Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt. With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew. Go to her tute.
[photo from Dabbles and Babbles]
DIY Repurposed Pallet Desk
WOW. I mean really.. wow. I never in a million years would have thought to turn a pallet into a flip down desk! This is an amazing project and the moment it came through my email I wanted one! Luckily … Read More...
Project: Stamped Flower Canvas
The Stampendous blog has an amazing mixed media project to share using a very large lily stamp as the focal point on this art canvas.
-Heather
Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls
Allie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls. It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves. The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist bodice. The pattern is in … Read More...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops… Read More...
Colorblocked Earrings Tutorial
Here is another tutorial by Amy from One Artsy Mama. This pair of earrings is bursting with color. They remind me of candy. Amy describes them as a great warm-weather accessory. I agree. They are trendy, yet super easy to … Read More...
Check out What’s Popular in Knitting with the Stock(inette) Market
The Venn diagram on knitters and math and science geeks would show a lot of overlap, and when statistics lovers and knitters collide, awesome things can happen.
Like what, you ask? Like the Stock(inette) Market, an analysis of trends … Read More...
Pattern Sales to Benefit Boston Victims
As our minds and hearts go once again to Boston as the news continues to unfold there, yarn company Classic Elite Yarns, which is located outside of Boston, has announced that proceeds form the sale of its White Clover shawl … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip hem for a wrap skirt or dress
The skirt on this little girl wrap dress has a curved edge that mimics the petals of a tulip. Perfect for spring!! Anshu from Blooms and Bugs made it and shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tulip hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Trousers to maxi skirt refashion
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can make a maxi skirt out of a pair of trousers. Love! The long straight skirt is fairly fitted, with a slit at the front for easy movement. Go to her tute… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew pillow throw covers
If you want to make some new throw pillows, but sewing’s not your thing, check out Decorate Me Diana’s no-sew method. She uses Heat ‘n Bond in place of stitches to create the pillow covers. Go to Decorate Me Diana … Read More...
A Link And A Chain (Stitch)
Portia created this unique ‘statement’ necklace using some links of metal chain and simple crochet stitches. Isn’t it cool? I can think of a number of ways to use this technique to embellish my crochet. I think the statement necklace … Read More...
Freebie | Spring Themed Project Life Journaling Cards
Document your Spring adventures with a set of free Spring journaling cards from Wild Olive. These printable Spring themed cards are sized to fit Project Life pockets, and can also be used on standard scrapbook pages. Click here to go … Read More...
Freebie | Editable Personalized Notepad Printable & Tutorial
Geri Jewitt from The Languid Lion shares a free editable printable file for making a personalized From the Desk of notepad. She also shares all the steps make putting the pad together. Click here for the download and instructions.
Winner!! Winner!!
The winner of Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond by Aimee Ray plus a bundle of embroidery flosses is commenter #73, Linda Reilly. Congratulations, Linda! I sent you an email. Please respond by the deadline or I’ll pick a new winner.… Read More...
Memory Match Game
This game goes perfectly with trying to get your younger child to learn shapes, colors or both! You can find the tutorial over at Thrive 360 Living.
Looking for more coloring matching activities? Check out these Color Matching flash … Read More...
Party Platter Presentation
When it comes to party food and having that WOW factor it really comes down to one thing. PRESENTATION.
Sure we can slap some meats on a plate and throw some crusty bread down but have you ever taken the … Read More...
Beaded Frost Luminaries
Crafts by Amanda has a nice tutorial for making frosted luminaries with wire and bead accents. This would be an excellent craft for kids and teens this summer – don’t forget to pin the step-by-step for later use!
Looking … Read More...
Hot Pink Embellished Bracelet Tutorial
Cute and trendy bracelet with a burst of hot pink. Adriana Moise from SKRIN Handmade Jewelry created this braided neon pink bracelet. Learn how she embellished this bracelet using sparkling rhinestones and a single pearl bead in her tutorial Hot … Read More...
Mason Jar Matchbox
If you’re looking for a great addition to a homemade candle gift, I’ve found the perfect partner. Make a mason jar matchbox by adding a cute tag and some striking paper to the lid. Get full instructions here.