I love this party idea – A Summer Fiesta. The colors are amazing and you can pretty much make most of the decorations with crepe paper and glue. I especially love the mini pinata name cards. Check out all … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial for making her Padding Organic Canvas Laptop Sleeve. The padded sleeve has a open top with two button tabs to hold the laptop inside. Her tutorial shows how to make it to … Read More...
10 Coaster Knitting Patterns
Coasters are a practical and functional addition to any home, and they make a great gift for any occasion. If your mom loves to have a cup of coffee or tea at the ready, a stack of hand-knit coasters would … Read More...
6 Quilts Patterns And Ideas For Kids
As a parent, you want your child’s room to reflect their personality and be a place where they feel comfortable and happy. A special quilt can do just that, and incorporating your child’s favorite characters or themes can make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather and bow fold over clutch
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make this leather fold over clutch with a fabric bow accent. The fold over top has a zipper to keep all your belongings inside. It’s awesome made from leather, but it would also be nice from faux leather … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt campfire play set
Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs shares a free pattern for making this stuffed felt campfire set. How much fun would this be for kids to play campout! Her pattern includes the fire, the logs, the little rocks that surround the … Read More...
Tutorial: Tag with Many Papercrafting Techniques
This lovely tag from Tammy Tutterow has loads of different techniques like resist, getting faux metal solder look with embossing, dying ribbon and more. Visit her blog for her detailed tutorial and learn some cool ideas!
-Heather
Inspiration du Jour | After School
Tutorial: Inside Outside Pressed Flower Beads
Using molds creatively is a great addition for your polymer clay toolbox. Rebecca, who makes fabulous beads, shares how she uses a mold to make both the innie and the outie of a bead… and then combines them to form … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Peasy Quilted Reversible Tote
Lelanie from To Sew With Love shows how to make her Easy Peasy Quilted Reversible Tote. It’s made from a pre-quilted fabric and linen (though you could also use a quilting weight cotton), with no raw edges so you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Ultimate Catch-All Bib
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for her Ultimate Catch-All Bib. It has a pocket at the bottom to catch bits of food that don’t quite make it into baby’s mouth. The pocket has a wide mouth … Read More...
Knit a Lightweight Shawl for Spring
It’s getting warmer — and hopefully will stay that way this time! — but it’s still helpful to have a little bit of knitting to throw over your shoulders when the wind picks up or you’re in a place where … Read More...
How to make a zipper bracelet and recycled sugar bowl gift container
Zippers have been one of my all time favorite crafting materials and I love to make jewelry so I thought I’d make one and add some dangles to the pull. I even made a dangle for this zipper bracelet with … Read More...
10 Fingerless Glove Knitting Patterns
Around Christmastime last year I published a little roundup of fingerless glove knitting patterns, but of course at that time of year I was focused on warmth (and quick knitting). Now that spring is in the air it’s time … Read More...
Craft in America: Industry
Psst. The next episode of Craft In America: Industry features some of the quilters of Gee’s Bend. Don’t miss Lisa Butterworth’s interview with the creator of Craft In America Television series, Carol Sauvion coming out May 2, 2014.
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Freebie: Spring is a Puff of Wind
Spring is a puff of wind. How wonderful is this saying? It makes me smile. Instead of thinking of seeds and pollen blowing around, wreaking havoc, I can think of this saying and know that new flowers and plants … Read More...
Free pattern: Strapless maxi beach dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shows how to make her Beach Dress. It’s a strapless maxi-dress that would make a great cover-up for beach days or trips to the swimming pool. You can make it without a pattern, using … Read More...
Doodle Stitch Along
I LOVE stitch alongs! They are so much fun. It is great to see how different everyone interprets an idea. Hugs are Fun, along with Craftster are hosting a Doodle Stitch Along… Read More...
Avocado Walking Taco
Guess this hasn’t made it to my neck of the woods. I’ve never seen the walking taco at any of the fairs that I have been to. But I really dig this idea!
Kristen at Dine and Dish shows us … Read More...
25 Home Organization Tips Roundup
Are you tired of feeling like your home is in constant disarray? Do you find yourself constantly searching for misplaced items or struggling to keep things organized? Look no further than this collection of DIY home organization tips!
One great … Read More...