Sewing a lined sleeveless bodice seems like a simple proposition – until you start thinking about how you’re gonna get all those edges finished and the whole thing turned right side out. There are a number of methods you can … Read More...
Tutorial | Batch Process 3×4 Photos for Printing
Here’s a great tutorial for the technologically savvy. If you have years worth of photos sitting on your hard drive, you can easily make them into 3×4 prints using the step by step tutorial outlined by Heather.
You’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Leather flower sunglasses case
Here’s a fun sewing project you can make in an evening. BurdaStyle has a free pattern for making this gorgeous leather flower sunglasses case. It’s made in an envelope style with a wrap tie. So cute and so modern!
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Embellish tea lights, straws and party banner with rolled paper flowers
Parties can be a fun reason to craft and making your own party accessories that all coordinate perfectly can be a bit addictive. And if you die cut then you know how easy it is to make lots of something.… Read More...
Stamping Technique: Add Texture w/ Stylus and Colored Pencils
Learn how to add texture and patterns to your stamped images with this awesome technique from Dina Kowal. She used a stylus to make indents in her paper and then lightly colored over top with colored pencils so the texture … Read More...
Easy Cross-Stitch Roses
June is the month of roses, though you wouldn’t know it from my garden. The roses were full of blooms early in the season, then I deadheaded and now nothing. I hope they bring me another round of blooms when … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Off the shoulder flutter sleeve top
This off the shoulder flutter sleeve top is so summery! Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial and free sewing pattern for making your own. Her free pattern comes in women’s sizes S – XL.
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Knit (Or Not) This Patriotic Wreath
July Fourth is coming up soon, but there’s still time to craft some creative decor.
Studio Knit has a great little patriotic wreath pattern that you can make super quick, and it’s inexpensive, too. It’s a Stockinette Stitch tube worked … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Outdoor pouf ottoman
Sew up an ottoman pouf to add a pop of color and pattern to your porch or patio! Kara from A Kailo Chic Life shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make one. And though it … Read More...
DIY Planaterium Umbrella
Do you have a budding astrologist in your home? Check out this DIY Constellation Umbrella. It might take a little bit of time to create but it would be loads of fun!. Check out the full tutorial as well as … Read More...
Punch Needle Pattern – Hearts and Arrows
This Punch needle
pattern is for hearts and arrows. These can be used on their own or as embellishments. These Punch needle arrows are quick to make and rather cute if you ask me. You can grab the free Punch … Read More...
Crochet Summer Bikini Pattern
Crochet Bikinis are really popular right now and I don’t think it is just because summer is here. More and more high street shops are selling imported Crochet which is making the popularity soar right now. So lets not miss … Read More...
Make Your Own Floral Soaps
These hand-made, natural decorative soaps are so beautiful and fresh. They have a true Bohemian feel to them. They are very easy to make using Melt and pour soap base
. Use leftover roses and petals to add to the … Read More...
Project: Cat and Fish Bowl Die Cut Card
Hope this little kitty isn’t hungry? 🙂 Nicol Spohr made this cute card using several different die from Mama Elephant. She’s got a video tutorial on how to make using the dies in addition to stamping, an inked background … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Wood thrush felt bird ornament
Susan from Downeast Thunder Farm shares a free pattern for making this felt wood thrush ornament. Hang it in a window or perch it in a plant! Or, come Christmas time, he’d make a beautiful Christmas ornament. He’s made with … Read More...
5 Different Ways to do Project Life
Did you know that you could approach Project Life in different ways? While the original idea behind it is to work on daily photos, over the years many scrappers have evolved the system using different approaches that fit their life … Read More...
Miniature Polymer Clay Paving Stones
Teeny, tiny landscaping for your fairy garden in the form of miniature pavers. This is the touch my potted flowers need at work – a little winding stone path between the marigolds and jump-ups – and this tutorial shows a … Read More...
Project: Funny Martini Card
No matter what the questions is if Martini is the answer then it can’t be wrong 🙂 I love the idea of using a stamp and marking through part of it to turn it into something completely different, way to … Read More...
7 DIY wood projects including a USB cover
If you’re into working with wood and like simple projects that aren’t too complicated pop on over to link Kevin sent in to the blog Home Decor Expert where he put together a group of 7 easy DIY wood projects … Read More...
Go on a Listening Scavenger Hunt
I am a big fan of scavenger hunts as a way to get kids outside and paying attention to nature.
The ones I have done in the past have mostly had to do with things you can see (as with … Read More...