We have a thing for vintage magazines here at home. I was flipping through an issue of Popular Science dated, October 1941…here was an article on a glass sculptor. Herman Mueller is his name and he created over 1000 scientifically … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Two-piece shirred Sprinkler Suit for little girls
Nothing says summer like little kids playing in the sprinkler!! Nicole from Nicole Barr & Co. and Create & Delegate shows how to make this adorable two-piece Sprinkler Suit for little girls. The top is shirred, with ribbon straps. Go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse
Megan from artsy/craftsy shows how to make this loose-fitting short-sleeved boxy blouse. She used a silk print for hers, but any lightweight fabric would work. The drape is figure-flattering, and the simple shape is a good pairing for a busy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Liberty Sundress for toddler girls
Jessica from Subtle Tee shares a tutorial for making her Liberty Sundress. What a pretty sundress for little girls!! The pleating, gathered pockets, and ric-rac edging are optional, so you can make this as easy or as complex as you … Read More...
Kitchen Tools for Kids
My almost-3 year old pulls a chair up to the counter every time I bake to “help” me (ie. balance precariously on the chair dumping sugar onto the counter). Given her utensils are limited to blunt things like spoons, she … Read More...
Sneak Peak At Fall KnitCircus……
http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
Looking for Fall patterns to Knit? Check out these Fall knitting patterns we found on Etsy.
Tutorial: Make an unbreakable baby mirror with soft fabric frame
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this mirror that’s made just for baby. The flexible mirror is unbreakable, and the fabric frame is soft. Velcro straps allow you to hang it from crib rails, a car seat, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a custom iPad cover
Heidi from Made by Heidi wanted a cover for her iPad, but didn’t like any of the styles available from the store. Instead of settling on a design she didn’t like, she took to her sewing machine and made one … Read More...
Project: Card Holder
This cool project from Vanessa Spencer is a recipe holder but I think it would be a perfect way to hold and display your hand stamped greeting cards, don’t you? Click here for Vanessa’s instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Hanging pocket organizer for small toys
Jill from JeMbellish and Creating My Way to Success shows how to make this hanging pocket organizer. This set of fabric pockets can be hung on the back of a car set to organize the many small toys that seem … Read More...
A GOOD IDEA FOR DECOR AND RECYCLING
Inside the June/July, 2010 issue of Crafts ‘n Things Magazine, there are several crochet patterns. Pretty, useful, but not particularly outstanding. However, on page 100, there are some ideas pictured which I wish I could show you. Instead, you’ll have … Read More...
Treats for Independence Day
Find a collection of fun foods to make for the US Independence Day HERE at Family Fun, such as this edible eagle, uncle sam ice cream, and a fruit flag.
[tags]fruit, Independence Day, 4th of July, … Read More...
DIY: Bath Fizzies & Bath Bombs
Learn how easy it is to make Bath Fizzies and Bath Bombs with Soap Queen on Soap Queen TV! Bath Bombs are so easy and economical to make but they have a reputation for being tricky to create. Let Soap … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Super easy yoga skirts
Patty Young from Modkid shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making super easy yoga skirts from knit fabric. This tutorial will work to make skirts for toddlers, children, or women. She uses fabrics from her new line … Read More...
Free pattern: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
Lia from Lia’s Space shares a tutorial and pattern for making this cute pouch that’s shaped like a giant pencil. How cute is that?? Make one for yourself to keep your pens and pencils organized in your purse, or make … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Quick and easy mouse pad
Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how easy it is to make a custom mouse pad for your computer. All it takes is a couple of really cute fabric prints and some double-sided fusible interfacing. Go … Read More...
Wikipedia – Fused Glass
I find Wikipedia an interesting site in this age of the internets. Full of information. But living, breathing information since it can be updated regularly. Even you can update it. I like to see what they have to say about … Read More...
A Brief History of Rubber Stamping
I recently came across this fun read about the history of rubber stamping on the Rubber Stamping Fun website and thought others would find it interesting too, click here to read.
-Heather
DIY video tutorial: felt capelet
Claire Townsend of SmallStars had a very bad day at the Laundromat a while back. Despite being a costume designer and handling fabric for a living, she’s not always careful with her own stuff. Some of her vintage sweaters from … Read More...
Free Patterns From Berroco
Berroco has put together a free PDF file with designs from their Pure Pima collection.
Some classy, some elegant, some just to throw over your shoulders to go shuffling through the leaves.