These homemade tiki torches are the perfect touch for your end of summer outdoor parties and BBQ’s. They are easier to make than you would ever imagine, and BONUS: they are reusable! Head on over the blog Adventures in Making … Read More...
Try it felt story bags
Of felt story bag is a fun way for your child to take their books from one area to another. Along with these bags are two pockets that hold puppet reading buddies that can be stored in the little pockets … Read More...
20 tattoos to show your love of crafting
After the last post on cross-stitch tattoos, we thought, why restrict ourselves to just cross-stitch? Tattooing is an art form just like knitting, cross-stitch and sewing.
So, we searched and found this post created by a BuzzFeed staffer that … Read More...
Project: Klimt Inspired Card
The Artist Stamper blog has directions for making this lovely stamped card inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt.
-Heather
Tutorial: Felt and yarn loopy flowers
These loopy flowers look like they’d be so much fun to make! Yoonie from Yoonie at Home shares a tutorial showing how. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and gluing and rolling to make fabulous blooms. The yarn and felt … Read More...
Freebie: Back to School
For kids, back to school are three dirty words…to parents, those words are better than hitting the jackpot in Las Vegas. I can’t believe that we are on the downside of summer. So many of my friends have been telling … Read More...
Giant Flash Card Art
Do you have a space you have been trying to find the perfect piece of art for? This great idea from Crafts by Courtney may be just what you are looking for. It would be so cute in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bolster pillows
Susie from Threads On My Socks shares a tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Summer Taffy ruffled bolster pillow. The ruffles at the ends of the pillow give it a soft, romantic feel. It would make … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Burger
Brittany is sharing a tutorial on how to make a Pom Pom Burger.
I love pom poms! They’re easy, fun and so super cute!
Tutorial: Fabric wrapped flip flops
I think I’ve fallen in love with flip flops this summer. They’re my footwear of choice for being out and about in the lazy days of summer, but they’re not exactly dressy. One O bBlog shows how you can create … Read More...
10 cross stitch tattoos
So of course, cross-stitch doesn’t have to be really on cloth, right? I came across this wonderful tattoo blog where they have collected 10 examples of cross stitch on.. skin!
Each one of these are beautiful designs and are sure … Read More...
Technique: Brick Card Background
Find out how to make a cool realistic looking brick background for your cards using a stencil, modeling paste and airbrushing over on the Wake up with Wendy blog.
-Heather
Fifty Shades of Grey – Soap
With the upcoming release of the film, it is no wonder that “Fifty Shades” is back in the media. Have you read the book? Will you see the movie anyway? This time though you might be left feeling a little … Read More...
DIY Tutorial Wire and Felt Crown
Next time your princess wants to wear a tiara, consider making one of these simple yet elegant looking crowns designed by Donni from The Magic Onion. Donni and her daughter started off with a silver headband and transformed it … Read More...
7 sewing supplies to watch for at back-to-school sales
The only thing I like about back-to-school time are the school supply sales. Glue sticks, crayons, paper, all at rock bottom prices. I can’t resist! There are actually quite a few school supplies that are useful for sewing, and back-to-school … Read More...
Kitschy Shadow Box
Isabel from Craftosaurus is sharing a tutorial for these Kitschy Shadow Boxes. This Shadow box is made of typical children’s craft materials (ex: Popsicle sticks, felt, glue, pipe cleaners, etc.). It’s a fun projects that would be great for both … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated lunch box
Can you believe it’s nearly back-to-school time again? Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial showing how to make an insulated lunch box that would be perfect for toting lunches to school. Or, use it to take a lunch … Read More...
Freebie: Butterfly Wrist Cuff
We are lucky enough to have butterflies visiting our backyard. They are so beautiful just fluttering around from flower to flower. This free Butterfly Wrist Cuff from Aimee Ray is perfect reminder of summer and our little butterfly friends. While … Read More...
10 Ways To Polish Your Silver
It is pretty much a given that if you have a piece of silver in your collection, it will tarnish. There is not a lot you can do to prevent it from happening, but there are things you can do … Read More...
Easy Embroidered Felt Birds Pillow
I love the birds on the wire in any form, but this pillow is too adorable. Courtney ODell has her tutorial on “Sweet C’s Designs”! Courtney tells us the easiest ways to make the birds and the lines and I … Read More...