This is a great and simple way for kids of any age to help make cards for Moms and Grandmas. Alex of Northstory came up with the idea for these glitter Mother’s Day cards, and you can learn how … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Kid’s t-shirt from woven fabric
Cindy from Siestas and Sewing shows how to make a simple t-shirt for child. You might expect that she’d use a knit fabric, but she actually uses a woven cotton instead. Think of all the fabulous prints available in quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric baskets with grommets and ties
Sew4Home shows how to sew up a fabric basket with grommets and ties on the sides. At 8″ x 6″ and 3″ deep, they show it as a coin catcher for the top of your dresser. I can also see … Read More...
Free pattern: Scalloped envelope clutch
Lindsay from The Cottage Home shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a scalloped envelope clutch. Drawing a scalloped edge can be tricky, but she includes a free pattern for that piece. Go to Riley … Read More...
Freebie: Flower Digital Stamps
Digital Two for Tuesday has two lovely vintage flower designs, pansies and roses, perfect for Mother’s day.
-Heather
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Pin of the Week: Non-Felted Slippers
Usually I like to make my pin of the week something that’s educational, but I can’t get these bulky slippers out of my head, so I wanted to share them with you, too.
The non-felted slippers pattern from Yuko Nakamura … Read More...
Salt Dough Hanging for Mother’s Day
Handprints have the ability to freeze time for a mom. They allow us to look back and remember that time when our child’s hands were tiny and so delicate. Why not create a lasting memory for a special mom this … Read More...
Fuzzy Animals {Kid Craft}
Here’s a simple way to make cute little fuzzy animals to put on a dresser for decoration, or to play with! You can find the tutorial over at homework.
High-Heeled Nutter Butters
I laughed, audibly (some of you say “lol”), at this one. Nutter Butters turned into heels. Make them HERE at She Knows, from Project Denneler.
Baby Einstein Caterpillar Party
I find this colorful, polka-dot filled first birthday so charming because the theme was inspired by the toys the baby first loved: The Baby Einstein caterpillar. This caterpillar cake is darling, but I also love how rainbow-colored polka dots appear … Read More...
Sweet Little Doggie Cross Stitch Pattern
When I was a child, my sister and I drove my mother to distraction playing a recording of the song “How Much is That Doggie in the Window.” This doggie looks as cute as I imagined that doggie might have … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee cozy armband iPod or pedometer holder
Summer from Dollar Store Crafts turned a dollar store coffee cozy into an armband holder for an iPod or pedometer. And she did it with just a couple of seams. How stinkin’ brilliant is that! Go to Dollar Store Crafts … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Simple jersey dress for a little girl
You can find a free pattern for a simple jersey dress for a toddler girl over at Prudent Baby.
The pattern will make a simple sleeveless bodice that you can use to make two versions of a loose-fit sundress – … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather planner organizer, plus printable pages
Portia from Miss P made this leather planner organizer from scratch. The leather for the cover came from a pair of pants, and she designed and printed the pages herself. She shares a tutorial for making the leather cover AND … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple baby sundress with ruched straps
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for a simple baby top or sundress. It has a basic bodice with ruched straps and a gathered skirt (make it long for a dress, shorter for a top). Her pattern … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | DIY Photo Canvas Wraps
If you love the look of wrapped canvases, take a look at the DIY version from COSCO Industries. The DIY Canvas Wrap kit retails for $29.99 and includes the supplies to create three wrapped canvases using your home printer. 
The … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | Painted and Embroidered Notebooks
I love this idea from The Experimental Home that uses a toddler’s finger paintings as the basis for these embroidered notebooks. The notebooks are a wonderful Mother’s Day gift, and you can also use this idea for making scrapbook page … Read More...
Best Mother’s Day Crochet Ever!
I’m a practical person. You knew that, right? I am NOT a well organized person. You knew that, right? So, when I ran across this, I knew, just KNEW, that this would be the best Mother’s Day present ever. … Read More...
Winner: Personalized Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Gifts Giveaway
First off I want to thank everyone who entered the giveaway. I enjoyed reading all of the comments from each of you that entered. I emailed Regina, the designer who is responsible for making these lovely prizes, she said she … Read More...
Mother’s Day Idea | Paper Flower Corsages and Boutonnieres
Lia Griffith shares this tutorial for making paper flowers into corsages and boutonnieres, perfect for Mother’s Day! You can use her printable PDF flowers, or click here for tons of paper flower tutorials.Looking for more “Mother” themed embellishments, stamps … Read More...