This origami wallet is a fantastic and unique way to present cash and/or gift cards, making it a thoughtful and creative gift. It’s not just about the gift inside – the wallet itself becomes a memorable part of the present, … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurpose embroidery motifs from damaged vintage linens
Go to an estate sale or antique mall, and you’re likely to find at least one little collection of vintage embroidered linens. If they’re in good shape, they make beautiful accents for a vintage inspired decor. But there will also … Read More...
Pincushion Clay Owls
I love projects that use in their mixed media. Polymer clay makes great, quick holders – bodies, containers, little shapes – in a prototyping sort of way. This pincushion owl is a perfect example. The body is a simple piece, … Read More...
Project: Make Your Own Epoxy Stickers
Sandy Allnock will show you how to make your own fun glossy epoxy looking stickers using stamps with clear Glossy Accents and adhesive sheets. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
More Simple Stitching for Dads and Grandpas
If you want to stitch a super simple card or gift tag for a father or grandfather in your life, check out these little charts designed by Lorraine Clarke that I found at CyberStitchers.
The Dad cross stitch is shown … Read More...
Tutorial: Money clip wallet
This money clip wallet would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Art Gallery Fabrics shares a tutorial at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how you can make one. It has a magnetic clip to hold paper money, plus … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing knits without a serger
I bought a serger years ago because I wanted to sew on knits. Turns out, I could have done that without buying a serger. (I still looooove my serger though, so no regrets…) Cheryl from Sew Can Do has a … Read More...
Funky Faux Stained Glass Door
Add a little or a lot, of color to your living space with this Faux stained glass doorway. The color really brightens up the room and adds an interesting color piece. This is a sliding door so I guess you … Read More...
Corn Fritters For Dinner Anyone?
These Corn Fritters look amazing! A lovely neighbor would always bring corn fritters to every party, it was here signature dish. She has since moved a way and I am desperate for a replacement recipe. I am going to give … Read More...
Project: Mermaid Card with Distress Oxide Inks
Amy Rysavy used Distress Ink in 3 different way on this adorable mermaid card. I love her colorful hair and how Amy flicked water over the ink to remove some color for a cool extra distressed look. Check out her … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable Swiffer pads
I love my Swiffer – until I run through a whole box of disposable Swiffer pads and realize just how wasteful it is. Crafting a Green World shows how you can sew a reusable pad for your Swiffer so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork flag table topper mini quilt
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a beautiful patchwork flag table topper mini quilt. Pull out your red, white, and blue fabric scraps for this project!!
Scrappy Flag Table Topper, by Fort Worth Fabric … Read More...
Does Knitting or Crochet Take More Yarn?
Most of us know that crochet tends to be — or at least feel — a little faster than knitting, because the stitches can be a lot taller than a standard row of knitting. But does crochet also use more … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable waxed fabric food wraps
Emily from Life Sew Savory shares a tutorial for making reusable food wraps
from waxed fabric. If you’re thinking, “But I don’t have any waxed fabric!”, don’t worry – she also shows how to make your own waxed fabric using … Read More...
Create a Fun Forest Animal Unit Study for Your Kids
Little kids love animals, so why not encourage that interest and turn it into something you can use in a lot of different learning activities with a forest animals unit study?
Life Over Cs has collected everything you need for … Read More...
How to make a sea shell memory box from your summer travels
If your summer plans include a trip to the beach and you think you might want to remember it next winter why not plan ahead and gather up some shells, sand and snap a few pictures so you can make … Read More...
Wirework Cuff Tutorial
This is a very easy to make wire work cuff that is stunning to wear. For this project you will need the following items
1.5mm Silver Plated Copper Wire
Make Your Own Galaxy Bath Bombs
These Galaxy inspired Bath bombs are fun to make and I love how each one turns out a unique design. You only need the typical Bath Bomb ingredients to create these. Get the recipe and learn how to make them … Read More...
Star Quilt Project
It’s been a little whilst since we posted but here goes. This is a free project/pattern.
This one is called Seeing Stars, by Alex Anderson, and is from Make Star Quilts.
FINISHED QUILT: 48 1/2? × 54 1/2?
FINISHED … Read More...
Card Making Project: Funny Shark Birthday Card
Learn how to use ink blending and stencils for an ocean pattern and add a stamped shark image for this killer birthday card. You’ll find a video tutorial for making this over on the Hero Arts blog.
-Heather
If you … Read More...