Get more from your embossing folders by adding paint to them before embossing. You’ll have color as well as texture for a quick card background. Find a video and step by step tutorial from Audrie Magno-Gordon over on Splitcoast Stampers.… Read More...
No-Sew Sewing Kit in a Mason Jar
With Mason Jars being oh-so-popular, I think anyone who enjoys sewing or quilting would love this sewing kit! With everything you could need for stitching inside, a tape measure on the outside and a pin cushion on top, I’m not … Read More...
How to make a recycled ring box and egg carton flowers
Another first! Can you guess what the recycled material is in today’s craft?
I never would have guessed but it is brilliant! Pop on over to the blog Craft a Doodle Doo for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Card Condo sew-along tomorrow with Quick Quilts Saturday
A little birdie tells me that the project tomorrow (May 17, 2014) at Quick Quilts Saturday is my Card Condo. How cool is that!! I was super excited when I heard the news! The Card Condo is kind of … Read More...
Twinkie Cupcake
Are you a Twinkie fan? I’ve had more than my share in my younger years!
Alicia from The Baker Upstairs has created a cupcake that tastes like the Twinkie, right down to the yummy cream filling.
I may have to … Read More...
DIY Giant Graduation Balloon
Attach a graduation tassel to a oversized balloon to create this fun and over the top Balloon. You could use this for decorations or an actual gift. Attach it to a cardboard graduation hat for a fun table centrepiece. Giant … Read More...
Beaded Rope Necklace
This beaded rope necklace by gina-michele.com is chunky and stylish. I love the length in this necklace as it helps to balance out the sheer size of the rope. This would be nice in nautical colors for a summer vacation … Read More...
Top 10 Tips for Starting an Etsy Business | Heart Handmade uk
If you’ve been considering an etsy shop, it’s probably a good idea to read up on it first. I just discovered this post with the top 10 tips for starting an etsy shop. If you want some awesome … Read More...
8 Crocheted Jewelry Patterns
Summer is just around the corner and what better way to prepare for it than by crocheting some handmade jewelry? Crocheting is a versatile craft and can be used to make all sorts of accessories including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and … Read More...
Books to Inspire Your Lace Knitting
Erupting Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint
You have maybe made your own sidewalk chalk or sidewalk chalk paint before, but have you ever been able to make yours erupt?
Allison, from Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine, came up with this idea for her boys one … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic waist tank dress
Lauren from The Thinking Closet shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a new summer for yourself. Even if you’re a beginner sewer, you can make this dress. The bodice is actually a purchased tank, with a wide … Read More...
DIY Gold-Dipped Wedding Favors
Dipping anything in gold adds instant glam, and these stitched DIY Wedding favors prove the point! With very few materials and simple instructions you can recreate these frugal but fab favors for yourself. Get the instructions at One O.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric gift bag
Susan from Organized 31 shows how you can make a reusable fabric gift bag. It’s fully lined with no raw edges on the inside. The lining gets turned to the outside as a cuff, so use a fun contrasting fabric. … Read More...
Tips: Watercolor Card
Believe it or not this card is made using a rubber stamp! Visit the Penny Black stamps blog for a video tutorial from Swarup Murthy, she’ll show you how to use watercolors to turn your stamped image into a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Spring Chalk
I chose to feature Spring Chalk by Stephanie Buice because of the soft colors and the vertical layout of the page. And also because my son and I love sidewalk chalk!
Tidbits about Stephanie:
How long have you been scrapping?… Read More...
Free pattern: Scraptastic Fabric Basket in two sizes
Janelle from Emmaline Bags shares a tutorial at Emmaline Bags shares a free pattern to make her Scraptastic Fabric Basket. She designed the basket to hold her fabric scraps, but it could find a happy (and useful) spot in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Too small t-shirt into a peplum top
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows what to do with a kid’s t-shirt when it gets too short. She adds some fabric to the bottom and makes it a peplum top. Smart, huh? She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve
These pillow sleeves by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair are just the thing to give a new look to a plain throw pillow. A wide decorative belt that ties in the back, it’s kind of like a cummerbund for your … Read More...
Freebie: Floral Pattern
Dover Publications has some lovely large floral designs to download for free, these would be wonderful colored with alcohol markers for a card background. Follow the link then click the number across the top for more images.
-Heather