Thriftanista in the City made this flirty summer outfit with a crop top and gathered skirt out of a thrifted dress. She shares a tutorial showing how she made the transformation. It’s so easy and so cute!
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Wildflower Fondant Cookies
photo credit: Maria at Everything Golden
A field of wildflowers are a delight on afternoon drives or hiking trips. If you know someone that loves wildflowers, then these are the cookies for you. You can practice your painting skills and … Read More...
Funfetti Mini Layer Cakes
photo credit: Sweet & Savory
Let’s start a new trend! Forget the cupcakes and make several mini layer cakes to bring to the party. Shinee at Sweet & Savory gets you started with these cute funfetti mini layer cakes. You … Read More...
Knit Summer Tops Perfect for the Beach
We’re still trying to work out what sort of vacation we’ll be able to take and when this summer, but our getaways usually involve the beach, so I’m thinking ahead by looking at some great knit tops perfect for covering … Read More...
A Powerful Alternative to Solar Cooking
Have you ever tried solar cooking? There are a few different options out there for cooking with not direct power (other than fire). While a lot of them are probably something you have seen before, we wanted to share this … Read More...
Red Velvet Cream Cheese Buttercream
photo credit:Wicked Good Kitchen
Red velvet fans begin your happy dance! Now you can have that gorgeous color and flavor on top of the cake or sandwiched between cookies. Stacy at Wicked Good Kitchen uses a natural food coloring to … Read More...
Giveaway- The Art of Whimsical Stitching
Giveaway- The Art of Whimsical Stitching: Creative Stitch Techniques and Inspiring Projects
Leave a comment in today’s post by June 2, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book filled with a great collection of colorful textile … Read More...
Tutorial: American flag patchwork pillows
Kristen from Create Kids Couture shows how you can sew these patchwork American flag pillows for your front porch. Her tutorial includes two variations – a traditional rectangular flag pillow and a heart shaped flag pillow. The patchwork is easy … Read More...
Project: Tropical Moonlight Card
Don’t you wish you could walk right into this tranquil card scene? Learn how to make a reusable acetate moon template and then how to use it to make this wonderful tropical moonlit night stamped card over on the Stamp … Read More...
Tutorial: Device charger organizer pouch
Phones, tablets, readers… You’ve got to keep them all charged! And this little pouch will help keep those chargers organized. Courtney and Ali from Wives of Whitewood shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how to make one. It … Read More...
Art Room Tour | Ikea Expedit & Paper Scrap Storage
Take a tour of this art room and get some tips for decor, and storage of things like knick-knacks, punches, Cricut supplies, and a very clever scrap sorting system.
You’ll also see another use of the Ikea Expedit shelves!
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Polymer Clay Tiles to Cover Objects
Maria Greene, of Greene Earth Originals, does all sorts of great art including some polymer clay mosaic pieces in a sort of Laurie Mika style. In this quick walk through, Maria explains a little bit about how she makes … Read More...
Project: Origami Shirt Money Card
Here’s a fun way to give someone money and a cute hand made card. The Capture the Moment blog has directions for folding up a bill into a man’s shirt. This is a great idea for graduation, birthdays or father’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 tips to help cut your fabric accurately
There’s a reason for the adage “measure twice, cut once.” Just about every sewing task can be undone and fixed if you get it wrong – except cutting. Caroline from Sew Can She shares her tips for accurate cutting so … Read More...
25 sewing projects for kids who love trucks
Know a kid who loves trucks? Stephanie from Swoodson Says has some sewing inspiration for you! She’s rounded up 25 sewing projects you can make for kids who love trucks. Her list includes lots of toys, but also quilts, bags, … Read More...
Birthday Cake Crunch Ice Cream
It’s a birthday party in scoop form! The birthday cake and ice cream all in one with some additional fun such as vanilla magic shells and candies. Even better is that you don’t need an ice cream maker! Sara at … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized notebook cover with inside pockets
Abby from Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial at The Creative Spark showing how you can make a personalized notebook cover. It has pockets on the inside to hold a pencil or a small notepad or other small items. She … Read More...
Watermelon and Pineapple Wrappers – Free Printables
It’s a wrap….for your ice cream cones! Liven up those ice cream cones this summer with the adorable watermelon and pineapple prints. Add a little pizzazz to those boring ice cream cones in these cute prints. They put a smile … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cake
photo credit: Sugar & Soul
Got cookie dough? Rebecca from Sugar and Soul shares this decadent cake that will have everyone wanting to skip dinner and eat dessert first. This is perfect for the chocolate cake and cookie dough lover’s … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute reusable fabric bowl cover
Skip the plastic wrap and aluminum foil! Use a reusable fabric bowl cover instead. Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can sew one in just 15 minutes and in 5 easy steps. You can make them … Read More...