Tsabita Boneka from Cheer Your Child’s Day turned her child’s outgrown baby shirt into this cute ninja boy softie. LOVE!!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial telling how she did it. Go to her blog for the free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Two seam skinny jeans
Winter is boots weather. Leah fromSew Spoiled shows how a couple of long seams will turn a pair of straight-leg (or boot-cut, or flare) jeans into skinny jeans that you can tuck into a pair of boots. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase Nightgown from yardage
Jen from iCandy Handmade used her previously published Pillowcase Nightgown tutorial to make a special Christmas nightgown for her daughter. But this time she used novelty yardage instead of an actual pillowcase. She shares the cutting dimensions as well as … Read More...
Idea file: T-shirt scarf dress
Amy Jo from The Little Moments shows the t-shirt dress she made for her daughter. It’s a plain t-shirt (thrifted) with a skirt made from a gathered scarf stitched to the bottom. Brilliant! She shows it for a young girl, … Read More...
Sale: Crop Chocolate
I recently got a box of wonderful pattern papers from a great sale site called Crop Chocolate. If you’re looking for some great liquidation sale prices on paper crafting items be sure to check them out. They offer deals at … Read More...
Tutorial | Organizing Christmas Holiday Greeting Cards
Now that the Holidays are over, you’re probably working on packing away all the decorations and wondering what to do with all the cards you received. Here are two clever ideas for storing those cards in a binder you can … Read More...
Clock Wedding Inspiration
It’s the little details that make your wedding memorable and special. I’m charmed by the idea of incorporating clocks into your tablescapes, ceremony backdrops, centerpieces, decor, and so much more! Visit Love & Lavender for clock-themed inspiration.
Super Simple Scarf and Cowl
If you have yarn and can made a double crochet, this is the simplest scarf/cowl you can possibly make. It’s got a lot of impact for such a simple project. The yarn really does all the work for you! As … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing undies in the flat
Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows her method for sewing up a pair of undies. She sews them in the flat, meaning that all of the bands are attached before the side seams are sewn. She uses the panty pattern in … Read More...
The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook – Book Review
We have a new reference book out there for those of you interested in learning more about glass and setting up your studio. The Glass Artist’s Studio Handbook
by Cecilia Cohen, published by Quarry, covers stained glass, fused glass and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an 18″ doll
Barbie from Our Crazy Crafty Life shows how to make a sundress for an 18″ doll. She made hers from a mix of prints, so she was able to find just about all the fabric she needed in her scrap … Read More...
Happy New Year Project
This project is a great example of an alternative use for cross-stitch charts. For this Happy New Year project they used 5544 hama beads and Kincavel Krosses cross stitch pattern that is found at this link. You can find … Read More...
Free “Scrap” Pattern
When you hear the word “scrap” in relation to knitting, you might think you’re dealing with a project that will help you use up little bits of your stash. Not so in the case of Cecelia’s Scrap Pattern, featured … Read More...
{Wedding Themes} Hot Chocolate
{photo via california closets}
Snow-covered trees and chilly winter temps are making me long for a rich cup of hot chocolate! What better theme is there for a cozy, winter wedding? With that delicious cuppa in mind, here’s some hot … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded gadget cover
Did Santa bring you a tablet or reader for Christmas? If so, check out this tutorial that Char from Crap I’ve Made shares on the Riley Blake Designs blog. She shows how to make a padded sleeve to protect … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled Sweater Christmas stockings
Christmas has come and gone, but there’s no reason you can’t get a leg up on next year’s Christmas sewing. Delia from Delia Creates shows how she made fun stockings for her family out of some old sweaters. If you … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Pancakes
What a genius idea to justify Rice Krispies Treats for breakfast! Just turn them into pancakes. And with marshmallow butter no less. Find the recipe HERE at Oh, Bite it!.
And there you have it—a breakfast experience that brings … Read More...
Scrapbooking News Flash | Two Peas Announces New Team and Free Classes
Two Peas in a Bucket has just announced the new Garden Girl team for 2013. The online scrapbooking site is also rolling out a series of free weekly classes: a different class every day Monday to Saturday. Click here to … Read More...
“Cupcake” Candy Jar
You know my love o’ things in miniature, and my love o’ things in mason jars, and my love o’ sweet things. Hence my love o’ this candy jar “cupcake” crafted from a mini mason jar. Hard to believe that’s … Read More...
Snow Globe Cookie Tutorial
In lieu of an actual winter wonderland outside my window, I’ll have to stare at these beauts instead. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these ever-so-pretty snow globe cookies HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.