Adriana from Crafterhours guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing event at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make her Breezy Linen Skirt. What an awesome summertime skirt! It’s a simple drawstring skirt with … Read More...
Tie Dye Wreath
I’ve said before that crafts that catch my eye are the ones where the crafter steps outside the box and puts their own special twist on something. I have to admit, I have used tie dye fabrics on a lot … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio
The wonderful folks over at A Muse Studio recently sent me a wonderful box of goodies to try out. I had the best time using their stamps, inks and papers, it was hard to stop creating!
First off let me … Read More...
Show & Tell | Custom Butterfly Notebook
Athena from The Stuff of Success shares this notebook that she customized with butterflies. You’ll probably be surprised at her source for the embellishments! Click here to see more.
Did you know Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine by Heather Robertson
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Fish in a Bowl craft
Who knew that a mold from Ikea could produce such an adorable little fish bowl ?!? This project would be great for a summer camp or when you have a fun playdate. The kids will love decorating their own fish, … Read More...
Back to School Craft Printable
This is a great idea for those first few days of school, or to do with your child to get them ready to go back! You can find the fun craft at Teacher Idea Factory.
Engage your little one … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Stretchy Mesh Bag
Reusable bags are great, and it seems like you really can never have too many of them. Once a month or so it seems like all of ours disappear, either because they’re in the back of someone’s car or they … Read More...
Freebie: Scrapstreet On Line Magazine
The lastest free isuues of Scrapstreet Magazine is up. There are several pages of wonderful stamped cards with phone and travel themes. Click here for just the cards.
-Heaher
Birdie Oatmeal
I swear my intention is not to advertise oatmeal, but I juuuust recently revisited my oatmeal box because I was having trouble getting motivated in the morning. So now I have to try these new flavors. And maybe dressing them … Read More...
Dr Seuss – DIY Colorful Veggie Tower
It’s always so refreshing to have such a gorgeous, healthy food fun DIY. I’m loving these colorful cake stands and the whimsical veggie display. Figures this was inspired by Dr. Seuss. Find the how-tos for the cake stands and the … Read More...
Magazine Clutch Refashion – The Fashion Spot
Vintage magazine covers are some of my favorite images. How fabulous then to combine them into fashion themselves by creating a sophisticated clutch out of them? The Fashion Spot has a great tutorial on just how to do that, plus … Read More...
Check out the Knit Simple Preview
I had read that Vickie Howell is doing another knitalong based on a project of hers in the new Knit Simple, so I went to JoAnn this morning to buy a copy, only to return home to an email saying … Read More...
How to make a recycled pallet puppet theater
Over at Jessica’s blog, Mom 4 Real, you’ll find a truly creative and budget-friendly DIY project: an adorable puppet theater made from a recycled pallet! With just a little paint, fabric, and imagination, Jessica transforms an ordinary wooden pallet … Read More...
Marketplace is reopening soon
I love Wee Folk Art Marketplace, the intermittent online store of Wee Folk Art that sells kits and materials for some of their favorite designs. Good news: The marketplace will reopen for two weeks, August 6 through 20. This may … Read More...
Giveaway and specials: Frisky Scissors vintage pattern shop
Frisky Scissors is a new Etsy shop specializing in vintage sewing patterns. (The owner, Catherine Johnson, is my sister!) To celebrate her opening, she’s got a slew of specials for you. And, she has a $15 gift certificate giveaway … Read More...
Corn on the Cob Cake Pops
I think the most cleverest part of all is that corn holders hold this dessert together, this cake pop dessert that looks very much like the real thing. Find the how-tos to make corn on the cob cake pops HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat felled seams
You know those flat seams on your jeans that have two rows of stitching on the top? Those are flat felled seams. While your jeans are the most obvious place to find them, they’re used in a wide varity of … Read More...
Tutorial: Saree-inspired wrap skirt
LiEr from ikat bag guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing month at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a saree-inspired wrap skirt. She chose this style of skirt to share because it’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Runway Shortie romper for toddler girls
Autumn from It’s Always Autum shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Runway Shortie for little girls. This is such a cute little shorts romper! It has contrast cuffs on the legs, a pleated bodice, and a set … Read More...