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.
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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...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy as Vintage Pie sundress
Shannon from Googiemomma shows how to make this vintage-inspired sundress. The bodice is made from a purchased top, with a waistband and skirt sewed to the bottom. She adds a retro collar to the neck. Her tutorial is part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini book tote or scripture case
Amber from Crazy Little Projects guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make her Mini Book Tote. She made it as a scripture case, but you can also use it to carry any smaller sized books … Read More...
American Flag Rice Paper Veggie Rolls
I’m pretty sure this is quintessential edible crafting. Veggie rolls, rice paper, see through colors, an American flag. Holiday-related. Functional as an appetizer. Sheesh. Find the how-tos to make rice paper vegetable rolls, shaped like stars, for the 4th of … Read More...
Superman Breakfast Sandwich
Since I pretty much never go to the movies (not for a distaste of movies themselves, but due to scheduling conflicts, like life), it’s not likely I’ll see the new Superman movie. So I’ll have to live vicariously through food. … Read More...
The Best Party Mocktails – Easy To Make Recipes
Who Says You Need Booze to Celebrate? ??
Okay, okay—I know it might seem a little rebellious to share party drink ideas that don’t involve alcohol, especially during celebration season… but hear me out. Whether you’re the designated driver, expecting … Read More...
Tutorial: Cammy Pack, a pocketed practical camera strap
Being a child of the 80s, I cannot deny the practicality of a fanny pack. But being a mom of the 2010s, I simply cannot allow myself to don one. But a Cammy Pack? I can do that! A cammy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sheer sleeve tee
Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes shows how he made this awesome sheer sleeve t-shirt. It’s a fashion of a basic tee, replacing the plain sleeves with ones made from a sheer organza. Go to his blog for the tute… Read More...
DIY 4th of July Earrings
4th of July is right around the corner. It is a day to celebrate our freedom in the United States of America. I imagine many families will get together, visit friends, have a cook-out, throw meat on the grill to … Read More...
