Visit the JustRite stamps blog to find directions from Heidi Blankenship for making matching stamped ribbon and tag for a gift bag.
-Heather
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Make Your Own Crochet Tube Socks
These crochet tube socks can be found on Ravelry.com along with the free pattern to create them. I have made oodles of my tube socks using my own pattern that I want to share with you. However, I have no … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew colored pencil roll
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making her No-Sew Colored Pencil Roll-Up. The colored pencil roll is made from vinyl, which is has two very nice attributes for a quick project: it’s durable, and the … Read More...
How to make Polymer Clay at home
You can make polymer clay at home and that too – using household items!
If you have cornstarch and white PVA or Elmer’s glue, it’s easy to make your own polymer or fimo style clay. This clay is soft, pure … Read More...
Mark Montano Zip Tie Necklace
This very colorful necklace is perfect for tweens and those moms looking to splash out in the color world. Grab some of the kids beads and some zip ties to create this layered chunky necklace. Full tutorial available via Mark … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro inspired Barbara dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her Barbara dress. The design is inspired by classic 1950s dresses, but it’s done up with a modern style. It’s a sleeveless dress with a shirred waistband. Without the … Read More...
Clothespin Birds on a Branch
How adorable are these simple clothespin birds? I have a collection of clothespins in many different sizes and I think that making a family of these colorful birds is in my near future. Amanda has her birds hang out on … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric belts
In addition to defining your waistline, or the very practical purpose of keeping your pants up, a belt can add a pop of color or pattern to an outfit. Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shares a tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued vinyl baby bib
Amy from Sew Incredibly Crazy shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make this appliqued vinyl bib. The way she does the applique is so smart! Instead of putting the applique down on TOP of the vinyl, … Read More...
Free pattern: Toddlers linen bloomer shorts
Olu from Needle and Ted guest blogs at Serger Pepper with a free pattern for these adorable linen bloomer shorts. They’re easy to sew, using just two pieces of fabric – a front and a back. The waistband is made … Read More...
Tutorial: Silver lining felt cloud coasters
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial at Totally Stitchin’ showing how to make these silver lining felt cloud coasters. The silver lining comes from the metallic thread that she uses to stitch them together. Metallic thread can be … Read More...
75 Sanity Saving Tips for Planning Kids Parties
Even if you love throwing parties for adults, you have to admit that entertaining a room full of children can be a rather stressful experience. Mums Make Lists has compiled a great collection of tips that are guaranteed to make … Read More...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More...
Homemade Freezer Biscuit
I’m jumping on the bandwagon of using less processed foods. It is hard when you need quick meals on busy nights. I am finding lots of ideas for preparing meals to throw in the freezer. One of which is the … Read More...
Friday Fiver discount indie patterns at Crafterhours
Every Friday, Crafterhours brings a special deal on an indie sewing pattern – their Friday Fiver. For just the one day, you can pick up a popular pattern by an independent designer for just $5. Today, it’s the Toddler Backpack … Read More...
Tutorial: ABC Alligator alphabet jumping game
Meghan from The Sewing Geek shows how you can make an ABC Alligator Game to play with a preschooler. The game teaches children to recognize the letters of the alphabet in a fun, active way. The parent calls a letter, … Read More...
Summer of Sketches | Three Photos
There’s enough space for three photos on this sketch.
Vernell used all three slots to show off some blooms
I did a spin off and only used a single photo.
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Freebie: Fun with Memory Wire
Have you ever worked with memory wire before? I will admit that I am a little leery about using it for projects. Metallic thread is bad enough! DMC USA offers up this tutorial and pattern for a Mini Embellished Cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork scarf with tiny pom pom trim
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how to make this pretty patchwork edged with tiny pom pom trim. She cut her fabric pieces from stack of coordinating fat quarters (Emerson line by Dear Stella). For a less matched patchwork, … Read More...
Crochet A New Stitch
Have you discovered the site that sends you an email every day to teach you a new crochet stitch? I think it’s totally amazing! While I do not necessarily have time every single day to practice a new stitch, I … Read More...