The Michaels website and Pinterest boards are chock full of crafting ideas and inspiration. Now they’ve got a blog for us to follow. It’s called The Glue String. If you’ve crafted for any amount of time, you’ll recognize the … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn wrapped pattern weights
Some of my most often used sewing tools are my pattern weights. I use them instead of pins to hold my pattern in place while I cut it out. Really, any object that has substantial weight to it can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s layered ruffle skirt with built-in shorts
Whenever my daughter wears a skirt to school or to the park, or really anywhere besides church, we layer shorts or leggings underneath so she can have freedom of movement without having to worry about panties showing. My favorite skirts … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue box cover with a giant grommet opening
Here’s a fun twist on a tissue box cover. A giant grommet in the center creates the opening that the tissues are pulled through. There’s a tutorial over at Sew4Home showing how to make one. The oversized grommet gives the … Read More...
Photography | 10 Tips for Fall Photos
Capture the beauty and splendor of Autumn using these 10 Tips for Fall Photos by Kristi at Live & Love Out Loud. She talks about the best time for shooting, and different ways you can capture unique shots of the … Read More...
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DIY: How to make a Beaded necklace with Vinyl African Heishi beads
Stephanie from A Common Thread shares this tutorial she describes as “a DIY Jewelry tutorial that shows you how to make a colorful African heishi bead necklace. The necklace is bright and beautiful, and the tutorial goes beyond your simple … Read More...
Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water
Carolyn of “homework” is a freelance marketing manager and a blogger. Her tagline is: today’s assignment – be inspired and she has inspired us today with her “Sew & Tell: Felted Acorns without wool or water”! I have featured, made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled iPad sleeve with a fabric flower
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a pretty sleeve to hold your iPad. She gives it a ruffle down the front and a fabric flower on the flap. Velcro on the flap and opening will keep your … Read More...
Trick or Treat: Halloween Artists Bazaar
The second annual Halloween Artist Bazaar Trick or Treat Giveaway is here. This intrepid band of Halloween loving artists has once again come together to offer a trick or treat bucket full of beautiful, ghoulish art. To enter: You must … Read More...
Healthy Halloween Dessert: Ghost Peaches
Yes Halloween is all about being decadent.
It is about the candy, the sweets, the parties, the rowdy kids. And more.
So, indulge in this sweet, yet healthy dessert for a calming effect (at least pretend to).
Get the recipe … Read More...
DMC Seasonal Freebie
The latest freebie from Emma Broidery at DMC Thread’s Blog looks like a really fun project. It is called “In Vino Veritas” and it taken from an old Latin phrase that is attributed to Pliny the Elder and translates to … Read More...
How to make recycled soda bottle candle sticks with beaded bobeches
If you are like me and save cool bottles and packaging to use in your crafts and decorating than I bet you might like this idea for turning vintage looking soda bottles into candle sticks. This set is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ballerina dress-up tutu
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. shares a tutorial showing how to make a child’s dress-up tutu out of gathered organza. She chose to sew it together from organza, rather than the more widely used method of knotting strips of tulle … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY leather A-line skirt
Look at the fabulous leather skirt that Liz from Cotton & Curls made! The high waist and A-line shape cut a sophisticated silhouette. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. She actually used faux leather, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Envelope pillow with DIY contrast fabric trim
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make an envelope pillow with contrast fabric trim around the edges. You can make the trim yourself out of any cotton fabric, with Heat n Bond … Read More...
Project: Accordion Paper Pumpkin
How pretty would this be sitting in the middle of a Halloween table? Turn strips of pattern paper into a fun pumpkin decoration. Find the direction over at Ben Franklin’s. -Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over … Read More...
Crochet Up A Halloween Quickie!
Before you know it, Halloween will be here and the kids will demand last minute Halloween costumes. Don’t they always?? Here are some quickies I found online for you. I’m sure these will save the day!
Up top has to … Read More...
Beaded Star Earrings Pattern
The moment I saw these earrings I knew I had to post the link to the tutorial! These remind me of jewelry and crafts some of my Great Aunts, and Aunts made in the past. Check out the diagram and … Read More...
