Printed burlap has been catching my eye at craft and fabric stores lately, but leave it to the crafty geniuses at Something Turquoise to come up with a fun way to use it! In 30 minutes or less you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist back top
Gina Michele puts a twist on a basic boxy top. Literally. She gives the back of the shirt a twist before sewing it up so it has a drapey open back. She shares a tutorial showing how to make it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt basket of fruit for play kitchens
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this play basket of fruit out of felt. This would make a cute addition to a child’s play kitchen! The felt basket is filled with nutritious felt fruit – an apple, a lemon, … Read More...
Make Faux Succulents out of Felt
The DIY Mommy is hosted by Christina the mother of 3 girls and blogs out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 2009. Her blog is dedicated to crafty DIY and a lifestyle blog about making things for mommy, for baby and … Read More...
Techinque: “Rock and Roll” Stamping (using mutiple ink colors on one stamp)
One of the hottest new products out right now for card making are the Wink of Stella pens, they add a wonderful touch of shimmer to your cards. Just like Catherine Pooler I recently got the clear pen and LOVE … Read More...
Construction Pom Pom Pick Up and Sort Game
Do you have a little boy – or girl – who doesn’t like to participate in any sort of educational activities? If so, try this game! They will have so much fun, they will never suspect they are learning something.… Read More...
{DIY: Felt modern advent calendar}
Melissa hosts of “The Sweet Escape” is a proud to be a Home & DIY contributor at Apartment Therapy, creator of Toronto Lifestyle Bloggers group and bi-monthly Blog Brunch as well as the founder of The Happy Blogger workshop series. … Read More...
How to make faux embroidery with puff paint
When I first saw this darling Matryoshka embellished bag I thought it was embroidered, but no! Pop on over to the link Laura sent in to the blog Over The Apple Tree for the easy tutorial on how to dress … Read More...
13 Wonderful Homemade Beauty Recipes
This amazing roundup is brought to you by fiberartsy.com. With 13 different recipes and tutorials you are sure to find something to suit your skin or mood.
Tip and tute: Patchwork pillow
Karen Jordin of Leigh Laurel Studios satisfies a passion for fruity greens and oranges in this fun, fresh patchwork pillow. She provides a free coloring sheet and full tutorial, plus gives her method of making sure your patchwork front pillow … Read More...
DIY Pineapple Stenciled Hand Towels
Two really popular trends this summer are flamingos and pineapples. They’re all over pinterest. This tutorial I shared on my own blog, Punk Projects, features pineapples, but you could easily customize it to feature whatever trend you love best. … Read More...
Personalized Game Pieces
Next time you are going to be dragging out your board games, surprise everyone by sneaking these personalized game pieces into the box. You can make a game piece for each member of your family or for every child in … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven Wall Hanging
Lately woven wall hangings have been popping up all over my Pinterest and blog feeds. It’s like the 70’s and 80’s all over again. I remember making these in grade school, but mine were never as fancy and colorful as … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clock
This amazing altered clock was made by stamping on clay and adhering it to a clock base, how cool is that? Find more info over on the De Stempelwinkel Designs blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Triangle zippered pouch in 3 sizes
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make these fun triangle zippered pouches. Her tutorial gives dimensions to make them in three sizes: a larger pouch that could hold toiletries, a medium sized pencil pouch, and … Read More...
Felt Sea Urchin Pincushions and Sea Life Pins
These cute “Felt Sea Urchin Pincushions” can be found on “American felt and craft” with a supply list and a complete tutorial. They also show us how to make the “Sea Life Pins”. Get over to American felt and … Read More...
How to make a recycled box gift bag
Sometimes you need a sturdy gift bag for something heavy or you just want it to coordinate. Either way pop on over to the link Tamara sent in to the blog ETCetorize for a fun tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Make Your Own Aged Metal
Aging metal is not a new technique by any means, but this is one method you will want to check out. With all of the different methods available, this great tutorial is written up using metal and a household cleaner … Read More...
Felt Pot & Pan Pads Tutorial
Amy Christie hosts “This Heart of mine” and is sharing her brilliant idea for these “Felt Pot & Pan Pads”! Amy is a wife, mother of two and thinks of most bought items in her home are replaceable. After the … Read More...
DIY Blooming Monogram
I think these “Blooming Monograms” would be an amazing gift to give as a desk accent or wall hanging. All you really need are paper mache letters, floral foam, and silk flowers!
Get the tutorial here- Project: Blooming Monogram.