Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) is sharing this sweet butterfly pattern for your personal use. She says,
… Read More...I have used it as hand turned applique. But the line drawing could be used bigger or smaller in so many styles of
How to upcycle a plain solar light into a stylish one
I love outdoor lighting and with solar powered fixtures it is really easy to do. The clever crafter of the blog Keen Inspirations has a great way to take inexpensive solar lights and dress them up to look like expensive … Read More...
Tutorial: Round floor cushions from repurposed denim
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition made these super cute floor cushions for her kids’ playroom. She paired denim repurposed from an old pair of overalls with a fun cotton print. The carrying handle on the side is actually the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tote bag from two fat quarters
Amy from Diary of a Quilter guest blogs over at Make and Takes with a tutorial showing how to make a fun little tote bag out of a couple of fat quarters. There is an endless array of cute fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a casserole carrier
Summer is potluck season, and what better way to bring your covered dish to a potluck or barbecue than in a pretty casserole carrier? Jenny Garland shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making one. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: 4th of July flag t-shirts
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make these 4th of July themed t-shirts. There is a ruffled version for the girls, and a plainer version for the boys. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
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Bikini and Palm Tree Cookies
Find the step-by-step tutorials for decorating these oh so summery cookies HERE at one of our fave blogs, Bake at 350.
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Dipping Rice Krispie Treats
There seems to be an infinite number of clever uses for Rice Krispie Treats, such as these chocolate-dipping-worthy popsicles at Twig and Thistle. Already, I’m envisioning adding these to a chocolate fondue dessert table. {The original idea for these … Read More...
Tutorial: Patterned Clipboards
Use your scrapbook papers and plain clipboards to get organised in style! This tutorial from Jen at Let’s Make it Ours shows you how. Click here to go to tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour – Love You to the Moon and Back
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products Sale
For the first time, Dagmar’s Goat Milk Bath & Body Products will be selling products at their farm. Over the Fourth of July weekend, visit Breeden’s Hill at 8423 S. Indian Ridge Rd. in Leavenworth, IN. This is a great … Read More...
Foodoodlers Giveaway
Foodoodlers
are the original patented food coloring markers that kids and food enthusiasts alike love to play with. The markers work perfectly as edible party crafts and could be used at birthday parties, sleepovers, campfires and as part of a … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: How to sew a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt
Kathie from Ramonster and Ramonsterwear shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a sleeve placket for a buttondown shirt. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Make a reversible vinyl baby bib with pocket
Mariska from No Time To Be Bored shows how to make a reversible pocket bib out of a piece of vinyl. The pocket will catch bits of food as they tumble out of baby’s mouth and hands. And the vinyl … Read More...
Tutorial series for beginning sewists
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity will soon be kicking off a new blog series aimed at beginning sewists. Named Sewing 101, this series will focus on basic skills. Look for guest posts from some of your favorite sewing bloggers! Read … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boardwalk T-Dress for little girls
Jen from Growing Up With Charissa and Footprints shows how to refashion an adult tee into her little girl-sized Boardwalk Dress. This is a quick, easy dress with loads of personality. Go to the tutorial. (You’ll need to scroll … Read More...
Freebie: Fouth of July Digital Stamps
Click here to visit Scrap N Fonts and download these fun 4th of July digital stamps.
-Heather
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Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle … Read More...
Wire Work and Polymer Clay Tutorial
Tutorial Wire Work and Polymer Clay
Originally uploaded by Alkhymeia
I found this wonderful pictorial tutorial from flickr member Alkhymela!
The simple step-by-step photos show how a lovely intricate piece was created.
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Perfect free toddler backpack pattern and tutorial
I am going to make this for my kid. This free backpack pattern and tutorial look just perfect for him. Do you ever see tiny kids carrying huge backpacks bigger than themselves? That always make me sad. Really? Five year … Read More...
Have you ever tried crafting with a three year old?
It’s, um, how to say this nicely… ANNOYING. It’s annoying if you are actually trying to accomplish anything and totally adorable as long as you have no specific goal. I give Jack paper, glue and pom poms all the time … Read More...