If you dad is anything like mine, he is full of “wisdom.” He has advice for my brother, my sister and even my dogs. As much as I hate to admit it, he is usually right.
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Freebie: Coloured Pencils pattern
These bright, cheerful pencils are the design work of Kristy at Quiet Play. Get the paper piecing pattern at her Craftsy shop; it’s a free download.
Image credit: Quiet Play
Freebie: Sandy Feet
I am in full beach mode this summer. Even though I can’t spend every day at the beach, I can create this cute seashore inspired Sandy Feet cross stitch thanks to the fine folks at DMC. This project would … Read More...
Inspiration: Inchie Stump Work
There is a great inchie/twinchie swap over at Craftster.org. The rules are that the finished piece can not be bigger than two inches. Every piece in this swap as been amazing so far and it’s not over yet! The … Read More...
Project: Kids Finger Painted Canvas for Dad
Looking for a last minute gift for the kids to make for Dad? Use a large die cut shape out of stencil material, apply on a canvas and the let the kids finger paint over it, remove the die cut … Read More...
Free pattern: Waterfall top
Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Waterfall Top. I’m loving this top for summer! It’s an asymmetrical knit top with a flounce cascading down one side. The off the s shoulder neck has a hint … Read More...
40 Ways To Get Rid Of Garden Pests Naturally
Let’s be honest, the worst part of gardening is running into those pesky little bugs that try eating all of your hard work. Some people don’t mind them, others get a little squeamish when they see a slug or a … Read More...
Needle Felting Directions, A Tutorial Needle Felted Sheep
Fiber Artist GERRY of “Gourmet Felted” is showing us how to make this adorable “Needle Felted Sheep” along with instructions on making the armature. Gerry has detailed pictures so you can see just how the entire sheep is created. If … Read More...
Painting on Glue
The finished result of this project is actually a wonderful sun catcher: however, Tammy from Housing a Forest decided to focus this post more on the process. You will hardly blame her when you see the pictures. It is obvious … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew bandana Patriotic flag t-shirt
The flag on this 4th of July t-shirt is made from a couple of bandanas. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make one. With fusible webbing to attach the applique pieces, it’s a no-sew project though you … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY bow tie
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for a bow tie that would make a great last minute Father’s Day gift. It’s kind of a modern twist on the standby neck tie gift, and it also happens to … Read More...
Tips: How to Use Ink Daubers
The Hero Arts blog has five cool techniques you can do with ink daubers
, from coloring plain twine to inking your rubber stamps and more, visit their blog for all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ice Cream necklace
This tutorial is nifty – summery ice cream AND a review and test of one of Polyform’s newest products, Soufflé clay. I have a little stash waiting for me to turn it into wonderfulness but until then we have this … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather headband
Gina Michele shows how you can make this leather headband. I’m loving it out of red! You can make it from scraps of leather. You could probably get all the leather you need from this project by repurposing a leather … Read More...
Project: Father’s Day Side Step Card
The Paper Pass Times blog has instructions for making a neat side step card. You can decorate these anyway you like, I love the Father’s Day golfing theme they used. My dad loves to golf I might have to make … Read More...
Felt Flower Tutorial
Get over to “Benzie Design” where Renae the owner and designer have these dramatic “flowers made of felt”. You can buy all the supplies you need to make these beauties in their Felt Supply Shop. Renae has a wonderful step-by-step … Read More...
8 DIY Father’s Day treats
Father’s Day is this Sunday and we have 8 very manly treats to share with you. Surprise your dad after dinner with a special surprise made with love. All of his favorite activities are transformed into eye catching desserts (ok, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon streamer table runner
Heather from The Lovely Cupboard used lengths of ribbon to create a beautiful table runner. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. Go to make one, with no sewing required. The ribbon streamers are attached … Read More...
Free pattern: Paula Dress with a surplice bodice and a circle skirt
Daniella from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for making her lovely Paula Dress. It has a figure flattering surplice bodice and circle skirt. The waist has pretty detail with rows of pleats. It’s a versatile style, one … Read More...
House Number Door Wreath for Spring!
ChiWei hosts “One Dog Woof” is where she shares her creativity and hopes to inspire others. Today she is inspires us with her stunning “House Number Door Wreath” that can be taken from season to season by changing out the … Read More...