Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Expanding Nautical Tote Bag. snaps
at the side give it a slimmer profile when you’re not carrying around so much. Or, when you’ve got more to carry around … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric bangle bracelet
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make these cute wrapped fabric bangle bracelets. They’re super easy to make and no sewing is required. You’ll just need thin strips of fabric (she used bandana for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy sew owl softie that kids can make
This owl softie is an easy sewing project. Janice from Maddie Moes shares a tutorial showing how to make him. She designed the project for kids learning to sew, and her tutorial is written to help an adult guide a … Read More...
Funky Wet Felted Bracelet Tutorial
Jennevieve is a fiber artist and sculptor and a contributor on “house inside out” where she is showing us how to make her “Funky Wet Felted Bracelet”! She has clear step-by-step instructions for us. Select your color and work along … Read More...
Project: Mini Paper Album
Turn one sheet of 12″x12″ cardstock into a fun little mini album, find directions over at the Get Creative with Traci blog. These would make great brag books or even slip tiny stamped notes inside for a fun card.
-Heather
Free Party Printables for a Vintage Barbie Birthday
If you have a daughter, Catch My Party’s free vintage Barbie printables are an easy way to put together a festive birthday celebration. Pair the printables with black, white, and pink balloon bouquets and a few of your daughter’s favorite … Read More...
How to make a recycled bamboo shade necklace
This has to fall under the list of most dramatic transformations! Pop on over to the link Monica sent into the post at Crafts at Squidoo that features a tutorial on how to make a necklace from recycled bamboo window … Read More...
How to make a 4th of July fire cracker decoration
Here is a quick and easy fun summer project to use to decorate for the 4th of July. I bet it would make a fun centerpiece. pop on over to Craftside for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Serger differential feed, what it is and when to adjust
I love my serger, but I’ve always been confused by differential feed. I’m not sure exactly what it is, or why I should adjust it, so I generally just leave it alone. Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . just … Read More...
Week 2: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Aside from the obvious advantage brick and mortar fabric stores have over online – you can touch the fabric – is the fact the shop owner can create a total experience for visitors. It starts but is not limited to … Read More...
A Simple Idea To Update Your Potted Plants
If you are looking for an idea for a beautiful, yet out of the box idea for a planter display, we have just the tutorial for you! Look at this creative idea for a modern-looking outdoor planter made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintuck front summer dress
Dixie from Dixie DIY shows how she modified a basic A-line dress pattern to give it pretty pintucks at the front. The rows of pintucks are subtle detail that add interest without overwhelming. They’re sewn on a separate panel of … Read More...
4th of July Cake
This cake is beautiful inside and out.
Creativelive Blog has created a red, white and blue cake outside and inside. She makes two recipes (which is included) of the white cake and divides the batter into thirds. One for blue, … Read More...
Check Out This Amazing Knit Circuit
I will never say that I’ve seen it all when it comes to knitting, because people are endlessly creative when it comes to uses for knitting, ways to knit and things to knit that I don’t think there’s an end … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy towel beach bag
Gracie B from Betwixxt guest blogs at The NY Melrose Family with a tutorial showing how you can make a beach or pool tote out of a towel. It’s a super fast, super easy project. It takes only 4 steps … Read More...
Try This Crochet Tip
If you have never tried a project that does not begin with a foundation chain, this one would be a good place to start. It’s such a pretty strawberry motif and could easily be adapted to an afghan of any … Read More...
Scrap Alert | Two Peas in a Bucket Announces Closing
Two Peas in a Bucket, the pioneer website for scrapbooking, recently announced its closing, after serving the scrapbooking community for 15 years. The site and store are open until July 10th with some restrictions. You can still access the gallery, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sparkle Today
I love the combination of black, white and yellow, so I had to feature Sparkle Today by Tarrah. I also loved that she did a layout all about herself.
Tidbits about Tarrah:
How long have you been scrapping?
Scrapping for … Read More...
One Pot Caprese Pasta Dinner
Easy meals are great during busy weeks. Summertime we are busy from June to the beginning of August with summer track. Plus, we have at least one or two meals that include pasta to fuel up for the races. Plus, … Read More...
Top 10 Independence Day Party Food Ideas for People Who Hate to Cook
If you’re still working on putting together a special Fourth of July menu, Cupcake Diaries has a link roundup of 10 festive Independence Day themed foods. I love this roundup because everything featured is easy to make even if you … Read More...