Here is another graduation idea, for a graduation party. It’s easy and should be a sweet hit at the party. These would work from preschool to college.
Put them out on the table and give one to those that attended … Read More...
Free pattern: House pillow
Amy from Nana Company shares a free pattern for making this house pillow. It’s pretty sewn up in pastels, but it would also be neat sewn up in a mix of bright prints. This pillow would be a welcoming accent … Read More...
Freebie: Mother’s Day Sentiments
If you’re working on that last minute card for Mom for Mother’s Day here are a few sentiments you can quickly print up to add to your card. Download them for free from My Creative Therapy.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Sew a simple checkbook cover
Veronca from SewVery shares a tutorial at Andrea’s Notebook showing how to make a simple checkbook over. The fabric covers are easy to make and can be embellished up with ribbons and other cute trims. Or, change up the dimensions … Read More...
Rose Cookie Pops
This has been one crazy week, but can’t forget Mom on Sunday, here is a last minute idea for Mother’s Day or you could even give your graduate a bouquet of rose cookies instead of real ones. Make the cookies … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls fat quarter circle skirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can use your fat quarters and larger fabric scraps to make a girls circle skirt. She uses her Roller Skate Skirt pattern (free) as a starting point, adapting … Read More...
40 Amazing Family Reunion Ideas
If there’s a family reunion in your future, Echos of Laughter wants to help you plan an event to remember. From entertainment ideas like a mobile bubble station and lawn Twister to fun food suggestions like a baked potato bar … Read More...
DIY Mason Jar Birdfeeder
The last few weeks I have noticed the beautiful songs of birds chirping outside my window, and I have to say, I absolutely love it. Today’s post brings you a great DIY project to attract a few more of those … Read More...
Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial {Gift Ideas}
Kim from “Everything ETSY” has an excellent tutorial on how to make a Felt Initial Notebook. This would make a fun Graduation gift with a check in between the pages. Maybe if they are going off to college you could … Read More...
Light a Candle And Save Power
Yep, this is about the best way I have ever seen to save power. This Eco bulb burns for 30 hours and
is available from Queenb.com.au and retails for $24.95 or 84 cents per hour. Queen B candles are individually … Read More...
Free Pattern – Baby Headband
This adorable slim line headband is adorable. The slime line look gives you little one a feminine touch without looking like a pageant doll. The tutorial can be found here on breadandwithit.com.
Looking for more headbands to crochet check … Read More...
Project: May Flowers Card
With all the April showers we’ve had around here I’m expecting lots of May flowers! Shari created this lovely spring tag using embossing paste and a stencil for the rain drop background and a flower rubber stamp colored directly with … Read More...
Writing Benefits from Drawing
Have you ever thought about what your child is learning from drawing a simple picture? This article, posted by Catherine Wiberg, makes a lot of wonderful observations about drawing. For example, they learn about colors, they learn how to tell … Read More...
Tutorial: Makeup brush roll
Sew4Home shows how you can make a makeup brush roll. It has pockets to hold all your makeup brushes, and rolls up and ties shut. If you use a laminate fabric on the inside, it’ll wipe clean easily.
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Altered Tin Can Decor Pieces
Are you trying to make your own decor for your upcoming wedding? This tutorial from Sew For Soul is the perfect mix of elegance and vintage and surprisingly made from recycled tin cans. Use them as a beautiful arrangement for … Read More...
How To Make Cracked Marbles To Use In Your Jewelry Making
Marbles are pretty easy to come by, and thanks to the vast array of colors that you can now find them in, they are perfect for making many pieces of beautiful jewelry. Give your jewelry a bit of a different … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Swing Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a pretty summer dress. It has a sleeveless bodice with contrast side panels and a swingy circle skirt. It’s made from an easy wearing knit fabric, which also happens to … Read More...
DIY Fancy Planters
This project is a great idea for embellishing a simple terra cotta pot. I would suggest another glue than hot glue – given my less than awesome experience with it and polymer clay – but the overall idea is great. … Read More...
Tutorial: Off the shoulder top refashion
Cathe from Trinkets in Bloom shows how you can create this summery off-the-shoulder top from a button up blouse. It’s an easy refashion. You’ll need to use a blouse that is a couple of sizes too big for you. The … Read More...
Knitting for Dogs, Cats, and Yarnbombing
Jacksonville, Fla., resident Jane Cottrel has been busy knitting scarves for unlikely customers: pugs. She sells wee warmers for pups at $25 a pop and donates the money to pug rescue organizations. She’s made $1,00 so far and has … Read More...