Speaking of knitting things for the home, this week’s free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns fits right in. This knit footstool designed by Tonia Barry is a pretty simple — if somewhat big — project that will definitely let people … Read More...
Friendship Puzzle Piece Necklace
You can forget about spending money on a fancy best friend necklace featuring two hearts that fit together… Learn how to make your own personalized best friend necklaces using puzzle pieces and markers. The kids can create special jewelry for … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple table skirt for an end table
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how you can revamp an end table by making a simple table skirt. The gathered skirt creates a softer, more romantic look for a basic wooden table. (It also creates hidden storage space – bonus!) … Read More...
Use Curling Ribbon to Add Color to Plain Gift Wrap
The next time you’re in need of a quick and easy way to wrap a gift, check out the Easy Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap Tutorial on Tikkido. She shows how to embellish a package wrapped in plain white paper with … Read More...
New Season of Knitting Daily Coming Soon
Season 13 of Knitting Daily (the second with host Vickie Howell) is coming to PBS soon (depending on your local station, of course) and the DVD set of the season is available for purchase now (or you can download it … Read More...
No-Sew Antler Pillow {West Elm Inspired}
Aimee of “It’s Overflowing” has this neat “No Sew Pillow {West Elm Inspired}” tutorial for us with a deer pattern. Aimee shows it is possible to create a knock-off pillow without a needle and thread. She used a Silhouette Cameo … Read More...
Cucumber and Hummus Cupcakes
A Healthy Cupcake?
Yes, when the cupcake wrapper is made with a cucumber and the frosting is hummus! Amy Hudson at Creative Kid Snacks created this healthy and yummy treat. She just used store bought hummus and cucumbers. She shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated denim mini dress refashion
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how she made this kicky summer mini dress, refashioned from a thrifted and less-than-flattering denim dress. The original dress was long and shapeless. She took it in at the bodice and shortened … Read More...
DIY Crystal Geode Eggs
This amazing science experiments is made using egg shells. While I initially thought it would take several days to grow the colorful crystals on the egg shells but this tutorial says you can get these results overnight (12 to 15 … Read More...
Free pattern: Curved burp cloth
Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for making these curved burped cloths. The curved shape fits nicely across your shoulders. They’re made from a layer of quilting cotton, with a flannel backing for absorbancy. For extra cute, you … Read More...
6 Wedding Centerpieces Using Antique Books
If you or your significant other are bookworms and want to infuse your love for literature into your wedding, a theme centered around antique books is a delightful choice. Not only does it bring a sense of nostalgia and charm … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio Stamps
The brand new A Muse Studio catalog is filled with fantastic new stamps, paper and embellishments!! The are many general themes like the beach and ocean, travel, birthday, sports, phrases and words, large background patterns, alphas and numbers and … Read More...
Tutorial | Water Color Background Using Templates
Check out my personal blog Callaloo Soup, for a tutorial showing how I used an unlikely craft supply to make the watercolor background on this layout. Plus get a chance to win the tool I used!
Tutorial: Make purse ring straps, plus a cutting guide for different size rings
Ring tabs are often used to attach a purse strap to a bag. Most bag sewing patterns and tutorials will give instructions for making them, but the dimensions they give are generally to fit one size of ring. What if … Read More...
Project: Christmas in July – Snowflake Card
I’m seeing lots of wintery ideas pop up for Christmas in July as many stamp companies are already beginning to release this years holiday stamps.
Make a pretty snowflake card with a clear front by stamping on acetate sheets, the… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew drawstring sweatshirt skirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this cool drawstring sweatshirt skirt, with no sewing required. All you need to make it are a large sweatshirt big enough to fit comfortably around your hips, a scrap of t-shirt knit … Read More...
How to make a booze bottle bird feeder
Oh how I love alliteration and this project! Pop on over to the link Tricia sent in to the blog Upcycled Stuff where there is a tutorial on how to make recycled bottles and plates into a bird feeder.… Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fabric hankies or napkins
Abi from Creating Paper Dreams shows how you can make these lovely layered fabric squares you can use as napkins, handkerchief, or half triangle bunting. The bottom layer is a solid white (or other color), with a pretty print as … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded travel laptop case
Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch guest blogs at Bear Creek Quilting Company, showing how to make a padded bag to carry your laptop. This bag is built for travel! It has long straps so you can carry it on … Read More...
PLA DIY: Fox Cardigan tutorial
Sam lives in Utah and her sister Liz lives in Pennsylvania and they co-host “The Pretty Life Anonymous”! Liz has a very cute and fun tutorial their “Fox Cardigan”! I saw cute patches on ETSY, so look there. They used: … Read More...