Petro from The Seamon Mom shows how you can make an easy half circle skirt. It’s made from knit fabric so there’s no need for zipper or other closure. Plus,the knit won’t fray so you don’t have to hem it … Read More...
Project and Tip: 3D Dimensional Flower Cards
Using large floral stamps and coordinating dies from Hero Arts Yana Smakula made some stunning 3D Dimensional Flower Cards. She’s got a video over on the Hero Arts blog showing how to use these products.
But my tip is you … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book
These cat, dog, and mouse softies are certainly cute, but they’re made even more special because they have a story that goes along with them! Sew Cute Patterns offers them all for free – a printable story book and patterns … Read More...
An At-Home Summer Math Camp to Do with Your Kids
Summer camp and other activities for kids can be really expensive, but just letting kids go feral for the summer months isn’t really recommended, either, for the sake of your sanity and furniture, not to mention their future academic success.… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Home embroidery hoop art
A mix of embroidery and applique makes this embroidery hoop art extra sweet. You can get the free pattern from Flamingo Toes. Applique a house and a bunting banner, and embroider the details, some flowers, and the word “home”.
Click … Read More...
Vine Lace Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.
Vine Lace looks … Read More...
DIY Party Table Weights
This project is perfect for spring and summer dining and keeping the tablecloth actually attached to the table.
It was a challenging project because it was the first of mine to use something dull (concrete) and turn it into something … Read More...
Winter Baseball Hat Cover Pattern
Do you have a sports fan who always wears his baseball cap? Now, during the winter, he can put on his Cap Hat and turn his favorite baseball cap into his favorite winter beanie! This is a free pattern, but … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Baby t-shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making an itty bitty t-shirt to fit a brand new baby. It’ll work for boys or girls and you can embellish them up or leave them plain. Her … Read More...
Project: Mom to Be Card
Send a big congratulations to a mom to be with this pretty card. Kristina Werner will show you how to do a lovely soft water color resit technique using inks, a water brush and acetate (which I thought was particularly … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft seat belt cover
We’ve got a road trip planned for the end of May, and it’s going to be a long one. 23 hours each way! Heidi from One Creative Mommy has a tutorial that may make the ride a bit more comfortable. … Read More...
How To Make A Handprint Flower Wreath
Here’s a great idea for a keepsake craft to do with your kids this Mother’s Day. Or make them for the grandmas! They are sure to love this.
You’ll need white cardstock, and fresh, dried or silk flowers, plus adhesive,scissors … Read More...
10 Things You Must Have In Your Creative Craft Space
Take a look at these 10 Things You Must Have In Your Creative Craft Space according to Claire at Heart Handmade. These definitely apply to those who have a dedicated room, but even those of you with just a small … Read More...
Mother’s Day EOS Flower Gift + Printable Card
Download this free Mother’s Day printable card and make this fun EOS lip balm
gift! Everyone loves a new lip balm, especially when it’s dressed up with a beautiful paper flower!
You’ll find a link to the instructions for making … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Water Colored Stencil Card Background
Combining two hot trends in paper crafting, stencils and water coloring Betsy Veldman made the background for this lovely card. She finished off with a sentiment embossed on vellum
and some stamped flowers. You can find a video tutorial for … Read More...
Giveaway- My First Card-Making Book: 35 easy-to-make cards for every occasion for children aged 7+
Giveaway- My First Card-Making Book: 35 easy-to-make cards for every occasion for children aged 7+
Leave a comment in today’s post by May 4th, 2017 and you are in the running for this fun and colorful card making book filled … Read More...
How to make a miniature matchbox vanity
It’s no secrete I am in love with miniatures, mostly with the little succulent gardens that are created in recycled containers but this little matchbox vanity made out of matchboxes is so cute! I bet is a great way to … Read More...
Kids Can Knit Their Own Friendship Bracelets
Making friendship bracelets is a phase that I really hope still happens for kids (I still have the bracelet the first boy I ever had a crush on made for me!). There are a lot of different kinds of bracelets … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy wrist cuff with snaps
These wrist cuffs are quick to make, and a great way to use up your scraps! Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how to sew them. The closures are KAM snaps
, which are so easy to install – way … Read More...
Mother is Another Word for Love
Stitch something sweet for your mom or a mom in your life with this free pattern from Tiny Modernist.
It features the words “Mother is Another Word for Love” and has a floral border. It is worked in three … Read More...