Ink Smooshing is a quick and easy technique that gives a big punch of color. Using ink pads, water and a piece of plastic you can get this cool water color splashed effect. Visit the MASKerade blog where Ardyth has … Read More...
Video tutorial: Delicate embroidered box
This delicate box is made entirely of thread! It could be a fairy box, but there’s no magic required to make it. Instead, you can use your sewing machine and some water soluble interfacing. CraftJitsu shares a video showing how … Read More...
Minnie Mouse DIY Party Supplies
Got a Minnie Mouse fan in your house? (Maybe it’s you!) Throw a Minnie Mouse party and create your own Minnie Mouse DIY Party Supplies with the free tutorials and templates for party hat, festive banner, and paper purse favors.… Read More...
Printable Journal or Notebook Cover
Looking for a cute and pleasant cover for your journal or notebook? Simply print this design and cover your journal or planner. Could be great as the cover of a mini album too. Just add a title or quote on … Read More...
Make a Garden Marker from Polymer Clay
Katie from KatersAcres shares a project she published as part of her Lisa Pavelka series of projects. It makes an embellished plaque that you can add a stick to for an herb or garden marker. Polymer clay makes great decorative … Read More...
Download: Puppy Digital Stamp
You can download this adorable pudgy puppy digi stamps for FREE! Click here to visit the Sliekje blog to get it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Tutorial and pattern: Chemo cap
Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial and pattern for making a chemo cap. The tutorial is the first in a series of posts she is dedicated to women she admire. Her chemo cap pattern is in honor of … Read More...
How to make an octopus hanging decoration
This is recycled trash bag octopus is so pretty and fun I can’t wait to try making one. Over at Little Stars Learning there is both a photo and video tutorial on how to make these plastic bag octopus decorations… Read More...
Knit for Guys with These Great Sweater Patterns
This week my husband and I are celebrating 15 years of marriage, and we’ve actually been together about 21 years (!) in all.
I have never knit him a sweater.
I’ve knit him a scarf he’s never worn, and a … Read More...
A Sweet Feet Baby Announcement to Stitch
I love making stuff to celebrate new babies, as I’m sure is true with a lot of us.
I love the sweet little feet cross stitch birth announcement chart from Do Small Things with Love, which would be a perfect … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Little girl’s flower purse
Look at this sweet flower purse! You can sew one for your favorite little girl. Paola from Sweet Julia Boutique shares a tutorial and pattern at Crazy Little Projects. It has a zipper opening on the back and a long … Read More...
Printable Wall Art – Here Sleeps A Girl
I adore this quote, and in pink watercolor with faux gold foil, it’s the perfect piece for … Read More...
Unicorn Toast The Kids Will Love
I know you are thinking, what is this crazy new trend you are shouting about? Well my Unicorn friends, this is magical toast! Yep, it is toast that is so pretty it looks like art, gosh darn it, it … Read More...
Sewing Tips – 11 tips for using a muslin to get a perfect fit
Sewing patterns rarely fit anyone perfectly straight out on the envelope. Sewing a test garment, or muslin, first can help you figure out just what adjustments need to be made. Beth from SunnyGal Studio shares some tips at Craftsy for … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided beach towel rug
This bath mat rug is super absorbent because it’s made from a braided beach towel. Patti from Hearth & Vine used a discount store beach towel to make it, and she’s got a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s … Read More...
SuperMom Homemade Pop Tarts With Nutella
My Children are always asking me for poptarts, but there is something about store bought poptarts that makes me feel uncomfortable. They feel like fake food to me. Fake as in processed and filled with gosh knows what. So as … Read More...
DIY Teacup Planters
The trees are blossoming and spring is in the air. Spring time is just around the corner and it might be fun to have some craft projects for Spring, this is why we have some repurposed tea-cup DIY spring planters… Read More...
Projects: Four Bee Cards
Darcie Heater is sharing directions for 4 different bee themed cards using the same stamp set. I love bee stamps and sentiments, there’s so many clever or puny was to use bee’s, they work for so many occasions. Click here… Read More...
Cake Topper DIY Printable for Mother’s Day
Is that special cake for your mom missing something? Add this east topper with the free printable download and DIY.
You’ll need:
– The Cake Topper Printable
– Scissors and tape
– Skewer or stick
– Any berries or flowers … Read More...
Project: Funny Spring Chicken Birthday Card
This humorous Spring Chicken birthday card uses a die cut in a new way by cutting it out of masking paper and using it as a stencil for inking. I love the trending ombre’ effect! You can find a video … Read More...