The right way to hem a garment depends on the fabric type, the garment type, and the style you’re trying to achieve. Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews has collected up the most common ways of hemming and … Read More...
Freebie: 3D Ornament Die Cut
The Birds Cards blog is sharing a free die cut file for making this lovely holiday bauble. Fold the shapes in half and glue together for a 3D ornament or use one layer for a card front. File come in … Read More...
DIY Mistletoe Kissing Ball
This is one of the prettiest felt “Mistletoe Kissing Balls” I have ever seen from Apartment Therapy. They have an excellent pictorial for us to follow. Looking for a kiss, try this 🙂 TUTORIAL HERE
How to make acorn shaped rice krispie treats
I am a huge fan of acorns and anything acorn shaped. I scored an Ice Age Jello Jigglers mold that included an acorn at the thrift store recently and was thinking about all the materials (and food) I could possibly … Read More...
20 Free Birthday Printables
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Plan your next birthday bash on a budget using this great roundup of 20 free birthday printables. There are cards, banners, badges, photo booth props, and more. Most of the designs are suitable for both … Read More...
Entertaining on a Budget
The holidays are a busy time of year and can be very costly. Between the decorations, presents and holiday meal, there isn’t much left for parties with close friends. Hopefully this website has ideas that can help you entertain and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters
Fabric coasters make great gift stash gifts. Just about everyone can use a set of coasters! They’re easy to make and don’t require expensive materials. All you need is some fabric and batting to sew up a set of pretty … Read More...
8 Christmas Santa Knitting Patterns
Santa is a classic symbol of the Christmas holiday season, and with these 8 Santa knitting patterns, you can feel a little more festive this holiday season. You can either knit some for yourself, or for a little early gift … Read More...
Festive Christmas Wreaths
If you haven’t started to decorate for the Christmas season, you probably will be soon enough. Find the perfect wreath to tie into the rest of your décor with this post from DIY & Crafts. Each of these 33 ideas … Read More...
Homemade Vitamin C Gummies
Before the weather outside gets more frightful, here is a way to boost your families immune system. Homemade gummies the whole family can make. Finally, you can stop fighting with them to get more vitamin C. Maybe that is just … Read More...
DIY – Beaded Snowman Bracelet
If you’re a beader than you are going to love this adorable snowman Bracelet style cuff. I don’t have the patience for beading but would love to wear this. I am not sure how long this would take and would … Read More...
5 Steps For Tackling Anxiety
I think at some point we have all felt a little anxious, but when does feeling anxious become a full blown Anxiety attack? This article by Cupcakesandcashmere.com will help you to isolate your fears and try to overcome them. Obviously … Read More...
Free Pattern – Pretend Play Kids Toy
Forgot about plastic over hyped brand name toys and gift a little Handmade love this year. This free sushi train pattern is perfect for pretend play. The sushi is adorable and can be made to create magnets for Big people … Read More...
Quilting Tutorial – Wonky Log Cabin block
Cut close enough, sew and trim. Repeat. That’s the measureless joy Chris, from made by ChrissieD, found creating this Log Cabin block in the wonky style. Responding to a guild challenge (NYC MQG) requiring it start with a single red … Read More...
Tutorial: Measuring tape snappy pouch closure
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can use a metal measuring tape to make a snappy pouch closure. One inexpensive metal measuring tape can be used to make a bunch of little pouches. You’ll need two pieces of the … Read More...
Project: Mini Treat Bags
If your looking for cute little stocking stuffers, office, neighbor or teachers gifts make up some bags filled with candy or homemade goodies. The Splitcoast Stampers site has directions for making some mini treat bags using a die cut bag … Read More...
Lego Self Portraits
This was an art project for a class of 5th graders. Art teacher Abby Schukei challenge them to use Lego people as inspiration to creating a self portrait. I think using Legos as part of this project probably made even … Read More...
Renegade Craft Fair: Austin Holiday Market
I wanted to let those of you in or around Austin, TX that the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market is next weekend!
The Renegade Craft Fair returns to Austin for our Holiday Market this November 29+30 at the PALMER EVENTS … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux leather shopper tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make a faux leather shopper tote like this one. A shopper is a larger size tote with a wide top, no closure. You can carry it on your shoulder or in your hands. Their version is made from … Read More...
Free project: Candy Christmas quilt
The focal point of this sophisticated decor is the red, green and gold wall quilt designed by Tammy Kelly for All People Quilt. The center circles resemble old fashioned Christmas candy set against the soft glow of candles. You can … Read More...