Kirstin from Kojo Designs shows how she made this fashionable diaper bag for her sister. The design was inspired by a striped diaper bag by Kate Spade. There’s nothing that screams “diaper bag”, so you could also just carry it … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized sequin initial keychain, no sewing required
Grace from Stripes and Sequins shows how you can create this sparkly initial keychain. She used glue to attach the sequins so there’s no sewing required. If you wanted to make the sequins more secure, you could certainly use a … Read More...
Tutorial: Keep your corners sharp when turning a seam right side out
Common wisdom is to clip your corners before turning a seam right side out. But Tilly from Tilly and the Buttons shows a different way that will help you achieve a sharper corner. Go to her post to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with snap on embellishments
Blue Eyed Freckle shows how to make her Indecisive Shirt, named so because you can switch out the embellishments down the front. The secret is snap tape. What a cool idea! Get the tute.
[photo from Blue Eyed Freckle]
Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission
I found Madeline’s story through Bullseye’s Facebook page. Madeline is a 14 year old that suffers from a rare blood disorder and makes beautiful fused glass jewelry she calls Red Cells for Remission. She has Diamond Blackfan Anemia which … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets
The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable! The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon. If you’re wondering how she … Read More...
Cassette Tape Pendant Light
Bet you thought that cassette tapes were good for nothing now, just like the fate that met eight track tapes? Well never fear, there’s always a creative person out there looking to keep the outdated technology out of the landfills. … Read More...
Free Christmas Stocking Pattern from Vickie Howell
The fun knitwear designer Vickie Howell has been kind enough to offer a free knitting pattern for a Fair Isle Christmas Stocking over on my page at About.com and I wanted to make sure you all knew about it, too.… Read More...
Santa Hat Pizza
For an easy way to add a little Christmas to your dinner, just add spinach and pepperoni Santa hats. Done and done, and maybe the kids will get some spinach in them? Find Santa Hat Pizza HERE at Make the … Read More...
Number Learning Game
Here is an easy game to put together that your children will love to play. It teaches them their numbers as well as counting. You can find the instructions over at B-Inspired Mama which is a great craft site!!
Snowman Marshmallow Pops with Airheads Accessories
So Airheads
sent me some free candy (yes, a lovely perk of this job), and naturally I thought, “What can I make with this?” Accessories for a snowman, of course, because Airheads candy is cut-able, bendable, and mold-able, so perfect … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt pouch Advent calendar
Kim from Everything Etsy guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt Advent calendar. It’s made up of 25 felt pouches that are easily … Read More...
Product Review: Silhouette Portrait
First off let me start by saying for the last two years my favorite paper crafting tool has been my Silhouette SD. I was one of those stampers that wanted to try an electronic die cutting machine but wasn’t sure … Read More...
Little Santa Cookies
Why are these so perfectly adorable? Small, easily re-creatable, simple but darling… I just love these little Santa cookies. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at My Poppet.
Tutorial: Foldover doily clutch with a zipper
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a foldover clutch embellished with a doily. The gray felt and white doily remind me of a snowy, overcast day. Perfect for winter!! The foldover top has a zipper so don’t … Read More...
Chocolate Fudge Thanksgiving Turkeys
Hello li’l guy, how ya’ doing? Oh right, Thanksgiving is next week…. So guessing a little anxious. These cute turkeys just beg for conversation, methinks. They are looking right at me. Find the recipe and how-tos to make this chocolate … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod Podge nesting doll Christmas ornament
Jenni from The Vintage Umbrella created some absolutely adorable nesting doll Christmas ornaments using fabric and Mod Podge
. She shares a tutorial showing how. If you can’t get your hands on the cute nesting doll fabric, or if you’ve … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby girl’s striped skirt from upcycled tees
Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled a handful of brightly patterned t-shirts to make a cute striped skirt for a baby girl. The tutorial is part of her Refashionista series. Get the tute.… Read More...
Free pattern: Felt pickle ornament
Does your Christmas tree have a pickle ornament? If not, it might need one. And Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shows how to make one out of felt. … Read More...
