I am always losing the lenscap for my camera! I stash it in my pants pocket when possible, but when I’m wearing something without pockets who knows where it will end up. Maybe I need to make myself a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Softie doll that’s easy for small hands to hold
Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of. This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flamenco Ruffle Tank
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to add rows of ruffles to a store-bought tank to create her Flamenco Ruffle Tank. She made the ruffles from another tank that she bought at the same time, so they match perfectly, … Read More...
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Cereal Art
Could it be? A whole untapped source of edible crafting? Cereal? Check out Cereal by Design. Like maybe the kiwi palm tree. Or the Eiffel Tower, or the “silly schnoz.” Or maybe the clock. Might entice … Read More...
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How the Beads Happen
Years ago when I found clay online – I did it for YEARS before I found it online – I found a few people who’s work I particularly loved. A little while in, I noticed Heather Powers (aka Humblebeads, also … Read More...
Tutorial: I Spy Fabric Matching Game
Lindsay at The Cottage Home kept seeing I Spy quilts on blogs and instead of making a quilt, she made an I Spy Fabric Matching Game. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
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How to Have a Super Science Birthday Party!
Come Together Kids is a great blog to get fun ideas to do with your children. This Science Party post that she has compiled is amazing. She has a bunch of links to her past ‘experiements’ that you can do … Read More...
Jacob’s Ladder- Dr. Seusss Book Craft
I have always wanted to know how these things were made. I love that this craft goes along with a Dr. Seuss book called My Many Colored Days
. Your child can help with hammering, or if they are older, … Read More...
Tutorial: Design and sew your own leggings
Cal Patch, author of Design It Yourself Clothes, shares a tutorial on the Etsy blog showing how you can create your own leggings. Her how-to covers the whole process, from drafting a pattern based on your leg measurements … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ballerina onesie using rosette trim
This girly-girl ballerina onesie looks like it would take hours of handstitching to create, but it’s actually pretty simple when you use rosette trim. Rachel from Bubbly Nature Creations shows how to do it. She created the design to camouflage … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather business card sleeve
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make a smart business card sleeve out of a scrap of leather. If you can’t locate any leather, you can also … Read More...
The History of Cookie Monster
Not sure why, but things like the first-ever sighting of a Jim Henson character utterly fascinates me. Check out Cookie, eating of all things, crackers. And with teeth! Cookie, aka “The Wheel Stealer,” first appeared in an unaired ad for … Read More...
Easter Bunny to Stitch
St. Patrick’s Day Ornament Pattern
Easter Egg Decorating Idea: Square Patterns
Electrical tape is the secret to these square patterned eggs. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart and HERE for more ideas with electrical tape.
Tutorial: Felt Floppy disk coasters!
Ching lives in Malaysia and has these fun Felt Floppy disk coasters for us to recreate. Ching can be found on other internet sites, but this tutorial is on her blog called “intergalactic! Galactic! Galactic!” These floppy disk coasters … Read More...
How to make chalkboard wine glasses
Us recycled crafters L.O.V. E. our chalkboard paint! The latest and greatest use I spotted is over at the blog Scissors and Spatulas. See how to make your wine glass bases into mini chalkboards perfect for writing your guests’ … Read More...
Green Candy Infused Vodka
Not only is this vodka colorful, and infused with candy, and green for St. Patrick’s Day, but even the candied rims make this sweeter. Plus, you can choose any color candy for any occasion. (Ah, a rainbow of vodka potential.) … Read More...