Transform a plain bottle into a work of art in just a few steps. Paint the bottle with acrylic paint then stamp and color images all over white tissue paper, cover the bottle with the stamped tissue and then seal. … Read More...
Tutorial: 5-minute no-sew sit-upon
I remember sit-upons from my Girl Scout days. But you don’t have to use them just at scout meetings. They make a padded (and dry, and dirt-free) place to sit on the ground at picnics and other outside gatherings. from … Read More...
Shadow Box Shrines DIY
The fabulous Mark Montano shares how to make funky shadow box shrines with recycled cardboard and dollar store frames. I think this would be a fun idea for Father’s Day if you switch out the photo, to maybe one of … Read More...
DIY Mini Aloe Vera Plants
This little plant is made with paint and cold porcelain – air dry clay you can buy at the craft store or make from common ingredients – but any air dry clay or oven bake would work. For the oven … Read More...
Streak of Lightning quilt lost and found
This quilt has a story you don’t want to miss. Ashley Hackshaw of Lil Blue Boo tells how she acquired it, and expressed in her post just how thrilled she was with its loveliness. Not a quilter, she did not … Read More...
How to make recycled clothes pin spring bead bails
Yup you read right! The clever crafter at Los Abalorios made this pretty jewelry that uses the hing part of the clothes pin to hold the pretty beads in a cool industrial look. Pop on over to her blog and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Insulated mason jar bag
We use lots of mason jars at our house, mostly for canning but sometimes to carry food or drink along with me. Sew Mama Sew shares a tutorial show how can make insulated bag sized just right to hold a … Read More...
Monster Party Mini Cushion Cross Stitch Kit
Get the party started with this Monster themed mini cushion cross-stitch kit which includes all that you need to invite Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, a werewolf and a mummy!
This is such a cool kit (but sadly, not free).
Get it … Read More...
Make Your Own Relaxing Crochet Hammock
Looking for a craft you can make and actually enjoy this Summer? Look no further! This DIY macrame hammock is easier than it may appear and not too terribly difficult to make. Follow the tutorial from eHow and you can … Read More...
Project: Coffee Gift Card Holder
Have a friend who’s a coffee lover? This colorful mixed media coffee themed gift card holder is perfect for that coffee “addict” in your life 🙂 Anita Houston designed this card using lots of different mediums like paint, stencils, ink … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric headband in kid and adult sizes
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making an easy fabric headband. The top is made from a wide piece of fabric scrunched up at the ends. You can wear it skinny, or spread the … Read More...
Chunky Beaded Solar System Necklace
Channel your inner science nerd for a minute and take a look at this adorable chunky beaded solar system necklace we found over at Whistle and Ivy. Believe it or not, these beads are handmade and thanks to this great … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Dip dyed watermelon sundress
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can make this dip dyed watermelon sundress for little girls. It’s a simple little dress to make. It has a halter neck and the bodice is shirred with rows of 1/8″ elastic. … Read More...
Simple Cacti Embroidery Box
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is sharing a how to create a Simple Cacti Embroidery Box. Cacti are really trendy right now and I think this box is super cute.
Amy says: “I actually shared that I learned how to … Read More...
The Most Adorable Baby Lamb Crochet Hat
A sweet and fuzzy baby lamb hat for your little ones! This free pattern is via Repeat Crafter Me here while the photo above is by Stephanie.
Stephanie says:
… Read More...The pattern itself works up very quickly, and the bobble stitches
Natural Sunscreen Using Tea For Summer
Summer is here! Yay!
But it also means lots and lots of sunscreen for those endless outdoor summer days!
So it’s a little bit of relief to realize that you can make sunscreen at home using Tea (and of course … Read More...
DIY Miniature Shoes
Since the last post was about handbags here are some beautiful, detailed miniature shoes to go with it. The detail involved in these beats the little extra fashion doll shoes I would make my daughter as she lost hers. Make … Read More...
DUPLO Rhyming Word Matching
If you have a preschooler, one thing you can do with them to help them get ready to read is to team them all about rhyming words. Knowing this, Becky from This Reading Mama, created this fun rhyming word matching … Read More...
Project: Crafty Ninja Stamped Pincushion
Do you or someone you know love to sew and to stamp? Then this project is perfect to make for yourself or a gift! I adore this Crafty Ninja stamp from Inkadinkado and in this project they’ve used it to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple leather business card wallet
Professor Pincushion shows how to make a simple business card wallet from leather (or faux leather) in a video tutorial. The leather sleeve holds your business cards, protecting them from getting bent so your cards will give a good impression … Read More...