Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial showing how she made these pretty linen and button flower corsages. The corsage is made from gathered fabric petals, with a cute button for a center and a loop of ribbon for … Read More...
DIY Felt Coasters
The holidays are closer than we think and here is a gift idea for you crafters. Think of these “DIY Felt Coasters” as a gift package to make and add a cute mug and you will have a fun gift … Read More...
Tutorial: World’s Fastest Pencil Case
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how you can sew The World’s Fastest Pencil Case. That title might be a bit of an exaggeration, but honestly it IS a super fast, super easy pencil case to make. I don’t know … Read More...
Which sewing blogger celebrity would be your BFF?
Which sewing blogger celebrity would be your BFF? Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has put together a fun quiz to help you figure it out. According to her quiz, my sewing celebrity blogger would be Sarai Mitnick from Colette Patterns. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s A-line dress from a man’s shirt
You can make a sweet dress for a little girl out of a man’s button up shirt. Tia and Laura from Little Button Diaries share a tutorial showing how to do it. You won’t need a pattern for this dress … Read More...
Tutorial: Confetti wrapping paper
Mel from One Crafty Mumma used her sewing machine to make this cool confetti wrapping paper. Bits of colorful paper are trapped between layers of semi-transparent paper. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would make such … Read More...
All the Free Tutorials to Accompany Super-Cute Felt Animals
Laura “Lupin” Howard has a new book out and these this series of “extra” tutorials designed to co-ordinate with the designs in her new book, Super-Cute Felt Animals; available on Amazon! One of my favorite books that she wrote … Read More...
Free pencil case and glass case pattern!
Is everybody getting their kids ready to go back to school? Here are two adorable patterns you can make geared towards a boy or girl. Gingermelon has a complete tutorial for these adorable cases and a downloadable pattern for us … Read More...
Emoji Patches DIY
I think patches are definitely a big trend right now. Mark Montano thinks so too, and since he’s been seeing them everywhere- magazines, etc- HE decided to DIY some Emoji Patches!
These can be used on a lot of different … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear view crochet hook case
Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how you can make a clear view crochet hook case. The case has individual pockets for each crochet hook. the pockets are clear so you can easily see the hook size … Read More...
How to preserve food
Canning, freezing, dehydration are the most common ways of preserving food that you have plenty of and don’t know what to do with. Maybe you were given way too much of something, or maybe you just can’t be bothered to … Read More...
DIY Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art
Elise from Grow Creative sent in a link to her Abstract Stripes Watercolor Art, and I’m so glad she did. Isn’t it beautiful?
It’s lovely, whimsical and easy to do it yourself! She shares a tutorial for creating your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler Nap Mat
Christina McKinney shares a tutorial over at Birch Fabrics blog showing how to make this snuggle-ready nap mat for a preschooler. She used fleece and several fabrics from the Feather River collection created by Jay-Cyn Designs. The attached pillowcase is … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Hanging Table
If you have been looking for an idea to make your own side table, but want something original and out of the box, this is just for you! I am absolutely in love with this beautiful and chic hanging table … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Lace PVC Clutch
This “Style Me Quick” tutorial shows you how to make a dainty PVC lace clutch. This clutch is perfect for rainy days as it is waterproof! You could even make it slightly bigger and use it as a beach clutch … Read More...
Customize your cellar storage
Got a cellar and don’t know what to do with it?
Customize it to keep your vegetables fresh by making a storage space that fits within your budget and space.
HobbyFarms has a great idea with detailed plans on how … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Heart Pillow
The Simon Says Stamp blog has directions for making a lovely stamped and stuffed fabric heart. I love the hand dyed ribbon using stamping ink!
-Heather
Fall Wreath Round Up and Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials
Craft & Coffee has “Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials” for us to try. One is prettier than the other. They have excellent instructions and tutorials with pictures to follow to create yours. Make the Shades of Fall Yarn Wreath or … Read More...
29 Ways To Save Money While Cleaning Your Home
Who doesn’t enjoy a tidy home? I know I do! But let’s face it, the price that comes along with the cleaners you can use to keep you home that way is not something the average pocket book enjoys. A … Read More...
Tutorial for Using Double Helix Glass
It’s Tutorial Saturday! Today I’m sharing a cool tutorial I found over at Double Helix Glassworks web site. They make all that wonderful silver glass bead makers love so much, myself included. The tutorial focuses on Triton and Psyche glass … Read More...