Click here to find instructions for this fun ocean card, perfect for summer, from Ranger. Applying some Liquid Pearls adds just the perfect shimmer!
-Heather
Lookie what she made: 4th of July ruffle bustle dress
Look at this super cute 4th of July dress that Holly from Heart Break Kids made for her little girl! It’s all made from recycled t-shirts, too! The skirt is cut from a blue with white polka dots, with stripes … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt reverse applique bookmarks
Jen from Sew Happy Geek shows how to use felt and fabric scraps to make a reverse appliqued bookmark. It’s all handstitched so it’s an easy project to take with you. This would be a good project to do with … Read More...
Make A DIY Steamer With Eucalyptus Gum Leaves ! (A great decongestant)
Do you remember years ago when you had a cold and your mum would put Vick’s
in a bowl with boiling water and you would put your head over the bowl with a towel thrown over the top to keep … Read More...
Hand Painted Container Candle Project
Kate, former lawyer and present blogger, shared this great hand painted candle project on Centsational Girl. She used microwavable soy wax to fill her glass containers and special glass paint to paint the containers.
I love the effect of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric 4th of July topiary
Ashley from Simply Designing guest blogs at Crafts ‘n Coffee with a tutorial showing how to make a 4th of July topiary decoration out of ruffled fabric. Cute!!! In the same post, she also shares a tutorial for making a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a simple fabric sash
April from Modern Gourmet and Modern Foodie had a couple of dresses that she loved but needed a little bit of extra pop. The solution was to make a simple fabric sash to tie around the waist. She shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bib embellished tee
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this ruffled bib embellished tee. The ruffles come courtesy of a scrap of pre-ruffled fabric, making this a quick and easy project. Get … Read More...
Creative & Stylish Table Numbers
It’s the little details that make your event stand out from all others! Add some creative flair to your special day with out-of-the-ordinary ideas for table numbers. Click here to visit The White Library for the full story.
Tip: Refilling Copics
Copic markers are still super hot for coloring stamped images. One of the things people love most about Copics is that you are able to refill them. Here’s a helpful video from Prairie Paper and Ink on how to refill … Read More...
Great Tutorial on Casting with resin
Check out this great tutorial for casting with resin from Objects and Elements. Once you’ve mastered the technique, see what fun things you can do with your new resin object like “Dolly Secrets.”
For complete instructions on casting … Read More...
Felt Porcupine Pin Cushion tutorial
Jacinda of “Prudent Baby” has this adorable Porcupine Pin Cushion tutorial she is sharing with us. Jacinda thought that she was pretty clever when she came up with this. She then learned that others had already made porcupine pin cushions. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little girl’s Summer Swing Top sew-along
Sharon from Sweet Pea and Pumkins hosts a sew-along on her blog for making her little girl’s Summer Swing Top. The A-line sleeveless top has a little placket at the neck and looks soo cute with a pair of bloomers!… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew braided ribbon neckline for a t-shirt
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows a quick and easy way to dress up a discoun t-shirt. She adds braided ribbon and a bow to the neckline, no sewing required. She uses an iron-on adhesive to attach the ribbon, but you … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby Football softie with ribbon tags
Andrea from The Train To Crazy guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to make a baby’s football softie toy. The soft toy has little ribbon loops with texture to … Read More...
Tutorial: Use Your Talents t-shirt
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she created her Use Your Talents t-shirt. She started with a plain t-shirt and added appliques and a favorite quote. “Use your talents you possess, for the woods would be a very silent place … Read More...
4th of July Desserts (and Free Printables)
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a 4th of July dessert table. Red, white and blue cupcakes, frosted cookies, little paper flags, printable cupcake toppers, star-shaped treats — it all has that cheerful summer-party feeling without needing to be overly … Read More...
4 Free Filet Crochet Scarf Patterns
Here are a few more outstanding scarf patterns I’ve run across since the idea of using thread to crochet a scarf first intrigued me. Some free, some not.
This is an inexpensive pattern available online at the link below. It’s … Read More...
Tea Party Cupcakes for Queen Anne
Please visit Sweetology’s Mad tea party to honor Queen Anne, should you share any fascination with Anne Boleyn. Check out these cupcakes, and you can enter the giveaway for this rose tea-for-one.
Fireworks Cookies
I keep seeing all these great red, white and blue desserts for the 4th of July and picture them in different colors for the rest of the year, just to keep them around a little longer. Learn to make and … Read More...