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Makeover thrift store furniture with color-to-color ombre and create a fiesta inspired dining set for your summer patio! It’s truly amazing what you can do with thrift store finds. When you think about all the amazing pieces that must end … Read More...
Kathy had a pretty sunflower stamp with one flower but she wanted more then one so she used a masking technique to add another stamped flower, bees and butterflies and also added her own drawn stems to make one seamless … Read More...
Would you say that being creative makes you happy?
I came across this article by Jill Suttie on Mindful and I had to share it with you. It’s a really interesting post about how Doing Something Creative Can Boost Your … Read More...
Scraps, scraps, scraps, I’ve got so many fabric scraps! Peta from She Quilts A Lot uses her scraps to make lavender 
sachets. It’s a quick little project that makes great gifts to give to friends and family. She’s got a … Read More...
When I first got looking at canes online a few years ago, I was in a rush to learn how everyone got the cool effects in their cane designs. There was a lot of experimenting and staring at people’s pictures. … Read More...
I know I already shared a bunch of Wonder Woman knitting patterns, but this one definitely deserves a mention because it’s amazing.
The Wonder Woman Wrap from Carissa Browning is a free pattern on Ravelry and it’s a stunner.… Read More...
Once the Fourth of July has passed, it feels like we’re really deep into summer, which is a lovely place to be.
Why not capture that feeling of sunshine and summer bounty in cross stitch?
I bet I’m not alone in having a stash of home decor fabric sample books in my sewing stash. LuzPatterns.com shares a tutorial showing how you patchwork them together with some upcycled denim to create these cool cushion covers. And … Read More...
Feathers are very popular right now and this tutorial is for the quickest DIY pendant. You literally make these feathers out of patterned washi tape. Perfect for all types of Jewelry making embellishments. Grab the tutorial here.
This design, is from the book Shape by Shape, Collection 2
, is all about the echoing, making it a really forgiving design. When in doubt, just add more echo lines. The dense quilting is perfect for drawing your eyes … Read More...
You only have to google Magnesium Deficiency symptoms to realize you are probably 90% likely to suffering from at least one of the symptoms. Though I don’t condone using Google as a Doctor and as always you should seek a … Read More...
Look what Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made from the thrifted skirt! She refashioned it into a cute on shoulder ruffle top, and she’s written up a tutorial showing how she did it. Hit your thrift store for a bright … Read More...
Ever wished you had the perfect double sided-paper for your projects? One with two patterns you actually love? So often one side of pre-made double-sided paper is kind of meh. Now you can use your favourite patterns to make your … Read More...
Use basic paper crafting supplies to create these easy DIY paper easel frames. They fold flat to become the perfect card that fits in an envelope, so you can easily gift favourite photos to family members. Add embellishments for an … Read More...
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial for making these retro nine patch placemats. The patchwork and hand stitching is certainly pretty but what I’m loving the most is that scalloped border! And of course they’re in favorite retro palette … Read More...
Renee Bolton made this fun Fly Girl tag using just the body of a girl stamp adding a sweet face from printed washi tape. She’ll tell you how to make one over on her blog, Bolton House.
-heather
Giveaway – Book Giveaway- Foraged Flower Arranging: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Stunning Arrangements from Local, Wild Plants
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 15, 2017 and you are in the running for this beautiful inspiring and informative … Read More...
Fidget spinners
do not seem to be going away. My daughter is doing summer camp classes at her school and she came home last week with a DIY fidget spinner, and I’m still seeing a lot of projects for making … Read More...
This adorable alpaca softie has a simple shape and a beautiful blanket embroidered on her back. Mollie from Wild Olive has a free pattern on her blog! It’s a simple pattern, with just two pieces (a front and a back). … Read More...
I love knitting projects with hems. There’s something so pretty and finished and professional about them. Whether you’re doing a picot edge or a plain, folded over hem, it adds a special touch to a project.
But it’s also kind … Read More...
