How much fun is this paper doll 3-D diorama scene!? Made by re-purposing packaging, covering it in pattern papers and adding stamps of dolls and furniture Jennifer Vanderbeek created this wonderful project. She’s sharing instructions and photos over on the … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Hat and mittens for 18″ doll
Sew up a hat and mitten set for your 18″ doll! Steph from Many Small Friends shares a free pattern and tutorial. You can make them from fleece or from an old sweater. It’s a quick afternoon sewing project.
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Using Canes in Sculpting
This week I was showing my school age students how to use basic proportion rules in drawing and sculpting people figures. It was a quick and dirty version of how to sculpt a human and what you could do to … Read More...
Techniques: Hello Card made with Gelatos
Add some splatters and splashes of color using Gelato color sticks and water, then apply some simple stamping for a bright and colorful “Hello” card. Visit the Design Memory Crafts blog for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Scrapbusting travel tissue holders
Sew your scraps into useful – and pretty – travel tissue holders. They’re super easy to make and Sewing Secrets has a tutorial showing how. The top is layered in a way that creates a hole in the middle to … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach bag with pom pom trim
Tanya from Dans Le Lakehouse shares a tutorial for sewing a beach bag with pom pom trim. The zipper closure will help keep all your beach essentials tucked inside – and the sand out! And when you’re not lounging on … Read More...
Handmade Etsy – Stunning Bouquet
Bouquet by Curious Floral.
The medium bouquet is 25″ around (final sizes vary due to the unique handmade nature of each item). Bouquets are made out of sola flowers. Various styles are available and flowers range from 1.5-2.5 inches.
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Little Maiden Bonnet
Well if the piercing blue eyes haven’t melted your heart already then this adorable Babies bonnet will. This is a retired pattern, meaning it used to be for sale and is now available FREE.
The Little Maiden Bonnet is simple … Read More...
Soap Making Video – Caramel Apples
These Caramel Apple soaps are easy to make but you will need to create the 3D Apple soap mold first. To create the mold you use Mold Putty. or you can buy one like this
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Easy Grasshopper Mint Pie For St Patrick’s Day
Grasshopper Pie is the perfect Green dessert for St Patrick’s day , and for good reason! It’s cool creamy mint filling plus a chocolate cookie crust make it a summer must have.
I love that it is no bake. Grab … Read More...
Cats on quilts photos | Just for fun
Cats and quilts go together like needle and thread – truth. Honestly, my cat, Emma, thinks she’s in charge of my sewing space. Amanda (Jedi Craft Girl) and Tina (Emily Ann’s Kloset) routinely share photos of their cats on quilts … Read More...
Technique: Foiling Technique with Metal Dies
Here’s a cool way to use your thin metal dies but it doesn’t involve cutting. By using Transfer Gel as a paste over the die cut design you’ve now got a sticky surface to apply foil sheets to. Find out … Read More...
Tutorial: Clear vinyl keychain zip pouch
Natalie from HungryHippie Sews shows how to sew the cutest little keychain zip pouches. They’re made from clear vinyl so you can see exactly what’s inside. With the entire pouch made from clear vinyl, the brightly colored zippers stand out. … Read More...
Free Tutorial: Add pockets to a bean bag
Marzi from Made By Marzipan shows how you can add pockets to a bean bag. The pockets can keep a remote, phone, or good book within easy reach while you’re nestled down in your bean bag. It’s such a smart … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a travel eye mask
Between the lights from the parking lot and the noise from the highway, a good night’s sleep in a hotel is nearly impossible. Crafterpreneur shows how you can sew a DIY travel eye mask to help block the light. Keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Skillet handle cover
Make a skillet handle cover to protect your hand from a hot skillet! It’s a hot pad made to slide around just the handle of a skillet. Katie from Made to Be a Momma shares a tutorial at Crazy Little … Read More...
Stitch Some Old-School Video Game Geekery with the Tetris Scarf
This Tetris Scarf from the Nifty Knitter is amazing. I have to say I played more than a little Tetris in my day, and I would love to have a scarf like this. As would my husband. And quite a … Read More...
DIY Shibori Throw Pillows
These DIY Shibori cushions are made from plain Ikea Cushions and turned in to unique one of a kind pieces of soft fluffy Art.
Shibori is a Japanese dyeing technique that typically involves folding, … Read More...
Churro Donuts
Churro’s and Donuts are one of my two favorite foods. Served with thick chocolate sauce, baked Churro Doughnuts are a great way to enjoy the taste of churros while eating significantly less fat.
Stitch Something Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big event in my family because my brother’s name is Patrick, so I will probably be sharing a lot of St. Patrick’s Day cross stitch projects in the coming days.
This one is … Read More...