Want custom Project Life cards that fit your photos perfectly? Make your own using stamps! Get out your stamps and colored ink pads, and start with this post showing a number of ways to use stamps and inks.
You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding
Zippers don’t always have to zip. The metal teeth make them an edgy embellishment even when you don’t need the functionality of a zipper. This steampunk style journal uses zippers as a binding and for a closure. You can get … Read More...
Video tutorial: Felt dahlia
See how you can make a felt dahlia like this one! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial on her blog. This flower is showy enough to stand on its own as an individual bloom, … Read More...
Dr. Seuss Cross Stitch Patterns
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated each year on March 2, and to honor his legacy of encouraging reading and silliness I thought I would share some Dr. Seuss cross stitch patterns.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find any free ones, … Read More...
Homeless Man Knits Hats for Others
I know we all love a heartwarming story about knitting, right? This one comes to us via the Medford Mail Tribune (that’s in Oregon) and profiles Trinidad Flores, a homeless man who spends his time loom knitting hats to … Read More...
DIY Storage Organizer
This organizer is made from spice jars and over trays. You don’t need to limit it to bathroom storage you could use this one in your Craft room too! The tutorial is easy to follow and you can paint it … Read More...
Easy Nutella WonTons
I have actually made these and they are DELICIOUS!. I have even made them using chunks of chocolate bars. Basically Deep frying Chocolate is a good thing people, A really good thing. Serve with cream or icecream to help cut … Read More...
How to make a table top fire pit
So yesterday I posted about a book that features all sorts of concrete projects that you can get yourself in the running for by leaving a comment. Today I have a link to the blog Dunn Lumber that features a … Read More...
Make a Play Laptop for Kids Learning their Letters
When my daughter was little, I think I remember letting her play with a keyboard that wasn’t attached to a computer so she could pretend to type.
But I love this idea of making a play laptop out of cardboard … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Basket tote bag
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making this beautiful basket tote. This is a perfect everyday bag! Easy to carry and plenty of room for all your stuff. You can’t see it in this photo, but there’s … Read More...
Technique: Cottage Card with Masking and Marker Techniques
Using rubber stamps, a masking technique with masking fluid and a water coloring technique with markers you can making this stunning Cottage card that looks like a hand painted work of art. Hop on over to the Art Impressions blog … Read More...
Newsy: The 2017 Quilters’ Survey
Fellow quilt makers, I hope you will join me in taking a survey on the quilting industry. It will take a few, but worth it.
From the IQSCM newsletter:
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Tutorial and pattern: Toddler’s hooded robe
Whether it’s after bath time or just on a cool night, little kids love wrapping up in a snuggly robe! Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial – and a free pattern – at The Creative Spark for sewing … Read More...
Craft Room Peg Board Organization
Craft room pegboard organization that is pretty and functional! Yes, more pegboard. But it’s such a functional and customizable solution that I have to share all the different versions I come across.
In this post you’ll learn some tips for … Read More...
Mokume Gane Variants
Given that polymer clay mokume gane is, itself, a faux of a metal working technique I am always amused when I see tutorials for faux clay mg. It begins to get a little meta at this point.
Template: Teddy Bear Treat Box
Math teacher Mrs. Merwin assigned her students a project to make there own box out of a single sheet of paper, they needed to make a template and a finished creation. What a great way to combine math skills and … Read More...
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Giveaway- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Leave a comment in today’s post by March 3, 2017 and you are in the running for this awesome book that shows you … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring pencil case, no zipper needed
This drawstring pencil pouch is a great first sewing project! Unlike most other pencil pouches, this pencil pouch does not require a zipper. Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s a perfect … Read More...
Keep it, sell it, donate it: What to do with your old sewing machine
I’m still sewing on my first sewing machine, a Bernina 1008 I scored at an estate sale years ago, but most of us will probably upgrade our machines at least once as we get a better idea of the features and … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Workout pants with lace up detail
These workout pants have a cool lace up opening on the back of the legs. Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial and a pattern for making them. Leggings are actually fairly easy to sew. The lace up opening … Read More...