How awesome would it be to play with a bouncy ball that you made!! Check out Scribbit…Motherhood in Alaska and find out how you can make one too!
Crazy Circles
This simple project is perfect for a quick sit down art session after being outside in the sun all day long… I think they would make a great fireworks display! Visit Crafting Really Awesome Free Things for the how to…… Read More...
Cereal box and Sunday Comics Father’s Day Gift Bag
I go through at least one cereal box a week so I could make lots of these gift bags. See how at this post. I do think it’s “funny” that this is the second project you readers have sent … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread-wrapped lettering
Salley Mavor shows us her technique for creating dimensional lettering from thread-wrapped wire. Oh, the possibilities! See Salley’s tute.
M&J Trimming Challenge – Part I
M&J Trimmings created a challenge where they sent a box of trimmings to their favorite bloggers and asked them to come up with projects and tutorials.
The results in all types of crafts are excellent – and luckily for us … Read More...
Video: Soft circuits
Get the latest on soft-circuits from the women who know: Angela Sheehan and Becky Stern. See video of their Maker Faire demo over on Craftzine.com.
Smurftastic Radish Mushrooms
These radish mushrooms are only part of the clever Smurf party featured on The Paper Pony. Learn how to make them HERE. And check out more Smurfy ideas here and here and here.
Yes. That’s Smurf bingo … Read More...
No-Pattern Sundress
No-Pattern Sundress #1
Originally uploaded by QueenieVonSugarpants
Make your own cute as all heck sundress with no pattern! I saw this on flickr today day from Queenie Von Sugarpants.
You cna download the PDF here.
If you … Read More...
Springerle….Any Time of Year
If you’ve not yet heard of House on the Hill, crafters of springerle and speculaas molds, and if you have the slightest interest in cookies, baking, crafting and art, I urge you to visit immediately. Or rather after you … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple A-line gathered skirt
As part of her Summer of Skirts series, Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make a simple A-line gathered skirt. Elastic at the waist makes it easy to construct and easy to fit. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cube ottoman from woven area rugs
Prudent Baby shows how to make a cube-shaped ottoman out of woven area rugs. The number you’ll need depends on the size of the ottoman you want to make and the size of the rug(s) you’re cutting up. This would … Read More...
Father’s Day Popsicle Stick Puzzle
I just love how this craft will encourage father/kid time, just by its very nature. I am DEFINITELY making this for dad in our house! Impress Your Kids is where you can find this awesome tutorial for making a picture … Read More...
Tutorial: Tighten up an old hoop
You can easily tighten the grip of an old or worn embroidery hoop. MafiosaGrrl shows you how. See the tute.
Free pattern: Primitive doll
Kaaren of The Painted Quilt is sharing her original pattern for Prudence, a primitive doll. This basic form is so versatile, I can easily imagine it becoming a fancy or beaded doll. On the other hand, prim has its … Read More...
Tutorial: Italian knotted border stitch
This week’s TAST challenge stitch is so beautiful. Italian knotted border stitch is new to me, and I can’t wait to try it. Go to SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog for the tute.
Freebie: Digital Quick Page
Download this digital quick page from Rosy Posey Studio. While there be sure to check out the full coordinating kit, Island Allure which is on sale for $5.99. Click here to go to download.
Tutorial: Picnic napkin flatware rolls
Calli from Make It Do made these picnic napkins that also function as flatware rolls. The pockets hold your flatware during transport, and then unroll into a handy fabric napkin. What a great idea for picnic baskets, where space is … Read More...
Make your own thread rack
Mandy from Sugar Bee shows how she transformed pegboard and dowels into a useful thread holder. Get the know-how.
Via Tipnut
[tags]thread holder, tutorial, pegboard, dowels, thrifty, sewing room tools, organizing[/tags]
The Coffee Date Dress from Burda Style
This adorable Coffee Date dress pattern is free from Burda Style. Many many people have made this, so you can see how great it looks on a variety of body tyles and how lovely and creative you can get with … Read More...
