Got a little one with a loose tooth? Grab some cardstock and a punch board and make an adorable tooth fairy box to leave the tooth and then money in. We R Memory Keepershas three different tooth fairy box projects … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic house tea towel
See how you can make this cute shabby chic towel! It would make a pretty accessory for your kitchen, and if you’ve never appliqued before, it’s a great project to get started. Heart Handmade UK has the tutorial.
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Mixed-media scrap wood bud vase
Making things out of unconventional and unexpected materials is pretty much what we recycled crafters are all about. This cute little bud vase is made out of a scrap piece of 2×4 and something that I bet not too many … Read More...
Cross-Stitch Patterns to Celebrate Canada
Canada Day is coming up on July 1, and it’s the 150th anniversary of Canada becoming a country. To celebrate, I thought I’d take a look at some Canada-inspired cross-stitch patterns.
Free Patterns
This Canada flag umbrella pattern from le … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Floral summer sundress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has a free pattern and tutorial for making this floral summer sun dress. The wide straps mean you can wear a regular bra under it (always an important feature for me). Plus, … Read More...
Stash-Busting, Frilly Circular Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I have had a lot of fun developing patterns for the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, but now that we’re six months in I’m honestly a little bored with squares. So I thought it would be fun to do a circular … Read More...
Recycled book page hot air balloon decoration
Hot air balloons are such a fun image to work with and this set of Crafter’s Companion die cut and rubberstamps that include a vintage hot air balloon with 2 inspirational sentiments made me want to make a wall hanging … Read More...
Crochet Slipper Pattern
I love this moccasin styled Crochet slipper pattern. This pattern has a contrasting sole to make it look more like a shoe. I a 99% sure I could get away with wearing these to school pickup, maybe even date night. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Towel wrap cover up
Bonnie from Whisk’ Em shares a tutorial for making a towel wrap swim cover ups. They’re easy to make from a purchased towel. And with elastic around the top and an easy Velcro closure, they’re quick to put on when … Read More...
Project: Water Colored Bouquet Card
How lovely is this bouquet card? I love the combination of gold embossing of the stamps and water coloring. Find out how to make this beautiful card over on The Ton stamps blog.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Open back criss cross t-shirt refashion
A pair of scissors is all you need to transform a plain t-shirt into this open back criss cross tee. Anne from WobiSobi has a tutorial showing how. She There’s no sewing required, just some cuts and a couple of … Read More...
4th of July “I Spy” Printable
Use this free printable to keep the kids busy while they wait for the fireworks this Independence Day. How many iconic Fourth of July images can they find in this sheet? After printing keep the I Spy as separate sheets, … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink lemonade summer embroidery hoop art
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a pattern for making this pink lemonade summertime hoop art. It’s an adorable design and it reminds me of summers spent at my grandparents’ house when I was a kid, where the 4th of July … Read More...
Celebrate Canada Day with Your Kids
It sometimes gets overlooked in favor of American Independence Day on July 4, but Canadians celebrate the birth of their nation on July 1 each year.
It’s not Independence Day, but it marks the signing of the Constitution Act, … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn your old shorts into an A-line skirt with godets
Lisa from Cucicucicoo shows how she refashioned a pair of shorts into an A-line skirt. The shorts weren’t really her style and they fit a little snug, so she cut them and added contrast godets to turn them into a … Read More...
Knits for the Wonder Woman in Your Life
I haven’t seen the new Wonder Woman movie yet, but I know it’s awesome and sure to inspire some girls and women to bring a little of that fierce power into their own lives.
The good news is there are … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Duffle Backpack
Last week my daughter informed me she needed a backpack to carry with her to the pool. She rides her bike to the neighborhood pool and needs a hands free way to carry her stuff with her. Of course, I … Read More...
No Bake Key Lime Pie
This Key lime pie is coated in Macadamia nuts to take it up a notch from great to FANTASTIC. Served with a cool summer drink this recipe is like heaven. I would suggest making a double batch, one for you … Read More...
Fourth Of July Pallet
This Fourth of July project is perfect for the front porch or the back yard. This tutorial uses a recycled pallet to create a patriotic yard art.
Learn how to make it over at Pink Fortitude.
Project: Swimming Bunny Shadow Box Card
Summer is here, hope yours goes swimmingly! Alma De La Rose has a tutorial for making this fun swimming bunny rabbit shadow box card using stamps and die from The Cat;s Pajama’s. Swim on over to their blog to watch … Read More...