These stacked patchwork pincushions are not only utterly adorable, they’re also a great scrapbusting project! Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make them. Make them extra cute with mini pom poms around the edges and buttons or pom poms … Read More...
Tips for sewing your own swimsuit
Sewing your own DIY swimsuit. It sounds impossible, doesn’t it? It’s not, really. It’s actually easier than you think, but there are some differences from sewing everyday clothing. Heather from Heather Handmade shares some tips for sewing your own swimsuit. … Read More...
14 Popsicle Recipes You Can Make At Home
Homemade popsicles are so popular right now and why not? I mean the whole concept of taking fruit and turning it into wholesome yummy ice on a stick is perfect for a healthy Summer. Some of these DIY popsicle recipes … Read More...
Stamping off the Edge of Cards
By taking your stamped or die cut images off the edges of your card it can ground your look, make it more realistic and also add interest. Melissa Phillips shares several cards on her blog, LilyBean Paperie with some tips … Read More...
5 Lovely and Quick Ideas for Mother’s Day
With only a few days left before Mother’s Day on May 13th, here are some simple and lovely ideas for hand made and personalized gifts and cards that you can make just in time. Looking for more “Mother” themed embellishments, … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Sew a Velvet Lips Pillow
Holly from Club Crafted shares a fun sewing project based on a pillow from Urban Outfitters! Made with velvet fabric, the lips pillow is ideal for teens or adults. It makes a cute accent for a chair or bedding set.… Read More...
Stamped Clay Charms
Angela from Projects with Kids has a stamped clay project that would make a very good Mother’s day gift children’s names or favourite quotes or words. Add your stamped charm to a necklace, as in this tutorial, or to a … Read More...
Pineapples Mug Cozy
Channel those lovely Summer months & thoughts of relaxing with a nice cold & creamy drink with this pineapple mug cozy! This cozy works great even on hot beverages 🙂 Free Crochet Pattern Here.
Looking for more ways to warm … Read More...
Mother’s Day DIY Bracelets From Air Dry Clay
Here’s a super fun project for anyone! See how to make easy bracelets out of air dry clay. Easy to make, they turn out beautiful every single time. It’s a project that may easily be tackled by kids and grown-ups … Read More...
Embroidery with beads and sequins displayed on an antler
Embroidery is such a great craft in that it is so portable. It is also fun to bling it up with sequins and beads. Once you have created a little piece of thread art why not display it by hanging … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Girls’ flat front knit shorts
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a free sewing pattern for making a pair of shorts for girls. They’ve got a stylish flat front and pleated pockets. They’re made from knit to be comfortable and easy to move around in. … Read More...
How to Create a Relaxing Sunset Card
Do you know someone who is overdue for a vacation? Perhaps they are not sure whether they deserve a break? This lovely project is a perfect encouragement card for such a person. This card brings a desire for summer vacations … Read More...
Make Your Own Shape Puzzle Out of Cardboard
Toddlers love shapes, and they love puzzles, so why not combine them by making a super simple, really cute DIY shape puzzle out of cardboard?
I love how colorful this project is, and that you can make it with things … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring bag for beginners to sew
A simple drawstring bag makes a great first sewing project – it’s easy to make and useful, too! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew one. You can make them in any size, but if … Read More...
Ribbon Embroidery Inspiration – Sunflowers
These Sunflowers are truly amazing. Each petal is embroidered with Ribbon and the effect is stunning. I can not locate the original artist for this so if you know who it is please comment below and I will update the … Read More...
Alternative Guest Book Ideas For Your Wedding
I love this Wedding Guest book roundup by Makingmanzanita . So many wonderful ideas for a guest book alternative. I think we were pretty innovative back when I got married, you know back before Pinterest and it’s 1000 DIY Wedding … Read More...
Easy and Elegant Floral Card Set
Jill Foster made 8 elegant cards using new flower stamps from Penny Black, without a lot of layers and the same background technique for an easy set of cards to make. Visit the Penny Black Youtube channel to checkout her … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace applique tea cozy
Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse shows how you can sew this pretty tea cozy. It’s made from linen with beaded lace appliques scattered across it. Place it over your teapot to keep it warm while you enjoy a cup of … Read More...
How This One Organizing Product Simplified Laura’s Life Forever More
If you’ve been in the craft world for a minute, you know just how much crafters and scrappers alike rave about the Raskog cart from Ikea. It seems to solve a variety of craft supply organizational needs! Here Laura from … Read More...
DIY Watermelon Soaps
Easy DIY soap idea for summer that would also make a sweet gift! This tutorial is easy to follow. These DIY handmade soaps are perfect for little party favors or summer stalls. Learn how to make your own soap here.