The psychology of color is a science. Or is it an art?
I can never understand it. Thankfully, I don’t have to. There are many people, and guides online, that can help with picking the colors for the bedroom and … Read More...
Simple Bracelets
These simple bracelets are easy to make and great for re-sale as they come together very quickly. They are perfect for tweens and teenagers too. I love the fabric wrapped bracelets for a quick Bohemian look.
DIY Paper Carnations
Casey shared this new diy tutorial for how to make a paper carnation on her blog, Vitamini Handmade. While it was a Valentines themed post and the flowers are technically valentines, I think they are perfect for Spring! The flower … Read More...
Cool Project from Colour de Verre!
I love the products over at Colour de Verre. They are fun and easy to use, but also open up tons of design possibilities. Check out the project that uses beads to decorate a plate. The molds they create … Read More...
Electricians Wreath
Love these fun ideas for a construction themed party or a fun wreath for a garage. These Electrical wreaths would be perfect for a Father’s day gift. They can be hung on Man cave’s, Electrical or Construction offices. We can … Read More...
Amazing Boy Bedroom Décor Ideas
If you have a boy in your home that is the “tween” or even the teenage years, then you know how difficult it can be to decorate a room for them. They think they are too grown up for the … Read More...
DIY Cocoa Lip Gloss
Are we tired of making lip gloss yet? When you find tutorials with great photos like these it draws you back in doesn’t it. This lips gloss looks like chocolate pudding love the intense color. Cocoa Lip Gloss Tutorial.
Technique: Stamped Color Blocking
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...