Small single sided cards are perfect for journaling, scrapbooking, to use as artist trading cards or project life books. Tammy Tutterow has directions for making this pretty card using embossing, ink pads, stamping , embellishments and more. Visit her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Thread belt loops made on your sewing machine
When you purchase a dress that comes with a belt, there will often be little thread belt loops at the sides of the waist to keep the belt from sliding. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls button shoulder top
This girls boxy top has an interesting button tab detail at the shoulders. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making it. The fit is loose, just what you need for casual spring and summer outfits. Her … Read More...
Enter ‘Songs of Freedom – Celebrating Democracy’ contest
Together, Ballaarat Quilters Inc., and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) launch a national quilters’ challenge for 2015.
The news release says,
… Read More...The theme of the 2015 challenge is – ‘Songs of Freedom – Celebrating Democracy’. This
Dandelion and Lemon Biscuits
Dandelions means so many different things to different people. For kids, they are the flowers that you bring to mom or turn into bracelets and crowns. They turn into wishes as it begins to seed. Some adults like to eat … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up a simple fabric box
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can sew up a simple fabric box. She is using the one she made to store a collection of fat quarters. Fabric box to store fabric – how perfect is that! … Read More...
Cat Bed Projects You Can Make Yourself
Do you have a special little kitty in your home that you feel deserves their own special spot to rest their head? Check out this post from The Cottage Market and see some great DIY projects for making a cat … Read More...
Crochet Patterns- Afghans For Your Man
I thought we would finish off the Afghan and Blanket week with a little bit of Sunday comfort. (Otherwise known as sexiest eye candy).
Firstly let’s put some things in perspective and ask a few REAL questions, shall we?
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Stamping Technique: Shimmery Butterfly
Ellen Taylor created this stunning butterfly by adding fantasy film behind a die cut butterfly shape. This add such a lovely shimmery touch! Visit her blog The Serendipitous Stamper for all the details.
-Heather
Did you know Butterflies are … Read More...
Preschool Numbers and Colors Grid Game
This is a great game you can make to help kids practice counting and color recognition. All you need to make one is a paper with a 20 square grid on it, a pair of dice, and several small items … Read More...
Tutorial: Car trash bag
On any given day, floorboards of my car are littered with… well, litter. Stray food packaging, receipts, etc. Elizabeth from Brown Bird Designs shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a car trash bag. You can … Read More...
Top 10 Posts Week Ending May 2nd
DIY Colorful Bookmarks Using Easy Watercolor Techniques
… Read More...Donna from Purl3Agony originally created these bookmarks for National Library Month (April), but I think they would make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts!
There are so many wonderful and fun watercolor techniques that will create lovely bookmarks regardless of your artistic
Color Line Glass Paints…I’m So Excited!
My set of Color Line glass paints just arrived. They look so cool and very inviting. I’m about to run a few tests and I will post pictures of the results here. You can mix them, or use them straight … Read More...
22 Desserts for Mom
Earlier today, I gave ideas for meals the kids can cook and maybe make for mom on Mother’s Day. Here are some desserts that can be made and served afterwards. Plus, healthier and lighter, so mom can enjoy them and … Read More...
Free Pattern: Owl Softie
Craft Foxes shares a free pattern for this cute owl softie. He has big owl eyes and a pointy little owl beak. He’s a quick and easy softie to sew, and can be made out of your larger fabric scraps.… Read More...
FireLogger – The Other Blog for Helios Glass Studio
We love Paul Tarlow and Helios Glass Studio in Austin, Texas. He shares a wealth of information online as well as at his studio. There are many classes with fabulous guest instructors so you can have glass experiences you’ll always … Read More...
Tutorial: Off-the-shoulder ruffle t-shirt refashion
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to add an off-the-shoulder ruffle. You can wear it truly off the shoulder, or keep the shoulders covered and wear it more as a wide neck top. She … Read More...
No Sew Denim Mini Bag Tutorial
Did you ever find a timely tutorial that just grabbed your attention? Today I was cutting up my husband’s ripped up Levi’s and found this no sew denim mini bag Tutorial. I found it on I love to craft.com. The … Read More...
31 Easy Recipes Kids Can Make
This year I’ve been working on getting my daughter to cook more, it is important that she starts learning to become self sufficient and help out at dinner time. Plus, she needs to be able to eat something other than … Read More...