This tutorial is for all the newbies. Learn the very first Crochet stitch – The Slip Knot. Once you have learnt this you will be able to get started in learning how to crochet. Slip Stitch Tutorial.
Project: Mermaid Card
I love mermaids and anything to do with the ocean! This stunning card from Lyn’s Paper Petunia uses a stencil and Gelatos for the background with a beautiful mermaid stamp from Stampendous. She’s sharing her card making details on her … Read More...
Make Your Own Marbled Lamp From A Thrift Store Find
We all love a good thrift store find, but those treasures usually require a little TLC. This marbled lamp is the perfect addition to almost any space, and so easy to make it will leave you wondering why you’ve never … Read More...
Look What Happens When You Mix Watercolor And Embroidery Together
It’s a special find when you come across a Mixed media project that looks amazing and pushes the boundaries. Who would think of mixing paints and stitches together for elegant and simple designer hoops. The full tutorial including which fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Saturn Beads from Clay
Ever found Saturn beads? Nested beads where the outer rings rotate around an inner disk bead? This is a tutorial for a clay version. These are only very slightly related on the space theme but they’re neat visually – … Read More...
Tutorial: Page Pockets bookmarks from damaged vintage linens
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how she makes Page Pocket embroidered bookmarks out of damaged vintage linens. It’s a lovely way to make use of damaged linens that would otherwise go unused or, even worse, get thrown away. If you … Read More...
DIY Watermelon Picnic Blanket
Since it is the middle of Summer I wanted to share a tutorial that just screams “go hang out by the lake!!!”. I love this hand made watermelon picnic blanket that Elizabeth from Within the Grove made.
… Read More...Elizabeth says: “Watermelons
Tutorial: How to get rid of stitch marks after ripping out a seam
Ripping out stitches is just a fact of life for sewists. Sooner or later, we all find ourselves sitting with a project and a seam ripper to take out unwanted or misplaced stitches. The seam ripper will remove the stitches … Read More...
Free Chart – Puppy Bath Time
Thanks to Durene you can grab this adorable free chart from her facebook page. He is looking a little sorry for his washing troubles but still rather cute. He would be suited to a towel topper or gift card. … Read More...
Project: Flap Fold Card
Julie Davison has a step by step tutorial and a video to watch on how to make a fun Flap Fold card. This cute trifold card idea has a hole punched in the center that opens around the focal image … Read More...
DIY Diamond Cement Push Pins
How cute are these pushpins that Naomi and Sage from Plaster and Disaster made?! I think they’re fabulous. Using a mold for ice cubes, they made diamond-shaped push pins out of cement. She painted the sides for a modern look, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an easy sewing machine cover
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how to make a sewing machine cover. It’s easy to make and will help keep the dust from settling into the workings of your sewing machine. Use a fun print to give it personality. … Read More...
Tutorial: A Globe Container
This would be super as any little planet, of course, but I admit I’m particularly attached to the Earth one. PieBieW has many other polymer clay videos on their channel so take a peek!
Trick to binding a quilt
Don’t throw up your thimble-clad hands when it comes to binding your quilt. Let Peta of She Quilts Alot show you her secret for making binding behave. The trick she explains is knowing where to start.
Click the link, Binding … Read More...
Upcycled Scarf Planter
Katie from Upcycled Treasures participated in “scarf week” (as opposed to “shark week”), and she gave new life to an old clay terra cotta pot by recovering it with a scarf she had! I think the finished result is so … Read More...
21 DIY Tutorials for Extras for Barbie
The classic Barbie doll is still a very popular toy for children. If you have someone who loves Barbie, this you won’t want to miss this post from Canadian Free Stuff. With links to 21 different DIY tutorials, you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ travel pillow
Got travel plans for this last bit of summer? Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a kids’ travel pillow. It’s made from a soft Minky fabric and shaped like a kidney bean so it’s easy to tuck … Read More...
Jungle Abstractions Lion quilt
If you love cats (m-e-o-w), you’ll love this big cat, hear him R-O-A-R. This stately lion is the sole block in a 60″ x 60″ quilt designed by Violet Craft. Her pattern uses foundation paper piecing and employs Michael Miller … Read More...
DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases
Here’s a fun project from Naomi and Sage from the blog, Plaster and Disaster- DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases. How cute are these?
… Read More...Naomi says: “I was excited to find this mold for like $4 which I could use for
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More...