Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress. My tween-age daughter would love this!! And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too. The bodice and sleeves are a basic … Read More...
Felt fan necklace inspired by Anthropologie DIY
This Felt necklace is from “copy-craft” she likes to show off the things that she discovers and makes. This is a great way to use up your felt scraps and have a stunning piece of jewelry.
Tutorial: Giraffe fleece coat or costume
Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how she created this giraffe hoodie for her son. It’s a basic hoodie pattern (Simplicity 5632) made out of a giraffe print fleece, and with ears and a tail added … Read More...
Tips: Using the Genius Die Cut Platform
Claudine’s Art Corner has a product review for the new Genius Platforms, this system for die cutting machines is magnetic so your thin metal dies will stay in place and not move around! For more tips on how to use … Read More...
Hobbit House
I have mentioned before what a fan of The Hobbit I am. I love all the Tolkein books and must admit that I love all the movies that are based on them from the Rankin Bass ones to the more … Read More...
Tulip Marshmallow Pops
So pretty for spring, and I love any chance to use cupcake wrappers. Make chocolate marshmallow tulip pops HERE at the Layer Cake Shop blog.
Classic collage craft
This so brought me back to my teenage days. I used to make collages with words from magazines. Back then it mas just collage, now it’s scrapbooking/mixed media/art journaling…there are all sorts of names for it. But hey if too … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Stunning Flower Power Socks
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.
The project used six different yarns … Read More...
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...