Probably the simplest of hems is the double fold hem. It’s just the edge of the fabric folded over twice (to encase the raw edge) and then stitched in place. Heather from The Sewing Loft devotes a post to this … Read More...
Living Life Beautifully Book Review & Giveaway
I’m so delighted to be a part of the blog book tour for Living Life Beautifully
by Christina Strutt. Every couple dreams about planning not only a memorable wedding day, but of creating a home that reflects their mutual sense … Read More...
Project: Fold Over Butterly Card
The Echo Park Paper blog has directions for using a butterfly die cut shape from Silhouette and “welding” two into a folded over at the top butterfly shaped card, so pretty! Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
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Tutorial | Greeting Cards Using Duck Tape
Learn how to make these greeting cards with patterned and glitter Duck Tape over at Craft Test Dummies. The sentiment is made using a Silhouette cut file (a link to buy is included), but hand cutting or another die cut … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Fashion Love
Tutorial: Egg Cup Bunnies
These are super adorable – little bunny shaped egg holders for your Easter (or anytime, they’re that sweet) decor. Lianne and Paul Stoddard of Swirley Designs wrote this one for Sculpey.
How to make pom pom stick bouquet
There are flowers that look like pompoms but why not make some yourself in any color or size you like! Thanks to Kirstin for sending in this link to the blog Kojo Designs that features this fun tutorial on how … Read More...
Tutorial: Betty Jo Bow or Joseph Bow Tie
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Betty Jo Bow or Joseph Bow Tie. It’s a fabric bow that can be used to make a hair accessory for girls, or a faux bow tie for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how to make a ruched throw pillow. It’s fun when the ruched panel down the center contrasts with the side panels, like in the one she made for the example. It would also be pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Easter Bunny Skirt for little girls
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her Vintage Bunny Skirt for little girls. It’s a simple gathered skirt – lovely in white and trimmed with a ruffle and lace at … Read More...
DIY Forest Friends Finger Puppets
Natalie of “Handmade Charlotte” lives with her husband and 7-year old son in Zurich, Switzerland. She has a lovely site filled with DIY’s with excellent tutorials. Today I am featuring her “DIY Forest Friends Finger Puppets” with a leaf envelope … Read More...
Free Cross stitch Sampler: All My Scattering Moments
Oh how I wish it was true….all of my scattering moments taken up with my needle. Wouldn’t that be just wonderful? Embroiderbee has this beautiful sampler pattern for free on her website. If these colors do not suit your fancy, … Read More...
How To Make Cadbury Creme Egg Brownies
Do you love the gooey goodness of brownies and the sweet indulgence of Cadbury Creme Eggs? Well, get ready to have your taste buds blown away with this incredible recipe! The MerryThought has taken the classic brownie to a whole … Read More...
Party Ideas – One Direction (Fake Party)
This One Direction Movie Night party by Andersruff.com looks amazing, it looks to good to be true and that’s because it is. It is a party styled (beautifully) for Sony. Even though this Party didn’t actually take place you can … Read More...
Free pattern: Mini Messenger kid-sized bag
Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making a Mini Messenger Bag for kids. The finished bag is 7″ x 10″, which is big enough to hold a sketch book and crayons. She designed the bag to show off … Read More...
6 Spring Centerpieces To Use Your Extra Glass Vases
Most all of us have some of those glass vases laying around the house. They come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes our collection gets so big we just need something to do with them. Why not recycle … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Monogram Wedding Cookies
I just added the cutest DIY to my Chalkboard Inspiration collection on Pinterest: Chalkboard Monogram Cookies! These adorable treats from Project Wedding would make the sweetest favors for wedding celebrations. Click here for all the instructions.
Tutorial: Ironing board cover with storage pocket
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make an ironing board cover with a handy storage pocket hanging from one side. The cover fits snug around your ironing board. The pocket is big … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow bean bag set
Bean bags offer a world of play possibilities!! They can sorted, stacked, and tossed. They also make good bedding for a favorite stuffed animal. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, … Read More...
Project: Spring Rain Card
Spring showers bring May flowers! The Spellbinders s blog has a video tutorial for making this fun spring rain card.
-Heather