When I am trying to think of a craft to make with the kids, my thoughts rarely go to using Shrinky Dinks… It takes a project like these cute shamrocks to remind me of the possibilities this amazing craft product … Read More...
Seven deadly sins of a quilter
Angie of Gnome Angel takes a look at quilter behavior through the lens of the seven deadly sins. Inspired by the movie, Seven, she has quilty confessions you gotta read.
Are you guilty? If the thimble fits, go to … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Little boys t-shirt
T-shirts are a little boys wardrobe staple. They’re actually easy to make, too. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a t-shirt for little boys, and a tutorial showing how to sew it … Read More...
Felted Easter Eggs
You may notice that I feature a lot of tutorials by Annette from Fiber Artsy. That’s because she’s always coming up with interesting ideas! I think these felted Easter eggs are really cool. I’ve never tried felting, but I like … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical key fobs
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how you can make these nautical key fobs. They’re made in two parts- the key fob itself, and a fabric tag with an anchor applique. She links to a previous tutorial for making the … Read More...
Tutorial | Turn Your Handwriting into a Font for Free
Follow these instructions on Where the Smiles Have been, and turn your handwriting into a font, absolutely free. Rather than using a mobile device as outlined in my post last week, this method uses an online service, so anyone can … Read More...
Ideas from Other Mediums and Dragon Eggs
I’ve been digging into making fantasy critters and bits from polymer clay. I live this stuff outside of clay so I am, of course, a fan of Game of Thrones. I hadn’t seen the show yet but when I started … Read More...
Free pattern: Artist’s palette applique
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a free pattern for an artist’s palette applique design. You can use this design on all kinds of projects. She shows it sewn on a child’s shirt and on a zippered pencil pouch. I’m thinking … Read More...
Tutorial: Tote with an outside zippered pocket
Yin from Pretty Quirky Pants shares a tutorial for making this tote with a zippered pocket on the outside. The tall tote is lined, with boxed corners and faux leather handles. The zippered pocket on the outside is a handy … Read More...
Project: Die Cut Easter Card
Here’s a sweet Easter card made with die cuts from Poppy Stamps. Liquid Pearls was used to add pattern and dimension to the eggs. Like Ilona Zbieg did with this card one of my favorite things to do when using … Read More...
Nature-Inspired Easter Crafts
Donni host of the “The Magic Onions” is the mom of 2 children and blogs out of Southern California! Donni is sharing her wonderful tutorials from spring and Easter past. All you have to do is go to her blog … Read More...
68 amazing Recycled Craft projects you will LOVE
Over at the blog Dump A Day there is a post that is filled, I mean filled, with all sorts of craft projects most made with a recycled elements like this tuna can and clothing hanger wall display to all … Read More...
Free pattern: Cross My Heart dress
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Cross My Heart dress. It’s a fitted dress from a stretch knit fabric, with pleated panels draping from the shoulders and crossing over the bodice (thus the name of … Read More...
I “heart” recycled wine corks
This is just so pretty and while at first I thought it was done with paint to make the variegation but what if it was red wine? Well, either way I love it! Pop on over to the blog DIY … Read More...
Easter Cupcakes
I just realized I need to get going on Easter! Thank goodness I no longer have to do an Easter egg hunt. I always forgot one hiding spot and then a week later. Luckily, I always used plastic eggs. I … Read More...
Fuzzy Monster Gift Bags Are Great for Any Occassion
If you know a child who loves monsters or an adult with a playful sense of humor, this gift bag decor project is a fun way to add interest to any present. All you need are pipe cleaners, wiggle eyes, … Read More...
Sweaters and Tops Perfect for Spring
I don’t know if you’re starting to feel it where you live, but here in the south it’s starting to feel a little springlike again. It’s raining instead of snowing, and it’s supposed to be nearly 70 tomorrow. It’s probably … Read More...
Review: Easy Knitted Socks
I’m sort of doing a sock week over at About this week, so it seemed appropriate to review a little sock book over here as well.
Easy Knitted Socks
, compiled by Amy Palmer, is a booklet containing 14 projects. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick fix for a gaping neckline
It’s no fun discovering that your freshly made garment has a gaping neckline. All that work, to have a flaw front and center. But all is not lost! Justine from Sew Country Chick shares her quick fix for a gaping … Read More...
7 Ways to Reuse Old Bed Springs
Are you a collector of old bed springs? Or maybe you’ve stumbled upon an old mattress at the thrift store and are wondering what to do with it? Look no further, as we have 7 great ideas for upcycling those … Read More...