Lion Brand Yarn is doing a 30 Days of Dishcloths promotion right now, which involves showing off its great collection of colorful dishcloth patterns as well as running a contest on Facebook.
The prize is 30 balls of Cotton … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Vintage-inspired baby boy suspender shorts
Over at Crafting Zuzzy, Angela shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these vintage-inspired suspender shorts for a baby boy. Are they not the cutest? The waistband is flat on the front, but on the back it’s elastic so … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a summer top from a pillow sham
Liz from Cotton & Curls made this cute little top out of a pillow sham. The white pillowcase with a ruffled eyelet hem makes a lovely summer top. The ruffle around the opening on the pillow sham easily becomes a … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mermaid Collage
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper for more information on how I made this pretty Mermaid collage, the focal image is a stamp from Stampendous.
-Heather
Tutorial: Runway-inspired metallic shorts
I don’t know that metallics have ever truly gone out of style, but they’re certainly seeing a resurgence lately. Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made a pair of metallic shorts for himself. The look is inspired … Read More...
Tutorial: Matryoshka Buttons
Fatima has a photo tutorial for the cutest little matryoshka buttons. It continues on for several pages, just click the right navigation arrow on the photo page. Knowing me, I’d probably make these into beads or add caned flower elements.
DIY Bullet Shell Pendants
I love the look of bullet shell jewelry. I am a Southern gal who loves wearing blue jeans, t-shirts, and cowgirl boots. To accessorize the look, I like wearing jewelry with an outdoor, western theme. I have yet to … Read More...
Tutorial: See-through zippered purse pouch
Megan from The Homes I Have Made guest blogs over at Positively Splendid today, showing how to make a see-through zippered pouch. You can use them to hold all types of small items, from kids’ toys to snacks to toiletries, … Read More...
Potty Shaped Snack
Someone might say, why? Some might just roll up on the floor and start doubling over in pain from the laughter.
Some, like us, would just blog about it and say – what a clever idea! Perfect for toilet training. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY leather purse handles
Have you noticed how expensive purse hardware is? While there are some pieces of hardware you’re just stuck buying, there are others that you can make yourself, like these leather handles. Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how. They’re actually … Read More...
Inspiration Tuesday: Neon Alaqua Bib Statement Necklace from Bauble Bar
Looking for inspiration for your next DIY jewelry making project? You have come to the right place. Every Tuesday I will post a photo of a jewelry piece to help inspire you to create a similar piece or something totally … Read More...
Tutorial: Self-binding baby blanket with mitered corners
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how to make a baby blanket with mitered corners. The back layer is cut larger than the front so the extra fabric on the back will wrap around and frame the smaller … Read More...
Bookmark Finishing Tips
I love to make bookmarks – because I love to read so much, I can never have to many and I also enjoy giving them as gifts. Tucked into the perfect book, they add just the right touch. One thing … Read More...
Technique: Die Cut Window Card
Lots of stamp companies are offering die cuts that co-ordinate with their stamps, for those who had to cut out your images this is a great solution. But instead of just die cutting out the design here’s a another clever … Read More...
Easy Stacked Pillar Candle
In the spirit of yesterday’s roundup of 10 tutorials for beginning candle makers, I thought it would be fun to share another project that’s perfect for candle-shy newbies. This stacked pillar candle from Candletech is made by creating several … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: The Hive Knit Dishcloth
Dishcloths and washcloths are great things to knit throughout the year because they’re really useful, and it’s nice to have made something that you use every day. But they’re especially nice to knit in the summer because cotton yarn is … Read More...
Cactus Cupcakes
Did you know anything involving cactus is pretty hot right now in the world of baking and edible crafts? No? Then you have been missing out!
You can start by making these cute cupcakes by Alana, a baker living in … Read More...
Barbie themed bachelorette party
What a brilliant idea! A completely safe, yet still giggle worthy fun bachelorette party theme.
Christine Piotrowicz friends organized this *surprise* bachelorette party for her by hiring a condo and converting it into a Barbie’s ultimate beach house.
Go check … Read More...
Happy Birthday Quince & Co.!
It’s the third anniversary of when Quince & Co. opened its virtual doors, and the yarn company is celebrating with a giveaway. This awesome company is super-careful when it comes to how their yarn is made and where it comes … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY wired fabric headbands
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The fabric makes a pretty headband, and the wire inside helps it keep its shape and prevents slipping. You’ll need only 1/8 yard of fabric plus some … Read More...