Hello Creative Family shows how you can sew your own reversible placemats. It’s a quick and easy project. You can make a placemat in just 10 minutes! Of course your probably want more than one placemat, but you can still … Read More...
New from Etsy: Buy DIY Supplies on Etsy Studio
Etsy.com just announced that they are opening up a new type of market, one where you can purchase craft supplies! They’ve already had a supply category, but now they are opening it up to include even more.
Etsy says: “Etsy … Read More...
Thoughts on Teaching Writing and Related Skills in Preschool
Being able to write in preschool is not a necessity, but there are certainly skills that every child can work on in preschool that will set them up for future writing success.
Pre-K Pages has a great overview of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked sweater dress from 2 thrifted sweaters
Melissa from Trevor Loves Mommy made this awesome sweater dress out of a couple of thrifted sweaters! One sweater became the arms, turtleneck, and skirt while the other was used to make the bodice. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Have You Tried Twined Knitting? Check out This Tutorial
Remember earlier this week when I said I know enough about knitting to know that I still have a lot to learn? One of my knowledge gaps that I am well aware of is twined knitting, a technique that uses … Read More...
Tutorial: Stretch stitches for sewing knits
You don’t need a serger to sew knits. You can sew knit fabric on your sewing machine BUT you’ll need to use a stitch that will stretch. If you don’t use a stretch stitch, when you stretch your fabric there’s … Read More...
15 clever beware of dog signs
Lots of us like to make our own inspirational signs. Why not make some functional ones as well? Check out this great collection of funny and clever beware of dog signs at Bark Post Stories most of which are made … Read More...
Freebie: Love Quotes
I’m a little late getting this posted in time for Valentine’s Day cards but you could still use these sweet phrases for Valentine scrapbook pages or anniversary cards. They are free in the month of February to download from A … Read More...
Recycled Tin Can Wind Chime Tutorial
It feels great to recreate something cool from old, rejected materials. From this tutorial you can learn how to make a cool wind-chime from old can and egg shells. Check it out here. Windchime Tutorial.
DIY Wedding Hair – Formal Up Do
This simple Up do is easier than it looks and I think it will work well for Bridal hair if wearing your hair up is something different for you. I wear a messy bun or ponytail most days so this … Read More...
Terra Cota Pot Candles
After a recent trip to my local bee keeper I was inspired to try making beeswax candles
. He explained some of the benefits of burning beeswax vs. paraffin or soy. Beeswax is naturally honey scented and clean burning. Bees … Read More...
Football Sandwich Bar
I am not sure how this thing is staying upright, but how amazing does it look? Perfect for a Team building party at work or a Party for a bunch of hungry teenagers. The best thing is once you … Read More...
DIY Shibori Lunch Bags
The earliest known piece of Shibori fabric was made in the 7th century in Japan. By binding, or pressing pieces of wood together over folded cloth, you will get different patterns. If you make it with real indigo dye, you … Read More...
Free Recipe – Unicorn Poop Cookies
In case you didn’t realize, Unicorns poop Rainbows. Well that’s what we are led to believe and it does make sense. I mean where else would rainbows come from? DIY Unicorn Cookie Recipe over at Kitchen Fun With My 3 … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a padded laptop sleeve
Emily from Nap Time Creations shows how you can sew a padded laptop sleeve with an easy Velcro closure. You can store pencils and other small accessories in a pocket on the front. She uses a fusible foam for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids reversible fabric crown
Don’t underestimate the power of a crown to make a kids’ celebration that much more special. Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It for making a fabric crown. It’s reversible and of course … Read More...
DIY | Add More Work Space in the Craft Room
See how to convert a cluttered closet into even more work space in your craft room. In this makeover the homeowners removed the closet’s shelving, and added a work table that doubles as storage.
A pegboard at the back added … Read More...
Learn the Hand Lettering Basics
As Hand Lettering is really trendy right now, I thought I would share this handy new guide that Alexandria Heinz recently helped create on FTD.
It includes everything you need to know to get started, including a list of materials … Read More...
Faux Glass Hearts
Kellie makes the fancy, faux glass hearts of this necklace with translucent Fimo clays, varnish and metal leaf. Her tutorial touches on all the steps including how to turn your pile of hearts into a fun, full layered necklace.
You … Read More...
Project: Pot of Stamped Flowers
Add a lovely touch to your home decor with a beautiful bunch of flowers that will never die because they’re stamped! Find directions for making this pot of dimension sunflowers and butterflies over on the Stampendous site.
-Heather
Looking for … Read More...