The evening of December 16 marks the beginning of Hanukkah. Why not create this beautiful homespun garland for your celebration. JoAnn’s Crafts created a pattern for this project that you can download on their website. The download includes a pattern, … Read More...
DIY Galaxy Jewelry
We have covered the Nail polish jewelry many times before but this one is a little more creative. Each Piece is created to look like the galaxy. Made using a set nail polish combination the tutorial is easy to follow … Read More...
DIY Color Your Own Robot Blocks
Dora from Plenty of Paprika sent in a link to this project she designed- DIY Mix & Match Color your own Robot Blocks for Kids! I think these are pretty cute, she even includes the free printable.
Just print, color, … Read More...
Twister Frosty Snowman quilt
This pattern is so cool and it’s not just because snowflakes are falling. Janeese of The Calico House started with sewing together a large, simple one patch quilt top using a clever pattern created by Becky Cogan. She then took … Read More...
Novelty Mailboxes
If you are one of those that wants your house to stand apart from all of the others in your neighborhood, then take a look at these novelty mailboxes. Have been thinking of doing this for a while, but are … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy side button sweater perfect for layering
Alexia from Lexi Made shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make this boxy side button sweater. She made it for her young daughter, but this would be cute for older girls, teens, and adults too. … Read More...
DIY Clay TDAY Banner
It’s halfway through November and Thanksgiving is on the way! Amy from Delinate your Dwelling created this easy clay TDAY banner! This is a simple craft perfect for adding an extra special festiveness during your Thanksgiving meal! This clay banner … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pajama pants
Jude from Cocojude shows how you can make a pair of pajama pants. You can trace around a pair of pajama pants that fit you, so you won’t need to purchase a pattern. Pants are easy to sew, even easier … Read More...
Free pattern: Faux fur animal hood in 6 sizes
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a free pattern for this faux fur animal hood. It covers the ears and the neck to keep you warm on even the coldest days. Her free pattern comes in sizes XXS to XL, … Read More...
How to fold a fitted sheet. The easy way
After the post yesterday on how to put the covers on a duvet in under a minute (what you missed it? Here it is), I got thinking that there must be smarter people than me out there who have been … Read More...
15 Window Treatments To Make On Your Own
Finding the perfect window treatment for a certain room in your home can be overwhelming and frustrating. There are so many options, colors, styles and designs and it is sometimes difficult to picture it in your head without actually seeing … Read More...
Rainbow Soap Tutorial
This adorable rainbow soap is made using two different molds. It would make a perfect holiday gift or a Birthday Favor. You could make it with a brighter color finish if you needed/wanted something more colorful. Full tutorial here.
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DIY Paper “Chinese Lantern Plant”
Use pretty rice papers to make a faux Chinese lantern plant for a stylish fall display. Kathy from Just Crafty Enough posted the tutorial for creating these lovely paper lanterns on her blog. I used to do origami, but I’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Tablecloth and sheer overlay set
Sew4Home shows how you can make a tablecloth with a matching sheer overlay. The sheer overlay would be gorgeous for a winter holiday tablescape, especially if you use a sheer fabric with a snowflake-y design on it. And when you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric napkins and a matching storage box
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a couple of tutorials that will take your dining table setting up a notch. The first is a tutorial for making fabric napkins, with with either mitered corners or rolled hems. … Read More...
DIY Hamster Wheel Standing Desk
At my day job, I use a standing desk. It helps me concentrate, helps me lose weight and makes me overall more productive.
But I must admit, it gets boring.
So imagine my delight and surprise to see an idea … Read More...
Pottery Barn Knockoff – Christmas Sign
We all love a good knockoff project, especially when it will save us a lot of money! This tutorial from Two It Yourself shows you EXACTLY how to make this sign for next to nothing. If you are a regular … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew glitter yoke plaid shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can sparkle up a plaid shirt with no sewing required. She uses a layering of glue and glitter and paint to add glitter to the back … Read More...
Tutorial: Boys flannel pajama pants
Pajama pants are a quick, easy project. And made from a soft flannel to make warm jammie pants for your child, they’re a satisfying project, too. Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts shares a free pattern for boys … Read More...
Tip: Getting More from Die Cuts
Some people are just too darn clever, they make me think “Wow, why didn’t I think of that?” One of those is Debbie Hughes over at Simon Says Stamp, she turn parts of a bow and paw print die cuts … Read More...