A length of pretty ribbon and some hardware are all you need to make a lanyard! Teachers would love this as a back-to-school gift! Michele from Stuff By Belle shares a tutorial at May Arts blog showing how to do … Read More...
Free Disney Princess Dress Paper Templates
Choose from 6 free templates and download instantly to print your own Disney Princess dress paper cutout. Featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Elsa and more!
Color guidelines for each piece are written on all of the templates, but use whatever looks … Read More...
Polymer Puffer Fish Pendant
Christi has a fun stack of free tutorials on her site and this puffer fish pendant project is just one of them. Make a whole school of little puffer fish and have some CF style fun. And, if you get … Read More...
Video: Tips for making a color strata
The strip quilt, “Fiesta” is the largest in a series of quilts Rob Appell made for the *Libby Lehman fundraising book, Color Strata Quilts; Seam, Cut & Sew. The solids in color strata order were a nod to Libby. … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat backpack for toddlers and preschoolers
Oh, this kitty cat backpack! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a free pattern for it at Joann’s Creative Spark blog. It’s sized just right for toddlers and preschoolers. It’s so cute for day care and preschool, or a sleepover … Read More...
Easy Ways to Get Ready for Back to School
I know different areas of the world are different in terms of when kids go back to school, and if you homeschool you could be on a completely different schedule, but where I live kids have been trickling back to … Read More...
Free project: Bushel of Apples quilt
Fall is the best time to visit apple orchards because you get to see ripened apples turned into cider. At least that’s the reality at Yates Cider Mill, in Michigan USA. My daughter and her siblings visited such a … Read More...
Quilted garments by Rachel Clark STOLEN
There’s always a risk when artists travel with their precious works, because we all know things can get lost or stolen. Rachel Clark, had these garments stolen out of her suitcase. Her colleague, Lauren T. Furey, is getting the word … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zipper bracelet
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how you can make a cute bracelet out of a metal zipper. This would be a great way to use those zippers you bought for a project but ended up never using! They’re super easy … Read More...
DIY Dutch Barn Door
When it comes to home decorating, your interior doors may be the last thing you really think about paying attention to. Well, after this post from Remodelholic, you may be completely reconsidering a doorway in your home. This dutch door … Read More...
10 Things You Need To Know Before Starting A Soap Making Business
I love this write up of 10 things you should know, I especially love fact number #1. You do NOT get to make soap all the time! Its the same when I tell people I run a Craft blog, they … Read More...
Coloring Page To A Tote Hack
With all the amazing coloring books 
on the market at the moment it is no wonder we are already looking at ways to use these beautiful pieces of art work and turn them into something else. I love this design … Read More...
Freebie: Bohemian Girl Coloring Page
Jenny Lawson aka The Bloggess is sharing a wonderful Bohemian Girl image she drew for her next book. Click here to visit her blog to download, print and color it.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew side tied t-shirt
You don’t need to sew a stitch to refashion a plain boxy t-shirt into one that’s fitted at the sides. Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this no-sew side tied t-shirt. It’ll still be loose and blousy at … Read More...
DIY: Modern Cactus Jewelry Stand
Jewelry stands can be found in all shapes and sizes. This modern style is one that may not necessarily appeal to everyone, but to those who have a southwest flair, it can be perfect! Check out the post from Pneumatic … Read More...
How to Organize for School
Before the school year starts to get away from you, make sure all your organizational systems are in place.
You’ll see lots of ways to organize different things like lunch boxes, school supplies, homework stations, back-packs and all those miscellaneous … Read More...
Project: Lollipop Bakers Twine Card
Twirl up some bakers twine and make this sweet lollipop card. The Maya Road site had directions.
-Heather
Celebrate Left Handers Day
Today is Left Handers Day, and it’s fun to celebrate by learning about being left handed and learning a little bit about what it’s like to be a lefty.
The Left Handers Day website has a list of ideas for … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an outgrown t-shirt into a cute new pillow
Turn a favorite – but outgrown – t-shirt into a cute new pillow! Shelly from Frugal Family Home shares a tutorial showing how. The stuffed t-shirt would make a soft, squishy pillow that’s great for snuggling. It’s super easy to … Read More...
Stunning woven jacket from recycled jeans
Tapi Ann created this stunning woven jacket from recycled jeans. She writes about her jacket and how she made it over at Refashion Co-op. There’s no question that the woven back is the stand-out detail on this jacket, but I’m … Read More...