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...
Knit a Sweet Heart-Shaped Lavender Sachet
Here’s a great last-minute Valentine’s gift idea for a mom or a friend who could use a little less stress in her life.
Kristin from StudioKnit knit a little puffy heart and stuffed it with lavender, which is said to … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Felt take and wear game DIY
Angelina welcomes us to her blog “JoJo & Eloise”. Today she is showing us how to make her “Valentine’s Day Felt take and wear game” that is so clever. I am sure your tween will love this game. Angelina has … Read More...
DIY Beary Cute Summer Earrings
I know summer isn’t here yet but it is coming and these are so adorable. These stud earrings are made using adorable buttons. We have posted so many times about buttons and jewelry but this are cute as a button … Read More...
Burly Stone – Soap for men
I came across Burly Stone after reading this interview over at Soapqueen.
People seem to think that men don’t really care for natural and handmade items. One thing I noticed is my husband doesn’t really like smelling like roses, strawberries … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – African Slouch Hat
If you’re a fan of bold colors and boho vibes, you’re going to fall in love with this free African Flower Slouch Hat crochet pattern. It’s a playful and eye-catching design, full of that carefree, handmade charm that makes … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew padded lap desk
Emma from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a lap desk, with no sewing required. She purchased the wooden top from the hardware store (she gives a link), but if you can’t find one I’m sure you could … Read More...
George Washington’s Wig
In honor of President’s Day, why not have the kids make themselves a wig so they can dress up like George Washington. It even has fun curls! This is also a great prop to use to teach them more about … Read More...
Product Review: Rolli Stamps
Rolli Stamps from Funnybone Toys are adorable little one inch self-inking rubber stamps that can be used on all kinds of paper crafting projects from greeting cards, tags, gift wrap, scrapbook pages, stationary and more! Rolli stamps come in 18 … Read More...
Tutorial: Guy friendly credit card wallet
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making this credit card wallet. She designed it for her husband so it’s a guy-friendly kind of wallet. No frills, no fuss. Just clean lines and function. It has a leather … Read More...