Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a Basil Bear softie for a baby. His shape is simple and lightly stuffed. On the back, you can embroidery a label with the child’s name. He’s … Read More...
Gift Ideas: Embroidery Hoop Organizer
Let’s face it, there is only so much floss and tea towels you can give as a gift. Although there is always a need for DMC 310, who wouldn’t occasionally like to receive a giftie that not only is … Read More...
Tip: Flower Accent made from Tulle
You can make a lovely flower embellishment for your cards or any paper crafting project by die cutting layers of tulle. Find a video tutorial over on the Papercrafts Connection blog. What a pretty feminine embellishment that makes!
-Heather
Knit a Cabled Blanket for Baby
I love knitting baby blankets because they give you a chance to play with a motif or stitch pattern on a relatively small scale.
The Sweet Cables Baby Blanket from purl3agony uses a chunky yarn and a sweet stitch pattern … Read More...
Father’s Day tool box of treats
What guy (and even some gals) wouldn’t love this cute recycled bottle and carrier turned into a tool box style tote filled with treats? Pop on over to the blog Crafti Staci to see her treat tote tutorial. You … Read More...
8 Tutorials For Making Your Own Backyard Games
The summer months are a time for BBQ’s, reunions, and get-togethers. Take those parties up a notch by having one of these fun games around and I can promise you will be the hit of the summer! You may even … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 Quarters Skirt
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she made her 4 Quarters Skirt. It’s a circle skirt pieced from four panels. She suggests making it from two coordinating prints. One print will be used for three panels, and the other makes … Read More...
DIY Mini PInata’s
Pinata’s are loads of fun but can be quite dangerous. We have always had a pinata or something similar at our parties as my kids ask for one every year. We have done the pull pinata’s and the punch bowl … Read More...
DIY Dolce and Gabbana Shoes
Are you a fan of Dolce and Gabbana’s luxurious and glamorous fashion? If so, you’re going to love this DIY project that shows you how to add a touch of sparkle and shine to your shoes with glitter.
There’s no … Read More...
DIY Book Jewelry Box
This DIY Jewelry box is kinda cute. It used the method of a book treasure box as seen on our sister site Craftbits.com. I love that you could keep this on your bench and throw in random earrings and oddments. … Read More...
Practice Slip Stitching with This Mosaic Tote
I feel like slip stitch knitting does not get as much attention as it should as a really cool technique that makes color knitting easy.
When you work slip stitch or mosaic knitting, you’re only working with one color of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt donut pillow – with sprinkles!
This felt donut pillow is soooo cute and sooo sweet! And the sprinkles make it even cuter and sweeter! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Felt makes this an easy project because … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby changing mat cover
Amy from And Sew We Craft shows how to make a cover for baby’s diaper changing mat. It’s made like a small fitted sheet, with elastic around the bottom to keep it wrapped around the mat. Changing mat dimensions vary, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas Art
The Creativity is Contagious blog has directions for making this beautiful stamped mixed media canvas. I love the use of dolls hair, it add such a realistic touch!
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Scrapbook Paper Envelopes
Brighten someone’s day with these patterned paper envelopes following Emma’s tutorial at Gathering Beauty. You will need an old envelope to use as a template, patterned papers, scissors and glue. Use them to send a card to a friend … Read More...
Tutorial – Origami Shirts for Father’s Day
Add a charming handmade touch to your Father’s Day celebrations with these adorable origami shirts from Pretty Nice! Inspired by the classic dollar bill origami shirt, these mini masterpieces are a fun and creative way to personalize your Father’s Day … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Andiamo
I loved the diagonal design on Andiamo by Jen Morrison, and also, Italy! One of my dream destinations.
Tidbits about Jen:
How long have you been scrapping? I started paper scrapping back in the early 2000’s, but started digi scrapping … Read More...
Cross Sttich Freebie: Out of My Mind Be Back In 5 Minutes
When I first saw this pattern all I could think of was…”yeah, it’s gonna be longer than 5 minutes!” The above pattern by Mad Creek Design is so hysterical! It is perfect for those days you feel a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Texas Summer box dress
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make her Texas Summer box dress. It’s made from a rectangle of fabric, with a drawstring to shape and blouse it at the waist. She made the loose fitting dress to be … Read More...
12 indie shorts Sewing Patterns that include tween sizes
I find it difficult to find sewing patterns to fit my tween daughter, especially indie patterns. Most girl’s clothing patterns go up to a size 8, which she has not been able to wear for several years. But she’s still … Read More...