One of the important things we need to teach kids is how to eat a healthy variety of foods.
If you have a picky eater in your family, you know that can be difficult to get kids to eat strange-to-them … Read More...
Tutorial: How to smock fabric for little girls dresses
I’ve always loved smocked dresses for little girls. They’re classic and just so pretty! If you want to give smocking a try, Sarina from SewGuide has a great introduction to smocking that has the information you need to get started. … Read More...
Make Your Own Farm Animals and More: 35 projects for kids using everyday cardboard packaging
If you’re looking for a delightful and eco-friendly crafting adventure for kids, Make Your Own Farm Animals and More by Tracey Radford is a fantastic choice. This book offers 35 creative projects that transform everyday cardboard packaging into charming farm … Read More...
Tutorial: Cross body tote bag
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a cross body tote bag. The tote is big enough to hold her purse, her phone, a knitting project, and her journal. It has a zip closure at … Read More...
How to make striped pom pom Easter Eggs
Pom poms come in so many pretty colors and are fun to use in all sorts of crafty ways. They can be easily shaped with a very surprising tool not generally used in crafting Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
DIY Energizing Green Tea Eye Mask
This homemade Energizing Green Tea Eye Mask will de-puff your eyes and reduce the visibility of bags! It is made with just 3 simple and non toxic ingredients! Learn how to make it using the recipe link above.
Tutorial: 10 minute flannel baby blanket
shows how you can make a simple flannel baby blanket in just 10 minutes. It’s made from two layers of fabric – a quilting weight cotton for the top and a soft flannel for the lining. … Read More...
How to Match Fonts
So you have all these great fonts on your hard drive, but you never seem to be able to use them together. Here’s a great image showing how to match up the different kinds of fonts for the best visual … Read More...
Project and Pattern: Egg Shaped Treat Holders
How adorable are these egg shaped treat holders? Untie the ribbon at the top and they open up and inside is little pocket for candy. The Stempeleinmaleins blog has directions, a free printable pattern and lots of sample designs to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew felt bunny and chick Easter baskets
These felt bunny and chick Easter baskets are just too cute to resist! Not only are they a fun and festive addition to your Easter celebrations, but they’re also completely no-sew, making them perfect for kids, beginner crafters, or … Read More...
How to Catch Up on Project Life
Have you been neglecting your Project Life? Do you need to catch up? (Raises hand). Just saying that makes me groan because I hate the pressure we put on ourselves as scrapbookers to be “caught up”. But the truth is … Read More...
10 Small Craft Spaces to Inspire You
Dreaming of a cozy Craft Corner that is pretty and functional? Check out this round up of 10 small craft corners in differing styles. I bet you’ll find ideas you can use and adapt to make the space you need. … Read More...
Polymer Clay Bunny Sculptures
Here’s an adorable cake decorating tutorial(English translation) with a super cute bunny sculpt that would totally work for polymer clay. Use similar coloured and shaped pieces of clay to make your bunny and then bake as normal. … Read More...
No Spring Skips Its Turn | Printable
Katie of The Casual Craftlete celebrates the arrival of Spring by offering on her blog this free printable, No Spring Skips Its Turn. For immediate decor, download and print out on nice paper and frame. Done. Or, for those with … Read More...
Project: Boy and Girl Pirate Card
Ravioli with Wonton Wrappers
Making Italian easy with Chinese ingredients? Yes please.
Sarah shares her top three tips to making duck ravioli using chinese wrappers and the outcome looks delicious. Have you got any ideas to mix and match culinary cultures?
Tutorial: Denim covered shoes
Valerie from The Unfashionista shows how you can revamp a tired pair of pumps by covering them in denim. There’s no sewing required – just careful cutting and gluing. Use scraps in different washes to make a color blocked effect.… Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted fabric scrap bag handles
Mayra from So Sew Easy
Here’s a fun way to make bag handles. Use your fabric scraps!! Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial showing how to make these twisted scrap fabric bag handles. It puts your scraps to … Read More...
Daffodils to Cross Stitch
This pretty daffodil cross-stitch pattern is a great way to bring a bit of spring to your walls.
Featured at Sew and So, the pattern is from a book by Jayne Netley Mayhew.
With the border, the finished piece is … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Lace yoke t-shirt
Make a cute new t-shirt with lace accents for spring! Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this lace yoke t-shirt. The lace at the yoke, sleeve, and hem give a feminine finish and unexpected texture to … Read More...