Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew a roll-up baby diaper changing mat. The top is made from an absorbent terry cloth, and it’s backed with a fun quilting weight cotton. PUL between the lining and the backing … Read More...
Tutorial: Composition book cover with a pencil pocket
A fabric cover turns a plain ol’ composition book into a fancy journal! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this color blocked composition book. The color blocking is set off with piping at the seam. The elastic … Read More...
Cardboard circle weaving tutorial
Weaving is really hot right now. I’ve seen a lot of cool wall hangings especially the ones on sticks. This circle weaving on recycled cardboard is really interesting. Perfect for all those scraps of yarn I can’t get rid of. … Read More...
Homemade Lavender Body Scrub
This DIY Lavender Body scrub is one of my favorites! Not only is it very easy to make but it smells amazing AND you can make a big batch for next to nothing. So make a large batch for yourself … Read More...
Printable Writing Silouhette
This Art project is for a getting to know you via a silhouette. But what makes this great outside of the classroom is that your children learn to express themselves through drawings and in a safe environment. This Art project … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Arial cross body tote
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Arial cross body tote. This is an awesome bag! It’s got a cool curved top, a contrast bottom, and a long braided strap attached to the bag … Read More...
Inspiration: 13 Cards Made with Punches
In the last few years with die cutting becoming so popular I think sometimes we forgot about how awesome punches are. Before dies it’s pretty much all we had to make shapes from paper (unless your good at hand cutting). … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidery hoop pincushion, no sewing required
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pincushion using a small embroidery hoop. The embroidery hoop finishes the edges neatly, with no sewing required. You can make one in just 20 minutes!
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15 Tools the Beginning Crafter Needs
If you are new to the crafting world, you may be a bit overwhelmed with all of the tools and supplies that are out there. Which ones do you really need to purchase?
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun… Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Desk Organization
Use white cardstock and patterned papers to make this organizer for your desk draw and get a handle on scrapbook supply and embellishment clutter.
These step by step instructions will allow you to make this simple desk drawer storage, no … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy half circle skirt from knit fabric
Petro from The Seamon Mom shows how you can make an easy half circle skirt. It’s made from knit fabric so there’s no need for zipper or other closure. Plus,the knit won’t fray so you don’t have to hem it … Read More...
Project and Tip: 3D Dimensional Flower Cards
Using large floral stamps and coordinating dies from Hero Arts Yana Smakula made some stunning 3D Dimensional Flower Cards. She’s got a video over on the Hero Arts blog showing how to use these products.
But my tip is you … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Cat, dog, and mouse softies plus a coloring story book
These cat, dog, and mouse softies are certainly cute, but they’re made even more special because they have a story that goes along with them! Sew Cute Patterns offers them all for free – a printable story book and patterns … Read More...
An At-Home Summer Math Camp to Do with Your Kids
Summer camp and other activities for kids can be really expensive, but just letting kids go feral for the summer months isn’t really recommended, either, for the sake of your sanity and furniture, not to mention their future academic success.… Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Home embroidery hoop art
A mix of embroidery and applique makes this embroidery hoop art extra sweet. You can get the free pattern from Flamingo Toes. Applique a house and a bunting banner, and embroider the details, some flowers, and the word “home”.
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Vine Lace Dishcloth Pattern
It’s time for another installment of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This week I have a fun, simple lace pattern for you that should definitely encourage you to try lace knitting if you’ve never done it before.
Vine Lace looks … Read More...
Winter Baseball Hat Cover Pattern
Do you have a sports fan who always wears his baseball cap? Now, during the winter, he can put on his Cap Hat and turn his favorite baseball cap into his favorite winter beanie! This is a free pattern, but … Read More...
DIY Party Table Weights
This project is perfect for spring and summer dining and keeping the tablecloth actually attached to the table.
It was a challenging project because it was the first of mine to use something dull (concrete) and turn it into something … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Baby t-shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a pattern for making an itty bitty t-shirt to fit a brand new baby. It’ll work for boys or girls and you can embellish them up or leave them plain. Her … Read More...
Project: Mom to Be Card
Send a big congratulations to a mom to be with this pretty card. Kristina Werner will show you how to do a lovely soft water color resit technique using inks, a water brush and acetate (which I thought was particularly … Read More...