Today is the 4th of July and in America we are celebrate our independence. No one is more patriotic than Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. Brooke Nolan created this pattern for Krienik and offers it to you for free. You … Read More...
Freebie: Happy 4th of July Embroidery Pattern
Happy 4th of July! To celebrate America’s independence, the Pink Samurai created Uncle Kitty, the American flag and a few fireworks for you to embroider. Lucky for my dogs, these fireworks are festive yet very quiet. I hope … Read More...
Treat Your Party Guests to Mini Banana Split Cakes
As far as I’m concerned, no party is complete without cake and ice cream! If you’re looking for a memorable party dessert, these mini banana split cakes from SugarHero certainly fit the bill. They are moist banana cakes topped with … Read More...
6 Polymer Clay Flower Tutorials
Bring a touch of color into your crafting with one of these beautiful tutorials for a flower made of polymer clay
. Make them into a bouquet of flowers, a magnet, some buttons, a broach, or just use your imagination … Read More...
Tutorial: Old Glory lace and trim wall hanging
This Old Glory flag wall hanging has a vintage-y, scrappy charm. You can make one out of your fabric and trim scraps. A piece of blue fabric with lace and button embellishments mimics the field of blue & stars, and … Read More...
Caron’s New Yarn Helps Support Kids of Fallen Soldiers
Caron has launched a new yarn, called Caron United, that aims to help the children of soldiers who have died in the line of duty as well as providing a good experience for knitters.
The yarn is 100 percent … Read More...
Sewing Patterns – 10 ladies swimsuit cover up tutorials
Justine from Sew Country Chick has rounded up links to 10 stylish ladies swimsuit cover ups you can make. Justine has a great sense of style, and this round up doesn’t disappoint. Use any one of these 10 tutorials to … Read More...
Bacon Lovers Red Potato Salad
I love potato salad and have never once thought about putting bacon in it! I’m sure you bacon lovers were already putting bacon in your salads.
Here is a potato salad recipe for the summer bbq, picnic or a side … Read More...
Wiggly Worm Marionette
What can you make from a collection of styrofoam balls? This adorable marionette!
Not only will kids have a lot of fun making one of these inch worm puppets, they will enjoy playing with it. Encourage them to put on … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Gesto d’Amore
Gesto d’Amore by Marinella Monte
What I loved:
The vellum background
The grid layout using journaling cards
The sweet baby photo Looking for Supplies? Check out Scrapbook.com
Tidbits about Marinella:
How long have you been scrapping?
I am scrapping since … Read More...
DIY Fourth of July Projects with Recycled Glass
It’s summertime and the 4th is tomorrow. Make some decorations for your barbecue! They’re easy and they use recycled glass. Sounds like a win win to me. Over at the Fine Craft Guild web site they have this project. There … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic set with a basket liner, blanket, and napkins
Picnics are made more fun when you have a cute picnic set. Jessica Ween from A Making Life shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how you can make a covered picnic basket, as well as a picnic blanket … Read More...
Tutorial: Lunch box ice pack covers
Gloria from Little White Whale shows how to make fabric covers for the blue ice packs
you stash in a cooler or lunch box. She created them because the condensation from the ice packs would sometimes make her food soggy. … Read More...
Tip: Stamping with Markers Instead of Ink
Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to color your stamps with Distress Markers
for a neat watercolor look.
-Heather
Wrist watch pin cushion tutorial
Amy of “Lucykate Crafts” blogs out of the UK and has this cute “wrist watch pin cushion tutorial” for us with complete instructions. Like Amy set your watch for your favorite time of day. Mine is when dinner is over … Read More...
Create Personalized Family Reunion T-Shirts
If you’re planning a family reunion this summer, Cricut has instructions for how to create your own personalized family reunion t-shirts. The instructions require a Cricut Explore and the Cricut Design Space software, but similar results could be achieved using … Read More...
Thread spool patriotic decoration
I just happen to be saving some large spools of thread and yarn to use to make decorations. I love this cone of thread embellished with 4th of July decor featured at the blog Crafty Goodies. Connie sent in a … Read More...
Needle Felt Ice Lolly – Kawaii Craft Tutorial with ASMR
I just found this needle felting tutorial and think it is so real looking. The “Needle Felt Ice Lolly – Kawaii Craft Tutorial” is a video and we are shown step-by-step how to make this darling project!
7 Tutorials For The Minecraft Fan In Your Life
It’s a current game trend that brings in building up your own worlds and fighting off the pixilated bad guys. Gamers everywhere know exactly what Minecraft is, and if they haven’t at least tried to play it, they know what the hype is all about. … Read More...
Knit Mittens Inspired by Delft Pottery
Kat at Just Crafty Enough is going strong with her challenge to design and knit a pair of mittens every month this year. The June installment was inspired by the Delft pottery she saw during a recent trip to the … Read More...