Trips to the pool are usually followed by wet swimsuits in a car. Diana Rambles shows how you can sew waterproof seat covers to keep the wet suit from soaking into your upholstery. They’re made in several layers, including a … Read More...
21 Ways to Use A Raskog Cart To Organize Scrapbook Supplies
I really really want one of these (actually two or three), Raskog carts for getting my scrap room, as well as my son’s art supplies, organized. I’m kinda bummed they no longer seem to make it in turquoise though. Whenever … Read More...
Flash Sale at Paper Pumpkin!!
For today only first time subscribers to Paper Pumpkin will get their first month (July) for only $5. WOW! Use code ONEDAY0717 at checkout. Be sure to jump on this today, it runs from June 29 11:59 PM (MT) … Read More...
Patriotic Polymer Clay Cake
If your fairy garden or miniatures scene needs a 4th of July scene here’s a great little cake for it! RioSong shares a straightforward video tutorial for a layer cake on their channel. Need a Halloween cake? Swap the … Read More...
Download: Wizard Coloring Page
This week marks the 20th anniversary release of the first Harry Potter book! So I thought this Wizard coloring page would be a great freebie to share to celebrate. It’s FREE to download from Dover Publications, click here to get … Read More...
Tutorial: Hem a curve with bias tape
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can use bias tape to put a hem around a curved edge. The bias tape pulls the fabric to the back and covers up the raw edges, and the bias … Read More...
Tutorial: All about knit fabric types, weights, and amount of stretch
Tutorials and sewing patterns often talk about knit fabrics as if they are all the same. But there are lots of different types of knit fabric. But which is the right kind to use? Cheryl from Sew Can Do tells … Read More...
Die cut paint swatch bookmark
Paint samples can be such a fun recycled element to craft with. I thought I’d try die cutting one my favorite alphabet set by Leonie Pujol to make a bookmark.
Paint samples come in lots of different sizes and shapes … Read More...
Build a City with this Fun Printable Map Set
I think every child goes through a phase of being really interested in maps. At least they used to; I guess kids these days don’t always see maps that aren’t inside a phone.
But if you know a child who … Read More...
Video tutorial and pattern: Shibori dyed sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews made this gorgeous sundress out of an old sheet! But before she sewed it up, she shibori dyed it with indigo to create the intricate blue dye design. She’s got a video … Read More...
Knit a Hair Turban to Wear after Shower or Swimming
Sometimes knitting in the summer doesn’t feel very practical. There are a limited number of things we can make and actually use this time of year, but that usually doesn’t stop us from making things, right?
My Poppet has a … Read More...
Crochet Butterfly Costume pattern
This free crochet pattern is by Mj’s off the hook designs. It is adorable and perfect little costume for any princess or prince. You can grab the free pattern by visiting her Crochet website.
Sewing Pattern: Beaded fringe t-shirt, plus a 4th of July printable
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how she made this cute beaded fringe t-shirt for her daughter. Red, white, and blue make it a perfect shirt for 4th of July picnics! She also includes a free printable … Read More...
Project: Forest Moose Card
If you know someone who loves camping and the great outdoors this fun moose card would be perfect for them. I love the Star Wars force/forest pun, so funny! Using new stamps and papers from SugarPea Designs and coloring with … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fringe trim round beach towel
Have you seen the round beach towels that are popping up everywhere? They are so much fun! The shape is unexpected, plus they give a larger area to lounge. Because a standard beach towel doesn’t give you much room to … Read More...
How To Make Giant Pinwheels
How awesome are these giant pinwheels? Of course pinwheels this big wouldn’t work in a scrapbook, but you can use the idea to make small ones for embellishments. But if you want to have some fun outdoor decor for July … Read More...
Three Ways to Make Paper Rosette Fruit
Paper rosettes are hot! And since it’s summer, what better way to use them than to make fun paper fruit shapes? Follow these three tutorials and learn how to make paper rosette pineapples, paper rosette cherries, paper rosette strawberries and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Basic knit fabric headband
I’m always looking for projects that use up the scraps of knit fabric that I have left over from making t-shirts. I don’t like just throwing the scraps away, but it’s a lot harder to justify the hoarding of knit … Read More...
Cross Stitch – Don’t Be Afraid to Change Colors
There’s a joke in the knitting world that designers will hear from people who love their patterns but have just one question: “Will it work if I knit it in blue instead of red?”
I don’t know if anyone has … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Zola zipper pen case
Caroline from Sew Can She has a tutorial and free pattern for making the cutest zipper pen case. She calls it the Zola Pen Case. It unzips and opens up to make a little tray that holds your pencils. Plus … Read More...