Kasey from My Life on the Divide took an old (and stretched out ) strapless maxi dress and gave it new life as a one shouldered top. It took just one cut and one seam. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler jumpsuit from an adult button-down shirt
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesome Sauce shows how you can turn an adult’s button-down shirt into a cute new jumpsuit for a toddler. It’s a quick and clever refashion project. Check out the baby Elvis pose in her … Read More...
Square Knot Bracelet Tutorial
Take a look at this beautiful bracelet from designer Erin Siegel. This is just one of the examples Art Bead Scene shares in their tutorial for making square knot bracelets. Learn to make your own square knot bracelets and … Read More...
Summer Treats Ideas
A whole lot of them. S’mores ideas, cookies, marshmallows, cupcakes… Find them all rounded up HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie, with links to the original tutorials.
Red, White and Blue Push Up Pops
How much fun would these patriotic JellO push pops be to eat? And serve? Answer: Very. Make them HERE at Craftaholics Anonymous. Also, I need that push pop container server. Thanks to Katherine for the tip!
Tutorial: Boxy make-up bags for storage and travel
Teje from Nero’s Post and Patch shows how to make her 2-in-1 Makeup Bags. She calls them 2-in-1 because the boxy shape works for everyday make-up storage, but is also has a button closure so it easily packs as a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled baby bloomers
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial on Keeping It Simple showing how to make a pair of ruffled bloomers for a baby girl. The little ruffled strips look so cute peeking out from the back of a dress. The … Read More...
Art Dolls – Fantasy and Figurative Art by MARCA
These pictures don’t do the art doll created by artist Margarita Castillo-Bernard (MARCA) justice. I’ve seen her work in person twice now and it is fabulous. Part Burton, part Henson, and part Day of the Dead, these dolls have tons … Read More...
Craft Gossip Visits Country Woman Magazine
If you live in the Midwest, chances are you’ve heard of and probably even subscribe to Country Woman Magazine. Its colorful pages are full of great ideas for those women who love the country lifestyle. That doesn’t mean that … Read More...
Quilting Tutorial: Tooth Fairy pillow
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shows how to make a ribbon embellished tooth fairy pillow on her blog. She explains,
These could also be made as prayer pillows or gift pillows for the hospital with little or no change.
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Tutorial: Easy Starter Top, an gathered top to make for little girls
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how to make a simple little girl’s top with gathered sleeves and bodice. The tutorial is part of her Hip To Be Square series. It’s cute as a top, but she also shows … Read More...
Garden Arbor Cross Stitch Chart
This cross-stitch bench looks so inviting. Stitch it up for a card or small framed project today! Get the free chart.
Teacher {Thank You Craft}
As a huge lover of Starbucks, I must confess that I think this craft and gift idea is wonderful! Your child in high school or even middle school could easily put this together for all of their teachers. The site … Read More...
Knit Golf Club Covers Free Pattern
What would be more thrilling than to present dad with a set of these knit golf club cover from “Laura’s Loop at Purl Bee”? You could use dad’s favorite sports team or your school or college colors and watch his … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled apron
Blissful Sewing For Your Little Fashionista shares a free pattern on their blog for making this ruffled apron in girl sizes. It’s a practical apron, but pretty, too. Your child can wear it while cooking for real, or just for … Read More...
Tutorial: Use color blocking to add length to a skirt
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs in Skirt Week at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how you can use a simple color blocking technique to add extra length to a skirt. This is a great fix for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a padded camera strap
Taylor from Taylor Made shows how to make a padded camera strap. The padding makes a heavy camera more comfortable to wear, especially on long summer sightseeing trips, and the fabric cover is a lot prettier than a basic black … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s cascading ruffle tank
Sumo’s Sweet Stuff shows how to make a summer-y tank for a little girl, with rows of cascading ruffles hang from a simple shirred bodice. Super cute! Get the tute.
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Freebie: Girl Coloring Digital Stamp
I Like Markers has a sweet free digital stamp of a girl coloring. Perfect for a child or those of us adults (me, me! :)) who still love to color! Click here to download a black and white version to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Little Artist Apron from a kitchen towel
Simple Simon & Co. guest blog in Just Sew Week at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make their Little Artist Apron. It has pockets across the front to hold crayons, markers, or other artistic necessities. It’s … Read More...