Vanessa recently sent in a tutorial for creating a Leather Phone Strap that she posted on her blog, Cafe Craftea. It could also be used to hold things like your wallet, keys, camera, or any other loose items you have!… Read More...
How to Make a Felt Sugar Skull Brooch for Halloween!
Vicky & David are the duo behind “Vivid Please” out of Edinburgh, Scotland. It appears that Halloween is a favorite holiday around the world. It is one of Vicky’s favorite holidays and she likes to start early creating scary decor … Read More...
Tutorial: Chiffon poncho shirt
Kelly from So Much To Make shows how to make a drapey chiffon poncho shirt. The loose fitting shirt is fast and easy to make, and you can find chiffon in a wide variety of fun prints. It can also … Read More...
Pom Pom Pillow: Christmas Tree Style
KariAnne of Thistlewood Farm has a very lovely blog and her home is stunning. They moved from a busy big city life too acres of land and a big farm house. Do take her tour of their house, charming! I … Read More...
Tutorial: Reinforce your bra straps
If you think about it, most bra straps are pretty skimpy considering what they’re holding up. If you find that your bra would be improved with some sturdier straps, Val from Artsybuildinglady has a solution. She reinforces the original skimpy … Read More...
How to fold a shirt in 2 seconds flat. Step By Step
I have tried this technique before, and for some reason, because most of the videos I saw only showed the process in a fast fluid motion, I never could get it right.
But trying this technique by VideoJug, where they … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper card pouch
This little pouch has pockets to organize your credit cards, and zips up closed to keep them from falling out. Joanne from Craft Passion shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. The zipper goes across the top and … Read More...
Tutorial: Nursing cover
Ginger from Gingerly Made shares a tutorial showing how to make a nursing cover. The cotton cover hangs from your neck by an adjustable strap. Boning in the top of the cover bows it out so you can look down … Read More...
A library cake
Sorry, no recipe or step by step directions for this one, but just had to post it because of how awesome this cake is! And I wonder how many hours went into making it!
This “library” cake was made by … Read More...
Churn Dash Stitch Along
Jenny, of Elefantz, offers us a sweet activity to mark the end of summer with her “12 Week Shabby Roses Churn Dash Stitch Along”. You’ll start by embroidering a design (each one unique) on a solid ground. This will become … Read More...
Go! Felt! Win! {Take Two}: Easy DIY Cheer Pom-Poms and Skirt
I want to make my 15 month old Granddaughter a Cleveland Browns Halloween costume this year. While searching the net I found “Go! Felt! Win! {Take Two}: Easy DIY Cheer Pom-Poms” by Gina of “CampClem”! She made a little cheer … Read More...
31 Remodeling Ideas
If you are building or remodeling, this post from Buzzfeed is something you need to read. Some of them may be a little extreme for the average home, but some of them are such great ideas that you will not … Read More...
Shea Butter Soap Tutorial
I know looks are not everything, BUT when you see an amazing photo like this it just draws you in. I want to make soap right now! I had purchased all my supplies about a year ago ready to take … Read More...
Tute: Use Photoshop for improv applique
Previewing your work along the way to a completed project is important. Just ask Daisy of Ants to Sugar, who recently used Photoshop for this purpose, with great results. She did improvisational piecing, then played, digitally, with cutting it into … Read More...
DIY: Watercolor Affirmation Cards
Make your own affirmation cards and place them around your home as a reminder to embrace ‘happy thoughts’ instead of dwell on the negative.
Rachel, from Adventures in Making, shared a tutorial for creating these watercolor-styled affirmation cards. I love … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur and satin scarf
Gina Michele shows how you can create this faux fur and satin scarf. The design is inspired by a scarf she spied at Anthropologie. The middle portion of the scarf is a faux fur which will keep your neck arm … Read More...
DIY Pop of Color Makeup Mirror
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple sent in a link to her restyled mirror! She gave her makeup mirror a new look using some spray paint and shared how she did it on her blog!
Here’s what Stephanie has to say … Read More...
How Do You Decorate For Fall?
I absolutely LOVE Fall. It has got to be, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp cool air, the warm and yummy smells that come with all of the treats and baked goods, and the beautiful … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage cloth baby book bunting
Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life uses a vintage cloth baby book to make the sweetest bunting. Each of the flags in the bunting is made from a page in the book. It would make a special gift for … Read More...
5 Ways to Update Beanies in 5 Minutes or Less
These Beanies are the cutest! I am sure after you see these; you will come up with some of your own ideas. Kate Puhala of BRIT + CO suggests we find a basic beanie and personalize yours. Using sequins, tiny … Read More...