Learn how to make this lovely shadow box card for Spring designed by Lisa Silver. She used die cuts, heat embossing with stamps and water coloring techniques. Visit the Card Maker blog for directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make a scuba knit raglan sleeve tee
Scuba fabric is all the rage right now. Have you tried sewing with it yet? I haven’t had a chance to but it’s something I want to try. Linda from Sewing Bee Fabrics shows how you can use scuba … Read More...
Free pattern: Blousy Bloomers diaper covers
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern for her Blousy Bloomers diaper covers. There are no buttons or snaps, which certainly helps simplify things during a diaper change. Make them extra cute by adding trim to the seams. Her … Read More...
Gold Nugget Jewelry Tutorial
This. This idea is something that looks nice and expensive, yet can be made for little to nothing at all. It’s quick and easy to make, and costs next to nothing. What better way to have a craft project?
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Tutorial | Cutting PNG Files With the Silhouette
Learn how to import PNG files and print and cut them using the Silhouette machine.
This detailed tutorial at Ole’ Talk (full disclosure, it’s my sister!), takes you through all the steps for turning digital elements into paper embellishments. Perfect … Read More...
Project: Beginning Card Making
If you’re new or curious about learning to stamp and make your own cards check out this post from P.S. I Love You Scrapbooking. It’s got the basic supplies needed, some tips and directions for making a pretty butterfly card, … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily heart tote bag
Jessica from Cutesy Crafts shows how you can make this doily heart tote bag. You can start with a purchased tote like she did, or make one from scratch and then add the doily heart.
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Chocolate Spoons with Sprinkles
Here is a cute party favor idea. Birthday parties, weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, any party. This could also be a fun project to make with the kids and enjoy together after dinner. Esther Holden from The Bakers Party Shop … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make continuous bias tape
Making your own bias tape usually involves sewing lots and lots of strips of fabric together. But there’s another way. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can make bias tape by sewing just two seams … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Turquoise Variant
I tend to use a lot of “faux” turquoise in the form of magnesite, a common rock that is dyed to mimic other opaque, veined stones. I actually like the pattern in magnesite because it is very clean compared to … Read More...
Weeks of Healthy Lunch Ideas
As we round the corner to the end of the school year, kids are starting to get bored with their lunch choices. I know I get sick of making and eating the same items over and over. If you need … Read More...
Fox Cookies
photo credit: Lisa, The Bearfoot Baker
I love when bakers show us how to reuse a cookie cutter we already have. Some of those cutters can be very expensive. I like knowing other uses to feel better about the costs. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf
Mayra from So Sew Easy shows how you can make a swim cover-up or kimono top from a scarf. You’ll need a large scarf, one that ‘s 6-7 feet long and 20 to 30? wide. The drape and the print … Read More...
Homemade Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookies for breakfast? It is becoming more popular with healthier versions and less guilt. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I will allow some of the bad foods if that means the kid will eat. This … Read More...
7 Cute Hairstyles from a Ponytail
Every parent wants their little girl to look her best, especially when it comes to hairstyles. But let’s face it, it can be a struggle to come up with a new and cute hairstyle every day. And if your little … Read More...
Turn Adult Coloring Pages into Key Chains
I love projects that use coloring books! I mean, I love coloring and I love crafting, so combining the two is just perfect! Don’t you agree? Here is a really fun project shared on the DIY Candy blog. You can … Read More...
Use French Knitting to Make Cute Knotted Coasters
Do you ever do spool knitting or French knitting? It’s a different way to make knit cord, much like an I-cord, but if you have a little crank-powered machine that will make the cord for you, it’s actually a lot … Read More...
How to paint fireworks
I have posted quite a number of projects that are made with cardboard tubes but this art project uses them as a “paint brush”. I think they make a great print. Pop on over to the blog Learning for Kids … Read More...
A More Durable Alternative to the Usual Birdhouse
Normally, a birdhouse needs to bring brought indoors during the cooler months to help aid in it’s longevity. However, this new spin on a birdfeeder can be left out year-round and is a great alternative to the usual wood-framed houses. … Read More...
Store Bought Candles Flower Hack
This is what I like to call a cheats candle. It’s not really cheating but using your initiative. Take a ready made store bought candle and add a little DIY love to the outside. Adding pressed flowers not only makes … Read More...