I’ve just come back from a short family vacation, and once again, I captured the majority of it using only my smartphone – a Samsung Galxy S4. I’m still blown away by the quality of the photos I can get … Read More...
Buy Etsy Products in a Store Near You!
Etsy transformed the way small handmade items were sold online. In turn, it made buying these handmade goods in physical stores a thing of the past.
So it is baffling, that things seem to be coming full circle with the … Read More...
55 ways to transform bride’s maid, prom and formal dresses
Haven’t we all been stuck with a bride’s maid dress, an old prom dress or need a pretty dress and want to upcycle something in our closet to fit our special occasion? Over at the blog Paris Ciel there is … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote with tassel
Boxwood Avenue shows how you can make a leather (or faux leather) tote with a matching tassel. The lines are simple but elegant, a bag you can carry for a long time without it going out of style. You can … Read More...
Tutorial: How to draft facings for a sewing pattern
A facing is an easy way to finish a neck or arm hole, especially a neck line with unusual shaping or tight curves. If your sewing pattern doesn’t have facings, perhaps because the bodice is lined or the edges are … Read More...
7 Metal Stamped Craft Ideas
Metal textures and colours are a big trend in the decorating world right now, and thanks to metals being a great medium to work with, the possibilities for crafting are countless. This list has 7 craft ideas that you can … Read More...
Party Food – Beach Sand Pudding
Is it a decoration or dessert? It really does look like a pail of sand, when you look at it quickly. This would be a really cute dessert for a summer party. It’s easy to make and sounds like you … Read More...
Free Pattern – Patons Rose Bag
I know we all love a bag pattern and this newbie is from Patons and is free for download. what is your favorite yarn to use for bags? They have to be durable and long lasting so what tips can … Read More...
Project: Frame Your Stamping
Stamp, heat emboss and add some ink to make a wonderful home decor framed piece of art work using your stamps. Find out more over on the Crafter’s Companion blog.
-Heather
15 Healthy Picnic Recipes
Don’t let summer entertaining sabotage your diet! Primavera Kitchen has put together a roundup of 15 recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for summer picnics. The Secret Fruit Salad looks amazing! Click here to see the full roundup and … Read More...
Goin’ on a Color Hunt
This can be an almost instant activity for the entire family. Brittney , from The Poe Farm, decided she wanted to do a fun activity every Monday with her second born and that is what inspired her to come up … Read More...
Tutorial: Charm square or scrap fabric tray
Here’s a quick little project for using your orphan charm squares (or maybe just some scraps you’ve cut to charm square size). Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can make a small fabric tray. Your fabric tray … Read More...
Preserve Your Favorite Blossoms With This Pressed Flower Botanical Jewelry
This is the time of the year when we notice the beautiful blossoms coming up in our yards and we can enjoy the wonderful colors of Spring and Summer. This post shows a great way you can preserve those blossoms … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod shift swim cover up
You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels. Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent … Read More...
Paper Peony Tutorial
Ashley, from Ash and Crafts, shared this tutorial on how to make peonies out of crepe paper. These are so gorgeous, aren’t they? They would make a fabulous gift for a friend or a loved one.
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Technique: Inked Embossing Folder
Did you know you can add color to your embossing folders by inking them before embossing? This add a whole new layer to using those folders! Kristine over at Stamping and Scrapping in California will show you how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Dollar Tree Rag rug bag
Ronja from Nur Noch shows how a rag rug can become a cool new bag. The woven rug creates a colorful and textured outside for the bag without you having to do any actual weaving. The tassels on the ends … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys boxer briefs
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making boys boxer briefs. They’ve got a close fit so they won’t ride up when putting pants on. They’re quick to make – she was able to knock six pairs … Read More...
Red, White and Blue Cupcakes
Wow! Am I the only person that needs to stop time for one day! It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is next weekend! For us, it is the official kick off of the barbecue season! Everyone gets excited to … Read More...
Free pattern: Travel sewing caddy
Irene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at So Sew Easy for making a travel sewing caddy. This clever sewing kit carries like a small purse, but it opens flat to give you easy access to all the contents. … Read More...