Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern at eHow for making this scalloped bucket hat. It’s perfect to wear with a spring dress, or to the pool or the beach to keep the sun off her face. Her … Read More...
DIY Embossed Washi Tape
I posted this on my blog Punk Projects but I had a lot of fun with this crafty technique and I wanted to share it here with you guys too.
I had my Spellbinders Artisan X-Plorer out using it for … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Origami Flower Curtain
Even more flowers! This time of year I can;t help but be attracted to the abundance of flower tutorials out there. Paper flowers just speak Spring to me, plus they work really well for Mother’s Day decor. And of course … Read More...
How To Make An Origami Modular Ball
This modular Origami ball looks complicated. And it is! But with these step by step directions, using 6 sheets of paper, you can learn to create these yourself.
This is a fun craft to do with kids. The interlocking patterns … Read More...
Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers
Cute and simple! These pinwheel toppers are perfect for the boys and the girls. I’m thinking really cute for a first birthday party or a spring baby shower. These are made out of fondant and really easy to make, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Sundress for an American Girl or 18″ doll
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a free pattern for making an easy sundress for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. It has an elastic casing top and shoulder straps, and uses only simple straight seams. You can cut the … Read More...
Ladybug Cake Pops – Fun Party Food
The cutest little bugs around! Now, I’m not usually one to get excited about bugs—especially spiders! But when it comes to ladybugs, there’s just something undeniably charming about these tiny, colorful creatures. They’re the perfect symbol of spring, and I … Read More...
Giveaway: 4 Books on crochet, art, quilting and mandalas
Pretty eclectic combo, eh? I picked them because I like the color combo. I have been having a lot of fun arranging my books by color or by forming an image with them as I did at Valentine’s day by … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a crossbody tote from vintage quilt squares
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how she created this awesome tote out of some vintage quilt squares. It has two sets of handles so it can be carried in your hands or across the body. The quilt … Read More...
How to make a match embellished tray
I really like the look of this tray that has wooden matches embedded in 3 D Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. I wouldn’t have ever thought of matches as a decoupage element but I think they look great. Pop on … Read More...
How to make a mini tree house
Or wouldn’t his make a cute centerpiece that would be just darling filled with tiny cupcakes and cookies? Pop on over to the blog Northstory for the tutorial on how to make a mini treehouse perfect for indoor and outdoor … Read More...
Create Polymer Clay Engagement Ring Party Favors
Here’s a unique party favor idea for a bridal shower — polymer clay rings! I’m not real familiar with this material, but the tutorial video makes it look like a fairly straightforward process.
If you don’t know anyone getting married … Read More...
8 Natural Ways to Reduce Acne
Bovine Cartilage, Zinc and Tea Tree Oil, all in one list make for a fun roundup.
But this list of natural treatments for acne from the Mayo Clinic may be what you need to get rid of that acne, once … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew ombre halter top that can be worn 4 ways
This ombre halter top can be worn 4 ways. You can make one yourself, with no sewing required. Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to do it. Her tutorial shows how to cut … Read More...
How To Make A Tulip Wreath With A Folded Birch Vase
Add a rustic, yet beautiful touch to your spring décor with this tutorial and learn how to make a birch vase. It’s a lot easier than it may appear to be, and adds a very unique and fun touch to … Read More...
The Trials and Tribulations of a Beginner Knitter {Guest Post}
Today I’m sharing a fun post from newer knitter Heather Jones full of great tips for newer knitters. I hope you enjoy it!
You could say that I was jumping on the “knitting is trendy again” bandwagon when I decided … Read More...
Growing Seeds with Toddlers
I love gardening, and I love sharing my passion for it with others – especially kids! This easy and educational project posted by Malia, from Playdough to Plato, is a great way to get kids involved. Follow Malia’s suggestions and … Read More...
Free pattern: Cover for a Brother 1034D serger
Many of us have pretty dust covers for our sewing machines, but what about your serger? Sergers need love, too! There are all kinds of nooks and crannies for dust to settle in. Deby from So Sew Easy created a … Read More...
Over 60 Gift Ideas For A Wedding or Bridal Shower
Weddings and bridal showers are joyous occasions filled with love, celebration, and the exchange of heartfelt gifts. Finding the perfect gift for a friend who is getting married can sometimes be a challenge. You want to choose something that stands … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintuck mini wallet
These pintuck wallets look like they’d be a fun project to make. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a video class over at Babylock’s Sew at Home site showing how to make them. Small wallets like this are always good … Read More...