I love how simple this idea is yet how striking it is. I can’t wait to try it with other types of photos. Pop on over to the blog Pumpkin Rot for all sorts of amazing photos that I bet … Read More...
Bubble Painting: Fun Summer Activity for Kids
Kids LOVE bubbles and painting! Combining the two activities into one makes for an awesome summer activity. Just add food coloring to bubble solution and let the fun begin. See the full kid’s craft tutorial here.
Subtle Embossing Around Stamps
Instead of using the coordinating die cut to cut out this stamped strawberry image Virginia used it to add a subtle line of embossing around it.
Find more info on this idea over on her blog Yes, Virginia.
-Heather
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Sewing pattern: Easy grommet curtains
When decided on window treatments for a room, don’t limit yourself to the curtains you can buy at the store. Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew your own grommet curtains. It’s an easy sewing project and … Read More...
Cricut Crafts – Removable vs. Permanent Vinyl
Vinyl is great to add to all sorts of projects but when should you use removable and when should you use permanent vinyl?Cricut has some helpful tips, like use removable for walls and nail art but permanent for items … Read More...
Mixed Media Needlework Art
This mixed media piece by Zibagz features painting, needlework, machine embroidery and a fun sense of humour. Whilst there are no instructions on how to complete this project but just by looking at it you can be inspired. Grab some … Read More...
DIY Calming Vegan Organic Jelly Soaps
This DIY bath Jelly recipe is like a Lush Dupe. This recipe will show you how to make your own bath jelly or jellies. This recipe is for a bath soap that is the texture of jelly. It is … Read More...
Superhero Slider Card
Let someone know how super you think they are with this adorable superhero slider card. This cute little guy reminds me of Mighty Mouse 🙂
Find the card tutorial on the Create a Smile Stamps blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Custom bleach design beach towels
Use bleach to customize a plain towel into a personalized beach towel! Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shows how in an article at eHow. The process is really quite simple. What you put on your towel is up to you … Read More...
Baby Mobile
Use some of your scrapbooking supplies like pattern paper, die cuts and twine to make a sweet baby mobile.
Visit the Close to My Heart site for complete project directions.
-Heather
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check … Read More...
Upcycled Fountain Into A Succulent Garden
I found this broken fountain abandoned on a curb. I upcycled it into a succulent garden. It turned out beautiful!! You can see the full tutorial here.
Sewing pattern: Scrappy sunglasses case with Kantha stitching
Turn your fabric scraps into something really special with this tutorial from Sara from Radiant Home Studio. She shows how you can create a patchwork sunglasses case with Kantha stitching. The Kantha stitching adds lovely texture and also helps unite … Read More...
8 Unique Stencil Cards
The stencil trend is still going strong and companies are upping their game with more different and unique stencils. Justine Hovey focuses on some interesting stencils that she loves, some can be layered, turned or have multiple designs in one.… Read More...
Sewing pattern: Lace skirt from a tablecloth
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make a beautiful skirt from a lace tablecloth. Lace tablecloths are fairly easy to find at vintage stores and thrift shops, and the lace certainly makes a beautiful … Read More...
Tropical Mini Album
Keep those fun summer memories inside bright Tropical Mini Album. I love the trendy flamingo and the combination of canvas and paper!
Find page and album cover ideas over on the 7 Gypsies blog.
-Heather
Mini albums are great little … Read More...
Glues and Polymer Clay
I’m currently building up inventory for fall shows which means, at least somewhat, I’m using glues here and there. And glue and polymer clay is a pain. Some glues just don’t work. For example, I’ve had embarrassing failures with hot … Read More...
Quilt Pattern – Twirling Windmills
A fast and easy quilt tutorial for a beautiful quilt. This quilting tutorial is for a pinwheel quilt. Jump over to ConnieKresin for the full tutorials and quilting pattern.
Looking for more pinwheel designs? Check out these Quilting Pinwheel books… Read More...
Star Stitch Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
We love to see what you’ve made with your own two hands. And now that you’ve got your hands covered, cover up your feet. For this free crochet pattern head on over to Creamofthecropcrochet.
Printable: Teacher Gift Card Holders
Just in time for back to school these fun teacher gift card holders are a great way to say thanks to your child’s favorite teacher. And they are FREE to download!
Visit the Crazy Little projects blog to download them.… Read More...
Gardening Folio
This lovely mini folio album is a fun way to scrapbook your gardening. With flap and pockets there are lots of interactive elements inside. You could include photos of what you’ve grown, recipes you made, tuck in seeds or add … Read More...