I ran across this project and thought it would be a great one to make for Memorial Day. Do you agree?
Holly, from The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide, create this unique decoration using two of my favorite craft supplies — … Read More...
Tutorial: Flanged pillow shams
I’ve always thought that flanged pillow shams are so pretty in a bedding set. The flange is a simple detail that frames the pillow and gives the sham more presence. They’re actually pretty easy to make. Kate from Centsational Girl … Read More...
Jewelry Making Tutorial From Broken China
If you have a collection of a relative or love one’s china, you know how special it can be. You also know that gut-wrenching feeling when it breaks. If you have some pieces of broken china that you would … Read More...
Free pattern: Overnight Duffel
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a tutorial for her Overnight Duffel, perfect for summer sleepovers and overnight trips. The finished bag measures approximately 20? x 10″, with a squared bottom and an oblong top. Pockets on either end will … Read More...
DIY Mixed Media Pennant Banner for Girls
Here is a quick and easy way to make a pennant banner for a young girl. Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs, shared this on her blog and I think it’s a really cute idea. This banner has a mixed media … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Paper Bows with an Envelope Punch Board
If you own an envelope punch board, and want to get more use out of it (because personally, I don’t like tools that do only one thing, plus take up a bunch of space), try this hack from I Try … Read More...
DIY Miniature Strawberries
And hop skipping towards more summer stuff: strawberries. Miniature strawberries made from polymer clay more specifically. The Ice Panda blog has both glazed and unglazed and an example of the strawberries in action as little post earrings.
I tend to … Read More...
Zooziis Crystal Bead Press Tutorial!
If you’re a glass bead maker then you know about molds that you use to make uniform beads. Zoozii makes some of the coolest molds around and she’s posted a YouTube tutorial so you can see how to make the … Read More...
Project: Sympathy Card
Justine designed this heartfelt sympathy card using stamps from Jessica Lynn Originals, she’s sharing a video tutorial on how she made it. Mason jars are so popular right now and I love how she added the candle inside the jar … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycle short shorts into board shorts
Cindy from Upcycled Design Lab shows how she lengthened a pair of short shorts into some tie-dyed board shorts. To get the extra length, she let out the hem and then added extra denim. She also added a waistband and … Read More...
How to make giant cross-stitch wall art
I am a huge (pun intended) fan of super-sizing a traditionally small craft and transforming it into something huge and spectacular. So this wall art cross-stitch is a perfect example of one type of craft made unique and fun by … Read More...
Nature Walk Bracelets
Keep the children happy when you take them on a walk and tell them it’s a nature walk. This is an extremely clever idea from Alpha Mom Who created this nature walk bracelet. The supplies you need are minimal and … Read More...
Free pattern: Date Night Clutch and Wristlet
A big bag might be practical for your everyday errand running. But when you’re out on a date, it’s nice to pack light. Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a free pattern at Andrea’s Notebook for her Date Night Clutch. … Read More...
How to make recycled cork sheep
Most recycled cork projects feature the cork but this cute little lamb uses a cork as a base and is wrapped in fuzzy yarn along with cork bits being cut up. If you think this is as cute as I … Read More...
A Summer Shorty Sock Club
SilverSpun yarn is so much fun to work with. I used it over the winter in a pair of gloves, which takes advantage of the conductive power of silver (you can still interact with phones and other screens with them … Read More...
Beautiful DIY Bed Frame Ideas
Are you looking to get a new bed frame, but don’t want to pay the price that some of those big box stores are asking? If the idea of making your own doesn’t haunt you too much, then look at … Read More...
Tips for Dealing with (and Preventing) Clothes Moths in Your Stash
Once upon a time we had an infestation of moths in our house, but thank goodness they weren’t clothes moths. These are the moths that eat natural fibers, including our knit sweaters and unused yarn if they can get to … Read More...
Free Pattern – Green Dragon
It’s hard to find patterns for dolls or toys that are not pink and doll like. I know you’re going to say that I am stereotyping kids but actually I am not because my daughter hates pink and would much … Read More...
Tutorial: Hula hoop play tent
With a child’s imagination. a play tent can become a springboard for adventure. It can be a castle or a boat or even just a quiet spot to read a book. Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for … Read More...
Project: Gift Box Card
This pretty project from Lili of the Valley stamps is a card and gift box in one! They are sharing the cutting and scoring dimensions for making the box and how to cover it with pattern papers, die cuts and … Read More...