Change up the look of a basic peasant dress by adding flounces to the sleeves! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom has a tutorial showing how, plus she’s got a free sewing pattern to make a girls’ peasant … Read More...
Water Color Stamping Technique
Keeway got this pretty card background by inking solid flower stamps with Distress Ink , spritzing them with water and then stamping. What a great way to get a nice water color look! Visit her blog Kiwi Koncepts for more … Read More...
A Super Simple Towel Knitting Pattern
I love projects that are useful, and if they can be both useful and stash busting that’s even better.
The In the Kitchen Taffy Towel from Be Sweet on Craftsy has the potential to be both of those things.
It’s … Read More...
Knit a Stars and Stripes Turtle
The Fourth of July is coming up soon, and it seems like red, white and blue are everywhere in the summer.
This is a fun use of the stars and stripes as the patterning for an American flag turtle.… Read More...
Stitchers Share Snarky Reactions to Design Contest
I don’t know what thread maker DMC was thinking when it proposed a design contest in which the winner’s design would be made into a pattern without compensating the designer, but the design community definitely didn’t like the idea.
Because … Read More...
Free Super Hero Party Printables For Girls
Why do boys get to have all the fun? These free Superhero Captain America style party printables are for a girls superhero themed party. All of the images are of a Superhero Girl. Perfect for a little girls who wants … Read More...
100 free sewing patterns for Tote Bags
These sewing patterns are all of the totes or large bags. All of these links will take you directly to the sewing pattern and the sewing tutorial. The sewing projects vary from easy to hard, so make sure you check … Read More...
DIY Papermache Tea Light Holder
This tutorial is for a tealight holder. It uses paper mache to create a rustic yet simple paper tea light holder. This tutorial is easy to follow with step by step instructions to guide you along. Tealight Holder Tutorial
Die Cut Transfer Technique for a Mother’s Day Card
Designer Bibi Cameron made this amazing Mother’s Day card with stamps and dies from Neat and Tangled. She’ll show you how she used a no-line stamping technique to color the stamps. And in order to place her “wreath” in the … Read More...
Mother I Love You! Mothers Day Quotes & Prints
Are you searching for the perfect quote to add a heartfelt touch to your Mother’s Day projects? Look no further! At InkHappi, They have a treasure trove of beautiful quotes that are sure to inspire and uplift. Whether you’re creating … Read More...
Mother’s Day embroidery patterns to stitch for mom
When it comes to expressing love and appreciation on Mother’s Day, there’s nothing quite like a handmade gift. It carries a special touch and thoughtfulness that can’t be replicated by store-bought presents. If you’re looking for some last-minute inspiration, fear … Read More...
Gazing Ball Stakes
I had this awesome idea for my garden. I made these with mirror paint, dowels, and ping pong balls. I also did the same and sprayed the balls and stakes bright colors read my full tutorial here.
Patriotic Memorial Day Party Printables
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and the perfect day to host a cookout. Decorate with festive decor for the food buffet table with these pretty red, which, and blue party printables.
DIY Silk Cocoon Earrings
It is a tutorial that helps you dye Silk cocoons at home in an inexpensive way and shows you how to create fabulous earrings using supplies like buttons.
Tutorial: Stacked patchwork pincushions
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...