Have you seen the movie Big Hero 6? I love the character Baymax. Little Miss Bento shows how to make him out of milk bread and fill it with Nutella. Of course, you can fill it with whatever you like. … Read More...
4th of July Layered Fudge
Are you making your 4th of July plans, you may want to add this fudge to your list of things to make. Lynn from Happier than a pig in mud says it is ridiculously easy to make. I might have … Read More...
On What Designers Do, and What Good Patterns are Worth
This is a conversation that’s been on my mind for a long time, probably even before I saw this post about how much people are willing to pay for patterns. The writer is talking about a specific book that … Read More...
How to make a smartphone projector
Did you grow up watching slide shows of the family trips and past holidays? I did and boy were they fun. The laughing at what people were wearing and silly things that we all did. If you would like to … Read More...
Free Father’s Day “Top Dog” Party Printables
If you’re in need of a fast and frugal way to celebrate Father’s Day, you can’t go wrong with these adorable free printables. Make your own “Top Dog” tableware for Dad, then add hot dogs with all the fixings for … Read More...
Make your own Ice Pops for Your Dog
We are going to the dogs! The dog days of summer can be hot for the pooches to, so here is a healthy treat you can make to keep them cool. They know longer have to drool and wish you … Read More...
Free pattern: Trapeze Tank Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for her Trapeze Tank Dress. I think I could wear this every single day in the summer! Made from a lightweight knit, it has a loose swing shape perfect for … Read More...
How To Avoid Crochet And Knitting Pain
I think at some point we have all had to put down our WIP (work in progress) to give our hands a rest. For some crafters the pain is frequent, the pain is intense, and the pain is usually diagnosed … Read More...
Project: Stamped Leggings
Leggings are so comfy but not always cute, so why not dress up a plain pair with a little stamping? The Elizabeth Made This blog has directions for using the edge of an eraser as a stamp to add a … Read More...
How To Make A Glitter Blocked Cuff
Color blocking is still a pretty big trend in the fashion world, and if you are loving the pops of color that you get from color blocking, then this bracelet design from the blog Moms & Crafters is something you … Read More...
Toilet Roll Dinosaurs
I love recycling crafts and this project uses something most households have plenty of, toilet paper rolls (you could also use paper towel rolls). Kate, from The Craft Train, explains how to cut the cardboard tube to create two different … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion
This Crazy Daisy Pin Cushion is a pretty little place to park your pins. There’s a tutorial for making it over at Hope & Gloria Sewing Blog. It’s made from small bits of felt and colorful ribbons, great for those … Read More...
Tutorial: Wool iPad case, make it for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s still time to make a handmade gift he’ll love. How about this wool iPad case? Melissa from Polkadot Chair has a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can make one. (You … Read More...
DIY Bohemian Charger Plates
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has come up with another fabulous project- painted bohemian charger plates! I know my sister would love these.
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Freebie | Printable Father’s Day Book
Show Dad how much he is loved with this great free printable mini book that the kids can make. They can answer the questions and draw pictures of Dad for a truly personalized gift.
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DIY Faceted Clay Pot
The tutorial calls for air dry clay but go ahead and substitute oven bake (and where they talk about drying, bake the pot). The facets can be cleaned up to be sharper / cleaner with a good sharp knife and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe pillow cover
What do you do when you can’t find the perfect striped fabric to make a pillow? Why, MAKE that stripe, of course. Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a striped pillow cover, with the wide … Read More...
Felt Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial
Chelsey of Buggy and Buddy is a wife and mom and they live on the central coast of California. She is sharing her adorable Felt Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial with us. She has a excellent tutorial with a printable pattern … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Pillow Shaped Like a Fox
The trend of foxes in crafting just does not seem to be going away, and if you’re a fan of these furry creatures, you’ll want to check out Amanda Berry’s super cute Oliver Fox pillow pattern, which is available … Read More...
Giveaway: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
Congratulations to knittingdancer!
We could all use a little help when it comes to finishing our knitting projects well. Of course the knitting itself matters a lot, but finishing can really make or break a project. If your buttonholes are … Read More...