Vicky from Mad for Fabric shares a 3-part tutorial for making a keepsake fabric book. She used scraps of Liberty fabric, but any small fabric scraps will work. Part 1 shows how to make the cover. Part 2 shows how … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Beards
Tracey is a work from home mother of two and hosts “we-made-that” and loves crafting with her kids. She loves dressing her kids up for holidays and these darling St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Beards is one of the darling projects … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a contoured waistband
If you get that annoying gap at the back of a waistband, you might need a contoured waistband. A contoured waistband will hug to your curves and create a smooth line at the waist. Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch shows … Read More...
Pantone Picks the Colors of Fall 2015
I know it seems crazy to be thinking about fall when winter isn’t even over yet, but that’s the way fashion works, and based on the New York City runway shows for fall, Pantone has released its list of the … Read More...
Puppy Love Cupcakes
If you thought the monkeys were cute, here are some cute puppy cupcakes to include with them. Like the monkeys, you will be using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to make the dogs. You can buy store bought cupcakes or make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up some pretty dish towels
Chris from Made By ChrissieD shows how you can make your own dish towels. The sewing is all simple straight seams, good for a first sewing project or a quick afternoon project. She uses some premium toweling fabric from the … Read More...
5 Minute Healthy Meal Ideas from Nutritionists
Ever wondered what nutritionists eat when they have only 5 minutes to prepare their meals? Yes, me too!
It is all good and well for them to espouse their ideas and theories on us, but if they don’t practice it … Read More...
8 Ideas For Photo Collage Gallery Walls
Creating a photo gallery wall is a great way to add a personal touch to your home and display your favorite memories in a visually striking way. Whether you have a large wall that needs filling or simply want to … Read More...
33 Designs for a Small Outdoor Space
Having a small balcony or outdoor patio can be a bit challenging to design. These 33 ideas offer up beautiful and charming seating arrangements, planter and garden décor, and even some ideas for creating privacy screens. Browse through the post … Read More...
How to make a “LOVE” book shelf
On this Valentine’s Day eve I spotted this project that I so want to make! You too? Pop on over to the blog DIY: Crafting it Myself for the full tutorial on how to build a shelf that spells out … Read More...
Knit a Sweater that Makes a Statment
Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation has some really fun ideas for knitting projects, and her latest is one that we can all use to make a sweater that says just what we want it to say.
Her sample pattern is … Read More...
How to Photograph you work in a $12 DIY Studio
Making a light box isn’t as hard as it looks, but it’s not just about converting a box. You need also need to reflect light. Check out this tutorial on how to take photos of your products like a studio … Read More...
How To Meditate Using Candles
For anyone who has lite a candle and sat quietly you will understand how easy it is to come entranced by the flicker. It may only be for a few sections but the possibility to full succumb to it is … Read More...
Canvas Shoes Re-styled
Sometimes you need to take an old technique and create something modern and new. This step by step tutorial shows you how to embroider your own shoes into a Aztec bohemian style shoe. This project is sure to inspire you … Read More...
Crochet Mandala Patterns
Well if you haven’t already noticed Mandala Crochet, or Crochet Mandala’s are starting to trend all over the world. These colorful beauties are going to be seen more and more in clothing, toys and of course Fashion. Here are some … Read More...
DIY Mermaid Bath Salts
I thought I would share this Mermaid bath salts tutorial not for the recipe but for the cute little packaging. I love coming across new and inventive way’s to wrap the classics. I would stick a shell onto the bottle … Read More...
Free pattern: Heart shaped Valentine’s pillow
Denise from DIY Crush shares a tutorial (and pattern) for making a heart shaped pillow. It’s super soft made out of a Minky fabric. Her free pattern makes a pillow that is approximately 18″ tall, but you can make them … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Tag
Need a tag to attach to a gift or treat bag for Valentine’s Day? How about this cute airplane themed tag, it’s free to download from The Crafting Chicks. I love how they attached it to a toy airplane! You … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod crayon roll
This crayon roll gets a modern edge with accents of leather (or faux leather). Kirstin from Kojo Designs shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The main piece is a fun cotton print, but the crayon pockets and the … Read More...
Interlocking Cardboard Castle
Visit this post by Merrilee on her Mer Mag blog and learn how you can create a fun play world using little more than cardboard and duct tape. Not only is this a fun project and play thing for the … Read More...