I saw these Flower Power socks by Ravelry user SaskiaBr last week and I can’t get them out of my head, they’re so lovely and such a perfect knit for this time of year.
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Tutorial: Sew a rug from old jeans
Don’t throw away a pair of old jeans. Instead, cut them apart and sew them back together as a new rug. Zhenya from Being Zhenya shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how to do it.
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Tiny Swirly Cookie Bites
These little, bite-size cookies are perfect for snacking or parties. I made them from leftover dough and icing to bring to a party. You can use any colors you like, all you need is a toothpick for swirling. Find the … Read More...
Tutorial: Romantic tutu dress for girls
April from Wildflowers and Whimsy shows how to make this dreamy romantic tutu dress for a girl. She gives cutting dimensions to make one for a size 18 months through a girls size 10. It can be worn belted (as … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage inspired brimmed bonnet
Delia from Delia Creates blogs in the Vintage May series (hosted by by Craftiness Is Not Optional and Skirt As Top) with a free pattern for making a vintage inspired brimmed bonnet. The pattern fits a little girl 12-18 … Read More...
Tutorial: Satchel case for a tablet or gadget
Sew4Home shows how you can make this tablet or device holder. It’s made like a satchel, with a short handle on the top and a buckle across the front. It would make an awesome Father’s Day gift, or maybe a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy ruffled sundress
Over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom, Jamie shows you how to make this cute ruffled sundress. This style works for any age, toddler through adult. You can make it from any lightweight fabric, though I think her choice … Read More...
10 Tips for Displaying Your Wedding Cake + The Simply Stunning Collection
A wedding cake is the centerpiece of of your celebration and deserves to be displayed as beautifully as possible. Find 10 helpful hints for displaying your cake at Sarah’s Stands.
While you’re there be sure to check out Sarah’s … Read More...
Project: Destiny Card
Tutorial | Mini-Album Stamp Organizer
Here’s a clever and useful idea from Nathalie at An Ounce of Creativity. She created a little mini-album type folder to store her small acrylic stamps. This would be great for taking stamps to a crop, or when traveling. … Read More...
Candy-Filled Graduation Hat Cookies
Keep the surprises coming folks… what other clever sweets can you hide candy in? I adore these candy-filled graduation hat cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Crochet Pattern – Lacy Afghan
This site has become one of my go-to blogs for crochet inspiration. Olga does such exquisite work and has a nice selection of free patterns offered. This particular afghan is crocheted using a stitch pattern invented by her mother. … Read More...
Tutorial | Bloom Charms & Necklace from Scrapbooking Stickers
If you have a stash of 3D felt or fabric stickers hanging around and want to try something different with them, check out this tutorial by Kim over at Everything Etsy. She used scrapbooking stickers and jewelry findings to make … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Add an Image Inside Text
Want to learn how to make gorgeous images like these? Follow this tutorial from Abby at While She Naps. No fancy software needed! She show you how to meld an image with text using PicMonkey
A Search for Glass over at This is Colossal
After the last post I did that came from This is Colossal I decided to do a search for other glass articles. I found some good stuff. There’s one artist that I’ve written about already, but the rest are new … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY quilted leather or vinyl
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to create a quilted effect on leather or vinyl. The quilting adds dimension – and a rock and roll edge – to a sewing project. Try adding this detail to the next bag … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ladder stitch that closes softies and pillows
Have you ever wondered how people close up softies and pillows without their stitches showing? The secret is the ladder stitch. Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make this stitch. Go to her tute.
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DIY Burlap Fabric Planter
This ‘Burlap Fabric Planter’ by: Destri of Skip To My Lou is such a clever and attractive idea for outdoors. You can find complete instructions on “The Mother Huddle” the Best in Sewing, DIY, Recipes, Kids Crafts, Beauty and … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Canvas
May Flaum made this wonderful artwork by adding layers and layers of metal trinkets, chipboard, stickers and more to a canvas. She painted everything with white gesso
and then added colored paints, inks, sprays and stamps on top for this … Read More...
Heart-Filled Bunny
This bunny is full of Love for you – well, full of hearts anyway. Done up here in red, you could do it up in any shades of pink or red you choose or really any other colors you deem … Read More...
