Check out one of the newest tutorials on Cute DIYS, a Geometric Necklace. Simple, yet trendy. The post includes a video tutorial. A necklace like this would look great paired with sweaters this winter.
Tutorial: Merry Scarecrows
These great little scarecrows are a combination of crafty goodness including polymer clay pumpkin heads. The tutorial is great, full of little details to add all the spooky fun to your scarecrow figure.
Photo by Brae of Otterine.
Sewing Tutorial: 10-minute maxi skirt
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial over at the Go To Sew showing how to make her 10-minute maxi skirt. She keeps the construction simple by using the full width of the fabric and using a piece of wide … Read More...
DIY Chair Made With Belts
You might need a lot of belts for this one. But the result might be spectacular.
Sally and her partner wanted to create something different and unique for their own apartment and they made this chair using old belts (from … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch
Ros from Sew Delicious shows how you can use your fabric scraps to make her Scrappy Strips Zip Pouch. The outside of the zippered bag is pieced from strips of scrap fabric. The lining is a solid piece, but smaller … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired cardigan for a tween
Catherine from CathGrace is over at Sew Cool for the Tween Scene today, discussing how she collaborates with her teen-age daughter to design and sew clothes she’ll love. She includes a tutorial showing how she made a jersey knit cardigan … Read More...
Monster Truck Ice Cream Van
To help celebrate the launch of some of their new cars, Skoda – a car manufacturer, has transformed a monster truck into a monster ice cream van.
It will be touring the UK – so if you live there, you … Read More...
Recycled Christmas Crafts
You are probably thinking why is this crazy lady already posting about Christmas? Well if you are planning on making a Recycled Craft then you need to start sending out the requests. Some of these projects need bottles, lids and … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Poofy Pony
I have always been a pony kinda gal. So adding a little height to my pony is a slight variation I think I could handle. I could even manage to do this on a school morning.
A Simple Chemo Cap
This cute little hat from Peanut Life Adventures started life as a chemo cap, but you could use the basic pattern for anyone who needs a warmer head, of course.
It’s a really easy roll-brim cap worked in cotton … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY trunk shade for a hatchback
When we bought our Prius, it came with a removable trunk cover to keep any stuff we had stashed back there from prying eyes. If your car has an open back or hatch, and it didn’t come with a cover, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew paillette shoulder patches
Anna from Plan B shows how to add paillette shoulder patches to a t-shirt, no sewing required. The shiny, sparkly shoulder patches dress up a plain t-shirt into something quite special. She uses fabric glue to attach the pieces, though … Read More...
Review and Promo: Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit
The folks over at Silhouette continue to expand on their terrific product lines to include even more option with what you can do with the Silhouette die cutting machines. The lasted release is right up my alley, The Stamping Starter … Read More...
Hot Crochet!
I think this potholder/dishcloth/facecloth is so pretty. I like the vareigated yarn – but the scalloped edge is really what gives it the boost to make it a bit different from all those other fairly simple similar patterns out there. … Read More...
Paper Bag City
Sometimes the most adorable ideas are the simplest. I love the idea of using paper bags to create a city. The kids can jump in and help out with all the painting. Use a marker pen to draw in the … Read More...
Inspiration Tuesday: 1920’s-1930’s Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache Fruit Necklace, Bracelet, Earring Parure
Today’s inspiration comes from this kitschy 1920’s-1930’s fruit necklace, bracelet and earring parure. The set is made from Celluloid Bakelite Paper Mache. This collectors set is listed on eBay and priced for $299.99 Wowie! Click here to see more photographs … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s A-line sheath dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a girl’s A-line sheath dress. This is such a versatile style for girl’s clothing! Depending on fabric choice and embellishments, you can make it as dressy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sponged Scene for Stamped Cards
Take 5 S’mores
Can’t get enough of S’mores.
And in an effort to make everyone believe that summer is still not over, thebrunettebaker shows you how to create some really easy S’more using Take 5 bars.
Simple!
Get her recipe here: Take 5 … Read More...
Mummy Stress – Do you have it?
Stress – I always thought I had a good grasp on “Stress” until I had kids. Kids provide a whole new level of “Stress” I like to call OMG why did I have kids “Mummy Stress”. Even when I get … Read More...