Handmade shoes are one of my favorite gifts to give a new parent, I think because of my weakness for baby shoes. They’re just so… tiny. And so cute! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Suede clutch with removable straps
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this lovely suede clutch, embellished with a strip of lace or ribbon. A couple of loops sewn on to the back allow you to attach a … Read More...
Project: Halloween Shaker Card
Punch some circle out of a fun vintage Halloween printed paper and add some trendy sequins behind it with acetate for an adorable Halloween shaker card. Michele Kovac shares a step by step tutorial for making one of these fun … Read More...
Clever use of Halloween panels for quilt
Make an interesting seasonal quilt. Riel of The Q and the U did (top in progress) by fussy cutting 6 Halloween fabric panels, then sewing them together in a Kaleidoscope design. Also called a One Block Wonder, if you are not familiar with this technique, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mary Darling collar
An from Straight Grain shows how you can make her Mary Darling collar for a blouse or dress. It’s like a Peter Pan collar, but with three scallops instead of two. It has a lovely vintage look that would be … Read More...
Free pattern: Rabbit hand puppet
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this super cute rabbit hand puppet. Minky fur makes an especially soft and cuddly rabbit body, but you could also use fleece or felt. Your … Read More...
Learn What’s Up with Your Favorite Indies in One Place
I love supporting independent yarn makers, dyers and designers, but sometimes it can be difficult to keep up with all the different sites you’d need to visit (or mailing lists you’d need to be on) in order to keep up … Read More...
How to make a recycled Tooth Fairy box
Well it’s been a long time since the tooth fairy visited my house. When I had my 1 wisdom tooth pulled I saved it to decorate at Halloween with, don’t you? Well if your little one is in tooth falling … Read More...
Stop paying so much for those famous cleaning products.
I have this thing about cleaning. It drives me crazy to see dust and gunk built up around the home, and I try to stay on top of the daily house chores as best as possible. However, the daily routine … Read More...
Dollar Store Revamp – Jewelry Organizer
This Jewelry organizer has been created using glassware from the Dollar store or discount store. Using painters tape and some spray paint you can create this elegant look. These would make wonderful gifts and in case you didn’t realize it … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric felt board alphabet
Help your preschooler learn her letters with this oversized fabric alphabet. They’re back with felt so they’ll stick to a felt or flannel board. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can … Read More...
Tissue Paper Apple
This craft project is perfect for a back-to-school project, an autumn decoration, or both! Stacey, from Glued to My Crafts explains how to make an apple using a paper plate and red tissue paper pieces. I love that it is … Read More...
DIY Colorful Wall Art
Morena from Fairfield World shared this tutorial on her blog for this easy art! I think it’s pretty darn cute.
The only supplies you need are Oly*Fun Fabric, Stretched Canvas, a Die Cutting Machine and Die, a paint brush and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow
Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow. Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily. … Read More...
Project: Halloween Shrine
This wonderful Halloween shrine would make a perfect centerpiece to any Halloween table setting. This mixed media art combines a shrine frame die cut, lots of stamped images, paint, book pages and more. Find more info on this fun altered … Read More...
Reverse Color Crochet – A New Technique
The title and subject matter of this newly published book intrigued me the moment I saw it. At first, I admit to being a bit confused. I assumed this would be a new technique for creating crochet with different images … Read More...
Tutorial: Mixed Media Coffee Bean Necklace
I consider coffee one of my daily rituals so coffee themed jewellery works for me. And in the craft jewellery world, personalized jewellery or pieces with quotes and inspirational words have been insanely popular for a few years. This mixed … Read More...
Kickoff: Boos and Ghouls Halloween Quilt Along
Get your spirits soaring this Halloween with mini quilts to adorn your walls. Designed by Becca of Bryan House Quilts, she invites her readers to join her ‘Boos and Ghouls Quilt Along’. Every week, starting September 8th, she’ll share instructions – first on cutting out your fabric, … Read More...
Felt Wedding Bouquet Cuff & Fabric Leaf Boutonnieres DIY’s
Follow the Victorian tradition of carrying flowers in bouquetiers, or elaborate vase- or bowl-shaped holders: Clothe blooms, such as garden roses and fragrant narcissi, in a handsome, lacy wool cuff. The “Felt Wedding Bouquet Cuff & Fabric Leaf Boutonniere” comes … Read More...
Mini Deep Dish Pizzas
I love the fall season! The weather gets cooler, the leaves change colors and it’s the beginning of football season!
Damn Delicious has created these mini pizzas using flour tortillas and your favorite pizza toppings. Cook them in a muffin … Read More...