Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making a little kid superhero dress-up cape. Think of all the amazing feats little ones can accomplish in their play capes! The pattern comes in two sizes: 18 months – … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon Christmas gift card holders
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows what you can do with all your left over bits of ribbon. Use a reverse applique technique to create these cute gift card holders! Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Spring dress with high-low hem
Merrick from Merricks Art shows how she made a new spring dress for herself out of a floral silk. It’s a simple loose fitting dress with a high-low hem. The lightweight silk drapes and blouses beautifully when belted. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Suede bookcovers and handmade journals
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these cool suede bookcovers. She also shows how to make the journals that fit inside. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops
So I love this idea as a healthy alternative to candy melts for dipping: Yogurt, frozen. From this idea on …in Sock Monkey Slippers, make frozen yogurt banana pops at We Made That.
Jam Jar Cookies
It’s the little touches like adding baker’s twine to a cookie that make me pause and appreciate the cleverness of others. Make adorable jam jar cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Boutique Style Flats Refashion
Too dang cute, that’s what these are! I don’t normally post about fashion, but these are sweet and would make a great Mother’s Day gift too. These went from a plain pair of flats found at Walmart to an adorable … Read More...
Freebie: Camera and Bird Digi
“Watch the birdie!” Birdie Brown has this adorable camera with bird digital stamp to download for free. Hurry though, it’s only free during April!
-Heather
Easy Skulls Crochet Patterns
If you’re a fan of the trendy skull crochet aesthetic that’s everywhere right now, you’re going to love this crochet skull scarf pattern. It’s cute, edgy, and works up in a jiffy—making it the perfect project for both … Read More...
Tutorial | Mini Album in a Vintage Tin for Mother’s Day Gift
Lowri McNabb shows you how to create this tiny mini album (it measures 2″ x 2.5″!) from one sheet of paper. She also shares the suggestion to use it for a Mother’s Day gift and present it in a vintage … Read More...
Free Online Creative Crop for National Scrapbook Day
(Inter)National Scrapbook Day is May 4th, and to celebrate Big Picture Classes will be holding its 3rd Annual Creative Crop Online. So mark your calendars!
… Read More...Every hour on the hour, for 10 straight hours, join us inside a FREE classroom
How to make little kid pants from a big shirt
Mother’s Day is Coming
One of the best things about crafting has always been the chance to make gifts for people. Or buy handmade gifts if you’re running a little short on time. Here’s some great Mother’s Day items:
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How to transfer an embroidery design
Chris of Ella’s Craft Creations shares an excellent method for transferring an embroidery design to fabric. In her needlework tutorial, she will show you one of the easiest ways to transfer your Embroidery design to the fabric. You’re going to love the hand-colored … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby girl shirred sundress and bloomers
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy shares a free pattern for making a shirred sundress and bloomers set for baby girls. The pattern comes in sizes 0-3 months through 2T. Go to her blog for the pattern and how-to.
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Vintage Postage Stamp Necklace Tutorial
I enjoy visiting Antique Malls, & Thrift Stores, sometimes more than I enjoy going to a regular mall. On most visits I will see bags of stamps and wonder what I could do with them if I purchased a bag, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric loop and button closure
La-Neka, intern at Two Peas in a Pod, shares a tutorial showing how to make a button and fabric loop closure. She shows it as a pretty closure for a fabric pouch (and includes a step-by-step for making the pouch), … Read More...
Freebie: House Digital Stamp
The Alley Way has this cute house digi stamp to download free, click here to grab it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
How to Make a Funky Felt Crow (a video tutorial) and pattern
Candace Jedrowicz is a contributor on “Fave Crafts” and has created many tutorials for them. Her video is on “Cool2Craft Videos” and she used the pattern from “Myrtle and Eunice” and you can download it! All you need to assemble … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knot dress
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s knot dress. The pattern is the same one as her Summer Picnic Dress, though adapted to give it adjustable knotted straps. Her free pattern comes … Read More...