Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shows how to add some RAWR to a child’s hoodie with these felt dinosaur spikes. Her tutorial is part of the Calling All Kids series hosted by Alida from Alida Makes. She … Read More...
6 Loom Band Tutorials
Rainbow Loom Band Bracelets have become more and more popular over the last few months, especially in the younger crowd of crafters. It’s a process that takes a little time and patience, but after practicing and perfecting your technique, … Read More...
Tutorial: Weighted cube door stop
Sew4Home shows how to make this weighted cube door stop to prop your doors open on warm spring and summer days. When the weather cools off, you can fold this baby flat for storage because the filling is easily removed … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line tartan skirt
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how you can make an A-line tartan skirt like this one. It’s super cute out of tartan, but this would be pretty out of other fabric designs, too. Her photo tutorial shows how to draft … Read More...
DIY Ring Bearer Pillow
I just love the rustic charm of this pretty ring bearer pillow, with its high-low mix of burlap and silk flowers! Morgann Hill, author of Rustic Chic Wedding, shares the tutorial over at Wedding Thingz.
Discover a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring shoulder bag
Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial for this drawstring shoulder bag. She created the bag for those times when she had more to carry with her than what her regular handbag would hold. It’s a roomy drawstring bag, … Read More...
Freebie | Mandala Coloring Pages for Children and Adults
Coloring is a big deal around these parts now, and I find I am also enjoying this peaceful and creative activity as I color along with my 5 year old. I know he will love these, because he … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Divergent
Free pattern: Scottie dog and lamb softies
Vintage Pattern Marketplace shares a free reprint of a vintage pattern for making these Scottie dog and lamb softies. They are both so cute!! The little tail on the Scottie dog slays me! It looks like he’s got a little … Read More...
Freebie: Tissue Holder
Spring bring flowers and flowers bring pollen which brings on the sneezes. You just don’t want to pull out a tissue from a plastic wrapper, you need some style, some pizzazz. Chez-mamigoz.com … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot pan or skillet handle cover
Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to make a handle cover for a hot pan or skillet. These covers have padding on the inside to protect your hand from a hot pan handle. If you’ve ever burned your hand … Read More...
Project: Flap Box
Find pattern directions for making a fun flap box over at the Stempeleinmaleins blog, along with several style designs. These cute little boxes would be perfect for holding Easter candy ad treats! (Note: you might need to translate the … Read More...
An Easy Sleeve for Summer Sweaters
I enjoy knitting sweaters and tops, but I will admit that I’m not a huge fan of knitting sleeves. For one thing, I always seem to knit one a few rows longer than the other, even when I’m counting carefully. … Read More...
Another Cute Hat for Spring
I don’t really wear hats in the spring, but this year I’m finding myself really attracted to spring-like hat patterns. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I’m overdue for a haircut and feel like every day … Read More...
Happy Easter Cookies
Happy Spring! Finally feels like it has arrived, even though it has been a couple of weeks since the first day of spring.
These cute cookies spell out Happy Easter, but you could use them for so many different holidays … Read More...
Dr. Seuss gift jar filled with bookmarks
It’s kind of cool when you give a gift that then the person has gifts to hand out to others. Kind of a pay it forward thing. That is just what was sent in by Angie. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible bag for little girls
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a reversible bag for a little girl to carry. She suggests using a twill or a decor weight fabric so the bags will … Read More...
Spring mug rug – Free pattern and tute!
Deby of So Sew Easy welcomes Spring with this cheerful mug rug. Notice how her quilting design echos the butterfly, creating movement, brilliant!
You can make yourself one, because she shares on her blog step-by-step instructions on how to do … Read More...
Party Ideas – Elmo
If you child is Elmo crazy then consider throwing a Elmo themed party. This round up of great ideas will have you inspired to give it a go. Elmo Party Round up Via Mimisdollhouse.com. Check out our Sesame Street… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Pockets and Pies Apron
Fat quarterShop shares a tutorial on their blog, Jolly Jabber, showing how to make their Pockets & Pies Apron. It’s made from a standard dish towel plus a yard of fabric. The dishtowel becomes the base of the apron, … Read More...