Start planning for 4th of July now by making a large flag just like this one shared by Jodi from Meaningful Mama. Hang it up in honor of Flag Day (June 14th) and leave it in place until Independence Day. … Read More...
BIZ: How To Prepare For Your First Craft Show
Applying for your first ever craft show? Adventures in Making has some tips to help make your experience fun and successful, plus advice from seasoned craft show vendors and a helpful, free printable checklist of must-have items you should have … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric twine spiral mats
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can use her scrap fabric twine (tutorial here) to make a spiral mat. She made a bunch of smaller mats and then joined them to make a larger cluster to make a … Read More...
5 Quick Father’s Day Ideas
If you’re looking for a quick Father’s Day idea to create before Sunday June 15th, here are five I’ve found. The kids can help out with numbers 3 and 5!
1. Free Printable Coffee Cup Sleeve from The Sweet Escape… Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Turbo
Lots of layering, the title and the great photo attracted me to Turbo, by Kelly Holbrook.
Tidbits about Kelly:
How long have you been scrapping?
I made my first scrapbook in 1998, a lot has changed since then!
Paper or … Read More...
Needle Minders
I have a new obsession: Needle Minders. The concept is simple. You have a pretty decorative top and bottom magnet. You place your fabric between the two and when you need to set your needle down, it “minds” it for … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun felt and fabric flowers
You can find a tutorial for making these fun felt and fabric flowers over at Paper and String. They’re so bright and happy! And there’s no limit to combinations of shape and color. Add some colorful buttons for extra dimension. … Read More...
Tutorial: 4-step easy maxi skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight … Read More...
Style That Kid! eBook with advice for amazing children’s clothing photos
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make … Read More...
Tutorial: Turtle tablet screen cleaner
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for … Read More...
A Peek at Knitty First Fall
I’m not anywhere near thinking about fall yet, but the good news is that Knitty’s First Fall edition isn’t really thinking about fall that much, either. This is a collection that’s abut seasonal transitions, so if it’s still feeling springlike … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY strapless chevron t-shirt dress
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this strapless chevron dress out of a couple of basic t-shirts. It’s a quick, easy project that requires only a few basic seams, plus … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s drop waist sundress with a high low hem
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how to make this drop waist sundress for a little girl. I love the carefree look of this little dress! It’s perfect for summer adventures and laid back days! It has a loose A-line shape, … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube kibble toy
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paper towel tube kibble toy along with how to teach your dog the Touch My Hand trick. What a great way to spend the summer with … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf for Summer
I know summer and scarf don’t usually go together, but hear me out. This lovely scarf from Classic Elite Yarns uses a blend of linen, viscose and cotton yarn, which is perfect for summer knitting.
The yarn itself is … Read More...
Tutorial: Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go zippered pouch
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read More...
Crochet For Your Ears
Maya Kuzman always has cute ideas – and this one is perfect for me. These quick and easy earrings would make perfect gifts for a variety of occasions. Work some up in Christmas colors for stocking stuffers. Make them in … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Today Was Rad
The bright colors of Today Was Rad by Paige Taylor Evans jumped out of the gallery at me. I loved the layout even more, when I saw it was a page about Barcelona, a city I also loved visiting. Be … Read More...
10 Free Sewing Patterns For Kids
Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate … Read More...