Lark Books has created another winner in their Pretty Little Series of craft books with this latest offering Pretty Little Mini Quilts
by Ray Hemachandra. The finished quilts measure no more than 36 inches (91.4 cm) making them perfect for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a clothespin bag from a placemat
Kellie from Make It From Scratch shows how easy it is to turn a placemat into a handy clothespin bag. The handle is attached to the bag with velcro to make it easy to hang on your line as you … Read More...
Technique: Stamping on Acrylic
Visit the Scrapbook Trends blog to learn how to stamp on acrylic embellishments. Add a cool see through touch to any card or layout. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Tutorial: “In the Garden” shirred twirly dress for girls
Christine from From an Igloo shares a tutorial showing how to make her “In the Garden” shirred twirly dress for girls. This is such a pretty dress!! The straps meet at the center back, creating a neat V-shape across the … Read More...
Tutorial: Cell phone holder shaped like a cardigan
Eleise from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn scraps from an old t-shirt into a cell phone holder that looks like a cardigan. How cute is that?? (And functional, too!) This would work … Read More...
Tutorial: Feminine ruffle shirt from a man’s dress shirt
Cut Out + Keep user carlyjcais shows how to transform a man’s dress shirt into this sleeveless blouse for women. The ruffle down the front collar is ultra feminine, a nice contrast to the more masculine dress shirt fabric. Go … Read More...
Making Soap: 5 Tips for Homemade Soap
If you are considering taking on the project of hand-crafting soap, you may want to read through these tips from Mother Nature Network. The article closes with a video showing how to begin your quest.
Tutorial: Baby doll sling for little mamas
Holly from Domestic Dork shows how to make a baby doll carrier. After all, even the littlest mamas need to have their hands free to do their important mama stuff. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Teach a child to sew with an easy gathered skirt
LiEr from ikat bag helped her daughter make her first sewing project – a simple double-layer gathered skirt. A gathered skirt is an easy project for beginner sewists, but she made a few alterations to it in order to make … Read More...
Happy May Day!
A Happy May Day to all!
Click here for a tutorial to make cute little clay flowers to celebrate!
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Tutorial: Maypole Dress for little girls
Susan from Crafterhours shows how to make this Maypole Dress for little girls. A strip of patchwork runs right down the center of this sweet sundress. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafterhours]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, maypole, dress, sundress, … Read More...
One Ball Knits – Gifts
Take one ball of yarn and create quick and easy one ball knit gift
items. This book contains an illustrated basics section covering yarn, tools, essential techniques, and finshes with felting, embroidery and sewing.
20 projects including coasters, table runner, … Read More...
Wesley Fleming – Amazing Glass Insects
Flipping through The Flow I came across an article and interview with the glass worker, Wesley Fleming. He makes really incredible and insanely realistic insects. His work is so detailed and real you’d swear it was an actual insect. … Read More...
Ballet Shoe Cookies
How lovely is this idea? A ballet shoe cookie with ribbon. Very clever. Find the post HERE at Cake Journal.
[tags]ballet, shoe, ribbon, cookies[/tags]
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll
Susan from Freshly Picked shares a tutorial on her blog for making this make-up brush roll. This handy organizer keeps all of your brushes in one place. Get the how-to.
[photo from Freshly Picked]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, make-up, brush, organizer, roll[/tags]
Free pattern: Vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers
Prudent Baby has a free pattern and tutorial for this vintage-inspired sunhat for toddlers. Break out some vintage fabrics for this project for a totally retro look. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Prudent Baby]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, vintage, … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with patchwork stripes
Katie from Sew Katie Did shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this throw pillow with patchwork stripes. Add as many or as few stripes, depending on the look you want to achieve. Go to … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Eco Friendly Board Book
Visit the Eco Green Crafts website for instructions on how to make this wonderful Dimensional Board Book using all environmentally friends supplies, they even have a lovely free down loadable collage images sheet to share too. Click here for instructions … Read More...
APRIL GIVEAWAY WINNER and a GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT
Here’s the winner of my April Giveaway:
Barbara S.
Barbara, please email me ASAP so I can get the mags in the mail to you.
FOR NEXT MONTH, WE’LL BE DOING SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT FOR THE GIVEAWAY. PLEASE … Read More...
Tutorial: Give a button-down shirt a zippered, shirred makeover
Megan from Brassy Apple used zippers and shirring to transform this plain button-down shirt into a fabulous fitted shirt with flair. The metal from the zippers add an edgy feel, while the gathers and shirring keep it feminine. She shares … Read More...