Turn a 12″x12″ pieces of pattern paper into a tiny album or fold out card. The Echo Park Paper blog has directions.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Polymer Clay Bracelets
A series of fun bracelet making projects, ostensibly for the kiddos but the techniques work great even for adult projects. These projects all introduce important construction options with polymer clay – the use of various materials for armatures and … Read More...
The Stuff of Life
The most memorable weddings are those that tell a story. The same is true of our homes. In her new book, The Stuff of Life
, interiors stylist Hilary Robertson shares stunning images and thoughtful insights on our possessions, and … Read More...
Turtle Crochet
This cute little turtle holds a special secret. It’s a box! Remove his shell and you have s pretty well hidden box to hold a small treasure. It’s easy to make and would make a cute gift for all ages, … Read More...
The most wonderful felt robot Tutorial
Zaira of “Mango and Passion Fruit” is Brazilian, but lives in London with her husband since 2008. She is sharing this adorable “felt robot Tutorial” from Merry’s Etsy shop “Little Brown Byrd” is responsible for this and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie refashion
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can refashion an adult’s or older child’s cardigan into a cute cardigan onesie for a baby. She includes a free pattern that you can use to make one in a 0-3 month size. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read sewing pattern markings
If you’re new to sewing, all those triangles and arrows and lines scattered around on a pattern piece may seem haphazard. But they all have meaning. Some tell you where to match pieces together, others tell how you should place … Read More...
Make Your Own Edible Centerpiece
Mother’s Day is a few weekends away!
My 3 Monsters shows you how to make your own edible fruit bouquet for your Mom. I wouldn’t recommend this if you are shipping gifts to your Mother.
Amy Gregson made these with … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Market Tote, and a mini
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how to make her Spring Market Tote. The fully lined fabric tote has rope handles threaded through jumbo grommet holes. Her tutorial includes two sizes – the full Spring Market Tote that measures (at … Read More...
5 Minute Gem Necklace
These chunky slices of stone have been turned into a “Statement” necklace in just 5 mins. Pretty impressive as I can’t even make 2 minute noodles in 5 mins. I love the idea of being able to create things quickly, … Read More...
DIY Tugging Box Activity for Toddlers
This project is so simple you will be surprised at how entertained it keeps older babies and young toddlers. I will admit, for as long as I have worked with kids of all ages, I had never heard of a … Read More...
Freebie: Morning Dew Cross stitch pattern
I’m sitting here watching the rain fall on my newly planted garden and thinking of how peaceful it is. Just me, a cup of tea and four dogs…okay, maybe not that peaceful. This gorgeous Morning Dew pattern is perfect for … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Tim Holtz is sharing his monthly tag making tutorial for April on his blog. This time he’s using die cuts, metal, cork, paints, ribbon and more for this terrific mixed media tag. I love how he used the “negative die … Read More...
Crochet Christening Gown – Special Baby Treat
This site is full of lovely patterns for baby! This Christening Gown is one of the least complicated yet prettiest ones I’ve seen – and the price is quite reasonable.
At justcrochet.com, Heather offers everything you’ll need for … Read More...
Tutorial: Laminated Letters Placemat
Nicole here from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Laminated Letters Placemat. It’s a laminated placemat with colorful letters. She made hers with the whole alphabet to help her son learn his … Read More...
Project: Metal Foil Flower
Make this cool metal flower using foil cardstock and alcohol inks, directions are over at the Ranger Ink blog. I could see making a bunch of these, adding stems and giving them as a bouquet for Mother’s Day!
-Heather
Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
For several years now I’ve seen flowers on babies that are bigger than their heads and all the photographers are using them. These flowers with or without the headbands; that Ashley of “make it and love it” are so delicate … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew chevron tie-dyed halter top
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial showing how to this chevron tie-dyed halter top, with no sewing required. Her tutorial shows how you can make the chevron tie-dye on a plain t-shirt. Then, she links to a previous tutorial showing … Read More...
No-Bake White Russian Chocolate Tart
This dish is grain free, sugar free, paleo friendly and gluten free!
I have to admit that the recipe had me at No-bake and White Russian, but there really isn’t a lot of alcohol in the recipe. There is only … Read More...