And so the edible commentary on the neck and tie cliche for Dad continues (see here)… Make dad a fruit pizza for Father’s Day HERE at The Diary of Dave’s Wife.
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop silk screen
I have been wanting to try this for so long! I had a hoop prepared but hadn’t figured out what I was going to use to “paint” on the screen to form the barrier. Well thanks to Tamara for sharing … Read More...
Mason-Dixon Winning
Thanks to everyone who commented and shared what they were knitting this week. It’s so fun for me to know what you all are up to!
The winner of Mason-Dixon Knitting is commenter 14, Ann, who says she’s working on … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar to-go cup
Over at the blog Studs and Buttonholes there is a super easy and great tutorial on how to make a to-go sippy cup from a recycled jar. I can’t wait to try making these as one benefit I see … Read More...
Easy Fireworks Cookie Pops for the 4th
Easy in that you can decorate imperfectly and messily and these will still look great, even if you have to clarify that these are supposed to be fireworks. And if you anyone asks what these are supposed to be while … Read More...
Tutorial: Seaside Stripes dress
Kirstin from Kojo Designs guests in Melly Sews‘ 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make her Seaside Stripes dress. It’s a simple dress, requiring just two pieces of fabric and a handful of seams. … Read More...
Vintage Cross Stitch Earrings
I was scrolling through the cross stitchy items on Etsy when I found these cool earrings that I just had to share with you. No, they aren’t actually cross-stitched, but they do have a cross-stitch theme, so they definitely fit … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s beach towel swim wrap
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a kid’s beach towel swim wrap. She used terry cloth yardage to make hers, but you could also use a purchased towel if you’re not able to find the terry cloth … Read More...
10 Alternative Ways to Eat S’mores
S’mores. Summer. In this job, I see a LOT of s’mores this time of year. A lot. And not the classic graham cracker, marshmallow, chocolate, campfire kind, but the elements of s’mores reconfigured into something you might not expect. (Or … Read More...
Tutorial: Half circle zippered pouch
Lula Louise shares a tutorial showing how to make her half circle zippered pouch. It’s a simple zippered pouch, but with a rounded bottom. A removable wrist strap allows you to carry it as a wristlet when you wish. Go … Read More...
Rainbow Smoothies
If you search for “rainbow” on this blog, a billion jillion surprising edible things will show up. There is no end to what you folks will turn into a rainbow. Find the how-tos for rainbow smoothies HERE at A Whisk … Read More...
Tutorial: Hobo purse with a braided fabric strap
Ilse from Sew It Love It shows how to make a hobo purse with a braided fabric strap. It’s fully lined, with a zipper across the top to keep your stuff inside. The pattern she used for the bag body … Read More...
Technique: Alcohol Ink Background
The Paper Wings blog will show you how to blend and stamp your way to a pretty card resist background technique using alcohol inks, click here for all the details.
-Heather
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Trending: Clever Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 8 Ideas
While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. … Read More...
Stretching Your Skills
Starting out small is always a good idea when you want to stretch your skill in crochet. Here are a few small projects which might entice you to try a new stitch, a new technique, or experiment with new fibers. … Read More...
Tutorial – Tie Card for Father’s Day with Free Template
Make this cute shirt & tie card for a special dad using the instructions and free template over at Made by Hand Craft Shows.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then check out these Father’s day designs … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sheer maxi dress
Bev from Flamingo Toes joins the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this sheer maxi dress. For the pattern, she adapted a basic tank top pattern. The top is fully lined, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Convert a flat sheet to a fitted sheet
Cintia from My Poppet shows how she converted a vintage flat sheet into a fitted sheet for her child’s bed. Just try to find a fitted sheet this cool in a retail store! And though it looks awesome on a … Read More...