While Rita typically begins with variegated yarns, requiring her to use only a single color of dye, splendid results can be achieved by using more than one color of dye on your yarn. Over at Adorn Anew Blog, Stacey … Read More...
New Read: Selling on Etsy
If you’re an Etsy seller who’s just starting out or struggling to gain traction on the platform, you’re not alone. Many sellers find it difficult to stand out in the crowded marketplace and attract the attention of potential customers. That’s … Read More...
Tip: Glitter Card
Add a ton of sparkle and shine to your cards with glitter. Jennifer McGuire has a fun video tutorial showing how to use the new Tim Holtz Distress Glitters at Ranger , perfect for adding a big glittery impact on … Read More...
Party Ideas – Vintage Bridal Shower
Let me apologize in advance for calling a 50’s Party Vintage. I know that you know that the 50’s really was not THAT long ago right? You have to check out the styling of this party to get the full … Read More...
How to make a recycled tripod lamp
I have always had a fondness for lamps and when I worked as a set decorator I think lamps were one of my favorite things on the set to pick out. So I was tickled to see the whole blog … Read More...
Pumpkin Hat Patterns for Halloween and Beyond
It’s Friday the 13th, which means it must be time to start thinking about Halloween. Especially if you want to knit something for your Halloween or fall decor, it’s high time you got started. Here are a bunch of great … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a hidden travel pocket in a skirt or pants
Hey there, fellow travelers! Let’s chat about a nifty sewing project that can make your journeys a bit more secure and convenient: adding a hidden pocket to your clothing.
Why Consider a Hidden Pocket?
During my travels, especially in bustling … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – week 12
A sweet little boy and his cat are on the prowl for treats in this festive Halloween quilt made by Cathy Larson of the Wooden Needle Nook. Beautifully quilted and shot, it’s my pick for this weeks best photographed … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute burlap Halloween treat bags
These burlap Halloween treat bags are quick to sew up. You can find a tutorial showing how over at Crafts Unleashed. They made theirs them from a plain burlap and then stamped the finished bags with polka dots to cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a dress from two men’s button up shirts
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how she combined two men’s button up shirt to make a new dress for herself. One dress becomes the bodice and the other becomes a skirt. Elastic defines the waist. Notice the pockets on the … Read More...
Technique: Airbrushing with Markers
Hero Arts has a great video tutorial showing how to use the Copic Marker airbrushing system along with stencils for a fun Halloween card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Posh Pumpkins {Pinteresting Weddings}
It’s not officially autumn yet, but since it’s my favorite season, I’m more than ready to leave summer behind. I’m dreaming about crisp cool days, snuggly sweaters, and the scent of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. To me, pumpkins … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Just For Fun
The Clay Cactus
JooJoo on Etsy is a talented jewellery and print artist. She’s also a talented clayer, as you can see from the adorable little cactus on her site. I found the cactus as I was looking for inspiration – yes, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Twister-inspired outfit for a little girl
Narelle from Cook. Clean. Craft. guest blogs in the Sew Ready to Play series at I’m Feelin’ Crafty with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s outfit inspired by the classic game of Twister. The top has an … Read More...
Free pattern: Cloverleaf Bag
LiEr fromikat bag shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how tom ake her Cloverleaf Bag. It’s a bucket style bag with straps that loop through each other to close up the top. If you look … Read More...
Tutorial: Add shirring to a loose fit tunic
Katie from Kadiddlehopper shows how she added shirring a loose fitting tunic. She made her tunic using the new Bess Top pattern from Imagine Gnats. The top has nice lines without the shirring, but cinching and blousing it is a … Read More...
Tip: Halloween Button Accents
Maile from Simply Stamped has an adorable idea for some fun Halloween embellishments for cards, treat bags or scrapbook pages. By adding punched or die cut legs or wings to a large button you can make some fun bat or … Read More...
Log Cabin Wallpaper
Amazing clarity and detail makes this wallpaper a real standout.
Normally, I don’t post about things you can buy – after all – this blog is about Homemade and DIY – but you can use this wallpaper to create a … Read More...
Easy Witch Hat Halloween Cupcakes
Ohh! I am loving all the link suggestions coming our way for Halloween stuff! And this one by Erin from Food & Femininity caught my eye instantly.
These sparkly Witch Hat Cupcakes for Halloween couldn’t be easier—and they are super … Read More...