I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More...
Felt Build-a-Flag Tutorial
If you’re looking for something patriotic that you can make with your children try this “Felt Build-a-Flag” by Linda. Linda of “Little Family Fun” is a wife and mom of four children, 3 boys and one girl. She started her … Read More...
Printing Your Own Custom Wedding Labels
If you have planned a wedding in the past, or are in the process of doing so now, then you know how expensive it can be to have things custom printed. Whether it be the invitations, place settings, or a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sidewalk tic tac toe toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at Skip To My Lou showing how you can make a sidewalk tic tac toe set. The gameboard gets drawn on the sidewalk with chalk, with players tossing in colored beanbags to take … Read More...
9 Free Robot Applique Templates
Pam of Threading My Way shares on her blog nine robots-at-work applique templates F-R-E-E for you to download. Squee! The Fireman, shown here, joins Artist, Bricklayer, Chef and many more. She adds,
… Read More...I’m planning on incorporating my robots into a
Product Release: Distress Ink Accessories
Tim Holtz’s line ofDistress Ink are so fun to work, he’s got amazing colors in stamping ink pads, ink sprays, paints, markers and more, all with a formula that reacts with water so you can do all types of … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Girls summer dress with a contrast bib bodice
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making this contrast bib dress for girls. This is such a pretty summer dress!! The bib is made from a quilting weight woven cotton, and the rest of the dress from … Read More...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More...
Firecracker Cakelette
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
Celebrate KnitScene’s 10th Birthday with a Great Giveaway
KnitScene is one of my favorite knitting magazines because it’s really my style. I love relatively easy knits that still have some fun detail and technique involved, and that’s what this magazine has been about for 10 years now.
To … Read More...
14 ways to create with nail polish
Nail polish comes in amazing colors these days and that makes it just perfect for upcycling and creating art with it. This idea for painting chain in a variety of colors to make pretty earrings is so easy yet so … Read More...
Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern
Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition. After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in … Read More...
6 Years Of His Life Crocheting This – Is It Worth It?
Kjetil Nordin, a dedicated crafter and fan of the popular video game franchise, Mario Bros, has dedicated six years of his life and 100 balls of yarn to recreating his childhood obsession. The end result is a stunning and intricate … Read More...
5 Things You Should Know Before Volunteering At Your Kids School
My husband and I both volunteer as much time as we can at our children’s school. We do this for a few reasons.
#1 – Our kids are still young enough to “love” it. They love that their friends get … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered storage boxes
Joann from Craft Passion shows how she created this set of fabric covered storage boxes to go in a shelving unit. They’re made from cardboard boxes that she’s covered with fabric. I’m loving how she finishes them out with twill … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted knit headband
Those twisted knit headbands are ridiculously overpriced in stores, once you see how easy it is to make them. Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares a tutorial showing how. She’s using a stripe and a star print fabric to … Read More...
Cool Knitting Tricks: A Brain Wave Scarf
Talk about a personalized project. NeuroKnitting is a company that uses an EEG headset and records brain activity while a person listens to portions of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, then takes the resulting activity and incorporates the brain waves into a … Read More...
Tutorial: Button back shirt refashion
ButtCarissa from Carissa Knits shows how she refashioned a button up shirt and a lace tee to this color blocked top. It’s now a sleeveless blouse with a t-shirt top and a button up bottom, reversed so it now buttons … Read More...
Healthy Fresh Mint Chocolate Cookies
Here are some refreshing and gluten-free chocolate cookies. These cookies are gluten-free, but you could use real flour instead. Dip them in chocolate and it would be a healthier thin mint cookie. A great cookie to cleanse the palate after … Read More...
Giveaway- The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy
Enter to win a copy of the new book The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 1, 2015. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only please.
This is a … Read More...