This Mermaid Birthday Party is another one of my own setups. My daughter wanted an Ariel party but I didn’t want an over the top Disney party so we met here in the middle.
Everything was DIY. From the mermaid … Read More...
Tutorial: Asymmetrical wrap belt
Giselle fromThe Atelier Stitch shares a tutorial over at the Pellon blog showing how to make an asymmetrical wrap belt. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from The Atelier Stitch on the Pellon blog]
Tutorial: Petite frame purse with ruffles and bow
Oh, I am loving this little frame purse! I don’t usually fall for the overly girly, but there was no resisting this little purse. It has a ruffle across the top and a big bow stitched to the front. Sew4Home… Read More...
Toilet Paper Cake – “Everything Is Crappy”
I am sure you have seen the Diaper cakes but how about a Toilet Roll cake? This free craft project shows you how to make a fun gag gift using toilet roll paper. Attach a small card with sayings … Read More...
DIY White Felted Flowers Mother’s Day Gift
I love the simplistic look of these “White Felted Flowers” and would love to get these in a simple vase for my Mother’s Day. These flowers seem like they could be made up in a short time before Mom’s Big … Read More...
Check Out Craft Daily for Tons of Crafty Videos
Interweave has just launched a new subscription video site called Craft Daily, where you can access hundreds of videos with instruction on knitting, crochet, beading, mixed media, sewing and more.
An unlimited number of videos can be viewed for … Read More...
Stunning New Line of Cake Stands from Sarah’s Stands
I’ll take one of each, please. This new line of cake stands is called “Simply Stunning,” and I agree, what with the modern feel to these. Also, I want a cake stand made out of carbon steel. I don’t know … Read More...
Pretty Flower Cupcakes
Who knew it was so easy to pipe a flower on a cupcake? These looks so pretty and yet they looks so manageable even for a novice. Find the how-tos to make flower cupcakes for Mother’s Day HERE at Bird … Read More...
Tutorial: A bouquet of button flowers
If you sew much at all, you probably have a healthy button stash. Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to make a bouquet of whimsical flowers out of your buttons. This is a particularly good use for your orphan … Read More...
Tutorial: Alternative silk dying using Kool-Aid, food color, and Easter egg dye
Rachael Rabbit experimented with alternative dyes for some play silks (long, colorful silk scarves for children’s pretend play), including Easter egg dye, food coloring, and Kool-Aid. Because the play silks would be handled by her young daughter, she wanted the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar applique t-shirt
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shows how to add a faux Peter Pan collar to a t-shirt. Instead of making a full-on collar, she appliques the rounded collar shapes around the front neck, with some mini pom pom fringe … Read More...
Tutorial: Wired fabric headbands
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a wired fabric headband. The wire in the edges holds the shape when you wrap it around your head. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Superhero Cake Pops Tutorial
Such glittery, sweet fun for the hero in your life, AND they even have a cape! Make super hero cake pops HERE at Sugarkissed.net, and find links to lots more great cake pops and cake pop resources.
Flower Making
I have no idea what language this tutorial is written in, but you’ll have no trouble following along with the detailed photos. I like the way she creates these pretty flowers. Is there such a thing as too … Read More...
Tutorial | Butterfly Art for Mother’s Day Gift – Free Template Included!
If you love butterflies, but prefer not to have actual dead ones on your wall, here is a great idea from Katja at Shift Ctrl Art. She created this framed butterfly artwork by using printable images, and she even provides … Read More...
Color Sorting Activity
My son loves to line things up on all of the ledges in our home. I feel like I should channel this love of sorting and organizing in some way. This color sorting game seems like the perfect way for … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Men’s button up shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a man’s button up shirt. It’s a short sleeve shirt with a loose fit. Make it from a rayon for summer wear. The pattern will make … Read More...
Garden-themed sewing projects
Lark Crafts has rounded up a collection of garden-themed sewing projects from their books, and they’re available to you free on their website. Their free projects include cushions, fabric flowers, candle cozies, a sling chair, pillow houses, and a quilt. … Read More...
Personalized Fortune Cookies for the Teacher
Awwww, a million times. Now this is a great idea for the teachers we love: Fill fortune cookies with personalized messages from the kids. Make them HERE at tikkido.
Family Portrait Cookies for Mother’s Day
So I’ve been really, really into this portrait cookie thing. I just love all the possibilities a blank canvas affords, and these are so easy to personalize for mom on Mother’s Day. Make family portrait cookies for mom HERE at … Read More...