Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read More...
Make: handprint Felt Easter lily brooch
I love this idea and it is something to keep when the child grows up you can wear it on Easter every year. What an awesome keepsake for mom or grandma. When you were a kid, did you ever make … Read More...
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Cute cute cute. Learn to make these totally edible carrot patch cupcakes HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
Cutting – Week 3 at Chasing Cottons
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is cutting it up in Week 3 of her Quilt Class 101 series. She wants new quilters to learn the proper way to use a rotary cutter, ruler and self-healing mat – skills she says she … Read More...
Tutorial: You and Me waterproof picnic mat
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little mini picnic mat. It’s sized just right for two little bodies to share a bite to eat out in the lawn or at the … Read More...
Tutorial: Masking With Hot Glue
Lucy Folch teaches you to create a mask using hot glue for use with misting. She also shows that you can then use the mask as an embellishment on a separate project. Click here to go to the tutorial.
PB Inspired Airplane Art
I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read More...
Aging a new wooden toolbox
A little over a year ago, Lacy’s son made a wooden toolbox in shop class. Slightly uneven and completely naked of stain or paint, it was begging for a vintage make over. Lacy set to work painting, crackling, painting some … Read More...
Free cross-stitch charts
Video Tutorial – How To Purl, Continental Style!
Cool Coat Rack from a Cabinet Door
Some of my favorite projects are those of the repurposed nature. This used to be a cabinet door. Now it’s a really cool and personalized coat/purse rack with charm and character. This project is fairly easy to do too, and … Read More...
Technique: Carve a Name Stamp
Visit the Crafty CPA blog and learn how to carve your own name stamp. Perfect for personalizing the backs of handmade cards, gift tags, lunch bags, name tags…anything!
-Heather
DIY Ring Bearer Bow Tie
{Tutorial} Wired Paper Flowers
Ana Cabrera of Craftication sent in a link to some of the highlights of her DIY wedding, including a tutorial for the pretty paper flowers shown above. Click here for more inspiration. Thanks for the great ideas Ana!
DIY Laptop Lap Desk
About a year ago I picked up a breakfast in bed type tray at a thrift store and have used it to hold my laptop every night on the couch. Every day I have to go looking for it because … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloudy Day Applique Tote
Kim from Retro Mama finishes up her Sewing 101 series at Craft Snob with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute Cloudy Day Applique Tote. She begins with a rundown of the different styles of applique, and then … Read More...
Recent embroidery-stitch tutorials
How to Make Mushroom Magnets
Aren’t these cute?? I love these whimsical little magnets made from wooden button plugs. Catherine from Gingham Cherry will show you step by step how to make these cute little magnet gems for your home office, refrigerator, craft room or … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinwheel hair clips
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make pinwheel hair clips. The little fabric pinwheels are easily made and are sooo cute in little girls’ hair! Get the tute.
[photo from The Mother Huddle]
Tutorial: Adjusting the crotch on a pants pattern
Trista from Sugardale shares a tip for getting the crotch to fit right on a new pants pattern. The original crotch was 1 1/2″ too low and needed to be raised. To help her get just the right fit, she … Read More...