Seamingly Smitten shows how to make an apron for a toddler out of items you can pick up at the dollar store. The bib is made from a pot holder, and the apron from a dish towel. Ruffled fabric or … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater
Beth Huntington shares a tutorial at Refashion Co-op showing how to make a brimmed cap out of an old sweater. This would be a great project for a sweater that has staining or damage. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Ruffled zippered pouch
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a ruffled zippered pouch. This is such a cute little bag! And it’s fully lined, too. Get the tutorial.
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2012 Scrapbooking Idea | A DIY Take on Project Life
Tatting Tutorial – Flowers and plowshares
Marilee Rockley (Yarnplayer) was inspired by a scripture to create this stunning tatted necklace. Find out more from her blog post.
Make a Year in Review Page
Kim from A Real-Life Housewife shares this idea for making a page to quickly review the year. She created the page using My memories Software Suite. She is also offering a discount code for 10% off the purchase price of … Read More...
So Easy, So Cool Way To Warm Your Ears
This is about the easiest design I’ve ever seen – and so incredibly innovative! I am a dedicated walker. I walk outside in all kinds of weather (except ice) and detest hats. This headband is the absolute perfect design for … Read More...
Iron On Glitter Snowman Shirt
Christmas has passed but winter hasn’t. Here’s a really fun shirt I made using some iron on glitter sheets you are going to want to get your hands on! I’ll show you how I did it here — Iron On … Read More...
Leap Year Frog Cookies
Is it Leap Year again already? It seems like we have leap years way more than every 4 years. Or maybe I’m just getting old faster. Make these adorable, super easy frogs from store-bought cookies HERE at the Celebration Shoppe … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Beautiful Girl
Upcycled soda can jewelry
Check out this marvelous tutorial at favecrafts from Eileen Hull for upcycling soda cans using a butterfly die and alcohol ink.
Tiny Dishes
Here’s a simple tutorial that makes little trinket bowls – you could make quite a subtle, stylish little dish with this set up.
Stay Warm With This Thrummed Outer Vest!
By Lisa Ellis Designs.
Work up this vest in a weekend, it’s so quick and easy. Pattern includes 2 different collar options, 2 different lengths and options to thrum on one or both sides. Pattern also includes instructional You Tube … Read More...
Needle felted scarf Free Pattern
What a lovely striped scarf that is knitted and then felted. You can use your fashion colors to create this scarf. The pattern is on the “Needle Felting Blog, Needle felting for the rest of us”! This pattern is by … Read More...
How make a fun clothesline style photo display from a recycled frame
We all have lots of photo we love to display (maybe some some special Christmas gift opening ones?). Check out this cute way to display a collection of photos that can be rearranged and swapped out as new ones get … Read More...
Rainbow “Jewel” JellO Cake
Made for St. Basil’s feast day on January 2, check out this cake full of “jewels.” A yummy rainbow of gorgeousness for the rest of year, too! Find the how-tos HERE at Catholic Icing.
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Winter Treats Ideas
I’m still looking out my window wistfully every day awaiting snow, and nary a flake here in DC. Sigh. Find a spread of kid-friendly ideas for decorating treats HERE at babble, including these snow-covered tree cupcakes and penguin cupcakes.… Read More...
New Year’s Noisemakers
These noisemakers are a great craft to, in their words, ‘help your kids get over the post-Christmas blues’. These adorable noise makers are perfect for a chilly day inside! Make them before next year 🙂 You can find the awesome … Read More...
Freebie | Retro New Year’s Eve Party Kit
Throwing a last-minute bash for New Year’s Eve? You can download this free retro party kit from Ellinée, which includes a customisable invitation, a banner, cupcake wrappers and more! Click here to go to the download.
Tutorial: Girl’s ruffled petticoat skirt
Shelley from See Shell’s Space guest blogs at Little Birdie Secrets with a tutorial showing how to make this girl’s ruffled petticoat skirt. Rows of ruffles wrap around the bottom of the skirt. You can’t see it in the photo … Read More...