We all love to look nice, but being comfortable is usually a pretty high priority as well. These 6 patterns are great tutorials for making your own lounge pants. They are all different styles to wear and as always, a … Read More...
A Dollar Store Wedding? Here are some ideas of what you can find and use!
When you hear the phrase “dollar store wedding” you probably don’t think of things looking overly wonderful. Sometimes the local dollar store gets a bad rep, and when it comes to weddings, it’s most likely not the place you would … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple square aprons, with easy sew or no-sew options
Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make this super simple apron from a square of fabric. You don’t have to sew it, but you can if you want because she shows two ways to make it – … Read More...
Enter “The Craftys” Awards 2015
Alright guys, guess what? Today is September 1st and it is the start of the 2015 The Craftys Awards!
What are The Craftys? Here’s a blurb from their site- The Craftys, the awards that celebrate the best in DIY … Read More...
How to successfully launder a quilt
A well-used quilt, according to Becky Jorgensen of Patchwork Posse, will soon need a good lather. She gives us the lowdown on two acceptable ways of cleaning them – hand or machine. She explains which of the two is best … Read More...
DIY How To Make Your Own Silicone Molds
In polymer clay, molds and textures are fabulous tools to have. Some of us (ahem, me) spend a lot of time and money collecting different clay molds to use on our work.
Barbara, from Buntwerkstatt, shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Amaretti Apple Tart
An Amaretti cookie is an Italian Almond Cookie. If you aren’t able to locate it in the cookie aisle, then try the ethnic aisle of your store. For me a tart is a fancy pie that you serve to impress … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Pumpkin Head Digital Stamp
Fall will be upon us soon! Get a jump start on your fall and Halloween cards with this adorable free digital stamp from Dearie Dolls. I love this little pumpkin head girl! Click here to download the black and white … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern kimono jacket from a man’s shirt
Portia from Makery shows how you can make this modern kimono cardigan from an oversized man’s shirt. There are actually two shirts involved in this refashion – one for the jacket, and another cut into strips for the contrast banding. … Read More...
6 – Layer Mexican Pinwheels
This could also be vegan if you used vegan cheese. This will be a great dish for a pot luck, tailgate, and after school snack. A different variety than the cold cuts that are usually used to make pinwheels. I’m … Read More...
Giveaway: 750 Knitting Stitches
Knittingnotecards is our winner!
I’m a sucker for a good stitch dictionary, and I have more than my share, which is one of the reasons I’m giving this one away this week.
750 Knitting Stitches
is almost a coffee table … Read More...
DIY Ombre Sequin Notebook
Here is a fabulously blingy and pretty notebook tutorial that is perfect for the back to school season!
Alyssa (from the Alyssa and Carla blog) shows you how to make your own unique ombre sequin DIY notebook project. While this … Read More...
Nutty Buddy Inspired Cupcakes
I love Nutty Buddy ice cream cones. My favorite part was the chocolate coating with the nuts. Am I the only one that took the nuts on the bottom of the bag and poured them onto the ice cream? I … Read More...
Free pattern: Envelope clutch bag with a cool tab and slot closure
This envelope clutch bag is a free pattern from Deby of So Sew Easy. It has features that make it look like you bought it, but you can make it yourself. The bag is made from a vinyl or leather, … Read More...
How to make a skeleton Halloween candy dish
This look so high end and like metal but it’s not! It is plastic and glass if you can believe it! Pop on over to the blog Four Front Doors for the easy step by step tutorial on how to … Read More...
15 Homemade Fruit Leather
One of the easiest snacks to put in my daughter’s lunch was fruit leather. She always ate it and it didn’t have to be on ice. The only issue was all the preservatives in it. She doesn’t eat it as … Read More...
100 Inexpensive Headboard Ideas You Can DIY
Finding a nice headboard for your bedroom can be no easy task. Especially if you have a certain décor style or theme in mind. If you are willing to do a little work yourself, you can get exactly what you … Read More...
Order of garment construction, plus a cheat sheet printable
Most sewing patterns come with instructions telling how to put them together. But when you’re making your own patterns, you’ll have to figure that part out yourself. There’s a standard order of construction that pattern makers use for garment construction. … Read More...
Embroidery Star Gazing Purse
How amazing is this quaint little star gazing purse. The little star is so sweet. This would make an adorable pocket for a sleepy time mask.
Here is the full tutorial including how to make the purse and do the … Read More...
Limited Time Only – Free Dolphin Scarf Set
This adorable Dolphin scarf and beanie is available for Free until Sept 1st 00:00 pm with code: DOLPHIN (Just add the code to checkout).
If you don’t catch it in time don’t worry as the pattern is only $6 and … Read More...