This jeans-to-backpack refasihon by Bonita at I Wear A Bow is so smart! The top part of the jeans will become the top of the backpack, with a drawstring running through the waistband. She completes the bag with a flap … Read More...
A Cute Felted Lunch Bag
I’ve been thinking about knitting up a little lunch box or bag, not because anyone in my home would actually use such a thing, but just because I get the back to school spirit even though no one’s really going … Read More...
Fabric Flowers
Anyone who does needlework is likely to have some fabric scraps around, and if you don’t, you probably have some friends who do who will let you borrow a few. This Craftside tutorial was inspired by some paper flowers, but … Read More...
Still Time to Submit for the 2015 Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar
I don’t know why I just got this a few days ago, but time is almost up for submitting a pattern for the 2015 knitting pattern a day calendar. You have until August 15 to get a pattern (or more … Read More...
Party Ideas : Strawberry Picnic
Strawberry Parties are taking over the internet. I am not sure I see what all the fuss is about. Don’t get me wrong I love Strawberries, especially when they are in a glass of chilled Champagne or dipped in chocolate. … Read More...
DIY: Tweens Knot Tying Craft
Kids always want to make grown up things, and this tutorial allows them to make something a little more complex looking than a simple kids craft.
This fun tutorial looks difficult but is perfect for tweens. As long as your … Read More...
DIY Whimsical Wrapped Letters
Just a few simple supplies are all you need to make trendy, oversized letters in any color! Use them for display on dessert bars, guest book tables, or as props for photo shoots. Get the easy tutorial at the Weddingstar … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry bikini top
How cute is this strawberry bikini top! Squee!! Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns made it, starting with a plain bikini top and adding the crocheted embellishments. It’s a simple DIY, and she’s got a quick tute on her blog telling … Read More...
Project: Stamped Flower Scrapbook Page
These cool flowers were made with circle and brush stroke stamps, what a clever way to combine these stamps together! Find a video tutorial for making this pretty stamped scrapbook layout over at Hero Arts.
-Heather
How to make Lego people Halloween costumes
I just scored the last piece of a costume I wanted to be last year but couldn’t complete with out this element. I can’t tell you what it is as that will spoil the surprise. But what I can share … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oversized dimensional flower for a t-shirt, or maybe a pillow
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make an oversized dimensional flower applique, what she calls a “big ol’ puffy ribbon flower”. I love it!! If you know a little girl, I’m pretty sure they would, too. … Read More...
Crocheter’s Companion
Forget this very strange picture and trust me when I say that this little book is what a crocheter would want to have in her (his) bag as a companion. It’s a nifty, compact, thorough resource that is small … Read More...
Homemade Chewable Vitamins
What are your thoughts on giving vitamins to kids? For it? Against it?
We can’t make our mind up at our household.
Either way – are homemade vitamins better than store bought ones?
Making your own gummies has become very … Read More...
Quick Crochet News – A CAL
Don’t you love those little Russian Nesting Dolls? If you want to make your own set, you’ll love the crochet-along being led by Kara over at Petalstopicots dot com. Here’s a direct link to the CAL. Crochet your own cute … Read More...
Tutorial: Potluck Food Tags
Polymer clay is infinitely useful in making tags and labels – simply cut out your clay and stamp or write what you need to for great charms, labels, decorations, place cards… you name it. This tutorial from Emily of Tar-Trying … Read More...
DIY Lampshade
Jade and Fern have another great idea up their sleeve! And this one is easy and creative.
Learn to make a lampshade (that is a really bright idea!).
A Candlestick Holder for Design Lovers
I love these bottle-inspired candlestick holders from BijzonderMOOI. The minimal design could be incorporated into a lot of spaces, and they seem less messy than shoving candles into old wine bottles. via Design Milk
Tutorial: Simple training pants with side snaps
Heather from Feather’s Flights is gearing up for potty training her son. She made a set of training pants to help him with the transition. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. They’re made from regular underwear, but … Read More...
Rainbow Girls Patterns
I was browsing around Etsy the other day looking at Embroidery patterns and this one caught my eye. It is one of several Rainbow Girls Embroidery patterns available from Wendi Gratz’s Shiny Happy World Etsy shop. The designs are available … Read More...
Knit a Cabbage Patch Doll Hair Hat
Cabbage Patch Dolls — at least the ones I grew up with — had pretty distinctive yarn hair. So it makes sense that people would try to re-create that look with knitting and crochet.
Over at Craft Bits there’s a … Read More...