Kate from Nearly Crafty shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to add leather cuffs to a sweater. This simple addition really amps up the style of a plain sweater. Unlike sweater knit, leather won’t stretch so you’ll need … Read More...
Stamped Flower Craft with Corks and Buttons
Discover how easy it is to make lovely flowers using corks and buttons. No, you don’t use corks as part of the flower… You use then to make colorful prints that you turn into flowers!
Jacky from Happy Hooligans explains … Read More...
Video tutorial: Easy to make fan-shaped leather bag
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a fan-shaped leather bag like these. The origami style bags have high visual impact, but they’re actually quick and easy to make. The bag starts with … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter basket tote with ric rac trim
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this Easter basket tote trimmed with jumbo ric rac. She used vinyl transfer material to personalize them with her children’s names. If you don’t … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Mod Podge Drinking Glasses
I am seriously loving this project from Allison at Dream a Little Bigger. It’s not scrapbooking ( but she did use scrapbook paper), but I love that she is sharing the cut files (which you can use for layouts for … Read More...
Freebie | “Drop It Like it’s Hot” Free Silhouette Cut File
This project from Persia Lou made me laugh out loud so I had to share it with you! You can get the free cut file she used for the tray design on her blog. I’d love to see what scrapbooking … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Guys’ Trip
Tutorial: Baby changing pad and diaper clutch
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs at See Kate Sew showing how to make a changing pad and diaper clutch all in one. It’s made from two layers of laminated cotton for a waterproof surface that wipes clean … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven knit plastic storage baskets
Miriam from Mad Mim created pretty storage for her craft closet by weaving strips of scrap knit through the sides of inexpensive plastic baskets. What a difference that makes! The baskets go from a strictly utilitarian look to coordinated and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless cropped summer top
Peabrain DIY shows how you can make this sleeveless cropped summer top. It’s made from a woven cotton with princess seams at the front and a zipper on the back. Her tutorial includes how to draft a pattern, using a … Read More...
Make a Graduation Cap Gift Jar
I am sure you will all remember Amanda of “Crafts By Amanda” was an editor for Craft Gossip a couple of years ago. I found this charming idea on her blog “Make a Graduation Cap Gift Jar” put a fun … Read More...
Winner of the $20 ETSY Gift card giveaway from “My Funny Things”
Lucky number 10 won Jeanne the $20 ETSY Gift card from Asl of my “My Funny Things” ETSY shop! Thanks to everyone that entered and a special thanks to Asl of my “My Funny Things”! I hope Jeanne love her … Read More...
Felt Flowers Pillow Inspiration
Better Homes & Gardens has a very pretty readymade pillow that you turn into a “Felt Flowered Pillow” that will inspire you and brighten up your home. There is no tutorial, but you can find hundreds of tutorial on making … Read More...
A Simple Sweater Pattern for Spring
Lightweight sweaters are great to have around this time of year (whether it’s spring or fall where you live). They’re easy to slip on when there’s a little chill in the air and to shed when it gets warmer.
I’m … Read More...
Knit a Pinwheel Dishcloth
I’m a sucker for a good dishcloth or washcloth knitting pattern, and especially this time of year it’s fun to make cloths you can use in your spring cleaning.
The Pinwheel Dish Cloth from Craftown is really cute and it’s … Read More...
10 Movie and TV Inspired Embroidery Patterns from Etsy
Embroidery is an art that has been around for centuries, and it’s no surprise that it’s making a comeback as a popular hobby. What’s even more interesting is the incorporation of popular movies and TV shows into the embroidery world. … Read More...
Tutorial: Wired bunny ears head wrap
These wired bunny ears are soo cute! They’re a twist on the wired head wraps that we’ve been seeing lately. (No pun intended!) A tutorial at The House That Lars Built shows how to make them. The size is completely … Read More...
Duct Tape Business Card Holder
Use fun peacock feather duck tape and glitter tape to create a useful way to hold your business cards and collect others. What a clever idea by Amanda (our previous Home & Garden Editor!).
She has used duck tape
, … Read More...
Flower Cupcakes with Marshmallows
It’s starting to feel like Spring here! Finally the snow is starting to melt and grass is poking through.
I think it will be a while before I see flowers in my yard! Luckily I’m able to find artists in … Read More...
Tutorial: Seersucker and leather fold over clutch
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tatertots & Jello showing how to make this seersucker and leather fold over clutch. The seersucker clutch has a zippered top and leather corner accents. A short strap lets you carry it … Read More...