The tutorial refers to this as a faux chevron cane but when I do a similar pattern I call it a staggered blend – and I stagger the blend so the end appearance is similar but the method quite different … Read More...
Technique: Water Color with Markers over Heat Embossed Stamping
The Ellen Hudson Classroom blog has a video tutorial that will show you some water color and blending techniques using markers over heat embossed stamped images. This gives such a wonderful dreamy soft look! Click here to check it out.… Read More...
Tutorial: Pillow cover with an invisible zipper
Sometimes some new throw pillows are all you need to change the look of a room. Melissa from Polkadot Chair shares a tutorial showing how you can make a throw pillow cover with an invisible zipper. A simple square pillow … Read More...
5 Foods to Avoid Eating at the Office
I am not sure what your feelings are about the food babe, but this list of foods to avoid at the office resonated with me.
I sort of knew that Donuts would be on the list, but microwave popcorn
s?… Read More...
15 free felt food sewing patterns
Alea Milham, the founder and editor of “Premeditated Leftovers” means living life intentionally and economizing where we can. Get ready for those long summer days when kids get bored and want something new and fun to play with. These felt … Read More...
How to make book art by folding the pages
I have seen quite a “number” pun intended 🙂 of book art pieces made from folding the pages of books to form images but today not only do I have a cool photo of a set of numbers there is … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabulous fabric beads
I cannot get over how fabulous these fabric beads are! Alma Stoller shares a video tutorial showing how you can make some of your own. Each one is unique. You can make them with simple materials (including knit fabric upcycled … Read More...
Get This Summer Cardigan Pattern for Free Through June 15, 2015
If you’re looking for a great little cardigan for spring, check out the Wispy Willow Cardigan from Cheryl Beckerich.
This top-down, short-sleeved raglan features five lace panels (one one each of the fronts, one down each of the sleeves and … Read More...
DIY Projects To Use Up Your Saved Wine Corks
Have you been saving your wine corks for a fun craft project, but are still searching around for the perfect idea? This post shows some very cute and very original ideas you can make with used wine corks. You may … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-toned knotted knit headband
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows how you can make a two-tone knotted headband out of a couple of old t-shirts. You could also use scraps of knit fabric if you have any left over from earlier projects. It’s a … Read More...
Leather Belt To Glamourous Necklace
Combine a Leather Belt and chains to create this mixed medium necklace. The leather makes it chunky whilst the beads make it dainty. If you’re undecided about your look then this necklace is for you. Leather belts can be recycled … Read More...
Free Chart – One Direction
I know there are a few broken hearts out there due to the fact that Zayne will be leaving One Direction for a totally new direction. Before it’s too late Cross-stitch them “together” for eternity with this free One Direction … Read More...
Free Pattern – Elephant Beanie
How handsome is your little guy (or gal) going to look in this little knitted beanie.
The Elephants are cute and give this hat a real down to earth hippy finish. Pair it with some harem pants and you will … Read More...
Freebies: Seed Pack Card
The Power Poppy stamps blog is sharing several freebies for making this pretty seed packet shaped card. You can download a Silhouette seed packet shaped file for the base of the card as well as digital stamps for the front … Read More...
Giveaway: Finger Knitting Fun
Congratulations to Jill!
As knitters and yarn crafters, we want to get the kids in our lives involved in the fiber arts as soon as we possibly can. Little kids are often interested in doing things like we do, and … Read More...
Crown Jewels Math Game
If you have a princess lover in your household, you might want to try making and playing this game created by Lisette, from Where Imagination Grows. While Lisette’s main goal with this game was to help her child practice math … Read More...
How to sew a Easy Wipe Baby Bib
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for a baby bib made for mealtime. It’s a longer bib than most, to give extra coverage for drips and spills. The front and back are both made … Read More...
7 Felt Toys Kids Would Love To Play With
Kids love toys, but buying things from the local chain store can be quite expensive and some tend to not last very long either. Have you ever tried making felt toys? It is very quick and easy, because you are … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple phone wallet
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial for making a quick phone wallet. It’s a simple fabric sleeve that holds your phone, with a swivel hook at the top so you can clip it to your bag. The dimensions … Read More...
Easy Art in 1.2.3 : Abstract Diamonds
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has started a new mini series on her blog called Easy Art in 1.2.3. Basically, in this series she shows step-by-step on how to make your own art work. I love easy art, so I … Read More...