I like creative people! I try to be creative but find that I’m so inspired by the designs of others, wanting to recreate some designs, that I don’t have time or creative energy left over to make things up for … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Stretch knit ruffle pants for baby or toddler
Jessica from Happy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of stretch knit ruffle pants. They’re cute for baby or toddlers. They fit snug like leggings but with long ruffles at the bottoms. Her … Read More...
Video tutorial: Installing grommets and magnetic snaps
Indygo Junction guest blogs in the Purse Palooza series at Sew Sweetness with a video tutorial showing how to install grommets and magnetic snaps
. Magnetic snaps are easy to install, and easy for hands to manipulate to open or … Read More...
Tutorial: Peter Pan collar t-shirt refashion
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she turned a thrifted long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved shirt with a Peter Pan collar. The fabric for the collar and neck ties came from the sleeves that she cut short. She added … Read More...
Shooting Stars Crochet Pattern
If you have ever wanted to learn to felt but seemed overwhelmed by the process, this tiny project is just what you need to get your hands wet! And, it’s just in time for July 4. You can work … Read More...
Macaron Topped Cake Pops
Can’t decide what you want for dessert? Just put them together. Macarons on top of cake pops can clearly happen. Though now I’m picturing a cake pop topped with a macaron, chocolate chip cookie, chocolate ice cream, ice box cake, … Read More...
Starry Babybels and a Yee-Haw Burger
Speaking of appetizers for the 4th of July, how about some starry Babybels? Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And switching gears to the wild west… make some veggie burger cowboy hats HERE.
4th of July Appetizer and Favor Ideas
I have lots for the 4th today, as the countdown begins. I’m especially fond of non-sweets party ideas, since they are harder to come by. Make easy 4th of July caprese kabobs in red, white and blue (thanks to the … Read More...
Chocolate Star Favors for the 4th
Cute, easy and chocolatey. What’s not to love? (Easily) make these favor bags filled with red and white chocolate stars HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers. Warning if you live in Washington DC, like me, eat these fast on … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Super Cool Shades
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Christmas in July Block-A-Thon at FreeSpirit
The FreeSpirit Fabric blog is kicking off a Christmas in July event that sounds like a perfect way to stay cool. Throughout the month, starting July 2nd, each participating blogger will post a tutorial showing how to create one of … Read More...
Tutorial: Create cut-out shoulders
The folks at BurdaStyle show how to add a cut-out shoulder variation when making your own shirt. This fun detail would work with many types of shirt style, from button down to loose dolman. Go to their tutorial to see … Read More...
Freebie: Printable sewing project planner sheet
Amy from Positively Splendid guest blogs at HoneyBear Lane with a free printable sewing project planner. She uses these planners in her own sewing process. She often cuts multiple projects out at the same time, and then packs all the … Read More...
Picket Fence Inspired Mantel and Frames
I’m totally in love with how this photo display looks. Rustic and chic, these picket fence inspired frames are beautiful on the stark white mantel. The frames are made from an old reclaimed piece of fencing. Love. Head over to … Read More...
Louie’s Loops June Giveaway Deadline!
Louie’s Loops is having an awesome June giveaway, where you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to his Etsy Shop! A prize which you could use to buy this Fox Scarf/Hat, which I personally adore, or … Read More...
Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries
iLoveToCreate shares how to create charming patriotic luminaries, perfect for a Fourth of July family barbecue. Supplies required include jars, decoupage adhesive, paint, tacky glue and ribbon. You can make these easily with jars from your recycling bin, which I … Read More...
20 Ways to Use a Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter
I bet there are even more, given all you crafty, creative foodies out there. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, asked 20 bloggers to come up with ideas for using a star-shaped cookie cutter. I love that all … Read More...
Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies
Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.
Easy Two-Tone Party Straws
Here’s one of those simple little details that give your party guests pause… Make colorful two-toned straws HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Free Printables! Tandem Bike Favor Tags
The brilliant Cynthia at Poptastic Bride is a whiz at creating whimsical wedding invites with fresh modern style! To go along with her fun Tandem Bike Wedding Invitation Suites, she whipped up some free, editable favor tags for you … Read More...