Amy from Amy’s Crafty Shenanigans shares a tutorial over at The Village Haberdashery showing how to make a mouse pincushion. The small pincushion will hold enough pins and needles for a small project. His body is from a 6″ square … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage feed sack tote bag
Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how to make an oversized tote out of a vintage feed sack. The print on the feed sack becomes cool graphics for the outside of the tote. No part of the vintage feed sack … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Glitter with Copic Markers
Here’s a new twist on using alcohol markers like Copics, how about coloring glitter with them! The CLASSroom blog has directions.
-Heather
DIY – Spicy Sensory Paint
Homemade Spice Paint by NurtureStore. What a great idea to stimulate the senses. I would possibly avoid the chilli one and swap it for garlic or something similar.
Tutorial: Fringed and beaded shoulder tank t-shirt refashion
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she refashioneda plain t-shirt to make this fringed shoulder tank. Beads stitched to the center of the t-shirt fringe give it sparkle. The sewing is simple, requiring just a handful of straight seams. … Read More...
Freebie: Wedding Monogram Printable
The Wedding Chicks have a beautiful floral heart printable, perfect for a wedding or anniversary. And the best part is you can easily personalize it with the names or initials of your choice.
Looking for more Wedding themed papers … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded leather jeans pockets
You can give an inexpensive pair of jeans shorts a designer look by adding some studded leather pockets. Pattie Wilkinson shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how. She makes it a n0-sew project by using fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a slingy dog toy from a stuffed animal
Here’s a fun DIY for a small stuffed animal. Megan at Brassy Apple shows how you can turn a small stuffed dog into a slinky toy. It’s actually a quick and easy project. The only difficult thing would be getting … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered designs to coordinate with a fabric print
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up made this padded cover for her iPad. You’ll probably recognize the red fabric she used as on the tab as a Heather Bailey print. But check out the embroidered fabric she paired with it. She stitched … Read More...
Making Basic Pillar Candles
Candle making is a fun and rewarding hobby that can also be a great way to create unique gifts for your friends and family. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at candle making, starting with a basic pillar … Read More...
Cookie Stamps
I am sure I have seen these being made somewhere else where you can create your own. Rather than having to buy these.
But nonetheless, this is a great idea and perfect for personalizing cookies.
If you come across a … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
DIY – Watercolor Streamers
When it comes to party decor don’t let yourself be restricted by what you can buy.
Dandee-designs.com shares her simple tutorial for coloring your own streamers with a wishy-washy ombre effect. These streamers would be great for a Rainbow,art,watercolor party.… Read More...
Magnetic Scrabble Board
I love this idea for conversation starters for visitors to your family. Or better still – for people within your family (I know – some of them may feel like visitors).
BusyKidsHappyMom (Kristen Mason) sent us this via a link … Read More...
Crochet Scrappy Flower Coasters
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes … Read More...
Looking Forward to School
The school supplies were out at the department store last week. I figured I’d take a peek and see what the talented clayers were making for the back-to-school folks!
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Locker Magnet by sarahbellumshop | Business Card Holder by craftsbymorgan |
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Tutorial: Terry cloth burp cloths
Buttercream and a Sewing Machine shows how to make a terry cloth burp cloth, quick and easy. They’re made with a layer of quilting cotton for the cute, and a layer of terry cloth for the absorbant. If you can’t … Read More...
Project: Kids Road Trip Activity Book
Keep the kiddos entertained on the road this summer with a fun activity book, this cute one from Jenn Shurkus over on the Lawnscaping Challenge blog. It includes stamped coloring pages and an “Eye Spy” game.
How To Build A Straw Bale Garden
ModernFarmer.com is fast becoming my favorite garden website. The instructions are clear, the pictures are descriptive and they always have something interesting going on.
Today, they show you how to build a straw bale garden. If you have ever thought … Read More...
A Bunch of Free Fun Washcloth Knitting Patterns for You
If you’re looking for a fun and easy project to work on during your next knitting session, look no further than these free washcloth knitting patterns! These patterns are perfect for knitters of all skill levels, and they’re a great … Read More...