Kenneth King has posted a tutorial on the Threads blog for making this gorgeous ribbon chrysanthemum. The version he demos is pretty huge. “It’s somewhat extravagant,” he says, “suitable for trimming hats, or as a finishing touch on an evening … Read More...
A gift from Di
Di van Niekerk of Crafts Unlimited in South Africa included this tidbit in her latest newsflash:
… Read More...I thought it would be appropriate during this special time, as the host country of the World Cup, to give you a gorgeous African
A timely freebie from UT
The Urban Threads newsletter announces:
… Read More...Just in time for Father’s Day, here’s a new freebie: the Dad tattoo! It’s a fun design to embellish gifts for rockin’ dads, of course, but we’ll bet you know a little punk or
Neon Doilies
This is a great tweeny project, that your kids can get totally involved in! Tutorial found over at U-Create.
Mirror Pictures Tutorial
This craft is perfect for young children. They learn about mirror images through paint and art. Visit Paper Crafts For Children to see how to do it.
Hand and Foot Keychain
This simple gift for Father’s Day is easy and can be done with young children. Visit Pane , Amore e Creativita to see just how simple it is!
Summer Activities
Homemade Mamas has compiled a list of some of their favorite summer kids crafts and activities. They include things like Sidewalk Chalk Paint and Homemade Bubble Solution. You are sure to find something to keep yo
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Monster Spray
I feel that imagination is such a huge part of a child’s development, but along with that, they can become fearful of things…. like monsters…how about a solution…no literally, a monster spray solution to get rid of those pesky ones … Read More...
Father’s Day Frame
This frame is accomplished with watercolors. The Magic Onions shows you step by step how your kids can get that effect on the frame. This would make any dad smile!
Tutorial: Easy fabric-covered bead necklace
The next time you’re feeling the need for some new jewelry, how about giving your fabric stash a visit? You can make this knotted fabric and bead necklace easily from beads, fabric, and grosgrain ribbon. Jennifer from My Life a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add ribbon ruffles to plain ankle socks
Kathryn from I Can Find the Time shares a tutorial for a sock embellishment that blows my mind in both it’s simplicity and it’s cuteness. She adds ribbon ruffles to the ribbed cuffs of plain ankle socks. Genius!! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Long-stemmed fabric flowers
Anj from Multi-Purpose Wings shares a tutorial for making these long-stemmed fabric flowers. I love the look of a bunch of them all in a vase together!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Multi-Purpose Wings]
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Shift Your Habit and Look Beautiful for Less
Want to go green, but not ready to give up on beauty products? Good news: you don’t have to, according to Mother Nature Network! This article gives tips on how to shift your habit, including making your own beauty products. … Read More...
Tutorial – How to Make a Quilled Felt Flower
I think this project is charming and who would have thought of Quilling felt, well the Role Playing Mom did and the results are fun and cute. She shows you step-by-step how to create this project. She also made a … Read More...
Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric
Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns.
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Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics
The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons … Read More...
Tutorial: Button Owl
Mariska at No Time to be Bored has posted a tutorial to show how to make this owl on a branch embellishment from buttons and paper. Click here to go to tutorial
Make a quilted coin purse
Ben from Patchwork Quilting for Beginners shows how to make this folksy-cute coin purse. You’ll learn hand piecing and quilting, reverse and regular applique plus how to put in a zipper. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Magnetic Scrapbook Page
Little Birdie Secrets explains how to make this magnetic scrapbook page using fabric paper from Dear Lizzie by American Crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.
A Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants
The Natural Beauty Workshop posted a wonderful Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants. I was surprised to learn shredded coconut is a medium exfoliant ideal for body scrubs.