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The ladies over at Adventures in Making are always sharing fabulous craft techniques and ideas! Last month they shared a lot of water coloring tips, including these tips for working with Masking Fluid.
Alison says: “I love playing with watercolors, … Read More...
Polymer clay makes great embellishments for just about anything. This tutorial is for an air dry clay but the idea works equally well for polymer clay. Use clay in your favourite rose colours to whip up a few embellishments. Arrange … Read More...
Are you using a stamp set in the same way each and every time you use it? Try mixing it up, use the same stamps as a background, as your focal images or mixed with die cuts. Heather Nicols from … Read More...
Sewing notions don’t always have to be used for sewing. Steph from The Silly Pearl shares a tutorial at Blitsy showing how you can make this braided zipper bracelet. Metal zippers will work best because the shiny teeth stand out … Read More...
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how you can make this cute vintage hanky pocket tee. It’s an easy and cute DIY project. You’ll need just the corner of the handkerchief, so this is a good project for … Read More...
The winter months can take a toll on our garage. Between the changing weather, our vehicles going in and out, and moving things around to get out the holiday decorations, there is a lot more activity in a garage than … Read More...
I think this proves that there probably isn’t anything you can’t paint on. How pretty are these feathers all colorful with fun patterns painted on them. They are perfect for dressing up clothing, accessories, your hair or just about anything. … Read More...
Sally Gulbrandsen on the Hub Pages has to marvelous summer projects for us. One is a Wet Felt a Bird Pod and the other is a Cheap Hanging Basket Liners from Thick Woolen Sweaters. These are perfect to make now … Read More...
This free crochet pattern comes to us via Ravelry. I love the flash of color in this scarf it makes it modern with a classic twist.
You can wear it out or keep it hidden. The full pattern is available … Read More...
If your blonde locks are turning orange or you just want to lighten things up a little then make this DIY soap bar that contains natural lightening ingredients.
If you are planning on making and using this … Read More...
I love a good pom-pom, whether for a knitting project or just for fun — and they’re a great use of leftover yarn. I tend to use a purchased pom-pom maker, but it is a little tedious to … Read More...
This free Spring flowers in a vase printable from Dover Publications is great for kids (and adults) who like coloring pages or could be shrunken down for a card front. You can download this freebie here.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets … Read More...
Planning a party is tricky enough, but it’s even worse when you need to take into account the special dietary needs of your guests. However, if you’re looking for gluten free party recipes for your next event, Beard & Bonnet … Read More...
Home sewists during World War II had strict limitations on materials available to them and the styles they could create. That didn’t stop them from creating fashionable items to wear. Those restrictions actually helped create many of the iconic silhouettes … Read More...
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make a tulle circle skirt. You can dress it up for fancy occasions or keep it super casual with a simple t-shirt. It’s made from layers of tulle, and a lining … Read More...
Here is a fabulous post from Ash and Crafts on how to make gold foil prints! Gold is huge, it was everywhere at the CHA convention and it’s still super trendy.
This is a tutorial on how to make shiny … Read More...
Planner addicts, this one is for you! Noell Hyman takes us on a tour of her planner room, and shares some useful tips on using and decorating your planner.
What do you think? Will you adopt her washi tape and … Read More...
Meg Newberg shares one way of doing a woven or knot cane here. Matching lines with this many thin parts is tough but as Meg points out in the tutorial, when the cane is reduced small, close is good … Read More...
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor. Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift! Or make one for yourself to wear to … Read More...
Over at Trucs and Bricolages there is this cute paper lantern template and tutorial on how to give it a cool faux finish. This is a great design that would be perfect to use as a centerpiece indoors or out … Read More...
