Sometimes it can be tough to keep kids interested in learning, especially when it can seem like you are doing the same thing over and over again – like practicing with sight words. Swapna, from The Practical Mom, was working … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button hair pins
Christina Williams shows how you can make these cute covered button hairpins. It’s a fun way to use up your smaller scraps of fabric. Clip 2 or 3 of them on some cardstock to make a pretty gift.
Follow the … Read More...
7 Patterns For You TO Make With Plastic Canvas
Plastic canvas is a versatile material that has been used in crafting for many years. Although it has been popular in the past, it has recently fallen out of favor in the crafting world. But don’t let that fool you, … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby boy romper or Jon Jons
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby boy romper, also called Jon Jons or John Johns. The romper is an easy-to-wear one-piece outfit for baby, with buttons at the shoulders and snaps… Read More...
Saturday Inspirations Week 7
This week’s inspiration comes from the design blog of Fast Company called Fast Co.Design.
What’s not to love? Usually when using an inspiration piece I will choose just one bit of it to use, but in this case I loved … Read More...
Mother’s Day in Polymer Clay
It’ll be Mother’s Day soon and, like many good clayers, I’m making my mommy something from clay. These Etsians have some great clay things for your mum as well!
 Decorated Coffee Scoop by Funktini |
 Owl Family Portrait by MagicalGifties |
 Scarf |
Tutorial: Fabric organizing bins or flower pots
An from StraightGrain shows how you can make these sturdy little fabric bins, great for organizing or home décor. They’re made from quilting weight cottons. What makes them sturdy is that they cover a container like an empty metal can … Read More...
Free pattern: Kids superhero accessories
When you’re a kid, all it takes is a little bit of imagination to become a superhero. But being a superhero is even more awesome when you’ve got the right accessories. Rebecca from Hugs Are Fun! shares a template you … Read More...
Make an Easy Paper Party Garland
I have a huge collection of paper punches from when they were the must-have scrapbooking tool. I don’t use them very often anymore, but this cute garland from Smiling Colors may inspire me to dig them back out. What a … Read More...
How to make pretty straps for flip-flops
Summer is just around the corner and so why not craft up some pretty flip-flops. The straps that come with most flip-flops are plastic and can sometimes be irritating. Making the straps out of a soft fabric will surely dress … Read More...
Free pattern: Divided tote bag
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making this divided tote. It’s so pretty sewn in happy spring florals! Though I can also see it being quite sharp out of solids. The curved top is a nice … Read More...
Mother’s Day Crochet Flower Bouquet
This adorable pattern is free from Red Heart. This pot of flowers is perfect for Mother’s day as it is the gift that keeps on giving. Or in this case, it’s the flowers that keep on blooming.
Knit a Summer Scarf with Open Rectangles
Knitters sometimes have trouble coming up with things to knit that they can still wear when it’s warm out. So I really like this Little Rectangles Summer Scarf from Knitting and so on, both because it’s really cool and striking … Read More...
Groovy Tie Dye Art for Kids
Can you believe this amazing tie dyed picture is made using oil pastels and an eraser? Yeah, me neither!
While Sarah, from How Wee Learn, usually is more focused on the process while doing art projects with her kids, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls ruffle trim nightgown
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s ruffle trim nightgown. The short sleeve, knee length nightie is perfect for spring and summer nights. It’s made from a knit fabric so it … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring tassel scarf
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a pretty spring tassel scarf. It’s made from a lightweight floral fabric, with handmade tassels stitched across either end. Her tutorial shows how to make the scarf and the tassels. … Read More...
Tutorial | How To Digitize Your Design Work
Mikko is sharing a great follow up tutorial to her popular How to Fake Calligraphy video. Once you’ve created your artwork, you might like to have it in digital format so you can use over and over again. You’ll … Read More...
Techniques: Card with Inlaid Die Cuts and Water Coloring
The Simon Says blog has a video from Andrea Walford, she’ll teach you how to make a card with a cool inlaid die cut technique with a water color background using Twinkling H2O’s. Click here to watch.
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Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
Ashley of “Make it and Love It” Is showing us how to make the most adorable hair accessories for babies. She has a complete tutorial and patterns for the adorable little flowers and bows. You can keep your baby in … Read More...
Easy cake stand idea you can make at home
OK this may be a no-brainer but I thought it would be a fun idea to share. A bunch of clear containers (glasses or vases) and a piece of glass. A great way to make a cake stand perfect to … Read More...