Cherie from You & Mie shares a free pattern for making this cute watermelon wristlet clutch. It’s quick to sew up. She made up a stack of them to give as favors at her daughter’s birthday party. She makes it from felt, … Read More...
1940s vintage sewing giveaway from Pattern Patter
Vintage sewing enthusiasts, this giveaway is for you! The Etsy vintage pattern sellers’ team, Pattern Patter, has collected a group of 1940s sewing patterns and notions to give away to one of their followers. The prize package is a collection … Read More...
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
I suppose this project might be a good one for the middle of summer, when the weather outside is hot and it would feel great to play with a chunk of ice, it really can be fun any time of … Read More...
8 Ways to Add Pumpkins To Your Fall Wedding Decor
Fall weddings can be absolutely stunning, thanks to the beautiful and rich colors that Mother Nature provides for us. Because of that color palate, we also have a large variety of options for wedding décor by pulling in the natural … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flowers made with window screening
Would you use window screening to make pretty fabric flowersw? Steph from Crafting in the Rain says yes! And the result is quite pretty. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The contrast of the black screening with … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Watercolor Look with Markers
This stunning pink peony flower card doesn’t even look like it’s stamped but it actually is! Stamping on water color paper using water soluble markers (like the Tim Holtz Distress Ink markers
) instead of ink pads you can go … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook paper pencil pouch
Amy from Friends Stitched Together guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make her Notebook Paper Zipper Pouch. The pencil pouch sewn to look like a sheet of notebook paper is perfect for back-to-school! Grommets down … Read More...
Make Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween
If you’re thinking of having a Halloween-themed party and are looking for some cute, sweet snacks to add to your menu, then head over to the Cincy Shopper page and check out this idea for pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie
Treats. This … Read More...
Mini Caramel Apples
Caramel apples are yummy, but very messy! Plus, they can be kind of hard to eat! These mini caramel apples save the day!
What a great treat to make with the kids! Plus, it is easy for them to eat … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Blue Hair for a Fantasy Themed Card
Sometimes you might have a stamp of a fairy, mermaid, witch or other fantasy girl and you don’t want her to have “normal” colored hair so why not try coloring her hair blue for a really unique look. Yani at … Read More...
Knitty Deep Fall ’14 is Here
I always have to smile at the names of collections. It’s not even officially fall yet and the Deep Fall issue of Knitty just went live. But if you want to knit things to wear when it’s truly fall and … Read More...
Josh Bennett Profiled in New York Times
I don’t really know what to say about this piece about knitwear designer Josh Bennett in the New York Times. I almost feel like it’s just men knitting season (exhibit A: the actually really nice story in the Wall … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold-up A-frame organizer
This A-frame organizer is pure genius! Marni from Haberdashery Fun created it and she shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. It keeps your cosmetics organized but also within easy reach because it stands up. But when you … Read More...
15 Free Bridal Printables
Make it easy to throw a fabulous bridal shower or bachelorette party with a round-up of 15 free printables curated by Southbound Bride! With fun freebies like invitations, banners, coasters, recipe cards, games, and many more, you’ll be sure to … Read More...
Kandinsky Trees Art Project
Jen, from Draw the Line At, is an art teacher who made this project with her students while learning about Wassily Kandinsky. To make these amazing trees, they started out painting a sky using blue and purple tempera paint … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girls fur vest
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a free pattern for making this little girls fur vest. It’s the perfect extra layer for fall weather. For casual days, layer it over a t-shirt. It can also go dressy if you layer it … Read More...
Cheryl Fall Interview and Giveaway
I am so excited that I had a chance to interview Cheryl Fall and review her newest book, Simply Samplers
. The book is a wonderful mix of projects and tutorials for the beginner and advanced stitcher. The directions are … Read More...
Calendar of Monthly Holidays – Plan Your Craft Blogging Out!
As bloggers, etsy shop owners and indie artists we have to plan around the holidays sometimes. Stephanie shared this post on her blog, Swooden Says. She made a list of major or fun holidays throughout the year.
What is it? … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon color blocked pillow
Erin from Makers Society shows how you can make this hexagon color blocked throw pillow. It’s pieced from 6 different fabrics and tufted in the center with a large button. Made in solids, it has a sleek modern feel. But … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capturing Natural Smiles
Posed photos have their place, but I tend to prefer using candids for my scrapbooking pages. I admit that I cringe when I see a parent interrupting a child in the midst of playing to say “smile for the camera!”. … Read More...