I got a package the other day from IZZE, as in the sparkling juice IZZE. I was already familiar with the stuff, but when a company sends you promotional material that includes samples in addition to a super … Read More...
Rainbow Rice Krispies Treat Pops
I have rainbows on my brain as I search for ideas for my kid’s birthday. Loving these chocolate-dipped rainbow Rice Krispies treat pops from Love from the Oven. Learn to make them HERE.
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Tutorial: Quiet Art Packet coloring folio
Becky at U Create shares a tutorial for her Quiet Art Packet, a fabric folio with pockets sized just right for kids take their coloring with them. Pockets hold a jr. legal pad, a selection of crayons, and colored pencils. … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork denim skirt
Tone from Bless guest blogs at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s patchwork jeans skirt. This is sooo cute, and you can make it entirely from recycled materials. The top portion of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Buff Cuff exercise pocket band
Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood guest blogs in the Summertime, and the Living is Thrifty series at On The Laundry Line with a tutorial showing how to make her Buff Cuff. It’s a stretch knit cuff with a little pocket to hold … Read More...
Tutorial: Windproof Tablecloth
Kara from Creations by Kara guest posts on the July Jamboree series at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a picnic tablecloth that won’t blow away in the wind. A small pockets in each corner hold … Read More...
Free patterns: Felt Christmas ornaments
Creative Breathing is celebrating Christmas in July by sharing patterns and instructions for a series of felt-applique ornaments representing Christmas around the world. See her Bavarian and Eskimo post. And be sure to bookmark her blog so you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot Dot Dot tee refashion
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff takes a plain tee and makes it polka-dotted pretty for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]
Tutorial: Little girl’s circle skirt with yoga waistband
Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make a little girl’s circle skirt, inspired by a similar skirt from American Apparel. It’s made from a stretchy knit fabric and has a foldover yoga style waistband. It’s sooo cute paired … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace trimmed white shorts
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a how-to on her blog showing how she revamped a pair of plain white shorts by adding some lace trim to the hems and pockets. It’s such a simple addition but it really ups … Read More...
Project: Window Card
I love the combination of punches and stamps on this lovely window card. Jackie from the Addicted to Stamping blog shares instructions on how to make it.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Boho Maxi Dress
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to make her Boho Maxi Dress from knit fabric. It’s super cute, and easy to make. The long, loose dress is belted at the waist, and a strip of contrast fabric adds a pop … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric yo-yo pattern weights
Rather than pinning, pinning, pinning down a pattern to a piece of fabric, you can quickly place a handful of pattern weights down to keep everything in place while you cut out your pieces. You can buy pattern weights from … Read More...
Tutorial: Coupon Clutch
Wedding Dress Blue has the how-to for making a handy Coupon Clutch. The little fabric wallet opens up to reveal 6 pockets that you can use to organize your coupons, receipts, or other small items. Get the tutorial at Wedding … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky Snowflake quilt block
Sunni from Love Affair With My Brother shows how she made a Wonky Snowflake block for her Modern Christmas Sampler quilt. She offers some helpful tips for new quilters. Go to the tute.
Camera Cookies
How awesome are these cookies? (Answer: Really.) Spotted on Pinterest, find them HERE at manjar’s etsy shop.
Mango Sorbet Peach
Love this simple ide
a from Martha Stewart (well, a good thing, to be precise): Peach sorbet served to look like a peach.
Tutorial: Little girl’s playdress with criss cross braided straps
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a little girl’s playdress out with braided straps that criss cross at the back. It’s made from a soft knit fabric, repurposed from … Read More...
Get Featured At DIY Weddings!
Want to get featured at DIY Weddings? It’s simple! Just join our weekly linky party and share your wedding-related tutorials, inspirations, products, and more! The party begins anew each Friday. Every week I randomly select 3 party guests for a … Read More...
Faux ivory necklace from polymer clay
Cythia Tinapple at Polymer Clay Daily recently wrote about French jewelry artist Helene Klym’s lovely Fimo polymer clay necklace. Take a look at Cynthia’s post and then see the other gorgeous colors Helene made, also.