Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to … Read More...
Making Resin Jewelry from Dandelions
A dandelion may not be considered the most beautiful thing on Earth. After all, it is technically a weed, and they spread like crazy. While some may consider them to be an annoyance, this post shows just how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ travel pillow
Got travel plans for this last bit of summer? Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a kids’ travel pillow. It’s made from a soft Minky fabric and shaped like a kidney bean so it’s easy to tuck … Read More...
6 Things You Need to Know Before Creating an Etsy Shop
If you’re someone who loves creating handmade items and wants to turn your passion into a profitable venture, starting an Etsy shop may be a great option for you. Etsy is an online marketplace that allows creators and artisans to … Read More...
Indie Artist Interview- Candace Tornay-Gonzalez
Today I am so happy to have Candace Tornay-Gonzalez here answering a few interview questions! Candace is an artist from California, although now she lives in Washington, creating her gorgeous art! Let’s get to know her: Who are you? Where … Read More... 23 Free Vintage Vector Labels
… Read More...Get a free vintage labels pack, add a bit of nostalgia to your project to make it stand out!You get 3 EPS files that contain all you could want from a vintage label vector pack!
These vectors are free for
How To Make Your Own Vintage Labels
… Read More...Grab these free vintage style printables and make your own vintage labels. A quick and easy project to make any jar or bottle look old in minutes. Use them for your paper crafts like scrapbooking, card making and art journaling.
Jungle Abstractions Lion quilt
If you love cats (m-e-o-w), you’ll love this big cat, hear him R-O-A-R. This stately lion is the sole block in a 60″ x 60″ quilt designed by Violet Craft. Her pattern uses foundation paper piecing and employs Michael Miller … Read More...
Giveaway- Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
Enter to win the beautiful new book Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper
by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.
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Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check … Read More...
Trend and Freebie: Mandala Coloring Pages
Some of my most popular posts recently have been about coloring books and pages for adults who love to color and one big trend with that right now are Mandalas. I walked into the book store last week and saw … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Picture Perfect Skirt
This skirt by Heather from The Sewing Loft is Picture Perfect. That’s the name of the skirt and it’s an accurate description. It’s a simple gathered skirt with a tulle underlayer peeking out. It can be worn dressy or casual … Read More...
Felt Earth and Apple Bookmark Tutorial
Nancy of “Do small things with love” has an adorable Felt earth bookmark that she has on a composition notebook that would be neat for you or your children. She has another one with an apple that is really cute … Read More...
Sugar Decor
I love watching the sugar competitions on the Food Network. It amazes me all the incredible ways they manipulate the sugar. I know I would never be able to create anything as beautiful, but I was happy when I found … Read More...
Tutorial: Make these perching owl softies from recycled clothing
Jill from Creating My Way to Success created these perched owl softies using fabric recycled from old clothing. She shares a tutorial and a template on her blog. The owl softies are perched on twigs that hang from a cord. … Read More...
Sailboat Rice Krispies Treats
These would be cute for a nautical party. Maybe you are planning a 1st birthday party for a boy, these would be a cute addition. Although, you will want to keep these in a cool area, before the party. The … Read More...
DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases
Here’s a fun project from Naomi and Sage from the blog, Plaster and Disaster- DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases. How cute are these?
… Read More...Naomi says: “I was excited to find this mold for like $4 which I could use for
How to make a recycled plastic cactus table
What a transformation! Naomi sent in her post about how her and her fellow blogger were challenged to make something out of a plastic cactus. I think they did a great job transforming the cactus into a cool stylish end … Read More...
8 Ideas For Extra Special Handmade Thank You Cards
The gesture of giving a thank you card is slowly becoming a lost art, let alone having it be a hand-written and homemade card. Take an extra minute to show that someone how much you really appreciate them by not … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lace shorts
Terra from Mama Says Sew guest blogs at Make It and Love It with a tutorial showing how you can make a pair of lace shorts. Don’t worry – they’re lined so they’re completely modest! It’s a cute style for … Read More...
DIY Hidden Storage
Are you a book worm? I sure am, I love reading. I have a huge “to be read” pile so I think you can say that I love books. and you can also say that I LOVE this diy Hidden … Read More...