I love learning about new ways to combine traditional craft supplies to make interesting crafts and art. I can’t say as it would ever occur to me to”paint” on white glue
. Pop on over to the blog Housing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Continuous bias tape from a square of fabric
I love me some handmade bias tape. Bias tape is just so much prettier made from prints, and even when I do want a solid I can never find the right shade in the premade tape. Ashley from Make It … Read More...
Mother’s Day Cookie Card
Do you have letter cookie cutters you forgot about? Get them out and bake mom some cookie love. Let her know you love her, that she is beautiful or how grateful you are to have her. This idea would be … Read More...
8 Crafts To Preserve Your Child’s Handprints & Footprints
As parents, we have our days when we can’t wait until our children are old enough to take care of themselves and not need to depend on us for so much. However, there is also that big part in our … Read More...
DIY Projects For Your Shabby Chic Home Decor
Shabby chic décor used to be a huge trend in the home décor category, and while over the years it has taken a bit of a back seat, it is definitely still a trend that won’t be going away any … Read More...
Project Notebook: Lacy Mitts
I have a new pattern just released at CraftBits that I think you’ll like. The Lacy Mitts are a great project for a special woman in your life (though at this point they might have to be a belated Mother’s … Read More...
DIY Wood Shed
This wooden shed is all kinds of amazing.
This garden shed, 18’x12′, was started by Sean Sexton in the Fall of 2002 and looks like a classic American chicken coop, with clerestory windows where the two roof lines meet.
Sean … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric flower on a stick
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make pretty a fabric flower on a stick. There are lots of ways to use them! One would make a beautiful accent on a wrapped gift – just slip it in when tying … Read More...
Creative Graduation Party Dinner Ideas
With graduation season fast approaching, I know many of you are looking for easy ways to feed a crowd. A food bar is perfect for graduation, especially if you choose a theme that matches the guest of honor’s favorite food … Read More...
Potted Chocolate Cheesecake
Here is a great dessert the kids can make for Mother’s Day and it is no bake! I love cheesecake and may slip this recipe along with the ingredients, into my daughter’s room for a hint. This recipe would be … Read More...
Free Pattern – Layered Crochet Skirt
Crochet is making a comeback in to fashion. This crochet skirt is very popular right now which means even your teenage kids will wear it. However I do think it needs to be a bit longer but that could just … Read More...
Project: Vintage Style Door Hanger
Add an elegant touch to the entrance of any room with this vintage inspired door hanger. Visit The Rubber Cafe blog for a video tutorial showing how to combine stamps, die cut shapes, pattern papers, ribbon and embellishments with a … Read More...
Printable Skip Counting by 2s Clip Cards
This is a great activity you can use to help kids practice counting by 2s. Kim, from Life Over C’s, created this set of free cards you can download, print out, and laminate. Once you get the cards made, all … Read More...
Sewing is smart and sexy at Naja
Sewing does not make one stodgy. Naja gets this; just check out these panties, “Free the Bush”. So funny. so clever, so spot on. From their Our Story page you can meet the founder of the company,
Catalina Girald, who … Read More...
Free pattern: Comfy shorts for mother and daughter
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making comfy summer shorts for mother and daughter. They’re easy to make and you can sew up a stack of summerwear shorts in no time. Make a matched set for … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonderfully Waterproof Tote Bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for her Wonderfully Waterproof Tote Bag. As I’m sure you can guess from its name, the bag is waterproof. In fact its waterproof on the outside AND the lining. It would make … Read More...
Watercolor Basic Supplies
Are you curious to try watercolor for the first time? Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing her go to supplies for watercolors. I’ve just recently started using watercolors so I found her blog post super helpful!
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Tutorial | Origami Butterflies
Follow this pictorial tutorial to make a whole swath of paper butterflies for decor or as page embellishments. The blog post is in German, but the photos are very clear. You can also try using Google Translate. Imagine how … Read More...
Tutorial: Picarello Mokume Gane Earrings
Julie Picarello has a recognizable style with her striking mokume gane. Sculpey and Julie now have a tutorial for a pair of earrings made in a version on the Sculpey site. It’s a treat to see a little of how … Read More...
Happy Cinco de Mayo Mini Mariachi band pinatas
Awwwwwe, aren’t these just adorable?! Looking for a fun craft/decoration to make today for Cinco de Mayo? Why not grab some empty tp tubes and make these adorable mini mariachi pinatas using the tutorial over at the blog Hideos! Dreadful! … Read More...