Dress up a chocolate bar
for Dad with this free printable Father’s Day gift idea from Online Labels. You’ll also get all the instructions for making the “suit” from cardstock. Definitely better than an ugly tie!
Get it below.
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Tutorial: Copper and Clay Vases
Moving away from miniatures and onto a bit of house decor today. The vases above are modern looking and repurpose leftover plumbing copper. You can use leftover pex or other pipes from similar projects, as well. The ones I’ve experimented … Read More...
Amazing Paper Flower Origami
This technique of folding paper to create flowers as intricate and delicate as the one pictured above is called Kusudama. The term comes from Japanese and means medicine ball.
You can glue or sew the individual pieces together … Read More...
Dr. Who Party Treats
Do you have a big Dr. Who fan in your family? Here are some cute ideas to use for a birthday party or maybe just to snack on while the family enjoys watching the show together. The family can get … Read More...
Project: Mini Gift Bag
Need a little bag for candy or a small gift? No need to buy one, you can make your own. The A Muse Studio blog has cutting and folding instructions for making a tiny gift bag from just pattern paper, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew patriotic wind sock for 4th of July
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make a patriotic wind sock out of an embroidery hoop and a variety of ribbons and trims. You could also mix in some fabric scraps if you can’t find enough different kinds of … Read More...
Milk and Honey – Coffee Ice Cubes
One pet peeve I have is when my drink gets watered down by ice cubes. I love the idea of freezing the drinks into ice cubes, so you can enjoy your drink till the end. If you are a regular … Read More...
Happy Toilet Paper & Popsicle Plushie patterns
Mokulen22 has her cute patterns on “deviantart” a place where artists and crafters gather. She has several patterns for us to make and I am showing two that I think would make fun Father’s Day gifts. First is the Happy … Read More...
Tutorial: Scribbly stitching applique
Pam from Threading My Way shows how to do scribbly stitching applique that works well for stitching around tiny or complex applique pieces. It might also be referred to as wonky stitching or sketchy stitching. It looks like free … Read More...
Make Tinker Trays
While you might look at this box and be curious, kids will look at it and be inspired. Meri Cherry found an amazing tray and filled it with small items. She started out with natural items, like stones, twigs, and … Read More...
Man Knits a Movie on a Scarf
This may be one of the strangest uses of knitting I’ve ever encountered.
Greg Climer, a fashion designer and member of the faculty at Parsons New School of Design has developed a method to turn film into knitting and back … Read More...
Tutorial: Kantha needle book
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how you can make a beautiful kantha needle book like this one. The fabric is pieced from small scraps of fabric – no rules, no matching corners, just sewn together. Kantha inspired running stitches … Read More...
8 Ways To DIY Amazing Patio Furniture
Have you gotten that itch to be outdoors in these beautiful Summer evenings? Why not make your patio space even more enjoyable by dressing it up a bit with a great piece of furniture? These 8 DIY projects are gorgeous … Read More...
Patriotic Knits for American Holidays
Flag Day is coming up this weekend, and after that the Fourth of July is right around the corner, so it makes sense to take a look at some knits that will have you stitching red, white and blue.
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3D Origami Minion
This idea came to us via our Facebook page. If you don’t already like our page, then please go ahead and do.
This project is not for the time-conscious. There are approximately 689 origami pieces that need to be … Read More...
Make Your Own Outdoor Tiki Torches From Copper Piping
These outdoor tiki torches are a great addition to any backyard space this Summer! They give the perfect touch of modern design, yet provide you with a great décor and lighting option for your outdoor parties. Made from copper piping, … Read More...
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Cookie Monster Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cones
I’m pretty sure if you look up adorable or cute, one of the items created by Beth at Hungry Happenings will show up. Cookie Monster was one of my favorite characters from Sesame Street! This is a two ingredient ice … Read More...
Bet You Don’t Make Candles Like This?
I bet your candle making set-up is a little bit flasher than this set-up? You have to love the coca cola bucket (I bet that’s worth some money here). Step back in time and see how Sofia Lorenzo makes candles. … Read More...
Should Ear Piercing Of Babies Be Banned?
A Storm has erupted across the internet as it was reported in the Mirror (UK Newspaper) that a petition is being signed to ban ear piercing of babies and small children. This picture above is of Little Baby Taylor from … Read More...