Over on Punk Projects Dom from Crafted is showing how you can use clear acetate or acrylic to make a custom template that you can use over and over. If you don’t have a die cutting machine, or a die … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Bliss
6 Pretty Springtime Wreaths
Easter weekend is just about here, so now is a great time to spruce up your front door with a springtime wreath. There are quite a few pretty designs out there, I’ve gathered a few that caught my eye recently. … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral love applique tee
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how she created this fun floral love tee. The oversized letters are cut from a floral fabric and appliqued on an existing t-shirt. Get the tute to make one of your own.
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Tutorial: Ruffled Easter egg tee
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute ruffled Easter egg tee. It’s just a few days until Easter, but there’s still time to make one as a last minute gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Maxi Tube Dress for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares her response to the What Would You Make creative challenge at Lil Blue Boo. She used the fabric she was given to make this girl’s shirred maxi dress, and posts a tutorial showing how … Read More...
A dozen charts from Helga Mandl
Helga Mandl has put together a booklet of the 12 redwork cross-stitch heart samplers shown here. And you get two bonus charts with purchase! Get the PDF download for just US$12.50 from her Etsy shop.
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Box Chain Pendant and Ring
This kids craft is perfect for Earth Day in that you can use your best ‘or worst’ junk mail to make them! Why not make these cute little pendants and rings, and wear them on Earth Day to remind yourself … Read More...
Celebration: Stamping at 2 Peas
Two Peas in a Bucket is celebrating with “30 Days of Stamping and Cardmaking” for the entire month of April. Each day features something new with videos, tips, techniques, challenges, ideas, prizes and more. Those Peas are so talented! Click … Read More...
Rainbow Jello Eggs
Rainbow. JellO. Eggs. I posted these the millisecond I spotted these in my Inbox. Because they are a rainbow. And Jello
. And shaped like eggs. A fun springtime dessert for kids of all ages. You can leanr how to … Read More...
Liz Smith and Polymer Clay Easter Eggs
Liz Smith has a how-to segment all about her fabulous Easter eggs.
Easter Egg Decorating Idea: Herb Stencils
I adore these perfect, herb stenciled Easter eggs from Adventures in Cooking. Find the how-tos to make naturally-dyed Easter eggs with herb stencils–with gorgeous photography along the way– HERE at Adventures in Cooking.
Arbor Day Art for Kids
What better way to teach your children about responsibility for our earth than creating art through eco-friendly materials and recyclables. I love the modernness of this project, definitely would look great framed in my children’s room! Head on over to … Read More...
Plantable Paper for Earth Day
How to make a recycled stamped magnetic memo clip holder
This cute memo clip holder posted by Mel of Mel Designs is made from a whole bunch of recycled things like a paint stick and book pages. See her tutorial on how to make a memo clip holder and whip … Read More...
Cupcakes Baked in Egg Shells
What a sweet Easter surprise upon cracking these open. When I spotted these cupcakes-baked-in-eggs, I was terribly curious to learn the magic. It isn’t as complicated as you might think to make these DIY Easter treats. The hardest thing is … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Union Jack necklace
Hungryhippie shows how to use your fabric scraps to make this itty bitty Union Jack. This is such a cute project, and a fun way to join in all of the royal wedding excitement! This would also make a really … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring pouch
Sewing Steph shows how to make a simple drawstring pouch. You can use these bags for just about anything. Use them to hold small toys, or toiletries, or a take-with-you snack. You could even use them as earth-friendly gift wrap. … Read More...
Tutorial: Furry Animal Backpack
Jill from Creating My Way to Success shows how to make a fun Furry Animal Backpack out of faux fur. How cute is that!! The body of the animal is also the body of the bag, with arms and legs … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided fabric headbands
Check out these braided fabric headbands by Alisa Burke! I love this idea!! Get the tutorial to find out how to make them.
[photo from Alisa Burke]
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Looking for more headband sewing patterns? Check these designs out … Read More...