So obviously even though this pattern is called the “Emerald Purse” that doesn’t mean you HAVE to use green. It’s Shell stitch is cute and adorable and I love the little buttons too. You can grab the free crochet purse … Read More...
Project: Flap Fold Card
Julie Davison has a step by step tutorial and a video to watch on how to make a fun Flap Fold card. This cute trifold card idea has a hole punched in the center that opens around the focal image … Read More...
DIY Diamond Cement Push Pins
How cute are these pushpins that Naomi and Sage from Plaster and Disaster made?! I think they’re fabulous. Using a mold for ice cubes, they made diamond-shaped push pins out of cement. She painted the sides for a modern look, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an easy sewing machine cover
Vanessa from Tried & True shows how to make a sewing machine cover. It’s easy to make and will help keep the dust from settling into the workings of your sewing machine. Use a fun print to give it personality. … Read More...
Tutorial: Early Bird Baby Quilt
I cannot resist making baby quilts for family members. Pressed for time, I often make a simple one-block. Next time, I’m going to try this sweet quilt, Early Bird, created by Becky, from Patchwork Posse.
It’s beyond simple; she … Read More...
Button Beaded Bar Necklace
Combining different types of media for jewelry making is one of the best ways to produce a beautiful and unique piece. This necklace is no exception to just that. With the perfect mix of beads and buttons, you can have … Read More...
Tutorial: This Way – That Way Skirt for little girls
These little girls’ skirts can be worn front ways or backwards. Sabra from Sew a Straight Line calls them This Way or That Way skirts, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Side panels tie in the … Read More...
How To Make a Thumbprint Guest Book
Modern brides are always trying to find a way to put their own personal touch on the traditional wedding ways. This video tutorial shows how you can make your own thumbprint guest book. It’s a great reminder of the love … Read More...
Tutorial: A Globe Container
This would be super as any little planet, of course, but I admit I’m particularly attached to the Earth one. PieBieW has many other polymer clay videos on their channel so take a peek!
Trick to binding a quilt
Don’t throw up your thimble-clad hands when it comes to binding your quilt. Let Peta of She Quilts Alot show you her secret for making binding behave. The trick she explains is knowing where to start.
Click the link, Binding … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Kimono swim cover-up
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for a kimono swim cover-up. It has an angled front opening and a curved hi-low hem. A kimono style wrap is easy to make, a project you can … Read More...
Fabric Headband Tutorial
Heidi and Finn have beautiful patterns for your children’s fashions; and their great for beginners or advanced sewers. They believe that all your children should be dressed stylishly. All their patterns have pictures and easy to follow instructions. They give … Read More...
Healthy Frozen Snickers Banana Bites
My absolute favorite candy bar is Snickers! I try to be good and buy the minis, but I can’t stop at one. This might be the treat I need to cure my cravings and feel less guilty. If I don’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom hexagon pincushion
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make the cutest hexagon pincushion topped with a fluffy yarn pom pom. The pincushion base is pieced from small triangles, so pull out your scrap bin and go wild making these … Read More...
25 Super Food Bowl Recipes
In case you would like to try some other smoothie bowls
or healthy breakfasts in a bowl, here are 25 recipes to try. The names are listed and when you click on them, you will be sent to the page … Read More...
How to make Lego cinder block planters
This kind of falls under the category of art imitating life imitating art or “adult Legos”. If we played with Legos as a kid and then we still want to and we want them big and functional, then making concrete … Read More...
8 Ways To Dress Up The Old Wooden Spoon
The wooden spoon is a kitchen essential that has stood the test of time. It’s a versatile tool that can be used for everything from stirring to serving, and it’s a symbol of tradition and simplicity. But as with any … Read More...
Upcycled Scarf Planter
Katie from Upcycled Treasures participated in “scarf week” (as opposed to “shark week”), and she gave new life to an old clay terra cotta pot by recovering it with a scarf she had! I think the finished result is so … Read More...
21 DIY Tutorials for Extras for Barbie
The classic Barbie doll is still a very popular toy for children. If you have someone who loves Barbie, this you won’t want to miss this post from Canadian Free Stuff. With links to 21 different DIY tutorials, you can … Read More...
Australian Knitters: Be a Guardian Angel for Kids with Cancer
22The Guardian Angel Knitting Program, now in its 17th year, encourages Australian knitters of all skill levels to lend their needles to a great cause.
This year the program is focused on children with cancer and is seeking hand crafted … Read More...