Yes, you can sew your own button front denim skirt! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a tutorial showing how to sew one, using a pattern drafted based on your measurements. It’s the perfect style skirt to … Read More...
Knitting is Math: How Getting Girls to Knit Could Launch STEM Careers
This one is kind of a long read, but I think it’s really interesting as a knitter and a mom of a girl who I hope can stay engaged in math and science as she gets older.
The post, “Girls … Read More...
Technique: No Line Stamping with Water Coloring
This wonderful card looks hand painted but it’s actually a stamped image. Debby from Lime Doodle will show you how to do a “no-line” coloring technique and how to water color your stamped images like a pro. Click here to … Read More...
Tutorial: ‘Checkered Garden’ quilt block
It’s almost Spring in the States and nearly Autumn in Australia. But no matter where you call home, sewing something new for the upcoming season is always a good idea. This quilt, created by Ashley of Film in the Fridge, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Insulated lunch tote with fold over top
Angela from Handmade in the Heartland shows how you can sew a lunch tote with a fold over top. The fold over top makes it easy for your hand to reach in when you pack and unpack your lunch. The … Read More...
Flower Pot Card Tutorial with Free Printable Template
Give your mom a lovely pot of flowers that will really last! Follow the tutorial and make this card shaped as a flower pot. The perfect touch for Mothering Sunday and Mother’s Day.
Along with step-by-step instructions, you’ll also get … Read More...
Handwriting Practice & Tools – Free Downloads
Do you use your own handwriting on your scrapbook pages? Would you like to but think your handwriting needs to improve? Then check out these tools, tips, and resources for handwriting practice, lettering, and calligraphy. Includes free downloads of practice … Read More...
Tutorial | Punched & Coiled Scrapbook Embellishments
These are meant to be Christmas ornaments, but I think they would work beautifully as scrapbooking embellishments, don’t you?
You’ll need a scallop punch,
wood veneer and string to pull these together. If you don’t have veneer I think chipboard … Read More...
Easter Clay on Etsy
There are so many talented polymer clayers on Etsy! Check out what they’re up to for Easter work:
| Easter Egg House by Macrani (shown above) |
 Bunny Crochet Hook by PedrosPlaques |
 Miniature Easter Baking by RealisticMiniatures |
 Hot Cross Bun Earrings by |
Tip: Floral Card Combining Stamps and Stencils
Add a lovely soft touch to bold stamped and colored card by using a stencil with a light touch of ink for the background. Find more info on this pretty card that combines stamps and stencils over on the Hero … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched paper St Patrick’s Day shamrock softies
These stuffed shamrocks are made without an inch of fabric. They’re made with paper instead! Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial on Therm O Web’s blog. The shamrocks with short stems will be cute sitting in a basket. Or, use longer … Read More...
Quick Knitting Throws and Afghans
It may not quite be the season for snuggling up under a big blanket in the Northern Hemisphere, but let’s be honest, it’s going to be air conditioning season soon and then you’ll need blankets all over again.
Leisure Arts … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy way to enlarge a circle skirt
If you’ve ever experienced the heartbreak of finding a gorgeous vintage skirt only to realize it’s made for someone much tinier than you, I’ve got a treat for you. from Mint Green Sewing Machine shows an easy way to enlarge … Read More...
Tutorial: Car playmat and drawstring storage bag
Vicky Myers shows how you can sew this car playmat that doubles as toy storage. When the playmat is opened flat, it makes a surface for a child to play with their cars. There are roads and buildings and even … Read More...
Cool way to dress up your hoodie cords
I have embellished my hoodie cords with pom poms on the ends and I have seen beads slid onto the cords but wrapping them? No…..until now! How cool is this? Pop on over to the blog Alice and Lois for … Read More...
Make Fitness More Fun with a Spelling Workout
Whether you’re a gym teacher looking for something fun to do with your kids on rainy days or a parent with the same problem, this alphabet workout from 730 Sage Street is a great thing to have handy.
Each letter … Read More...
DIY Painted Wedding Banner
To create our DIY paint-dyed banner, They used a wax resist form of fabric dying, known as batiking. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing hot wax over them, and the cloth … Read More...
Project: Cats on a Fence Card
I love these cute kitties peeking over a fence! You can find a video tutorial over on the Gerda Steiner Stamps blog on how to cut and combine several cat face stamps with wood grain pattern paper for this sweet … Read More...
Tutorial: Make fabric bowl covers from fat quarters
Skip the plastic wrap! Patti from Hearth & Vine (formerly Garden Matters) shows how you can sew fabric bowl covers. Each one takes just a fat quarter and some elastic. They’ll fit over the tops of your bowls and help … Read More...
How to Frame a Stretched Canvas Painting
Have you ever wanted to have a canvas framed, but wanted a less expensive alternative to professional framing? Donna Herron shared a tutorial on how to easily frame a piece of artwork on canvas using wood lattice and just a … Read More...