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...
Tutorial: Make a sock worm from old tights
Karin from Pysselbolaget shows how to make a worm softie out of a pair of tights. You’ll need to use the thicker tights that are more like sock weight than pantyhose weight. You could probably also make one out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s tiered maxi skirt
If you’re not already filled up with skirt making inspiration from the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours, I’ve got another awesome skirt tutorial to point you to. Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make girl’s tiered knit … Read More...
Cookie Stack Cake
I’m pretty sure it’s clear that we all have to go make and M & M cookie stack cake now, right? Find the recipe at Erica’s Sweet Tooth. Hmmm, and it’s my mom’s birthday today, too.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Swingy t-shirt tunic
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to adapt a basic fitted t-shirt pattern to make it a swingy tunic. She adds flare to the body the shirt and gives it a curved hi/low hem. . Go to her blog for … Read More...
Bombshell Swimsuit sewing pattern
Just yesterday I went shopping for a new bathing suit. I had picked one out online and trekked out to the local retail store to try it on, only to find out that their bathing suits are only available for … Read More...
Book Review: Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh
Were you one of those teenagers that cut words and phrases out of magazines and made collages? Or did you study type or graphic design in college? Well, I did both and this book Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from … Read More...
Freebie: Fairies Digital Stamp
Download these three lovely fairies digital stamp for free over at Fairy Coloring Pages.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able … Read More...
Blue Mason Jar Candle Holders
The new, blue throwback ball jars are really useful for craft projects if you haven’t gotten your hands on some yet. Summer at Dollar Store Crafts put together the candle holders shown in just a few easy steps.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt dress
Cherie from You and Mie guests in the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this maternity t-shirt dress. She started with a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to make … Read More...
Technique: Mosaic Tile Stamping
The Cardmaker Magazine blog has a video tutorial showing how to make this interesting stamped mosaic tile look. This idea is great for masculine cards like for Father’s Day!
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and … Read More...
Confetti Marshmallow Numbers
I…I think… I think I love these. Very much. Make homemade confetti marshmallow numbers HERE at Studio DIY.
Turtles and Cats
I’m a total sucker for turtles. I love them – living, stuffed, figurines, etc. I’ve had them as pets and have been known to pull over to rescue one who’s stranded in the middle of the road. Cats, well, that’s … Read More...
Father’s Day Gifts in Clay
Father’s Day is coming right up! Here are some of the super cute polymer clay gifts for dads on Etsy:
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| Nautical Cufflinks by CreaShines | Guitar Necklace by Rozibuz |
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| Boston Terrier Sculpture by sallysbitsofclay | Wayfarers Sunglasses by PolymerClayCreations |
Tutorial: Seat belt and handle cover
Sew4Home shows how to make a seat belt and handle cover lined with soft fleece or minky. It gives extra padding to keep a seat belt from chafing your shoulder or the handle of a heavy bag from digging into … Read More...
Free pattern: Skinny pants
Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to create these floral skinny pants. I was just out shopping today and fell in love with some skinny pants that sadly were made from a fabric thinner than what pants … Read More...
How to make a felted mug cozy; no knit or crochet! And a felt vase cover
1. How to make a felted mug cozy: no knit or crochet!
“One Crafty Mumma” hosted by Mel. She lives with her husband and 2 children in Tasmania, Australia; created this nifty tutorial for her “felted mug cozy” for us … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Hoop Art
Here’s a pretty little project from Stampington and Company combining canvas, Gelatos and stamps for a mixed media wall hanging.
-Heather
Froggy Breakfast
Fun food for kids continues this Friday with a froggy pancake breakfast. I must point out the strawberry tongue snagging the raisin fly. Clever, clever, clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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