Block Print by Andrea Lauren $15.11
You may already be familiar with Lauren’s work and Website and you may have done a little block printing back in Art class in high school.
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Kaffe walks for Honorary Doctorate
When I hear the name Kaffe Fassett, I think color pioneer of quality yarns and fabrics. So, no surprise here when UK’s Huddersfield University granted him an Honorary Doctorate for his work in the textile industry. Well earned.
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Project: Elephant Art Journal Page
Visit the Clips and Cuts blog and Vicky Papaioannou will show you how she created this wonderful art journal page using large foam stamps and mixed media paint techniques. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Tips for sewing soft toys that will stand up to kids’ play
Kids love stuffed animals and soft toys, and the ones you make for them will be extra special. Mayra from So Sew Easy gives some tips for sewing soft toys for kids. She gives advice for thread, stitches, and stuffing … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a caftan cover up
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to sew a simple caftan cover up. You can make it any length, from tunic to knee length to maxi length. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric covered journals
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a pretty fabric covered journal, with no sewing required. She glues the fabric around a composition book – which happen to very cheap right now at back-to-school sales. Take advantage … Read More...
Funfetti Mug Cake
What to do with those cravings that you or the kids may have. I think this might even be a great idea for the first care package for the college kids. Especially the freshman. Jennifer Lee at Kirbie’s Cravings shares … Read More...
Upcycle a piano into a desk
I’ve kind of always wanted a piano but since I don’t play I could never rationalize the space it would take up. That has now changed after spotting this fun transformation from piano to glass desk. Pop on over to … Read More...
Alphabet Snack Mix
Here is a fun snack to make for the kids to eat after school or even enjoy in their lunchbox. These would actually enjoyable for the rest of the summer if they haven’t gone back to school yet. I might … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new strap for your camera
Michelle from That Black Chic shows how you can make a camera strap. Her DIY strap is so much cuter than the standard strap that comes with a camera. She was able to reuse parts of that strap which brought … Read More...
21 Back to School Breakfast Ideas
Here are 21 more ideas for breakfast for the school mornings. Some of these you can make ahead and reheat. Some will only take a few minutes in the morning to prepare. You will find the links to the recipes … Read More...
Back to School Breakfast Waffles
Here is an easy and fun way to get the kids off to school on the first day. Kara from The Joys of Boys made this breakfast for her boys’ first day of school last year. I like this idea … Read More...
7 Ways On How To Reuse an Old Ironing Board
There’s something special about vintage items. They have a certain charm that just can’t be replicated by modern designs. And when it comes to finding vintage items that are both beautiful and functional, old ironing boards are a real treasure. … Read More...
Repurposed Coastal Craft Projects
Just because Summer is coming to an end, doesn’t mean you have to give up everything that reminds you of those warm and sunny days. These coastal inspired DIY projects are so fun and so pretty. Channel your inner upcycling … Read More...
Check out this Brilliant Way to Help Kids Learn Multiplication Tables
I have to admit that I never really learned all my multiplication tables. I don’t know how that’s possible, but it is. I couldn’t tell you want 7 times 6 is or 8 times 9 (well, maybe that one because … Read More...
13 Olympic Crafts For Kids
We are a few days in to the Olympics now and the Olympic fever is starting to bubble in my Children. Here are 13 different crafts to help you celebrate the Olympics at home or at school. 13 Olympic Kids … Read More...
Free Pattern – Summer Diamonds Toddler Dress
This adorable Summer Diamonds toddler dress is available in a free crochet pattern via 1dogwoof.com. The crochet dress is so sweet and elegant. This would be adorable in a white yarn for a summer flower girl dress. Very cute … Read More...
Freebie: Garden Coloring Page
Try before you buy with this beautiful free coloring page you can download for free. It’s a sample from the garden themed coloring book Colour in the Garden by Daniella Germain from Country Style. Click here to download the page … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Little Helper kids ruffle apron
This Little Helper apron is so pretty with its layers of fabric and ruffles! Red Brolly has the tutorial showing how you can make one. It would be thoroughly pretty from any combination of color and print, but if you … Read More...
Giveaway: Knitting Architecture by Tanis Gray
Deborah is the winner.
There are so many great knitting books published each year, full of inspiring patterns I wish I could make, but I have to admit to myself that I’m never going to knit all that I wish … Read More...