The charm of this type of cane and bead or applique is that you could use a skinner blend instead of the simple black and white bullseye for the full colour effect. Or you could use solid colours or varying … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt lined phone case
Julie from John & Pearl shows how to make this simple felt lined phone case. The construction is super easy and you can make it to fit any size phone. The felt makes a thick, soft lining that helps protect … Read More...
Adorable Vintage Sign Tutorial
Have you heard of Brandy Melville before? If not, you have got to go check out some of her work! This cute sign is just one blogger’s version of Brandy’s great work. Once you read up on how simple this … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless stretch lace top
Maris from Sew Maris shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this beautiful sleeveless stretch lace top. Her tutorial shows how to adapt a basic tank top pattern to the layered lace tank. (She uses sleeveless … Read More...
Craft Show To Do List Template
For those of you that do craft shows, this is extremely helpful!
Instead of waiting until the last minute to price things, try working ahead of time and getting a good start before the show.
Rosalie created this helpful … Read More...
Monster Finger Puppets
These cute little monsters won’t scare a soul! Made from scrap pieces of felt, they are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
This is a great project for all ages. For younger kids, you can cut and sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids vinyl art smock
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how to make this vinyl art smock for little kids. It’ll help keep their clothes protected during messy art projects. When I first saw the photo, … Read More...
Freebie: Old Fashion Key Image
Beautiful Bowl Backs – New E-Book from Helios Glass
There’s another e-book available from Paul over at Helios Glass. They’re a wonderful glass studio and teaching facility that keeps pumping out these great e-books. We just got one the other week and here’s another. This one is all … Read More...
Project: Camera Card
The Sixxiz blog shows how to use one of their dies for a fun camera pocket card. This would be cute gift to give filled with photos!
-Heather
Freebie: Printable yards to inches conversion chart
Imperial measurements don’t make it easy for us to convert between measurements on the fly. Figuring the number of inches in 5/8 yard doesn’t exactly lend itself ot math in your head. KZ from Kzjo Studio saves you the headache … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a henley neck to a t-shirt
Michelle from Green Bee Patterns shows how you can create a henley neck on a t-shirt. The new neck binding and button placket are a great way to show off a fun fabric print and inject some personality into a … Read More...
Homemade Rock Candy
Here is a cool craft to do with the kids. Plus it teaches them science and patience.
Gluesticks teaches us how to make rock candy
with the kids. This takes 7 days to complete, but you get a sweet treat … Read More...
Rainbow Bubble Snakes
Next time the kids are in the mood to blow bubbles, show them how easy it is to create Rainbow Bubbles Snakes. All you need to blow one of these beauties is an empty water bottle, some duct tape, an … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons
If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some … Read More...
A Wonderful Crochet Blanket
Check out this stunning blanket! Sheri LB pointed it out to me. I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me. This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mediterranean Landscape Cane
Almost all of the polymer clay work I do involves canes – canes to make beads, to decorate bowls with, to add to sculpted pieces. Some of those are simple canes and some are more complex. One type I’ve done … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro sundress from a men’s shirt
Lola Nova refashioned a large men’s button up shirt into this smart retro style sundress. Amazing! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her refashion makes use of just about every bit of the shirt. You’ll need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry burlap bunting
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this strawberry burlap bunting. The bright fabric toppers and those strawberry appliques are cute, cute, cute! Change out the applique shape and the color scheme, and you can make … Read More...