Max California shares a tutorial over at her blog, Queen of the Trailer Park, showing how she deconstructed a bra and then used it to create a new one. Wow!! I love the striped knit bra that she created! … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Quote Stamps
(image by Scrap N Fonts)
Download these fun inspiring quotes from Scrap N Fonts for free. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Tutorial – Make That Sweater Longer!
Knitting Daily brings us this tutorial from the book, Knit Fix.
Called, “Help, My Sweater’s Too Short!”
Click on the link above to check out how to fix this problem!
Melon Ball Roundup
Who would’ve thought melon balls could have their own roundup? Apparently I was grossly misinformed in all the melon ball can do.
1. Stick with the classics at Matt Bites.
2. Make a melon ball vodka cocktail at The … Read More...
YARN CRAWL
Booties knitted by Georgia Druen of Hearthstone Knits of Angora New Fall from Plymouth Yarns
http://hearthstoneyarns.com/?cat=1
We’re having a yarn crawl in St. Louis at the end of July. I can’t wait! I’ve read about these before, but have never … Read More...
Lookie what came in the mail: First batch of Dolly Donations!!
Lookie what came in the mail yesterday – a box full of happy Dolly Donation dolls. Suzi from Heber Springs, Arkansas sent them in to our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge.
Aren’t they the sweetest? Look at those … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn a onesie into a t-shirt
While the crotch snaps of a onesie mean that a shirt always stays tucked in, they can be inconvenient during potty training. The few seconds it takes to get everything unsnapped may mean the difference between a success and an … Read More...
Ocean Form
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Originally uploaded by bstrungjewelry
I recently traveled to the west coast and was able to dip my toes in the Pacific with my children.
This framed polymer clay jewelry by flickr member bstrungjewelry takes me back to warm sand … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle flower tank from a plain t-shirt
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to refashion a plain, boxy t-shirt into a fitted, fabulous tank embellished with ruffle flowers. So pretty!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Ruffles and Roses]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, t-shirt, tee, ruffle, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Vintage pillowcase dress for women
Editor’s note: The tutorial linked to in this post is no longer available.
We’ve all seen the pillowcase dress for little girls, but what about the grown-ups? Potholes & Pantyhose shows how you can turn a vintage pillowcase into a … Read More...
Cake Plates and Cupcake Platters
I’m a baker. I love cakes, and cupcakes rock too. I love looking for pretty and creative ways to display desserts, especially if I can save a buck or maybe even make it myself. Cake plates and cupcake platters are … Read More...
Making Natural Dog Shampoos & Pet Care Products
While you are whipping up handmade skin care goodies for yourself, why not take some time to treat your best friend to something special as well? Learn how on The Natural Beauty Workshop blog.
Looking for pet supplies, toys, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew netbook case from a fabric placemat
Heather from Dollar Store Crafts guest blogs over at According the Kelly with a tutorial showing how to make a netbook case from a fabric placemat. The closure is made with sticky-back Velcro, so no sewing is required, though you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby sling
Sarah from Dolls & Daydreams and Dolly Donations shows how to make a sling for carrying your baby. The sling allows you to carry baby all snuggled up against your body while still keeping your hands free. The picture here … Read More...
Make a big mess
One of our favorite things to do around here is to make a gigantic mess. Over the weekend I let my kid spill out a giant box of packing peanuts and he rampaged around in them breaking them up into … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Digital Stamp
(image by Sylvie Ashton)
Click here to download this cute owl digital stamp for free at The Creative Mind of Sylvie blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Free Yarn (with purchase) From Darn Good Yarn!
Nicole, over at Darn Good Yarn, does a really cool thing! She says; “Darn Good Yarn prides itself on providing you with fairly traded and child labor free yarns. Falling back on her experience with Around the Om… Read More...
Needle Felted Nest Tutorial by Foxglove Studios
You can make these darling nests for a number of occasions such as Bridal and Baby shower in appropriate colors, along with the pins or magnets as shown. It is also said that a nest in your Christmas tree will … Read More...
How to make egg carton Mummenschanz and more!
Camillia of the blog Family Chic sent in a great post about spray painting old candle sticks black that’s a super idea. But I thought I would read on at her blog and I suggest you do too. Read about … Read More...
Free pattern: Go To Dress for little girls
Andrea from The Train to Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for what she calls The Go To Dress. You know, one of those dress patterns that you can go to again and again and know that it will … Read More...