I found this on Dollar Store Crafts and think it is adorable and may get kids to smile when you take their picture. If you’ve ever spent much time photographing kids, you know it can be a challenge. Cranky moods … Read More...
Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar
If you’re looking for a great way to organize your day’s activities, kids’ sports, doctor appointments and household chores, you might want to take a peek at this cool calendar project. It’s magnetic, making it easy to move things around … Read More...
Pirate Pie Pops
Not only is everything better on a stick, but everything is better when you add a bit of swashbucklin’. Learn to decorate pie pop pirates HERE at Bubble and Sweet.
Free pattern: Sew Sweet cover
This is such a sweet way to cover your sewing machine. Pam Garrison started with a plain IKEA pillowcase and added embroidery and lace. You can download her pattern Sew Sweet on her blog.
Freebie: Printable sewing cards
Cathe from Just Something I Made joins the Craft Camp series at Skip To My Lou with a free printable set of sewing cards for the kids. These are great to teach young hands the fundamental motions of handstitching, and … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute pillowcase with no exposed seams
Bonnie from Wonderfully Awkward shows how to make a gorgeous new pillowcase – in just 20 minutes. And would be believe that there are no exposed seams? Get the tutorial to see how it’s done.
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How to Make a Collage Frame
Tam from Sew Dang Cute made this adorable collage frame that I fell in love with immediately. I love photo displays and am always amazed by the creative ways that people share their family memories. This is no exception. Head … Read More...
Customize Your Mousepad
This is such a fun idea. It’s a fact of online life… mouse pads get nasty. Grungy and dirty. it’s no reflection on our personal hygiene of course, it just happens over time. So instead of throwing that dirty mouse … Read More...
Welcoming Stenciled Bench
You realize this bench, in its former life, was actually a twin headboard right? No? Well, believe me, if Gail gets a hold of something, you know it will be repurposed into something truly amazing. I love how this bench … Read More...
Learn felt applique
LimeRiot posted a tutorial on Craftster for creating this adorable applique-and-embroidery hoop. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can create a similar hoop from any simple line art (such as coloring-book images). See the tute.
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Free chart: Sail Away
Cheryl Fall, needlepoint editor at About.com, is sharing her pattern for this charming new summer image, Sail Away. Get the design.
Make some summery coasters
Molly of The Purl Bee shows us how to make these adorable felt-applique coasters to bring some summer to your table. See the tute.
And many thanks to Rachel Hobson of Craftzine.com for pointing out this find.
Tip: Templates from magazines made easy
Melissa from Love Affair With My Brother shares her secret for cutting templates from a quilting magazine that she promises will make your life easier. It involves tape, card stock, and finally a rotary cutter. My, those twins are clever. … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Going large with a big bed quilt
Anna from Noodlehead took the plunge and made a quilt for her bed, see her first post. She said she used fabric she loved and didn’t worry about impressing anyone with complexity. Well, good for her for successfully showcasing … Read More...
Project: Recycled Dryer Sheet Flowers
Visit the Such a Pretty Mess blog and learn how to recycle dryer sheets into beautiful flower embellishments. These are simply divine!
-Heather
Tutorial: Simple yoga skirt
Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a simple yoga skirt perfect for hot summer days. It’s made from a stretch knit fabric – super comfortable and easy to fit. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew Woodsy]
Easy Watermelon Pops
Because everything on a stick is better… Make instant watermelon pops HERE at babble.
Tutorial: Interlocking Seasons quilt block
Madame Parfait from The Parfait Cafe shares a tutorial for the block she entered in the 3 x 6 Sampler Quilt Mini Bee. She calls it Interlocking Seasons, I call it superbly done! Click here to get the tutorial… Read More...
Queen of Bees Throne Mosaic by Leigh Adams
Streuter Technologies No Days Adhesive is fabulous for mosaic work…and Leigh Adams has helped them develop their mesh product that makes working on alternative surfaces and vertical applications so much simpler. Check out the video of The Queen Bee Throne … Read More...
Aqua Blue, Red, & Butter Yellow {Weddings}
Every month Brenda’s Wedding Blog hosts a wedding vendor challenge that yields incredible inspiration! The vendors must organize a bridal shower tablescape with a dessert display using a preassigned color palette. This month’s color scheme is aqua blue, red, and … Read More...