This free Spring flowers in a vase printable from Dover Publications is great for kids (and adults) who like coloring pages or could be shrunken down for a card front. You can download this freebie here.
-Heather
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Homefront fashion and sewing during WWII
Home sewists during World War II had strict limitations on materials available to them and the styles they could create. That didn’t stop them from creating fashionable items to wear. Those restrictions actually helped create many of the iconic silhouettes … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulle circle skirt
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a tulle circle skirt. You can dress it up for fancy occasions or keep it super casual with a simple t-shirt. It’s made from layers of tulle, and a lining … Read More...
Tutorial: Weave Cane
Meg Newberg shares one way of doing a woven or knot cane here. Matching lines with this many thin parts is tough but as Meg points out in the tutorial, when the cane is reduced small, close is good … Read More...
Free pattern: Sun visor
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor. Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Or make one for yourself to wear to … Read More...
Template to make a paper lantern
Over at Trucs and Bricolages there is this cute paper lantern template and tutorial on how to give it a cool faux finish. This is a great design that would be perfect to use as a centerpiece indoors or out … Read More...
Free pattern: Long ear bunny softie
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making this adorable long ear bunny softie. The pattern is inspired by a stuffed bunny she had when she was a child. Make one (or a pair) as a special … Read More...
12 Patterns To Make Your Own Swimwear
The Summer season is upon us and it’s time to break out those bathing suits. Not happy with the ones you have? Why not make your own swimwear? It doesn’t as hard as it looks to make your own swimmers. … Read More...
29 Healthy Donut Recipes
I love donuts, but I’m trying to eat better and they are considered a treat. I may have to buy a donut pan and try some of these healthier versions. Plus, there is even a donut treat for your dog … Read More...
Free Baby Hat Pattern
This Spinnaker Hat pattern is perfect for baby or toddler. The color combinations are very patriotic. For the free pattern and information on the fantastic yarn check out the full blog post here.
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Project: Masculine Pop Up Card
It’s hip to be square! Here’s a cool card with a square pop up that also folds flat so you can mail it. Jillian Vance will show you how to stamp, score and fold this neat card design that has … Read More...
Tutorial: Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial for making her Saltwater Taffy Skirt for little girls. It’s a pretty little gathered skirt made from a patchwork of coordinating prints. She used the Saltwater fabric line from Rile Blake Designs, … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up May Paper Pumpkin Kit
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. … Read More...
Ice Bowling with LEGO
This is a fast and fun outdoor game you can play with the kids that requires very little preparation! All you need is a bunch of LEGO Duplo blocks and some ice balls. You can easily find the ice ball … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt As you Go zippered pouch
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use A Quilt As You Go technique to make a piece of quilted fabric for a zippered pouch. The quilted fabric is a nice weight for a zippered pouch and the … Read More...
Article | Success Strategies for Project Life
… Read More...Jeryn Carlisi, who uses a traditional photo-a-day approach to Project Life, guests posts at Simple Scrapper with some strategies for success. If you started off Project Life with a bang, then ran out of steam, her tips should help you
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Covering Crochet Hooks
I’ve just finished a batch of covered crochet hooks
. Ahem, almost finished. This tutorial pretty much describes the whole process as well as shows a simple method for cookie cutter canes. I went with my own canes and now … Read More...
Project: Lunch Box Notes
Slip a yummy little reminder that you are thinking about them into someone lunch with a cute little single sided stamped note card. Jess Crafts has a video tutorial showing how to use watercolor pencils to color up some notes. … Read More...
Laura Hart – Fused Glass Butterflies
Daily Art Muse has profiled Laura Hart before…first time here. Laura makes lovely fused glass butterflies. She collaborates with metal worker, Chele Martin, who makes sterling silver bodies. The butterflies are fused and cast and are life size as well … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pillowcase tunic top for little girls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make this little girls pillowcase tunic top. They’re super fast and super easy to make. The measurements she gives will make a tunic top … Read More...