This Little Helper apron is so pretty with its layers of fabric and ruffles! Red Brolly has the tutorial showing how you can make one. It would be thoroughly pretty from any combination of color and print, but if you … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting Architecture by Tanis Gray
Deborah is the winner.
There are so many great knitting books published each year, full of inspiring patterns I wish I could make, but I have to admit to myself that I’m never going to knit all that I wish … Read More...
DIY Cardboard Necklace Display
Whether you are looking for a way to display a special piece of jewelry in your home or you are starting up your own business, this tutorial for a DIY jewelry display will definitely come in handy. With a few … Read More...
How to Find Craft Shows in Your Area
If you sell your handmade products at craft shows, one important part of your job/indie business is finding new craft shows and fair to set up at! The folks over at CreativeLive wrote up a great article about just that!… Read More...
Make wet bags from a shower curtain
Anne from Domesblissity made these drawstring swim bags out of a shower curtain. Not only was the shower curtain an inexpensive source of yardage, but the fabric was waterproof so moisture from the wet suits won’t seep through the fabric. … Read More...
Free Vintage Digital 12×12 Paper
Get this free 12×12 vintage scrapbook paper. It’s a digital paper but you can always print it out on card stock if you’re a paper scrapper. I think those flowers would look great if they were fussy cut out to … Read More...
Cherry Pastry Pie Envelope
Cherry pie on its own is delicious. Serve it up in pastry made to look like an envelope, takes it to another level. How cute is this dessert? Liz Bushong shares how to create the envelope out of the pastry. … Read More...
Quilters: A photo history of memories
When a friend, Kimberly, shared a link to a photo collection showing women at the end of the Great Depression making quilts, I knew I had to share it here. But, this got me to thinking about why we quilt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gauze swaddle blanket
Need a quick to make baby shower gift? These gauze swaddle blankets would be perfect! Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. Bias tape binding finishes the edges with a pop … Read More...
Mashed Sweet Potato Bacon Cups
A yummy appetizer or side dish to serve to your guests at dinner, for the Olympic viewing party, or to enjoy at a barbecue. This recipe is paleo and gluten-free. My family doesn’t care for sweet potato, but maybe they … Read More...
Chocolate Frog – Harry Potter Style
In fairy tales, you kissed the frog and it would become a prince. In Harry Potter, you go to the candy store to buy chocolate frogs to eat. Poor frogs can’t get a break. Paula at Paula’s Plate shares an … Read More...
Free pattern: Round casserole carrier
Nina from Nina Makes shares a free pattern for a round casserole carrier. The drawstring carrier has padding to help insulate and a drawstring at the top to close it (and keep the heat in). Use it to take a … Read More...
14 DIY Platform Beds
Platform beds definitely have their benefits in many ways. One thing is that you can completely customize it to be what you want. You can save a little money by doing so and a lot of the time it can … Read More...
Healthy Microwavable Blueberry Quinoa Flake Muffins
When you are craving a blueberry muffin, but don’t have time to bake. Here is a healthy version that can be made in the microwave. The recipe by Jessica at Desserts with Benefits makes two muffins. These are gluten-free and … Read More...
Elegant Coat Hanger Cover
How lovely is this coat hanger cover. You can grab the full tutorial as well as the PDF pattern over at Needlwork.com
I actually like the red version better, but very sweet. This would be a nice wedding gift for … Read More...
Book Review – Flipping Out
Walter Foster Publishing, Hardcover, 9781633220713, 64pp.
This book ” Flipping Out The Art of Flip Book Animation” is loads of creative fun for artistic and even the non artistic teen. I remember making my own flip books … Read More...
Project: Fairy Art Doll
Donna Salazar has an exciting project featured on the Spellbinders blog that you’re going to love! In her latest creation, Donna brings a whimsical party fairy art doll to life by creatively combining stamps and die cuts. This adorable doll … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea cup fabric coasters
Make a tea time coaster – that’s shaped like a tea cup! Stephanie from The Enchanting Rose shows how to make these beautiful coasters. Use a dainty floral and add some pretty trim to create a vintage-inspired tea cup. Or … Read More...
Tutorial | Blocking & Illustrated Lettering
Here’s another tutorial to check out if you’re exploring using hand lettering on your scrapbook projects. The blocking technique involves blocking out sections for the words in your quote or title ahead of time, and then lettering each block individually.… Read More...
Kickoff: 30 Days of Quilt Design Challenge
Rachel Hauser of Stitched in Color, wants us to discover our inner quilter. With paper and pencil in our hands we’ll just stay in our heads for 30 days. Meaning, we’ll be sketching quilt designs, not making them. She … Read More...