It ‘s a good thing the tp tubes are a virtual endless supply as the ideas of what to make with them seem endless (and cute!). Pop on over to the post sent in by Michelle to Mollymoo where there … Read More...
Paper Plate Shark Craft
Would you have ever guessed that the perfect use for a clean paper plate was a set of shark teeth? Follow these directions shared on the Almost Unschooler blog and discover how easy it is. They were originally going to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts
Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges. But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge. I love this idea!! The thin line of color around the hems … Read More...
Knock Off MacKenzie Childs Bird Feeder
This adorable bird feeder comes to us today via the blog Joyful Daisy. She has such a fun taste for the whimsical designs for MacKenzie Childs, and does a wonderful job at writing up some great DIY tutorials for some … Read More...
6 Safety Pin Jewelry Tutorials
A safety pin is not just for sewing and mending. And to be honesty, who doesn’t have a few stray safety pins laying around? Or maybe you have more than a few. None the less, these 6 great tutorials for … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Art Journal Pages
I love these beautiful sea inspired mixed media journaling pages from Jenn Shurkus, visit her blog to find out how she used stamps, paints, stencils and more to make them.
-Heather
Crochet Fix
If this isn’t the cleverest use of a simple crochet motif, I must be a monkey’s uncle (or aunt)! As a tot, my daughter yearned deeply for the Converse high tops her older brothers wore. She got them as hand-me-downs … Read More...
Tutorial: Carousel from Clay
Rachil of The Cwafty Blog has a tutorial to make a mini stylized carousel – something I actually haven’t seen in polymer clay, really. You can totally put your own spin… I’d probably make this sort of dimensional object into … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hand beaded accents
Beaded accents are a lovely – and sparkly – finish for your handmade garments. They’re also a beautiful detail to add to home dec projects like throw pillows, or even the outside of a handmade purse. Tova from Professor Pincushion … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Grumpy Cat
This is the way I feel when it rains in the summer time, or when my boss asks me to work late on Friday or when…well, you get the picture. Although this is a Perler Bead pattern, it can easily … Read More...
24 Simple DIY Garden Projects
Although we are half-way through summer, it’s not too late to create a fun garden project to enjoy. This site has some great ideas with anything ranging from updating your walkways to making your own patio furniture, to many … Read More...
Christmas Snowman Candle
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner. If you’re someone who loves to give homemade gifts or runs a small business that sells handmade items, now is the time to start planning for the … Read More...
Recycled Robot Christmas Ornaments
This is such an adorable Christmas in July project I just had to share it! The body of the robot is made using a styrofoam cube and ball and the rest if made using items you probably have lying around … Read More...
Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag
Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read More...
Summer in Clay
Beautiful, summer days here. Gardens, no snow, swimming and sandals are all summer cues for me. Of course, doing production clay work means that at the height of summer I am working on my fall and winter pieces. It’s the … Read More...
Tutorial: Carry It All Tote Bag
I bet you can figure out why Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns calls this her Carry It All Tote. She made it to carry to SNAP conference earlier this year, but not that summer’s here she’s figured … Read More...
Free Printable Birthday Bingo Cards
Everyone in my extended family loves to play Bingo, so these printable birthday Bingo cards caught my eye right away! They’re from Crazy Little Projects and there are 10 different cards for you to print and play with. (You’ll need … Read More...
Free pattern: Moo Skirt for 18″ dolls
Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares a free pattern for making a Moo Skirt to fit an 18″ doll. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an optional contrast band at the hem. It’s just like the girl-sized Moo Skirt that … Read More...
How To Make a Tie-Dye Cake
This is one cool cake!
Handmade Charlotte shows us how to make this creative cake. Sandra Denneler has simplified the process to make it easier on the rest of us. She recommends using pound cake rather than regular since it … Read More...
Paper Bag Exploring Journals
Next time you are planning a nature hike, consider having everyone make one of these journals to record what they see. I love the rustic look of this paper bag journal, which is accomplished by crumpling the paper bag up … Read More...