a pretty twist (get it ? 😉 ) on using baker’s twine. Kristina from Simon Says Stamp has a how to video on braiding baker’s twine for a lovely accent to any card!
-Heather
Coconut Chick Cake Balls
Just when you thought nothing could be cuter than these warm and fuzzy cake balls for Valentine’s, we get these chick cake balls. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Tutorial: Trim a trench with bias tape
It’s no secret that I love me some bias trim. But after seeing how Jessica from What I Wore used it to amp the style of a plain trench coat, I’m in love with it all over again. She started … Read More...
Tootsie Roll Prank
As a generally nice person, I have to say I love this April Fool’s Day prank from Project Denneler. Aside from how simple and easy it would be to pull off, it’s not mean at all. Secretly replace one candy … Read More...
Butterfly Sandwich
Butterflies, butterflies, every where butterflies! Isn’t this snack such a tribute to Spring? Make a butterfly sandwich HERE at Creative Food.
Easter Crafts Ideas: One Week to Go!
There is only a week left to plan your perfect Easter party or craft idea. Here are the ideas our editors have found in the last week or so. Make sure you go through all of them in case you … Read More...
Palm Sunday Craft for Kids
This craft is great because the palms are made out of handprints, and the donkey is a footprint! Who knew a footprint could transform into such an amazing looking donkey?!? You can find this great project over at Catholic Icing.
Asian Elephant {Kid Craft}
kidworldcitizen is an awesome site that incorporates ‘activities to help young minds go global’. In fact, they have an activity for almost every continent and country! This Asian Elephant Craft is just one of many that you can use in … Read More...
DIY: Reverse applique lumbar pillow
Jaime of That’s My Letter made this personalized pillow for a little girl to display on her bed. She said she was inspired by a reverse applique pillow she saw at Pottery Barn Kids. I think her version is 10x … Read More...
Easter Prints from Foam Plates
If you can get your hands on some foam plates, then you should definitely get your kids ready to make some of these printed Easter Eggs made out of them! You can find the tutorial which shows you how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron Baby Quilt
Kirsty of You had me at Bonjour created this baby quilt from inspiration she took from a manhole cover. Cool. She shares how she made it on her blog. Get the know-how.
Image credit: You had me at Bonjour
Tutorial: DIY sequined sash
Kristina J. shows how to make a sequined sash to add a bit of sparkle to your outfit. You could spend big $$ to buy one in a trendy shop, but 1/2 yard of fabric and a 1/2 yard of … Read More...