Finally, a (mostly) guilt-free cupcake. Oh, who am I kidding, I never ever feel guilty eating a cupcake. Instead, I’ll say, finally, a cupcake worthy of summer. Turn fresh fruit and frozen yogurt into “cupcakes” HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY rash guard swim shirt
Vanessa from Designs by Sessa shares a tutorial over ath The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a rash guard swim shirt. She shows a shirt that she made for herself, but you could use the same process to make … Read More...
Banana Split Cake Pops
Geez, I haven’t had a banana split in years. It seems so much more convenient to eat them on a stick in cake pop form, don’t you agree? Find the recipe and how-tos to make strawberry banana cake pops HERE … Read More...
Free pattern: Spring summer blazer
Anna from Plan B shares a free pattern for making her Spring – Summer Blazer. Princess seams give it a nice fit and three quarter sleeves make it a warm weather jacket. She keeps the construction simple, eliminating more time … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered stripe hem skirt
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shares a tutorial at Timeless Treasures blog showing how she used their Sketch Basics fabric to create a layered stripe around the hem of a gathered skirt. She calls it her End of the Rainbow … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Little girl lace yoke sundress
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a sweet summer sundress for a little girl. It’s made of a soft knit fabric gathered on to a lace yoke and straps. Her tutorial is part of the 30 Days … Read More...
Patriotic 4th of July Memorial Crochet Wreath Pattern
Time to get your flag on! Kara has come up with another design that will be admired by all. This one is quick and easy enough to complete in time to decorate your front door for July 4. Check … Read More...
Play With Clay
Maybe you have someone who’s just finishing up classes for the year and needs some fun productive stuff to do. Maybe you’ve been itching to try out polymer clay. Here’s some fun supplies that go just fabulous with polymer:
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Tutorial: Patchwork fabric belt
Sew4Home shows how to make a patchwork fabric belt. Their instructions have you cutting two pieces of coordianting yardage into a stack of smaller rectangles and squares. The pieces are small (4 1/2″ x 3″ and 4 1/2″ x 2″), … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s reversible gathered skirt with scalloped hem
Jenya from While She Was Sleeping shows how to make a little girls’ gathered skirt with a pretty scalloped hem, and a bonus feature – it’s reversible! Get the how-to at While She Was Sleeping.
Tutorial: Quick and easy deck chair covers
Mrs. Lucky at House of Homemade Treasures made covers for her deck furniture to protect it from dirt and droppings. Her seats don’t have arms so the covers are quick and easy to make, requiring just some measuring and a … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt woven rug
OK, now I could have posted the super cute finished photo of the t-shirt braided rug that you will find over at the blog My Poppet but this photo was too amazing! But if you would like a great tutorial … Read More...
Project: Magnetic Gift Card Holder
Pop on over to the Whiff of Joy stamps blog for directions on making this pretty envelope style gift card holder. I love the idea of using a small magnet to keep it closed.
-Heather
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5 Free Printables for Father’s Day
In a last minute rush for Father’s Day? Here are five free printables that can help!
1. Awesome Ombre card from Agus Younet
2. Printable cards for children to color and give to dad
3. Printable Isometric card from minieco… Read More...
Knitty First Fall is Here
I know I’m not at all ready to start thinking about fall, but Knitty is here with the issue it calls first fall. This issue is all about things that can get you through the end of summer and … Read More...
POP! Cookies
I made these POP! cookies for my Dad, a birthday/Father’s Day combo gift (which I do every year, sorry, Dad). I call Dad, “Dad,” but his grandkids call him Pop Pop. Hence, the POP! But in red, white and blue, … Read More...
Superman for Breakfast and Dinner
Are you going to go see Man of Steel? I hear good things. Though Superman will always be Christopher Reeve to me. In honor of the hero, make a Superman pancake breakfast and Superman burgers for dinner at Kitchen … Read More...
Chocolate Cupcake Wrapper Crowns for Dad
I think Dad deserves not just a cupcake, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper. Wait, not just a cupcake in an edible wrapper, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper shaped like a crown for a king. Made from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sunset Sundress
Jenny from Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial in the 30 Days of Sundresses series (hosted by Melly Sews) with a tutorial showing how to make her Sunset Sundress. It’s a one shoulder A-line dress that she designed to wear on … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion stitch a jellyfish on fabric
Your sewing machine usually sews in a straight line, but if you drop your feed dogs down you can stitch in any direction. It’s called free motion stitching. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to use this technique to … Read More...