Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the desire to shed our winter layers and embrace the warmer temperatures. As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, there’s nothing quite like a beautiful dress to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cinch top canvas bucket bag
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this canvas bucket bag. It cinches in around the top with a drawstring threading through metal grommets. It has a nice, long strap so you can carry it cross body. Optional metal feet on … Read More...
DIY Heart Earrings
Here is an easy DIY of how to make your own heart earrings by Pop Shop Houston. They require just a few inexpensive supplies like Shrinky Dinks and can be made in a rainbow of colors. These are perfect if … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a button wreath
Terrie at Dollar Store Crafts shows a fun use for a collection of odd or single buttons. She turns them into a wreath. How cute would this be hanging on the wall in your sewing space? I especially like the … Read More...
Review- Mixed Media Doll Stencils
Today I wanted to let you know about a cool new product I heard about at the Craft and Hobby Association show last month! The Mixed Media Doll Stencils by Mahe Zehra
. What are they?
“The Mixed Media Paper … Read More...
Freebie| Valentine’s Day Photo Props
I think I mentioned before that my son loves having fun with photo props, so I made some for us to use on Valentine’s Day this year! Over on my personal blog, Callaloo Soup, I am sharing free printables all … Read More...
Tutorial | Craft a Heart-Shaped Card
It’s not too late to craft some heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cards! In this simple tutorial from Crea Bea Cards, learn how to use simple crafting materials like red and white cardstock, a cutting mat and craft knife to make a … Read More...
Tutorial: Puffy Pillow Heart Pendant
Another keeper from Katie Oskin and just in time for Valentine’s Day: “pillow” heart pendants. Make cute, pillowy hearts for your Valentine in their favourite colour.
Projects: Inexpensive Valentines
Shelley Hickox stumbled upon some great finds at the Dollar Store, blank cards and envelopes, heart rhinestones, ribbon roses and more and got the idea to make some inexpensive (but really pretty) Valentine’s Day cards using just dollar store finds … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick method for an elastic casing
Caroline from Sew Can She shows her quick method for making an elastic casing. She calls it her cheater’s waistband because it does cut some corners, but cutting corners is okay sometimes. This method would be totally acceptable for simple … Read More...
White Chocolate Apples with Pearls
Since not everyone is into Valentine’s, I am posting something different today. This would be wonderful for a princess party, bridal shower or a night celebrating with your girls! It’s amazing how many ways you can decorate an apple. I … Read More...
Tutorial: Conversation heart leggings, with free printable
These conversation heart leggings are sooo cute for Valentine’s Day! Kelly from Studio DIY shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. There’s no sewing required. You can use printable fabric and fusible webbing to add the conversation hearts … Read More...
Project Notebook: Bamboo Stitch Table Runner
Sometimes you start a project and, before it’s done, you just get tired of it. Or maybe you need to be knitting something else so you put it aside for a while, with every intention of getting back to it … Read More...
DIY Needle Books (Valentine’s & St. Patrick’s Gift Ideas)
Tater Tots & Jell-O is hosting their guest blogger Angelina of “JoJo & Eloise” with two of the sweetest gifts for Valentine and St. Patrick’s Day. Even if your gifts are not for ardent sewers these books will be handy … Read More...
How to make a recycled element “LOVE” plaque
Need a last minute decoration you could make probably with the stuff on your work bench as you tidy up? Well, this cute “LOVE” plaque includes craft supplies that I bet you have around. Pop on over to the Tombow … Read More...
Adorable Paddington Bear Cupcakes Are Sure to Be a Hit
I haven’t had a chance to see the new movie yet, but I love these Paddington cupcakes from Living Locurto. What a cute idea for a child’s birthday party or a family movie night!
If you’re worried about your skills … Read More...
How to make umbrella candy holders
These were created for a baby shower but for some reason, maybe the pretty green color they look like something fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Either way it is a great tutorial and super-cute. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tutorial: Button back blouse pattern hack
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can adapt a blouse pattern to button down the back. Adding the buttons to the back gives an extra detail to the top while maintaining the clean lines on … Read More...
List of Healthy Mason Jar Salads
Yup, they are a rage. Yup, they are all healthy. And yup, they look absolutely delicious!
These list of 18 mason jar salads are all healthy, and are just an idea or inspiration for when you start with your mason … Read More...
DIY Porch Planter Box to Add Color to Your Space
A front porch can be a difficult place to add color to your space, simply because there is hardly anywhere to actually plant flowers or shrubs. This tutorial for a DIY porch planter box is a no fail and so … Read More...