Kristi from Schnitzel & Boo shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew for making her All the Essentials tote bag. It has pockets inside and out to organize all the things you carry around with you. It would make a … Read More...
Technique: Paper Marbling
Dana Joy has directions for an easy marbling technique using Alcohol Ink refills and glossy type water color paper. These make wonderful backgrounds to stamp over top for cards, ATC’s, collage or any paper crafting project. Click here to visit … Read More...
Project: Graduation Cap Gift Card Holder Box
It’s graduation time! Grab your scoring board and some card stock and make this fun graduation cap box, it’s the perfect size to hold a gift card or money or even a few Graduation treats like cupcakes or chocolates. Designer … Read More...
Tutorial: Tips for setting perfect snaps
Don’t fear setting snaps! Colette Patterns shares some tips for setting perfect snaps in a post on their blog, The Coletterie. The article starts by explaining the parts of the snap and then gives tips for setting them. Read their … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric basic diaper caddy
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for sewing a fabric basket that would make an excellent diaper caddy. Put it by a changing table to keep diapers always at the ready. It doesn’t have to be used only … Read More...
15 great planner and Journal ideas to make and print
I am sure we all struggle with staying organized and trying to make our lives more productive. I come up with ideas and I write them down but going back to the list and sketches in my various sketch books … Read More...
Simple Driftwood Vase Tutorial
A nice beachy touch to your current decor may be just what you need to spruce up in time for Summer. If you are dreaming of days spent by the waves, or maybe you have a collection of driftwood from … Read More...
DIY Peacock Feather Earrings
These Peacock feather earrings are perfect for the Boho Hippy in all of us. I know I am saying Boho again but it’s not only a fun word to say it’s such a casual styled fashion.
Style Me Quick – Handmade Crystal Crowns
Oh my gosh these crowns are AMAZING! Elemental child hand makes these amazingly beautiful and elegant crystal crowns. You have to check out her website to see the whole collection. There is a style for everyone in there. These crowns … Read More...
Tatting Tutorial – How To Use Double Threads
Here is an article on how to use double DMC threads in your Tatting shuttles. There is a great tip using lemon juice too.
You can read the full tutorial over here at Tatting Fool.
Free Chart – Big Ben
London and Paris are both iconic cities when it comes to artwork. Here is a beautiful red/brown tone Cross stitch chart. This would also be nice in black n white if you can convert it.
Project and Freebie: Light the Stars Journal Page
Reach for the Stars! And also reach for your paints and create a lovely journal page. You can find a video tutorial for making this mixed media page as well as a free digital stamp of this sweet girl over … Read More...
Tutorial: Everyday superhero upcycled dad’s shirt pillow
Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial Therm O Web
Show dad that he is your everyday superhero with this upcycled shirt pillow! Jennifer Davey shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one. If you don’t have a … Read More...
Knit a Fun Washcloth that Makes a Great Gift
I’ve probably said it, oh, about a million times, that I love knitting washcloths because they’re a great way to try out new stitch patterns but they are also infinitely useful and totally giftable.
That’s especially the case with Knot … Read More...
Project: Block Printed Napkins with Carved Stamps
Add a rustic look to your home with cool custom stamped table linens. You can find some tips and tricks for sketching, carving and blocking print on fabric with your own hand carved stamps over on the Sugar and Charm … Read More...
8 Fun Things to Make with Fleece
Fleece is a versatile and inexpensive fabric that has been around for a long time, but lately it’s taken a back seat in the crafting world. However, fleece is still a great fabric to work with and has many different … Read More...
Tutorial: Table setting placemat
The appliques on this placemat look just like a simple geometric design, but they’re actually there to help kids learn how to set a table. Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial for making one. A hexagon in the … Read More...
10 Organizing Ideas from REAL Ikea Craft Rooms
We all know that Ikea has functional and beautiful storage solutions, the questions is how best to use them in our scrap rooms?
Jennifer Priest showcases 10 of the BEST IKEA Craft Rooms plus great ideas for organizing craft supplies … Read More...
Tutorial: Earphone Caddy from Clay
I may spend most of my days making polymer clay
beads and canes but one of the things I try to push to people is how useful it is for other, day to day, uses. Make little dishes, holders, grips, … Read More...
Recycled lace mushrooms
Pop on over to the blog Todolwen to see great photos of these little mushrooms made from recycled lace doilies and little vases. They may be available on her Etsy store so be sure to check there if you would … Read More...