Sweet! Another great round up of Ikea hacks for your craft room. I see quite a few that will work for my new studio. I especially love that slatted bed base, turned wall storage unit!
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Tutorial: American flag ruffle pillow
Sew this cute American flag ruffle pillow for 4th of July! Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog has a tutorial showing how. Red and white ruffles make the stripes of the flag, and the stars on the field of blue … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric friendship bracelets
Got fabric scraps? Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can sew them into fun friendship bracelets. Make them braided, or with three straight strands. Both versions are super fun and super cute!
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Have Fun Teaching Kids about the Solar System
One of my daughter’s consistent loves through most of her life has been space. She’s really interested in the stars and planets, has a telescope, watches Ready, Jet, Go. We talk about space a lot, and it’s a subject that … Read More...
Watermelon painted rocks-part 2
Yesterday I shared my new summer watermelon hat and flip-flop painting tutorial. Today is the second part of my watermelon painting fun. I am a little obsessed with word rocks and rock painting. So I thought that it would … Read More...
Welcome Blankets Project Seeks to Reimagine Border Wall
Talk of a wall being built between the United States and Mexico was a big part of the presidential election and is still a hot topic. But what if a wall, something designed to keep people out, could be transformed … Read More...
No Bake Lemon Pie
My family have only just started enjoying things that are tart and lemony, so I am keen to try this recipe on them. I always loved Keylime pie and lemon slice growing up so it will be nice to reminisce … Read More...
Fourth Of July Bandanna Apron
This DIY apron made from bandannas is 15 minutes and is a great patriotic craft for the Fourth of July. It is so simple and all it takes is two bandannas and some ribbon to make a cute apron that … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Oversized beach bag with rope handles
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can sew this oversized beach bag with rope handles. The summery lemon print she used is from the new Just Add Sugar fabric line by Simple Simon & Co Fill it with … Read More...
Project: Jaws Inspired Father’s Day Shark Card
Here’s a really Jawsome card to make for your Dad for Father’s Day! I love how Yainea turned a tiny fish stamp into a tiny baby shark! She will show you how to make this fun Jaws inspired card over … Read More...
17 GREAT Father’s Day Gifts for Kids to Make
Looking for hand made gifts that the kids can make for Father’s Day? Check out this roundup of 17 kid crafts from Red Ted Art, You’re sure to find the perfect idea depending on Dad’s taste and style.
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Tutorial: Strapless beach maxi dress
This strapless maxi dress is perfect for beach vacations! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial in her Sundressing series. It’s easy to sew. You can make it in any size and you won’t need a … Read More...
Father’s Day Printable Fill-In Cards
If you love fill-in cards, and tie motifs for Father’s Day you’ll love this one! Print these out and have the kids add their own things about Dad. There’s also a version for Grandpa!
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DIY Letterboard Birthday Cards
Letter boards are all the rage now, and how fun are these letter board birthday cards? You can use this simple DIY for cards or even as a background element on a scrapbook page. or how about as the cover … Read More...
How to paint a watermelon hat and flip-flops
Painting some new summer accessories like a wide-brimmed hat and flip-flops with Testors craft paint can be a fun project as each summer can have a new theme and color scheme – this year it is watermelon for me! If … Read More...
Inspiration: Gift Card Holders
The design team over at Some Odd Girl Stamps have each made there own take on a stamped card that also holds a gift card. From pockets to envelopes and more you’ll find 6 different amazing card ideas to inspire … Read More...
Tutorial: Airplane travel sewing kit
I like to take hand sewing projects with me to pass the time on a trip. Of course, if you’re traveling on an airplane it gets complicated. Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she created a sewing kit that she … Read More...
Check out this Fantastic Knit Geode
Someone I follow on Facebook recently posted an article about a knit geode made by Barbara Tomlinson, which is completely awesome and fantastic and now I want to knit one.
Don’t you?
The good news is, we all can knit … Read More...
The Motherload of Mini Cat Cross-Stitch Patterns
When I first came across the mini cat cross-stitch pattern page at Happiness is Cross Stitching, I wanted to point you in particular to the summer and patriotic cat designs, but really they’re alls o cute you need to take … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonder Woman tank top
Have you seen Wonder Woman yet? I haven’t, but it’s on my list of movies to watch. And I don’t watch that many movies, so that says a lot. Here’s a fun project for everyone who loves the movie. (Or … Read More...