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...
Tutorial: Retro, skinny, or reversible bow tie variations, plus how to resize the pattern
Kelly from Restitch Me shares a series of posts on her blog showing how to customize Martha Stewart’s DIY bow tie pattern. Her first post shows how to size it up to fit a larger neck. Her second … Read More...
Free pattern: 30-Minute Knit Skirt
Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making their 30-Minute Skirt. The knee-length skirt is made from a stretch knit fabric for a comfortable, easy fit. And with just two seams, a hem, and a casing to sew, … Read More...
Rosy Duo Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s a couple of roses from Abby Gaelle to stitch in tandem for a glorious project. They will make a lovely summer project – stay in and stitch to beat the summer heat. Get the free chart.
Looking for more … Read More...
Tutorial: Piddle Pad to protect a car seat from potty training accidents
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters put her sewing skills to very practical use by creating a Piddle Pad to go in her child’s car seat. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The pad … Read More...
Freebie: Mona Lisa
You can pretend you’re an old master and color in this wonderful digi Mona Lisa image. It’s free from Dover Publishing.
-Heather
Tutorial: Indigo-Go Romper tunic top
Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Indigo-Go Romper tunic top. The short sleeved top has a gathered neck and sleeve, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Posy Dress for girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat Blog showing how to make her Posy Dress for little girls. This is such a pretty dress for summer! It has a full skirt gathered on … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Fun Times
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Targets Misleading Kids Sewing Machine
So my almost 5 year old put in a request for this Lexibook Barbie sewing machine. It was in a sale catalog and I have been trying to find in the Target store in Australia; but unable as it was … Read More...
Pop Rocks Marshmallow Pops
I came to conclusion making these that Pop Rocks are really weird. I should have accepted this thirty years ago, but every time I try them, I reach the same conclusion. But definitely necessary for the 4th of July. And … Read More...
Watermelon Pops
The piece of mint sold me. That and the ultra cute and convenient watermelon-eating afforded by a stick. Love this simple serving idea for my 4th of July party. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.
4th of July Shots
Ooooh, the July 4th ideas are pouring in now. Here’s a way to make your celebration much more joyous for the adults: Red, white and blue shots. Yes, please. I’ll take that row. Make them HERE at Saucy Pants.… Read More...
Tortilla Chip Stars
Just so everything can be festive on the 4th of July, even your chips… Make star-shaped tortilla chips HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.
How to make recycled container mini hat boxes
The clever crafter Cindi of the blog The Brass Paperclip Project created these wonderful mini hats out of recycled plastic containers. She filled them with little goodies fore gifts but I could totally see popping them on a headband … Read More...
Bunny and Clyde Cross Stitch Pattern
From Kinkavel Krosses, here’s a new dynamic duo in a fun bunny couple to stitch named Bunny and Clyde – how cute is that? Thanks Lady Kell! Check out the cute chart.
DIY Bird Cage Table Plan
This bird cage turned seating chart is so adorable! Emma from Hearts and Buttonsshares all the instructions at The Boho Wedding Blog. Emma made this lovely creation for her own wedding, and suggests incorporating into your home … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred sunshirt for a baby girl
Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she made this shirred top for her baby girl. She calls it her Sideshow Sunshirt because she made it to coordinate with a dress she made for her older daughter. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel make-up brush organizer
Dacia Ray made a make-up brush organizer for a friend to take with her on her travels, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The inside has individual pockets for each brush so they don’t get all … Read More...
