April 1930’s shares a tutorial at Oliver + S explaining how to create bound seams. Bias tape wraps around the seam allowance encasing all of the rough edges. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Oliver + S]
God’s Eye Birthday Bouquet
I stumbled upon this post over at My Own Ideas…and I thought it was a perfect combo of a kids craft turned into a beautiful gift. Grandparents would love to receive this gift, and even children when they head … Read More...
Paper Bag Owl Craft
Family Buzz has a simple tutorial for making owls out of paper bags. Perfect for welcoming the fall season….kids may even like to bring these to school with their lunch in it!
Monster Feet
These monster feet would be perfect to do a craft along with a book such as ” Where The Wild Things Are”. Is it just me, or are these monster feet REALLY cute and not a bit scary? Head on … Read More...
Paper House Tutorial
Our very own sewing editor Ann Weaver has a two great ideas on her own blog…Casserole Blog. She had the idea of a Reward Craft Project for her daughter’s class, but also these Little Paper Houses are so … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Flower Fairies
Pink and Green Mama added these fairies to their Autumn Sensory Box…what will you add these precious fairies to? I love the flower and leaf bodies!
Lil’ Cowboy Sign
I am in love with this sign. Makes me wish one of my boys was into the cowboy theme. I love how Ali made this plank of wood look like a chunk of wood flooring! If you haven’t been to … Read More...
Sunflower Sandwich
Learn how to hide all kinds of healthy things in this sunflower snack HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.
Sewing Tutorial: Paint can craft caddy
Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a paint can into a craft caddy. You can put your larger supplies in the can itself, while smaller tools like pencils and scissors find … Read More...
DIY: Red Wine Facial Mask
Not only is a glass of red wine good for your health, but apparently it’s good for your skin as well. Check out this Red Wine Facial Mask recipe from Beauty Secrets Revealed.
Video: Candy Wrapper Belts
I recently met Beth Engelman who has a regular TV spot on Chicago’s WCIU, The U. In this video she shows you how to make fun fashion belts for kids out of tape and candy wrappers! So cute, and what … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip Pants for little girls
Heather from Featherty Sews guest blogs over at Sewing in No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Tulip Pants for little girls. They feature a ruffled legs, a gathered patch pocket, and a comfortable waistband from … Read More...
Felted Crochet – Amigurumi Ghost
I just love this ghost and the way she has it hanging from the adorable tree. I am definitely going to make a few of these and I have the perfect tree to hang these little darlings on. Because it … Read More...
Tons of Halloween Cakes
Not only is Wilton all about the Halloween paraphenelia, but they are all about the cakes. Check out their collection of how-tos HERE, including this amazing haunted house cake or this one.
No More Brown Apples
Smashed Peas and Carrots sent me this idea at exactly the right time. A mere two days ago, as I was watching my picky eater 3 year old enjoy a bag of purchased sliced apples, I wondered how to pack … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Key Chain and Holder
Head over to Craft Passion to find out how to make this owl key chain and holder. So cute!! They key chain slides up into the owl’s body to keep them tucked out of the way when not in use. … Read More...
Weekend Inspiration: Sketches
Kristen Simmonds has posted a couple of her sketches on her blog. Use these to jump-start your weekend creativity! Click here to go to sketches.
DIY: Autumn Leaf Soaps
Another fun project for Autumn is one posted recently by Soap Queen. As always, the Queen shares a fun & unique project, this one showing how to create leaves that are one-time-use soaps. Find the instructions on Soap Queen’s blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Handstitched felt and fabric fall garland
Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a template and tutorial on her blog showing how to make this felt and fabric garland for fall. I love the mix of the fun fabric prints with the warm and cozy look of the felt! … Read More...
Halloween Meals
Find a nice long slideshow of creepy and eerie Halloween meal ideas from appetizers to dessert at Better Homes and Gardens, like spooky stew and scary skulls.
