This star spangled pillow is the perfect porch accent for 4th of July! Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make one. It’s easy to sew from canvas and denim.
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Make a Child’s Travel Journal with Printable Pages
A travel journal is a great way for a kids to record their holiday adventures and you can download and print these journal pages with a free printable.
You’ll get instructions on how to print and bind this together, as … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square patchwork yoga mat bag
Sew up a charm square patchwork yoga mat bag! Natalie from HungryHippie Sews has a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how.Using charm squares makes quick work of the patchwork because they’re all precut and ready to go. You could … Read More...
An Easy Story Starter Game for Kids (and Adults)
We love our story cubes, which are a set of dice with different pictures on each side. You roll them and then tell a story based on the images you see.
This printable story starter game from Growing Book by … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Summer peplum tee for girls
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can sew this cute girls’ peplum shirt from a basic t-shirt pattern. And if you don’t already have a tried and true t-shirt pattern to use, she’s got one … Read More...
Gifts to Knit for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up soon, and if you want to knit something sweet for a dad in your life, now’s the time to start!
I have collected some great patterns for Father’s Day in previous years, but here are … Read More...
Tutorial: How to use the automatic needle threader on your sewing machine
I have been sewing since I was 5 (I’m 42 now), and I have never EVER been able to figure out the automatic threader feature. Granted, the machine I learned on did not have that feature, nor does my main … Read More...
DIY Turtle Box Template and Coloring Page for Adults
We all love adult coloring pages, but if you are looking for something more unique than just a coloring page print out then you need to see this project! Menucha from Moms and Crafters designed a Turtle coloring page, that … Read More...
How to make a recycled toy truck succulent planter
If you live in a small space but still want to have living plants around you here is probably the tiniest garden ever! Not to mention cute and recycled! Pop on over to the blog Lu Loves Handmade for the … Read More...
Enchanted Rose Mason Jar
Relevantly enchanting & beloved is how I would describe the enchanted Mason Rose Jar craft on WorkWithIt. It pays homage to one of the most nostalgic and loved Disney movies of all times, Beauty and The Beast. It is … Read More...
One Pot – Lamb and Chickpea Curry
This lamb and chickpea curry is the perfect NON Take-away meal. It will curb your craving for take-away’s and it’s actually good for you. Personally I LOVE chickpeas and they really add a boost of Protein to this meal. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled denim patchwork chair cushions
I love me some recycled denim, and these hexagon chair seats are no exception. They’re so pretty! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created them and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. Grab some old jeans and a … Read More...
Project: Metallic Floral Wedding Card
What couple wouldn’t love getting this stunning card for their wedding? Nicole Spohr used metallic water colors over top of heat embossed stamped floral images on black cardstock to get this amazing look. She’s got a video tutorial for making … Read More...
Keep Your Scrapbook Tools Handy with This Organizer
Keep your most used tools, like scissors, craft knife and rulers, as well as pens and markers handy with this DIY desk organizer made with PVC pipe.
You’ll need
- PVC pipe – I used 2?, 1-1/2?, 1-1/4?
- Cardboard
- Liquid Nails
Sewing Tutorial: A-line African print maxi dress
Troy from Thriftanista in the City shows how she made this African print maxi dress. It’s sophisticated and dramatic and has that laid back summer style, but it also happens to be an easy style dress to sew. See how … Read More...
How To Fold A Bowling Shirt Origami Treat Box
Looking for a fun and unique way to gift treats, candy, or gift cards this Father’s Day? These bowling shirt origami treat boxes are the perfect choice! Not only are they a creative and personal touch, but they also make … Read More...
Money Clips and Polymer Clay
I noticed this one because it has Matt’s great canework on it but then I saw that it was also a money clip which is a decent dad’s day project as well. The black and white suits my happy monochromatic … Read More...
How To Make Soap Gemstones
Okay let me start by saying these Gemstone soaps are too precious to use. How amazing would they look on the side of a guest sink or bench top. I especially love the strong vibrant colors used in this tutorial.
Tutorial: Jeans pocket zip pouch
Upcycle a couple of jeans pockets into the cutest little zip pouch! Cintia from My Poppet has a tutorial showing how. I keep a little stash of jeans pockets rescued from upcycle projects or just jeans that have completely worn … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Around Sentiments
Working sentiments onto the front of cards can sometimes be problematic. You don’t want to cover your images so why not work around them by die cutting around them. This neat tip comes from Lizzie Jones over at the Don’t … Read More...