I got word today that Liat Gat of KnitFreedom has released a new video all about different knitting cast ons. The KnitFreedom Video Guide to Cast Ons includes video instruction on 39 different cast ons, from backwards loop to twined, … Read More...
How to make a recycled magazine stool
This is so cool! Pop on over to the blog Green Issues by Agy for an awesome tutorial on how to make a recycled magazine stool. Not only do you get a cool piece of furniture you have a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing patter organizer from recycled cardboard
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she made this sewing pattern organizer – out of a cat litter container. After she cut the container to shape, she covered it in pattern pages from Japanese sewing magazines. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: My Inner Grandmade dress bodice for little girls
Mie from Sewing Like Mad guest blogs at Project Run and Play showing how she made the bodice on her My Inner Grandma dress. The bodice is lightly gathered on to a double layered yoke. She also shows how she … Read More...
Tips: Cutting Detailed Dies
I’m seeing more and more intricate and detailed dies for paper crafting and sometimes it can be a little hard to get a perfect cut with them. Christine at Card Maker Connections has several useful tips like using wax paper … Read More...
Another Use For Those Flowers
Kara always comes up with good ideas – and tutorials for them. In this case, as a follow up to my recent article showing a tutorial for flower-making (from another crochet artist), we can make some more pretty flowers … Read More...
6 Free Printables for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 12th in a variety of countries. Here are some free printables to help you show your Mom how much you care!
Mother’s Day Card from Citruz Design
Yellow + Gray Wedding
So many DIY details to love in this pretty yellow and gray wedding featured at DIY Bride! I love the gorgeous cake and the framed name favors, but there’s much more inspiration to swoon over! Check it all out … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ladder V-neck t-shirt refashion
Anne from Wobisobi shows how to make this off the shoulder ladder V-neck t-shirt. It’s refashioned from a plain boxy tee like you can get from a craft or discount store. (Use a shirt at least one size too big … Read More...
Pencil Cookies for Teacher Appreciation with Free Printable
There’s still another day for teacher appreciation week! Or, bookmark these for the end of the school year. I made packages of pencil cookies for the staff at my daughter’s charter school. And I even made up this handy dandy … Read More...
Tutorial: Jellyfish finger puppets
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial over at Keeping It Simple showing how to make a simple jellyfish finger puppet. The body is made from felt, with ribbon streamers stitched to the bottom. They’re quick to make. In … Read More...
Free pattern: Favorite Tee Dress revamped
Jen from iCandy Handmade updates her Favorite Tee Dress pattern with a revamp of the neck and hemline. The updated version has a banded v-neck and a hi-l0w hem. She includes a free pattern to make the dress in a … Read More...
Freebie: Handy Dad Digital Stamp
This handy man digi stamp is perfect for Father’s Day cards. Make one for your handy dad with this freebie from Birdie Brown. Hurry it’s only free the month of May!
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | Flower Cards Made by Kids
Dads, this one is for you! If you are looking for a gift idea for your kids to make their mom try out this idea from Hands On As We Grow. The kids can help make these flower cards using … Read More...
Party Idea – Mermaids
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...