My daughter is in 5th grade this year! It’s her last year in elementary school – and her first year to have a locker. This is a big deal for a 10 year old. So of course on our … Read More...
Rainbow Chickpeas
I have colored rice and noodles for craft projects and sensory play, but I have never thought of coloring dried chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Dyan, from And Next Comes L, made these for her kids to play with … Read More...
Tutorial: Companion Pouches, a bag you can customize on the fly
I may have several purses in my closet, but really I’m a one bag girl. I’m never actually going to take the time to switch all my stuff from one purse to another, just because the new bag will match … Read More...
Show & Tell | Silhouette Challenge by Heather Greenwood
Heather Greenwood shares how she made the gorgeous piece above using varying products and techniques from Silhouette. She used printable canvas, corrugated paper, white sticker paper and sketch pens, as well as various cutting techniques to create this honeymoon memento. … Read More...
Free pattern: Bias trim tank top
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this bias trimmed tank top. If it looks familiar to you, you might be remembering it from a post of hers last week with a pattern … Read More...
Free Class: Birthday Cards
Craftsy is a great place to learn new crafting techniques, they offer on-line classes for many different crafts like jewelry, photography, quilting, cake decoration and paper arts too. They offer paid classes but also free mini class as well. Each … Read More...
Tutorial | Accordion Fold Mini Book
Isn’t this mini book gorgeous? Melissa Samuels made it using a clever accordion fold method.
The finish is gorgeous, and the book is simple to construct. You’ll need 12×12 paper, a paper trimmer, and glue or tape. Melissa takes you … Read More...
Messy Crochet – All In Fun
When I saw these coasters, they made me chuckle. Only a parent would come up with this idea. Put the spill down before you even fill the cup with something that can be filled. You can see this on Etsy.com … Read More...
Tutorial: Size up a too-small shirt
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing what to do when a shirt fits just a little bit too snugly. With a bit of creativity, you can add the extra that you need to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot and cold pillowcase
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night sweating. Other times, it’s the cold that wakes me up. Staci from Crafty Stacishows how to make a pillowcase for those of us whose bodies can’t seem to figure … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage fabric wrapped hangers
Susan from Sugar Beans used vintage fabrics to take some wooden clothes hangers from purely functional to absolutely adorable. There’s no sewing required. The ones she made are for her daughter who is starting college this fall. They’re so pretty … Read More...
Knit Along with Kaffe Fassett
Rowan is getting set to launch its second mystery knitalong project on Oct. 1, and this time the designer behind the fun is color master Kaffe Fassett.
Rowan’s brand manager, Kate Butler, says in a video about the project that … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed Fall ’14 Collection
The Brooklyn Tweed collection for fall is out, and it took fisherman knits as its inspiration but uses classic cables and chunky style in a whole new way.
Check out the lookbook for more information and eye candy (on location … Read More...
Free pattern: Happy sunshine baby toy
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for this happy sunshine baby toy. The plush sunshine has a happy appliqued face and rays of ribbon tags that will keep little hands occupied. Use different colors and textures of … Read More...
Inspiration: Candy Zombie
I’m pretty sure that if I were to be a zombie, I would be a candy zombie, not the brain eating kind. Candy sounds much more appetizing than human flesh. Shirley from Hudson’s Holiday agrees with me. She created this … Read More...
101 Peanut Butter Sandwich Ideas
Tired of making the same peanut butter and jelly sandwich for your kid? This mom decided to make it fun for her boy and shared all the amazing ideas she came up with. I feel I really deprived my child … Read More...
10 favorite kid books and matching free softie patterns
If you’re looking for a special gift for a child, you can’t go wrong with a book and a handmade softie that looks like one of the characters in the book. Stephanie from Swoodson Says has rounded up 10 of … Read More...
7 Halloween Games For Younger Children
I like Halloween. However, I’m not really into the spooky-gory part of Halloween. Yes, I like the cheesy and cute little parts that make the little kids love the holiday. Don’t judge. I’ve never been much of a thrill seeker.… Read More...
Project: Halloween Mummy Card
Stop over at the Simon Says blog for direction to make this adorable Halloween card using Mama Elephant stamps and dies, how cute is that little mummy? You’ll find a detailed video tutorial with several stamping techniques like “second generation” … Read More...
Shibori Tie-Dye Sweater Tutorial
If you have the money there is an Azul Dye Pullover at Anthropologie for $145! Compare the picture above and see the Shibori Tie-Dye Sweater we can make with the help of Vanessa’s of “crafts unleashed” for a few dollars … Read More...