Julie over at Crae’s Creations put together these colorful shadow boxes for her childrens’ playroom. She also has another shadowbox design that you’ll want to see.
Check out both shadow box designs at Crae’s Creations.
Tutorial: Removable fabric flower embellishments
Jamielyn from I {heart} Naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes guest blogs over at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make her Anthropologie-inspired flowers. Attached to a garment, headband, or brooch with Velcro dots, these stacked fabric blooms are interchangeable. … Read More...
Stuff on a Stick Contest
Remember way back when, a few minutes ago, when I posted about the banana split on a stick at instructables? Turns out it’s an entry for a Stuff on a Stick contest. Finally. A stuff on a Stick … Read More...
Banana Split on a Stick
When this next idea from instructables was submitted to me, there was a comment “I know how much you guys love all things on a stick.” Yes. Yes I do. And I’m glad I’ve conveyed that, because it means things … Read More...
Antique Sampler BOM a beauty
Sue from Sue Daley Designs shows off her finished Antique Sampler. It’s her new Block of the Month (BOM). Get more info here.
[tags]sampler quilt, antique, BOM, pattern[/tags]
DIY: Deodorant
DeShawn Marie shares instructions for creating your own deodorant on her blog.
Tutorial: DIY leather or vinyl purse straps
Priti from Arm Candy for You shows how to make a set of leather or vinyl straps for a purse. They’re not difficult to make, and don’t require much material. Get the how-to.
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Cabinet Makeover
I am absolutely smitten with this project. You see I have a similar project in my head that I just haven’t had time to do, but this may just push me in that direction! This is definitely a makeover for … Read More...
Free patterns: Embroidery and felt
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Read all about it: Tips and tricks for cutting slippery fabrics
Alyson Clair guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing with tips and tricks for cutting pattern pieces out of slippery like-t0-crawl-all-over-the-place fabrics. She explains how it’s done commercially, and then gives some tips that you can use … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy no-slip bookmark
Taylor from Mary Janes & Galoshes shows how to make this no-slip bookmark using ribbon, a hair elastic, and a button. What a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Mary Janes & Galoshes]
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Itty-Bitty Bunting!
Have a doll house that’s in need of a bit of festive decoration? Try out this tutorial for itty-itty polymer clay bunting! If you want to check it out, click here.
Food Photography Lesson: Styling
More photography tips! Find tons and tons of detailed, useful and amateur-friendly information on food photography basics with just as plentiful tips on food styling HERE at Culinary Travels. I see lots of food photography blog posts, but this … Read More...
All Things Apples…
Frugal Family Fun Blog has a great post about Back to School…she includes an amazing recipe for homemade granola bars, as well as an apple lunchbag craft and apple printed book covers. Can she be my mom?
Back to School Waterbottle Download
Someday Crafts has posted such a cute idea for waterbottle labels…plus, she’s giving it to you! Download by Joy in The Little Things.
Back to School Notebook
I love this Pipe Cleaner Notebook! What kid wouldn’t want to take notes and write essays in it? Head on over to Craft Tutorials to find out how simple this craft is.
Back to School Kids Craft
No Time for Flash Cards shows a great craft to teach about lacing. Not to mention that it would be a great APPLE to bring to your teacher on the first day of school!
Flag Craft w/ Business Cards
I love this idea because it blends the perfect amount of education and learning with craft!! Head on over to Gorgeous Karma to find out why countries fly flags, and then show your child how to make them using old … Read More...
No-Sew Pencil Case
This tutorial is perfect for back-to-school organization! The materials are simple, and even the kids can get involved! Head over to Craft Jr to make one!
