You don’t need a serger to sew knits. You can sew knit fabric on your sewing machine BUT you’ll need to use a stitch that will stretch. If you don’t use a stretch stitch, when you stretch your fabric there’s … Read More...
15 clever beware of dog signs
Lots of us like to make our own inspirational signs. Why not make some functional ones as well? Check out this great collection of funny and clever beware of dog signs at Bark Post Stories most of which are made … Read More...
Freebie: Love Quotes
I’m a little late getting this posted in time for Valentine’s Day cards but you could still use these sweet phrases for Valentine scrapbook pages or anniversary cards. They are free in the month of February to download from A … Read More...
Recycled Tin Can Wind Chime Tutorial
It feels great to recreate something cool from old, rejected materials. From this tutorial you can learn how to make a cool wind-chime from old can and egg shells. Check it out here. Windchime Tutorial.
DIY Wedding Hair – Formal Up Do
This simple Up do is easier than it looks and I think it will work well for Bridal hair if wearing your hair up is something different for you. I wear a messy bun or ponytail most days so this … Read More...
Terra Cota Pot Candles
After a recent trip to my local bee keeper I was inspired to try making beeswax candles
. He explained some of the benefits of burning beeswax vs. paraffin or soy. Beeswax is naturally honey scented and clean burning. Bees … Read More...
Football Sandwich Bar
I am not sure how this thing is staying upright, but how amazing does it look? Perfect for a Team building party at work or a Party for a bunch of hungry teenagers. The best thing is once you … Read More...
DIY Shibori Lunch Bags
The earliest known piece of Shibori fabric was made in the 7th century in Japan. By binding, or pressing pieces of wood together over folded cloth, you will get different patterns. If you make it with real indigo dye, you … Read More...
Free Recipe – Unicorn Poop Cookies
In case you didn’t realize, Unicorns poop Rainbows. Well that’s what we are led to believe and it does make sense. I mean where else would rainbows come from? DIY Unicorn Cookie Recipe over at Kitchen Fun With My 3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a padded laptop sleeve
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can sew a padded laptop sleeve with an easy Velcro closure. You can store pencils and other small accessories in a pocket on the front. She uses a fusible foam for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids reversible fabric crown
Don’t underestimate the power of a crown to make a kids’ celebration that much more special. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making a fabric crown. It’s reversible and of course … Read More...
DIY | Add More Work Space in the Craft Room
See how to convert a cluttered closet into even more work space in your craft room. In this makeover the homeowners removed the closet’s shelving, and added a work table that doubles as storage.
A pegboard at the back added … Read More...
Learn the Hand Lettering Basics
As Hand Lettering is really trendy right now, I thought I would share this handy new guide that Alexandria Heinz recently helped create on FTD.
It includes everything you need to know to get started, including a list of materials … Read More...
Faux Glass Hearts
Kellie makes the fancy, faux glass hearts of this necklace with translucent Fimo clays, varnish and metal leaf. Her tutorial touches on all the steps including how to turn your pile of hearts into a fun, full layered necklace.
You … Read More...
Project: Pot of Stamped Flowers
Add a lovely touch to your home decor with a beautiful bunch of flowers that will never die because they’re stamped! Find directions for making this pot of dimension sunflowers and butterflies over on the Stampendous site.
-Heather
Looking for … Read More...
How to Purl Backward, or Knit Garter Stitch without Turning
I’ve been working on this sweater for my daughter since before Christmas, and I thought I was almost done (she decided she wanted it 4 inches longer, but that’s a post for another day). The last detail is three little … Read More...
Lego Batman Cross Stitch Patterns
I’m not sure why a website that sells Halloween costumes has a blog that’s full of craft ideas, but HalloweenCostumes.com does have such a blog, and in celebration of the new Lego Batman movie, they’ve made some Lego Batman … Read More...
One Pot Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Do you know what is better than Eating Indian Butter Chicken? It’s cooking it in just one pot with minimal clean up. It’s not curry in a hurry with this recipe though, it is slow cooked to perfect. Check out … Read More...
DIY Pineapple Wash Cloth
I am in love with this Pineapple wash cloth. The complexity of the layers make it so dimensional. These would make great gifts and great for Beauty Gift baskets too. You can grab the full tutorial here. Pineapple Wash Cloth.… Read More...
Tutorial: Matchbook needle books
Here’s a last minute Valentine’s gift you can make for all your sewing friends. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make the sweetest little matchbook needle books. Scrap fabric and a lace motif give them vintage charm, … Read More...