See? Rainbows will be on our plates forever. Add these to the pile of rainbow-themed foods. Make a colorful, fruit-filled pancake breakfast HERE at Tablespoon. Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our … Read More...
Tutorial: How to hide your serger thread tails
Serging leaves tails of thread at the start and end of your seam. If you cut them off, your seam will end up unraveling. That’s no good! Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how she hides the tails up in … Read More...
Mercury Glass Jars with Burlap Stars
Landee See Landee Do made a set of mercury glass mason jars and posted a tutorial of her process. Then she added painted burlap stars with some blue baker’s twine. All you’d have to do to turn these into lovely, … Read More...
Australia’s Ex-PM Knit Kangaroo for Royal Baby
Julia Gillard has been ousted as the first female prime minister in Australia’s history, but not without making a last bit of knitting-related news. Gillard has long been known to be a knitter, and she particularly enjoys knitting for babies … Read More...
Tutorial: Oscar the softie creature, made from a fat quarter
This is Oscar. He’s a little softie creature that Angelina from JoJo and Eloise designed for the Simplefat quarter Sewing series at U Create. She guest posts there with a tutorial. She made his whole body out of one … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired frame coin purse
These vintage-inspired purse frames are soooo pretty!! You can get them from Consumer Crafts, but they don’t come with a pattern. No matter, because Vanessa from Tried and True shares a free pattern on their blog, Crafts Unleashed. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Ringed strap cut away back shirt refashion
Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a shirt to give it a cool cut away back. She scoops out the back and then adds a ringed strap down the middle. Love!! Get the DIY at Plan B.… Read More...
Technique: Enameling on Paper
This is such an uber cool effect! Neil from Neelz Expressionz shares his mixed media enameling technique using dry and heat embossing and paint on paper. Wow, it looks like metal doesn’t it?
-Heather
Crochet Broomstick Hat
If you’ve seen this wonderful book, you know that Margaret Hubert is an exceedingly talented crochet designer. This hat was pictured in her book, but no pattern was given. Now, the pattern has been made available for all of us … Read More...
Tutorial | Watercolor Bunting for July 4th
Make this sweet striped bunting for your July 4th celebrations using watercolors. Add some sequined ribbon for some extra shine! Click here to go to the tutorial from The Sweetest Occasion.
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Tutorial: DIY maternity jeans that can go back to regular wear
Liz from Cotton & Curls guest blogs over at Say Yes to Hoboken! with a tutorial showing how to convert your favorite pair of jeans into maternity jeans. AND it’s a temporary alteration, so you can have your awesome jeans … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple summer maxi in a figure flattering A-line
Andrea Pannell from Go To Patterns and The Train To Crazy shows how to make a simple summer maxi skirt. The long skirt has A-line shape to create fullness at the bottom but not at the hips, a flattering shape … Read More...
Tutorial: Tween sling bag refashion
Megan from Brassy Apple made this sling bag for her tween-age daughter, no sewing required. It’s a refashion of a plain purse (one strap, attached with rings) and a man’s tie. Go to her tute to see how to do … Read More...
Techniques: Coloring with Tim Holtz Distress Markers
The man himself Tim Holtz will show you his technique and tips for coloring with his Distress Ink in this video from Ranger Ink. This one has tons of helpful info so grab a cup and enjoy!
-Heather
Bacon Flag Pizza
I’m pretty sure bacon flag pizza needs to be a new 4th of July tradition. This looks pretty delicious, and all flag-like and festive. Make it HERE at Rock UR Party.
Fourth of July Ribbon Luminaries
This set of patriotic luminaries is made withMod Podge
, ribbon, twine and thrifted jars. They look like they’d come together super quickly and bring together rustic and cute elements in a fun way. Visit My Blessed Life for … Read More...
Cut-Out Sandwich Cookies for the 4th of July
Now why didn’t I think of the frosting-design thing when I’ve made cut-out sandwich cookies before? So darling. Make these cut-out sandwich cookies for the 4th of July HERE at tikkido.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Toft Presents a Stash-Busting Design Competition
Our friends at the British yarn company Toft Alpaca (remember you have until the end of the month to enter to win a jumper kit if you’re a British knitter!) are holding a contest to see who comes up with … Read More...
Tutorial: Hexagon zippered coin pouch
These hexie coin pouches are soooo cute!! Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make them. They’ve got a zipper pieced in one side, and a D-ring hanging from the top so you can attach it to a keyring. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make pockets for a dress, skirt, or pants
Ruby fromZaaberryshows how to add pockets to a dress. This is one of those techniques that seems complicated until someone walks you through it. She includes a free pattern for the pocket. This type of pocket works for … Read More...