The tutorial calls for air dry clay but go ahead and substitute oven bake (and where they talk about drying, bake the pot). The facets can be cleaned up to be sharper / cleaner with a good sharp knife and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe pillow cover
What do you do when you can’t find the perfect striped fabric to make a pillow? Why, MAKE that stripe, of course. Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a striped pillow cover, with the wide … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Pillow Shaped Like a Fox
The trend of foxes in crafting just does not seem to be going away, and if you’re a fan of these furry creatures, you’ll want to check out Amanda Berry’s super cute Oliver Fox pillow pattern, which is available … Read More...
Oreo Crab
These crab cookies are so cute! They would bring a smile to all that sees them on the table. Katie from Made to be a Momma is also the creator of the oreo frogs. If you have a rainy day … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Peasant dress for a doll
This past Saturday (June 13) was World Doll Day. To celebrate, Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shares a free pattern for making a peasant dress for a doll. It’s a cute style of dress, and easy to make. She gives … Read More...
Giveaway of a Walnut Hollow wood round and how to make a shot glass tray
Do you like to make things with wood? Do you (or your dad) have a shot glass collection? Over at the Walnut Hollow blog there is a tutorial on how to drill perfect holes in wood that make this rustic … Read More...
8 Unique Coat Rack Ideas
Yes, I realize it’s Summertime, and there are not too many days when a coat is actually needed, but these warm Summer days often turn into Crisp evenings, and a jacket is occasionally needed. Regardless of whether or not you … Read More...
Ladies Hat Pinata Cookies
I love these cute ladies hat pinata cookies! They remind me of summer with all the hats the ladies wear to the beach or working in the gardens. Beth of Hungry Happenings is wonderful at finding out the mistakes and … Read More...
Free pattern: Color blocked denim shift dress
Laura from Sew Different shares a free pattern for this color block denim shift dress. Use different denims for all the pieces to show off the cool lines of this dress. The angled piece is actually a large pocket, which … Read More...
Melted Pony Bead Bangle And Ring Set
I have seen a lot of tutorials for making sun catchers by melting colorful beads, but this is the first jewelry I have seen. This bracelet and ring set were made using approximately 90 pony beads. Lay the beads out … Read More...
Review: Stampin Up Catalog 2015 Part 2
I’m back to share more new products from the brand new Stampin’ Up catalog! This catalog is full of wonderful ideas for card making, scrapbooking and parties! There are loads and loads of new stamps in wood mount, … Read More...
Tutorial: I Spy activity bag
This I Spy Activity bag has everything you need to keep a child occupied during a road trip or other waiting times. It’s a drawstring bag with an I Spy game built right into it. Brilliant! The bag can hold … Read More...
Freebie| Printable Father’s Day Gift Labels
… Read More...Add a little handcrafted love to your Father’s Day with these printable Father’s Day gift labels from Lia Griffith. These not at all cheesy tags are designed in the perfect colors and fonts to celebrate that special guy. Spend your
DIY Coasters
Here’s a cute coaster project. When I initially saw it I thought, you could totally do this with canework instead of paint but really, it’s LOVELY paint work. She comments that she’s using about a package of clay per … Read More...
A 3D Printed Mold for Glass Blowing
Glass and technology go hand in hand. Here’s an example of 3D technology being utilized with glass blowing. Tim Belliveau received a grant from Concordia to experiment with 3D printing and hot glass. He posted a video on his blog, … Read More...
ETSY Shop Giveaway; Designed by Jane (international)
Appliqué Originals was launched with a range of brooches in 2006, after a lifetime of making gifts and commissions for friends; their first collection was well received and has kept growing. Since then, they’ve broadened their design range to include … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square business card wallet
Got charm squares? Patt from Garden Matter shows how you can make these little business card from a some 5″ squares of fabric. Each wallet takes 3 squares. You can buy the squares in pre-cut packs, or you can cut … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew tie dyed 4th of Julie fabric napkins
Craft store bandanas and some fabric dye are all you need to make a set of festive tie-dyed fabric napkins. Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial showing how. She made them from white napkins with … Read More...
Tutorial: Thrift store mirror becomes a cool thread organizer
That funky mirror from a thrift store can become a mighty awesome thread organizer. Bonnie from Our Secondhand House shows how you can make the transformation. I think I have seen that very same mirror in my own thrift store! … Read More...
Ocean Wave Beach Cookie
This beautiful cookie, takes me right to the beach. Perfect for the beach lovers! I don’t know if I could make this, but I would definitely enjoy eating one while walking the beach. Michelle at Make me cake me has … Read More...