Check out this free Crochet tutorial on our sister site for some Pretend Play Sushi. Set up a Sushi Restaurant or have a pretend picnic. These can be thrown into the wash on a gentle cycle making them suitable … Read More...
How to make recycled glass glowing garden lights
I love how tenacious the clever crafter behind these beautiful recycled glass garden glowing lamps. She tried (and shared) all her first craft fails before she got to this pretty success! Pop on over to the blog Sow And Dipity … Read More...
Tutorial: Dress up a t-shirt with silk chiffon accents
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how she used silk chiffon to make over a plain t-shirt into a dressier version of itself. She adds raw edge bias strips to the arm and neck openings. Triangular inserts at the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Convertible tote bag backpack
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a tutorial over at Somewhat showing how to turn a basic tote into a convertible tote bag backpack. She reworks the straps so they can be attached in two configuations. One will make a tote, … Read More...
Tutorial: iPhone armband case
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make an armband case so you can wear your iPhone (or other smart phone or music playing device) on your arms while you’re exercising. Elastic straps wrap around your … Read More...
New Releases: Holiday Stamp Catalogs
Lots of companies have released their new holiday stamp catalogs with images for all the upcoming celebrations like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Here are a few of my faves, grab a cup and have fun flipping through:
– A … Read More...
Freebie | Back to School Hashtag Printables
Take your Back-t0-School photos using these printable hashtag signs from Tater Tots & Jello. They are Instagram ready, and go from Preschool to Senior year, and also include generic signs like Smile & Friends. You can print them out in … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Pahlish
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Pahlish. Have you ever thought about buying nail polish on Etsy? I didn’t until I spotted the fabulous line of handmade colors being offered by Pahlish. The Arkansas based shop offers all sorts … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered vinyl storage bags with fabric toppers
Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts makes these zippered vinyl storage bags to organize toys and toiletries and other small items. The sides are made from a clear vinyl so it’s easy to see the contents. They’re topped with a fabric print … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery thread book organizer
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom made this fabric book to keep her embroidery threads organized. The cover is made from fabric, with a button and loop closure. The “pages” inside are zip top baggies. The clear bags make … Read More...
Tip: Add Grass with Copic Markers
Don’t have a grass stamp or maybe you want to add a lot of depth and texture to a stamped scene? Use your alcohol markers (like Copics) and color your own grass, find out how over on the C. C. … Read More...
Knitting Dishcloth Pattern – Summer Flip Flops
The Lily Summer Washcloth Extravaganza is continuing, and there are a few more cuties with a summer theme that you might want to check out (all of these links go directly to PDFs):
I … Read More...
Long and Short Stitch Flower tutorial
If you are just starting out with embroidery or you want to move beyond basic stitches, then this tutorial from Let’s learn embroidery blog will be quite helpful for you. It deals with long and short stitch and shows you … Read More...
Printable Rainbow Board Game
I Love this adorable free printable from MrPrintables.com. This game would be perfect for weather theme lessons or just some good old rainy day fun.
Soap Recipe – Strawberry Marshmallow
This dreamy looking soap comes from Saltwaterhappy.com and it looks good enough to eat!
Check out her detailed instructions and extra images for more inspiration.
Free pattern: Small Fry Skinny Jeans, plus a sew along
Laura from Craftstorming shares a free pattern her Small Fry Skinny Jeans, and is also hosting a sew-along to help you sew them up. These are such cute pants!! They work equally well for boys and girls. They’re packed with … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Apron from a man’s button-up shirt
Liz from Love Grows Wild shows how you can make this fun apron out of a man’s button-up shirt. She loses the sleeves and the back, but keeps the collar. The cuff of one of the sleeves becomes a front … Read More...
Free pattern: Short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll
Amy from Serving Pink Lemonade, and author of Quiet Book Patterns, shares a free pattern for making a short-sleeved t-shirt for an 18″ doll. If you don’t have knit yardage (or scraps from previous projects), why not hit your donate … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} I Capture the Castle
Have you read the book I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith? It’s one of my all-time favorites, so I was delighted to see this beautiful inspiration board at Hey Wedding Lady that’s based on the book! Pretty shades of … Read More...
How to make a back to school countdown calendar
This is such a cute idea and makes me think about all the different types of countdown calendars you can make! Pop on over to the blog LalyMom for the full tutorial on how to make a back to school … Read More...