Joy is the winner of these.
I have to tell you that I really love these books. There are so many great patterns in them, and good inspiration for making your knitting more colorful.
But I’ve had them on my … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrist cuff pincushion
This wrist cuff pincushion keeps your pins right where you need them for sewing. Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. If you’re worried about accidentally pushing a … Read More...
How to make Lego head lights
Lego lights!!!! Best yet these are made with recycled baby food jars. Now don’t think you can’t make these if you think you can’t draw. The great tutorial over at One Little Project at a Time with take you step … Read More...
DIY Amazing Floral Crown
I really love this Flower crown, it’s over-sized and full of contrasting colors but just looks amazing. As you may know by now I am a BOHO lover and this one is right up on my top ten list! … Read More...
Scrap Fabric Biscornu Inspired Pin Cushions
We seem to be having a run on pin cushions at the moment. I think they are popular because they don’t require a lot of time or supplies. I am a little ADD when it comes to craft projects I … Read More...
DIY Watercolor Artwork
Quotes and Watercolors are all the rage right now so why not mix the two together. This tutorial is for making your own DIY Watercolor quotes. Make sure you grab some good quality water colors t
o get a bright … Read More...
Light and Lofty Super Scarf
This Light and lofty scarf is chunky and warm without the weight. I am pretty sure it will also work as a fishing net should you ever find your self stranded on a beach. If it was a little wider … Read More...
Soap Making Recipe – Basil Citrus M&P Soap
This DIY Basil soap recipe has a hint pf Citrus to give it a fresh scent. This is a really nice herbal smelling soap featuring dried crushed basil leaf and citrus fragrance. You can use a Basil EO too if … Read More...
Pina Colada Smoothie
The only thing missing from this Delicious Pina Colada Smoothie is a drop of rum. Okay maybe not at Breakfast time but it’s perfect for a pick me up in the afternoon by the pool or on the couch, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a slouchy sweatshirt, with pattern
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how you can sew a slouchy sweatshirt that’s perfect for the last bit of winter and the early spring. The loose fit shirt is comfortable to wear for hanging around the house or for … Read More...
Tip: Super Hero Card with Washi Tape and Die Cuts
Washi tape is so versatile for so many card projects. Here’s a clever way to use it with your die cuts. Jen Carter made a sky scraper building background using washi tape with a die cut on this adorable super … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple canvas tote
This simple canvas tote is a great project for beginner sewists! It takes just a few easy seams to make it. And when you’re done, you’ll have a cute new tote to carry! Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: French vintage style ruffled tablecloth
Cami from Tidbits shows how you an sew a beautiful ruffled tablecloth with a French vintage style. The long tablecloth covers a plain table and adds instant drama to a room. Tablecloths take a lot of fabric, especially one designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry Thief Hearts Quilt
The hearts in this quilt show off to perfection The Strawberry Thief fabric collection. The blog by the same name shares detailed instructions on how to make the blocks. The heart shape is pieced, not appliqued, and I have to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Swan apron, plus a pattern
This swan apron is making me smile today! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make one. She starts with a plain apron and adds the swan to the top. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. With a … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Dream Tag
Anne Rosenstiel combined rubber stamping, gesso, ink sprays and more to create this stunning mixed media tag. I particularly love how she colored her ribbon and flowers with the ink sprays, a great way to make all your components match! … Read More...
Tutorial | 3D Paper Flowers
Use your colored cardstock to make these fun paper flowers to use as embellishments on your scrapbooking pages and in mini books. They would look great on handmade greeting cards too.
Use the instructions (and soon to be available templates) … Read More...
Faux Opal Mokume Gane
Meridian Handicraft has a pretty take on a faux opal like effect using mokume gane. The mix of colours and paints makes for a nice variety of effects and, as with all translucent clay, sanding and polishing really takes the … Read More...
Project: Ribbon Card
If you’re like me you probably have a bag or even a box filled with snippets of ribbon. It’s hard to throw them away, I might need them some day, right?! Well, here’s the perfect card for using up a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bunny ear teething rings, with pattern
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make these adorable bunny ear teething rings. They make sweet gifts for new babies! The fabric ears are backed with an absorbent terry cloth and are knotted on to … Read More...