Tassels are everywhere this season, why not on the hem of your jeans! Studio DIY shows how you can DIY the look by making your own tassels and add them to the hem of your jeans. So much cheaper than … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Chubby Lunch Tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial and pattern for making her Chubby Lunch Tote. The insulated lunch bag has a short squat size that’s perfect for holding small food containers. Finished dimensions are approximately 7″ tall x 8″ … Read More...
Winner- Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Congrats go out to Lisa B. of Highland, IL as she is the winner of Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters: 35 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden.
Nail Polish Marbled Easter Eggs
If you are thinking we are crazy letting the kids near the nail polish don’t fear. The key is preparation. Make sure the work space is covered, make sure you have nail polish remover or acetone on hand in case … Read More...
Sewing pattern sizing and how to adjust it to fit YOU
Like sizing for ready to wear, sizing on clothing patterns (particularly women’s clothing patterns) varies from brand to brand. So when you read that a pattern fits “true to size”, what does that actually mean? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns … Read More...
Project: Framed 3D Cityscape
Wow, this dimensional cityscape framed home decor project is simply amazing! Jenny made is using die cuts and new Distress Ink from Tim Holtz. She’s got step by step project directions over on the Frilly and Funkie blog, click here … Read More...
Ridged Ribbon Eyelet Dishcloth {Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop}
It’s time for my next contribution to the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop! This month I thought I would throw in some eyelets to keep it interesting. 
Eyelets are the most basic skill you need to create lace. They’re made by … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls Hip Hop Easter Leggings
With a hip and a hop, these leggings are so cute for Easter! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial for the Hip Hop Leggings featured in her Hip Hopping Around spring mini magazine. You can use any … Read More...
Scrapbooking Titles for Outdoor Layouts
Whichever hemisphere you’re in, everyone is getting outside right now! Use this list to find a title for your next scrapbook layout featuring the great outdoors. The title says Digital scrapbooking titles, but these can be used for any kind … Read More...
10 Design Tips for Visually Pleasing Scrapbook Pages
Save this image as a cheat sheet when you’re laying out your scrapbook page. These 10 design tips will help you to create visually appealing scrapbooking pages.
Go to the source link below for an explanation of each point so … Read More...
Using Clay for Mechanical Models
In my slightly technical interests, I like building little moving toys and models. Wind up toys are a special favourite but any whimsical little toys and models are right up there. Extra delightful if you can use clay in the … Read More...
Inspiration: Wanta Fanta Quilt
Jayne of Twiggy and Opal made this 40″ square mini quilt as part of the Needle and Foot blog hop. It’s stunning. The Needle and Foot Etsy shop owner, who is hosting the blog hop to celebrate her Etsy … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial and pattern: Felt Easter bunny hand puppet
This bunny hand puppet would make a fun Easter toy for kids to play with! Cindy from Skip To My Lou shares a tutorial and free pattern for making it. You can put it together with fabric glue, as she … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for March
If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought to you by the folks at Stampin’ Up. … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral embroidered shirt collar
A little embroidery goes a long way to add personality and style to a plain shirt. Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to add a floral stitch design to the collar of a shirt. You can add it to a … Read More...
Great Geeky Cross Stitch Patterns
I love geeky craft patterns, and these free geeky cross stitch patterns from HalloweenCostumes.com are really great.
There are patterns related to Star Wars, Doctor Who and Back to the Future as well as Legend of Zelda, Minecraft and Mario … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bow Easter eggs
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shows how you can sew a fabric Easter egg embellished with a bow. Her tutorial includes a free pattern. Use your fabric scraps to make the egg and the bow for a fun Easter scrap … Read More...
Bunny Egg Cozies are Perfect to Knit for Easter
I love knitting little projects for Easter/spring (did you see my little Peep bunny, for instance?).
So even though I have no eggs that need cozying, I kind of want to knit some of these bunny egg cozies from … Read More...
Recycled Easter Bunny Family
I don’t know about you but when I get an idea to make something I tend to make a bunch. Especially if they are going out in the yard. I had an idea to make some lawn bunnies out of … Read More...
Turn Garden Rocks In To Fake Plants
I Love this tutorial because it’s a plant I can actually keep alive. Use garden rocks to create this fun Rock Cactus pot. A great sensory idea for a kids activity and craft. DIY Rock Cactus Plants.