People seem to love when I share weaving projects so here you go… Discover how easy it is to weave small trivets using little more than a paper plate and leftover yarn. The folks over at Krokotak not only show … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls’ chevron knit skirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a free pattern for making this girls’ chevron knit skirt. It’s a simple A-line skirt with an easy knit band waistband. She’s sharing the free pattern in support of the Skirting the Issue … Read More...
Nautical Rope Bracelet Tutorial
The nautical trend is still huge in both fashion and home décor and if you are in love with the laid back look that you get from this, then you should try making a fun bracelet to accessorize your outfit. … Read More...
Tutorial | Patterned Paper Pockets for Scrapbooks
I’ve recently gotten into memory planning, and I needed some pockets for my albums for holding photos, memorabilia, and supplies like tags and die-cuts. I thought “Why not make my own?”.
I certainly have enough patterned paper lying around! In … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Patterned Background
If you want to to create the look of patterned paper with stamps you can randomly stamp your images or you can use a grid technique for an evenly spaced designed. Yana over at Hero Arts will show you how … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy towel backpacks
Between towels and pool toys and water bottles, going to the pool involves lots of stuff getting toted around. And it’s usually me toting it! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for making these towel backpacks, so each … Read More...
Coconut Lime Watermelon Slushie
When the humidity and heat come in, I just want something cold and refreshing to drink. This watermelon slushie looks like it would hit the spot. Serve it in the mini watermelons as shown, or in a glass. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Ice cream cone button art
Buttons don’t always have to be used in functional button ways. They can also be used entirely for decorative purposes, like in this adorable ice cream cone button art. Mary from Little Mama Bowtique shares a tutorial at The Ribbon … Read More...
Easy Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodles
This is not your college days ramen noodles. I must have eaten ramen noodles every day while I was in college. The choices are much better now and noodle shops are popping up all over the place. I watched a … Read More...
8 Beautiful Sun Hat Crochet Patterns
Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to break out your crochet hooks and start working on some fun and functional warm-weather projects. And what better way to stay cool and stylish while protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful … Read More...
Freebie: Girls’ skirts sizing chart
July is Skirting the Issue at Simple Simon & Co. It’s a month-long series encouraging sewists to sew up skirts to donate to children in foster care. You can read more about Skirting the Issue here. And because it’s … Read More...
16 Simple DIY Backyard Projects You Can Complete In One Weekend
We all like a good DIY project now and then, but we may not always have the time to do all of the projects we want to do. If you are like most, you need to look for ideas that … Read More...
Celebrate Ultra Alpaca with a Mystery Knitalong
Berroco’s awesome Ultra Alpaca yarn is 10 years old, and Berroco has started a mystery blanket knitalong to help celebrate.
The project recently kicked off on the Berroco blog with a log cabin inspired block.
You can check out the … Read More...
Ice Cream Sundae Brick
What a fun way to serve ice cream. Of course if you have a picky ice cream eater, then you may want to stick to serving ice cream separately. When this was made it was for the 4th of July, … Read More...
Retro Pinup Girl Headband
Everything old is new again right? Well this pattern is new but the look is old; well retro really. How amazing are this ladies green/hazel eyes?
The pattern is straightforward and easy to follow. It is perfect for beginners: Retro … Read More...
Host a “You’re One in a Melon” Watermelon-Themed Party
Watermelon is one of my favorite summer foods, so it’s not surprising that I think this “You’re One in a Melon” watermelon-themed party is absolutely adorable. My favorite parts are the modern pink and red watermelon cutouts used to make … Read More...
Tip: Custom Card Borders
You can make your own cool custom borders for your cards and scrapbook pages using rubber stamps and punches. Laurie Wilson is sharing a video tutorial over on Capture the Moment showing you how. I also love her tip of … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bag from outgrown pants
Nothing like a child’s growth spurt to create piles of too-small clothes. Gathered Threads shows how you can turn a pair of outgrown pants into a cute new bag. You’re only using the top portion of the pants so this … Read More...
Tutorial: Jeans too short? Turn them into a jean skirt
Back-to-school sales are starting soon, so that means it’s time to assess your kids’ wardrobe to see what still fits and what needs passing on. Not all clothes that are too small need to be donated, though. If your daughter … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod circle cape wrap
The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape. It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms. If you make it from a heavy fabric it would … Read More...