Fabric wrapped wreaths are easy to make and add a punch of color to your front door. Heather from Dragonfly Designs tells how she created this fun Halloween fabric wreath. I’m loving how she worked a black & white houndstooth … Read More...
DIY Bridal Bouquet with Fresh & Crepe Paper Flowers
I love the idea of mixing fresh flowers with handmade paper ones! Lia Griffith creates gorgeous paper blooms that are so realistic it’s hard to tell which flowers are the real thing and which ones are paper. The stunning crepe … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a button up blouse into a little girl’s swing top
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can refashion a boxy button up blouse into a cute swing top for your little girl. You can usually pick these types of shirts up at a thrift store or yard sale. With … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Triangle Garland
Got scraps? Whether patterned or plain, Vicky Barone can help you use them to make a triangle garland. You will need lots of scraps, a paper cutter and a sewing machine. They are easy to make, drape beautifully, and can … Read More...
Free pattern: The Blogger Bag
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for her Blogger Bag. It’s a large tote designed especially for bloggers going to a meet-up or conference. The large tote has plenty of room to carry your conference swag. A panel … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt hot dog play set
This felt hot dog play set has everything you need to serve up some felt hot dog cuisine. LiEr from Ikat Bag shares a tutorial for making them, including a free pattern for the buns. She also shows how to … Read More...
DIY Lantern Jellyfish
Are you hosting an end-of-summer pool party? How about a beach-themed or luau-style party? Does your daughter or granddaughter love the idea of a mermaid-themed party? Ashley at 3 Little Greenwoods has step-by-step instructions for how to make adorable jellyfish … Read More...
Fall/Winter Collection from Bergere de France
It’s the time of year for new pattern collections and knitting magazines, and I’m going to share as many of them with you as I can because I know we all need some new things to knit.
Today it’s the … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and lace utensil holders
These burlap and lace utensil holders would look so beautiful on an autumn tablescape. Theresa from Dear Creatives shares a tutorial for making them. The sewing is easy and they’re quick to make. There looks to be enough room to … Read More...
Giveaway: My First Knitting Book!
I’m still getting over the crazy of the end of August (book deadline, my birthday) and the beginning of September (holiday weekend, my daughter’s birthday), but things are starting to get a little more back to normal. To that end, … Read More...
How to make scrap wood pumpkins
It doesn’t feel like fall here in SoCal but I can fix that by a least decorating like it is. This link sent in by Shelley to the blog Sew and Dipity is just the thing to make my yard … Read More...
7 Moisturizing Hair Masks To Make At Home
The hot summer months have passed and our hair has definitely seen better days because of it. However, the crisp fall wind, and harsh winter cold will be no exception, so be prepared to treat your tresses with a little … Read More...
Pineapple Ring Dish
I love jewelry but I also love a little order in my house. This little ring dish is perfect for keeping earrings and hair bands tidy on your bathroom bench top. The fact that it is shaped liked a Pineapple … Read More...
Hot Cheesy Corn Dip
Still having a hard time to start Halloween posts! I might have to go out to the stores to put me in the mood!
In the meantime, I am happy it is football season and that also means chip and … Read More...
Sand Paper Art
Turkey Mom, from Blog Me Mom, let her kids have some fun experimenting with art supplies and sand paper. They tried painting on super fine sand paper using liquid chalk that she made using water, cornstarch and food coloring. On … Read More...
Tutorial: Yellow and stripes leather bag
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how she made this fabulous yellow and striped leather bag. The bag design itself is quite simple, and easy to make – a rectangular leather purse with wooden handles. What makes … Read More...
9 Wedding Trends to Remake
Wedding trends exist for a reason – because people love the idea behind them! But it’s fun to shake up the tried and true now and put a fresh spin on trends that have been around for a while. Storyboard … Read More...
Refresh Your Space after a Scrapocalypse!
If you’ve been working on one or more big projects lately, your creative space might need some attention. Are you wading through project remnants? Can;t find a 12×12 space to work on your desk? Maybe your tools are buried under … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered lace skirt
Irene from Serger Pepper guest blogs at Mabey She Made It with a tutorial showing how you can make this layered lace skirt. It’s made so there are no raw edges showing, even on the back of the lining. It’s … Read More...
Project: Halloween Clock
I am so in love with this wonderful altered Halloween clock made by the Artful Maven! Starting with a blank clock (from Tim Holtz designs) there’s a tiny lighted lantern inside, painted metal embellishments around the outside edges, a paper … Read More...