A do-it-yourself wedding is all about the creative touches that reflect a couple’s unique point of view. A custom bouquet for the bride, or a bespoke boutonniere for the groom are perfect opportunities to infuse your own sense of style … Read More...
American Flag Sampler
With Independence Day almost upon us, here in the US, our thoughts turn to patriotism and some of us may want to do some patriotic stitching. Over at Etsy, The Cuckoo Clocks shop has a pattern that is perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Anchor applique pillow
Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make this anchor applique pillow. She made it from a red, white, and blue palette so it’s cute for 4th of July decor, but you could … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bibs
These baby bibs that Heather from Small Fry made are sooo cute!! (The t-rex on the orange stripe is my fave!) She made them out of of upcycled t-shirts, so they’re super soft for baby. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Fun 4th of July Breakfast that kids can make
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Yard Art – Crystal Mushrooms
Finally something to do with all that assorted Crystal you got for your wedding day, you know the ones you put into the back of the cupboard cause they were TOO special to actual use. Image source is Arslibrarium
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Tutorial: Pintucked blouse refashioned from a man’s button up shirt
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned this pretty pintucked linen blouse from a man’s button up shirt. The pintucks are decorative, but they also help take in the extra width across the shoulders and chest. Added … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fringed swimsuit, cute for tweens
I’ve been on a swimsuit making kick for about a month now. Mostly I’ve been making suits for myself, but here’s a suit that my tweeny daughter would love to have. It’s a fringed swimsuit and Miriam from Mad Mim … Read More...
5 Sweet Wedding Favors
Sweet treats make the perfect wedding favors. They’re generally inexpensive, easy to DIY, and are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers! The Bijoux Bride rounded up 5 ideas for festive wedding favors your guests will love. See them all here.
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Tutorial: Rocking chair organizer
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make an organizer to hang from the arm of a rocking chair. It includes pockets sized to hold a Kindle (or other reader) and a remote control. A long pocket across the bottom … Read More...
Freebie: Patriotic Papers and Digital Accents
For a limited time Pink Paislee has several different patriotic themed pattern papers, elements and a cutting file, perfect for the 4th of July!
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
DIY Kid Friendly Faux Sparklers for July 4th
If you’re looking for a safer alternative for the little ones, these two ideas for faux sparklers are just the thing! Now even the tiniest tots can wave along with everyone on July 4th. Click the links below to get … Read More...
4th of July Idea | Host a Kids Bicycle Parade
Here’s a fun idea for the 4th of July that you can do with the neighborhood kids: a bicycle parade! Invite other families to have their kids decorate their bikes, scooters etc. and parade around the neighborhood. You can use … Read More...
Liberty for All quilt pattern
This Thursday is the Fourth of July in the US. In honor of the holiday I’m sharing this patriotic quilt pattern Liberty For All designed by Janet Miller for The City Stitcher. The simple blue and white color scheme and … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Urban Cheesecraft
This weeks featured Etsy shop is Urban Cheesecraft. Urban Cheesecraft doesn’t sell a final product, but rather everything you need to make your own cheese. Entrepreneur and owner, Claudia Lucero started making cheese kits as a way to pay … Read More...
OMG! Paint Chip Flag For 4th Of July
How creative is this!
Jenn of EndlesslyInspired created this paint chip flag for 4th of July and I must say, it is one extraordinary piece of art!
It looks a lot of work, but with kids helping, I am pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Canada Day Flag
These are the crooked little flags I made one of the first times I made little Canada flag beads for Canada Day (July 1st! Happy Canada Day fellow Canadians!). This year I wrote up the instructions so you can give … Read More...
Free Macrame Bracelet Tutorial
Isn’t this bracelet lovely? Vicky Lorenzi, a macramé artist, features a free tutorial on her website Knots and Sparklez that will teach you how to make a beautiful Macramé Bangle Bracelet. Vicky explains that macramé “is an ancient art … Read More...
Berry Ice Cream Napoleon – Fourth Of July Dessert
A quick but artistic dessert from Woman’s Day. This star spangled banner inspired creation is simple to make and could be made ahead by cutting out pastry and re-freezing. I am tempted to say this could be for breakfast … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple skirt in just 15 minutes
Heather from The Sewing Loft shows how you can make a new skirt for yourself – in just 15 minutes. The skirt is made from a rectangle of fabric sewn on to a simple elastic waistband. It doesn’t get much … Read More...