Seriously, what’s better then tea and cats? Nothing! Here’s a fun coloring page that’s free to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.
-Heather
Tutorial and template: Woodland stenciled onesies
These woodland stenciled onesies are soo cute! The tails on the back are killin’ me! They’d make the perfect baby shower gifts – and there’s no sewing required. Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial and a … Read More...
DIY pegboard thread storage in a drawer
I am so jealous of this thread storage drawer! Kathy from Designs by KtGreen created it using a set of rolling drawers from IKEA. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The top drawer has pegboard and dowels … Read More...
Have You Tried the Russian Join?
Weaving in ends is one of the things about knitting that a lot of knitters don’t enjoy. It’s a necessary evil, particularly in large projects or projects where the color changes often.
I usually just weave in my ends the … Read More...
Video Sewing Pattern: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem
Ayisha from Craftepreneur shows how you can sew your own swing tunic or dress with a high-low hem. You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make your own using a t-shirt that fits you how you like. … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Paper Easter Basket
This project is egg-celent in every way! If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter, then look no further than this adorable paper Easter basket designed by Nicole Spohr using dies and stamps from Mama Elephant… Read More...
Hand-Lettered Cross-Stitch Design
I love the look of this hand-lettered cross-stitch design from One Artsy Mama. Like many people, she’s been taken by hand lettering and decided to draw out a design in pencil on cross-stitch cloth, then stitch it using cross stitch … Read More...
Tips for sewing fabric strips
Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple pocket potholder
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy pocket potholder. The simple square potholders are quick to sew. The pocket helps protect your hand from accidentally touching a hot dish.
Click below for her tutorial:
Scrapbook Supplies 101: What you really need to get started
Want to get up and running quickly with scrapbooking? Find out from Elsie Larson the basic supplies you need to get started. She shares tips about the two basic things you need: photos and an album, then adds information for … Read More...
Resin Clay Bracelet
A clay that I’ve had very little chance to try is resin clay
. There’s a few brands out there and they mostly seem to work like air drying clay, curing at room temperature over a period of time.
Project: Mixed Media Camper Card
Designer Pam Bray combined lots of different technique like dry embossing, wire twisting, die cutting, stamping and stenciling for this fun camper card. Visit the Eileen Hull blog for the tutorial.
-Heather
Check out these Christmas Camper Tree Ornaments
we … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting patchwork zipper pouch
Lana Red Studio shows how you can create this patchwork zipper pouch. It’s a great way to use up your smaller or more oddly shaped scraps! They’re fun to sew and you can make them in any size.
Click below … Read More...
Learning Activities for Dr. Seuss Day
Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated on March 2 each year, and my daughter’s school draws it out into a whole week of celebrations, with theme days related to different books (today: stripes for On Beyond Zebra
), green eggs in … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Patchwork bunny softie
This patchwork bunny softie would make a sweet Easter present for a kid, but it would also be a pretty as an Easter decoration for a mantel or side table. Denise from DIY Crush shares a free pattern and tutorial … Read More...
Congrats…….
goes out to LadySusanpdx, she’s the winner of this month Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!!
Check back here each month, we giveaway a kit from Stampin’ Up each month!
-Heather
Guzman Y Gomez wraps contain dangerous preservative 282
Calcium propionate 282 used to be the most common mould inhibitor used in most breads, wraps and rolls. Many bakeries now do not use it anymore because of the negative side effects of this preservative on not only your children’s … Read More...
How to make paper bag planters
I really like how organic these paper bag planters look. The stenciling makes me think of coffee bean sacks. Pop on over to the link Medina sent in to the blog Grillo Designs for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...
Free Printable Quick Stitch Guides
Love this free printable Embroidery stitch guide. It’s little size makes it perfect for a Carry-along guide. There are three levels in the series from Basic to advanced. You can download and print all three versions here at Muse Of … Read More...
DIY Garden # Stakes
These DIY Garden Hashtag signs are rather cute. They would bring a smile to your face even if they didn’t make your garden grow. I think mine would be #nogreentumbshere or maybe even #weeds. You can grab the full DIY … Read More...