Terry from Terry’s Work in Progress had an old rusty gardening tool sitting around and by covering it with crackle paint and adding stamped images she totally transformed an old bulb planter into a work of art. This is recycling … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard City Blocks
Whether you are looking for a project you can make for the little ones or you are looking for a simple woodworking project, you will definitely want to check out this DIY tutorial shared by Danyelle on Hellobee. You start … Read More...
20 DIY Paper Flower Tutorials
Do you dream of having a colorful wedding full of beautiful flowers? While a big bouquet of flowers may be very pretty to look at, it’s definitely not very friendly on the budget. Fresh flowers are becoming more and more … Read More...
Tutorial: Use masking tape to sew in a zipper
Agy from Green Issues uses masking tape to help sew in a zipper. The tape holds the zipper in place while she sews it down. She shares a tutorial showing how she does it. She shows the technique with hand … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Bunny ears napkin rings, no sewing required
Landee from Landeelu shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 showing how you can make these Easter Bunny ears napkin rings, with no sewing required. A length of wire is inserted between the layers of fabric so the ears hold their … Read More...
Deal with Your Creative Career
Here’s an interesting online event for those of you who are indie artists and are wanting to further their creative career. This is a teleseminar hosted by Amy Butler.
Here’s more about the event from their site:
“When was the … Read More...
Freebie | 15 St. Patrick’s Day Fonts
Collect all these great themed fonts to use for your St. Patrick’s Day projects. This collection of 15 free fonts look great in green, and can be used for making scrapbook layouts, cards, invitations and other printables for your St.Patrick’s … Read More...
Tutorial | Create a Scrapbook on a Budget
Do you want to start scrapbooking but think it is too expensive a hobby? That’s what Mink thought too, but then she decided to try making a scrapbook on a budget by using non-scrapbooking supplies like magazines, catalogues, fabric, string, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls summer jumpsuit
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shows how you can make a summer jumpsuit for a little girl. You’ll use your favorite shorts pattern (she links to a free pattern and a tutorial for drafting your own), adding a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnetic needle minders
These needle minders by Bev from Flamingo Toes are as adorable as they are practical. She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The fabric covered buttons are magnetic so they’ll hold a needle (or a couple of straight … Read More...
Tip: DIY Stamps with Household Objects
Looking for a fun way to make your own stamps and you have a box of gelatin in your cupboard? Then you’re all set to make some cool DIY stamps. You can make your own gelli stamping plate with gelatin … Read More... Pom-Pom Shaun The Sheep Tutorial
If you want to learn how to make these adorable little pom-pom sheep get over to Crafts Passion and see what Joanne has made for you. Sheep are so symbolic for Easter and spring. Joanne has made one really chubby … Read More...
Hershey Kiss Shamrock Necklace or Ornament
Here is a fun craft to make with the kids for St. Patrick’s Day. It does require a hot glue gun, so adult supervision is needed. If you don’t know how to crochet, then have the kids braid the necklace … Read More...
The facts about Fake Olive Oil
One of my favourite oil to use while cooking, is Olive Oil. There is something about it’s texture and taste that sets it apart from other vegetable oils. And there are multiple benefits too that surpass those oils.
So it … Read More...
Free pattern: Kenna Tote
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a free pattern for her Kenna Tote. It’s a medium sized bag perfect for everyday running around, whether it’s errands or school pickup or work. It’s made from a sturdy canvas, and lined with a … Read More...
Review: The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques
The great thing about knitting reference books is that they never really get old, you can refer to them again and again over the years, and probably should, to make sure you’re using the best technique possible for whatever it … Read More...
DIY Lucky Gold Leaf Flower Pots
These DIY gold leaf flower pots by Paula Biggs are an easy way to add a festive touch to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Aside from being adorable for St. Patrick’s Day, I can also see this technique being useful … Read More...
How to make bow tie pasta butterflies
I know pasta crafts are not new but these butterflies are just too adorable not to share. Making things with pasta used to be a kid craft but these little butterflies are perfect for an adult garden party, wedding or … Read More...
Stained Glass Shamrock Cookies
Liven up those shamrock cookies with stained glass in the middle. Surprise the kids with these cookies or have them help you make them. Maybe even hide some treasure and they can use the cookie to find it. I would … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys slim fit sweat pants
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making slim fit sweat pants for boys. The slim fit, and details like a faux fly and cargo pockets give them trendy styling. But they’re still comfortable … Read More...