This sweet card features lots of layers of pattern papers, die cut shapes and a cute stamp from C C Designs. You can find a video how to for making it over on their blog, click here to watch.
-Heather
String Map Art
It seems like I have been seeing a lot of state related crafts lately. Especially ones that feature a heart covering the city you live in. While I have an amazing wooden state heart wall hanging my kids bought me, … Read More...
Tutorial: Add contrast cuffs to a shirt
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows you can add a pop of color to the cuffs of a button up shirt. Give them stripes, polka dots, a bold floral, whatever suits your fancy. Rather than replacing the cuffs altogether, which … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat
I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle. I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make … Read More...
Tutorial: Fan or Light Pulls
Carolyn Good is one of those fabulously talented people who shares an awful lot of good stuff along the way. Her and her husband are a couple of the Canadian clayers I’ve stumbled across in my time playing with polymer … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Sangria
Time for the five o’clock somewhere series. It is five here and this is a drink that you can serve up for your 4th of July party. Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying it out before serving it … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY belt bag or fanny pack
Fanny packs are back again, y’all. But now they’re called belt bags, which does sound quite a bit nicer. Even nicer than that is a belt bag made from your favorite fabrics, and Spoonflower has a tutorial showing how you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: No-sew lattice back t-shirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can make this lattice back tee, with no sewing required. She starts with a plain t-shirt, and then cuts and knots it to make lattice back detail. Wear it with one of those bras … Read More...
Great collection of 30 paper mache projects
I am fascinated with making dimensional shapes with paper and fiber. The collection of projects featured at Homesthetics is a wealth of inspiration. I particularly like these egg-like shapes. I like that they are a simple black and white color … Read More...
Felted Wool Balls or Beads DIY Craft Tutorial
Shalana hosts “The Funky Felter” and is showing us how to easily create homemade wool dryer balls or felted beads for decorations. In 2005 she took a fiber art course at a local community college out of curiosity and fell … Read More...
Banana Ice Cream Cone Minions
I’m in love with the cute ice cream cone animals and characters! This is probably my new favorite. I love the minions and banana ice cream. These are so cute! Beth from Hungry Happenings just keeps coming up with amazing … Read More...
Make Cute Father’s Day Photo Props
Father’s Day is a great time to get everyone together for a family photo. Add a whimsical touch to your pictures with these adorable DIY typography glasses. Visit Mr. Printables for the free download.
30 Amazing Patriotic Craft Projects
With only a couple of weeks until the 4th of July holiday, you may be starting to feel a little more patriotic each day. If you are looking for some fun craft projects to decorate your home and help you … Read More...
Stitch Along with Yarnspirations on a Summer’s Worth of Bags
Yarnspirations is hosting a three-week, three-project knit and crochet along (three patterns for each craft), with Vickie Howell providing the knit patterns and Mikey of the Crochet Crowd sharing the crochet projects.
Starting June 29, you’ll be able to pick … Read More...
Using Scentsy To Make Candles
Candle making can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re new to it. However, with the right resources and guidance, anyone can create beautiful and fragrant candles. Hey Wanderer has shared an incredible tutorial on how to use Scentsy … Read More...
Ombre Hearts Chart
I love this free Cross-stitch Ombre hearts pattern. I basically love anything that is ombre. You can even check out my dedicated Ombre Pinterest Board for other Ombre Crazed people like me. Ombre Craft ideas and tutorials.
How To Stop Your Yarn Splitting
As crochet patterns and stitches get more and more complicated, more complicated issues with your crochet techniques are arising.
One major problem people are having is yarn splitting as you work with it.
If you have been having trouble … Read More...
Inspiration and Freebies: Father’s Day Cards
Father’s Day is fast approaching and the Crafty Secrets blog is sharing a bunch of cool card, gift bag and scrapbook page ideas for Dad. They even have a couple of freebies to help you with your own projects, you … Read More...
Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
I think this would make an amazing gift for Father’s Day. While it does require working over a hot stove, younger kids can help with adult supervision — older kids should be able to handle it all on their own. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Katydid dress for girls
Rachel from Imagine Gnats shares a free pattern for her Katydid Dress. It’s a simple summer sundress, perfect for everyday. The racerback dress has an elastic waist and a hem with a subtle hi-lo shape. Her free pattern comes in … Read More...