If you want to make a garment for yourself that will get a lot of wear, make a t-shirt. It’s a wardrobe staple. It can be dressed up or down, and it’s always comfortable. Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a … Read More...
Making an Art Piece From Your Wedding Song
We have many décor pieces from our wedding that we love at the time, but have you ever thought about using some of your wedding decorations to actually decorate your home after the big day? This post from Scout & … Read More...
Free pattern: Bitty Bunnies softies
Melanie from Artzy Creations shares a free pattern for her sweet Bitty Bunnies softies. They’ve got long floppy bunny ears and a peanut shaped body that is easy to hold. You can give each one her (or his) own personality … Read More...
Paper Love Collage Ecourse
Rachel sent in a link to her new ecourse PaperLove and it sounds so very neat, so of course I have to share the information with you as well!
PaperLove is a five week e-course with a different theme for … Read More...
5 Lovely & Loving Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day (or Mothering Sunday) in the UK is this coming Sunday March 15th. Here are some ideas for showing love to that special lady. (And a jump start for those of us in other parts of the world).
1. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a simple t-shirt dress
Melisssa Mortenson from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make a simple t-shirt dress. It’s no more difficult that making a t-shirt. The dress is just longer and with angled sides to create a slight A-line shape. You can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew wired ribbon flower
I usually avoid wired ribbons when I’m stashing for my craft and sewing projects. But in this tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat, the wire threaded through the edge of the ribbon comes in quite handy. They show how you can … Read More...
Pom Pom Easter Chicks (tutorial)
Kelly of “crafts unleashed” show us how to make these darling Pom Pom Easter Chicks. Kellie gives us a step-by-step pictorial on how to create her fuzzy darling little chicks. She also has a complete supply list for all the … Read More...
Free pattern: No-sew faux fur rabbit rug
How cool is this rabbit shaped rug! Ines from La Folie shares a free pattern and tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit for making one from faux fur, with no sewing required. It would be so cute in a child’s room … Read More...
Project Notebook: Bunny Ear Hat
It’s fun to knit hats for kids that have a bit of personality, and this time of year, while we’re thinking spring but it is sometimes still a little cold outside, it’s especially fun to have a hat that’s a … Read More...
Fun way to “dress up” a gift bag
I nearly fell off my chair laughing when I spotted this fun way to dress up a gift bag featured at the blog Rosy Events. It is shared as a bachelorette gift bag but I think it could be cute … Read More...
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirls Candies
Chocolate and peanut butter are my two favorite flavors. This will not be for those with allergens, unless you replace the peanut butter with soy nut. If you can shape them like an egg, you could use this as a … Read More...
DIY Minecraft Props
I don’t really see the appeal myself, but my son can’t get enough of Minecraft. If you also have a little Minecraft fan in the house, check out the amazing tutorials on Twitchetts. Using cardboard boxes and acrylic craft paint, … Read More...
Spring + Summer Knitty is Here
See, I wasn’t at all kidding about it being almost spring, because the Spring + Summer Knitty has just been released.
This issue includes 13 patterns for shawls, tops, socks, a sweater, a sleep mask and a baby hat.
In … Read More...
Free pattern: Cat-Eye Zippered Pouch
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a free pattern for making her Cat-Eye Zippered Pouch. It gets its name from the cat-eye shape of the window on the front of the pouch. This is such a neat detail! The cat-eye … Read More...
Make Your Own Button Owl Canvas Art
Owls are still a big trend, especially in children’s décor, and today we are bringing you this fun little tutorial to dress up your usual canvas art and take it up a notch. With a few basic craft supplies, and … Read More...
DIY Stella & Dot Earrings
You have to love a little bling and these Rhinestone earrings are a perfect knock off of Stella and Dot. Now when we say Knock off we really mean “Inspired by”. The earring design is similar the method is different. … Read More...
Do You Need To Shower Everyday?
Doesn’t that depend if you are showering with this guy or not? Look at the picture now back to me.
I am pretty sure the Old spice guy (He has an actual name- Isaiah ) would prefer if you showered … Read More...
Free Lalylala Bunny Modification Pattern
To complete this pattern you need to purchase the base Lalylala doll pattern. The Free bit is only the Modification to turn it into a bunny. So you are probbaly wondering why I am still featuring it? Well its adorable … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow wall hanging
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making this whimsical rainbow wall hanging. It would be pretty to hang on a front door or in a child’s room. It’s cute for St. Patrick’s Day, but you can keep it … Read More...