Elle from Elle Apparel shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her fabulous Lace for Days skirt. The pencil skirt is covered in row upon row of cotton lace. This is such a gorgeous skirt!! Get the … Read More...
CATNIP FOR CROCHETERS?
Do you ever wonder what catnip does to cats? I know!! It’s Lavishea Lotion Bar to me. No kidding! I am totally addicted to this stuff.
My nose discovered the Lavishea Lavender Lotion Bar when I was in BAH Yarns … Read More...
Ted Shred’s Summer Surf Wax Candles
Ted Shred’s candles smell like surf wax, which is apparently coconut, beach air and sunshine. It sounds like a fun summer reminder year round, whether you’re a surfer or not.
I’m nowhere near the ocean and have never been surfing … Read More...
Push Pop Campfire S’mores
I suggested back in April that the push pop
was becoming a trend. Then I even hopped on the bandwagon. As is the way with trends, ideas push ideas push ideas until crafty folks just get so dang clever I … Read More...
Cool idea: Stretch lace belt for pregnant belly
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shares a cool idea for maternity wear that’s both comfortable and flattering for a pregnant belly. She created a belt out of some wide stretch lace. The belt helps add definition … Read More...
Tutorial: Scorchin’ embroidered oven mitt
This oven mitt is hot – scorchin’ hot!! And cute, too! Lark Crafts has a free tutorial and template for making one. It’s designed by Aimee Ray and is an excerpt from the book 100 Pretty Little Projects
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Tutorial: Easy and elegant draped circle top
Naomi from Sweet LemoNAYde shows how to make a quick and simple draped circle top. This is such a beautiful, elegant top! You can make it with just a couple of seams, plus finishing the neckline. Love it!! Get the … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Around Stamps
Alice over at the Whiff of Joy blog shares a wonderful techique for diecutting around a stamped image, how cool is that?! Click here to learn this fun tip.
-Heather
Free Felted Knit pattern “You Kiss a Hundred Frogs Purse”
This purse is so adorable for any age. Kids, teens and adults will all love this whimsical frog to brighten their day. Download this pattern from “knitting Daily” and make one for someone who need a kissable gift.
Preppy Napkin Rings
Oh Martha, you and your staff have done it again. Made something whimsical and fun to dress up a boring table without a high price tag. make these fin Preppy Napkin Rings from MarthaStewart.com.
Vintage Cafe Sign
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of signs. I love taking a plain old piece of wood and turning it into something spectacular to display in my home. That’s what was done here. Made to look old, this sign … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress
Kirstin from KojoDesigns shows how to make her Seersucker + Pleats Pillowcase Dress for little girls. She gives dimesions for a size 3T dress, but the fit of this style of dress is so flexible that you can easily adapt … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple ribbon flowers
Elizabeth Braun of Sew in Love shows us her technique for creating these sweet ribbon flowers and leaves. See the tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Oversized hoodie for school-aged boys
Sewing for boys is difficult, and it gets more difficult as your guy gets older. Emily from The Boy Trifecta guest blogs in the Dress Your [School] Boy series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Card Making Techniques: Watercolor Backgrounds
Sally Traidman shares a great video on the Hero Arts blog about using watercolors for fun and easy backgrounds for your cards, click here to watch.
-Heather
Wedding Card Tutorial
Here’s a tutorial for a mixed media piece that uses Fimo clay to make the embellishment on this stylish wedding card. The link is directly to a PDF hosted on Fimo’s site. Have a peek!
Paper Plate Fruit Baskets
How simple and genius. Learn to make these fruit baskets from paper plates and tape HERE at Sarah Hearts, from an idea found in Martha Stewart’s Living.
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Different Types of Candle Dyes
Candle making is a fun and creative hobby, but getting the colors right can be a bit tricky. Adding the right amount of dye is important as it can affect the appearance of the candle and how it burns. With … Read More...
Tutorial: Ric rac trimmed cummerbund for a little girl’s dress
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional created a beautiful twirly dress for her little girl’s birthday party. One of the most striking features of the dress is the wide cummerbund with ric rac trim, and she … Read More...