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...
Project: Circle Shaped Accordion Card
Using a die cut from Silhouette and pattern papers and embellsihments from Echo Park Holly made this adorable round accordion birthday card, click here to visit the Echo Park paper blog for more info.
-Heather
Looking for more Echo Park … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered maxi skirt
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a tiered maxi skirt. A long full skirt is sooo summery, especially in white like shows in her example. You can make one in any size, from little … Read More...
Download Free Harry Potter Party Printables
If a Harry Potter themed birthday party is in your future, Nicole Stark has created a fabulous assortment of printable signs, potion books, and candy labels. This would be an easy way to pull together a magic event for any … Read More...
How To Make Felt Flower Bouquet step by step DIY tutorial instructions
Over the years I’ve shown you many-many felt flower tutorials but I must say that this one is one of the most unusual and stunning ones I have seen. This tutorial comes from “How To Instructions” (they collect step by … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage purse sized for a child
Wendy from PatternMemories shares a vintage project sheet at Pattern Patter telling how to make a child’s purse with side gussets. The gussets add volume so the purse can hold bulkier items. The instructions say to make it from two … Read More...
Make Prettier Decreases with This Tip
Knit 2 together is the standard for a right-leaning decrease, and it’s usually paired with a slip, slip, knit, which leans to the left.
But ssks are ugly. Some people improve the situation by slipping the first stitch as if … Read More...
12 Beautiful Ideas For Installing A Trellis Or Gate In Your Yard
If you are looking for a way to step up your curb appeal, or just add a little something more to your garden area, then a trellis or gate, may be just what your space is in need of. A … Read More...
4 Reasons You Should Make Your Own Candles
Candles are a wonderful addition to any home, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere with their soft glow and gentle fragrance. But have you ever thought about what ingredients are in the candles you buy at the store? Many commercial … Read More...
Crochet Spa Day Basket
Love the practicality of these free patterns. Combine the Crochet mitts and scrubbies with DIY bath and body recipes to create a luxurious home made gift basket. Free Spa Day Crochet Patterns.
Looking for more Crochet organizational baskets to make? … Read More...
Video tutorial: Crimping method to ease in a sleeve cap pucker free
Easing in a sleeve cap us one of my least favorite sewing steps. It seems that no matter how hard I try, I always end with at least one pucker, and it always manages to be in a conspicuous place. … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder Tag
A gift card to their favorite craft store is a great gift for a crafty friend and he’s a fun way to gift it, in a cute tag with a pocket in the back. You can find photos, direction and … Read More...
Magnetic Ice Science Activity
Try mixing together ice and magnets for a fun learning activity for the kids. You can make your own magnetic science activity using a few ice cube trays and a variety of small, magnetic items such as paper clips, pipe … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric sachet
Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a smell-good sachet, with no sewing required. She uses fuse tape and fabric glue to assemble them, though if you have a sewing machine this would … Read More...