By stamping with Ink Sprays instead of an ink pad you can get a cool runny watercolor look. Spray the ink spray on a nonporous surface, like a craft mat, then tap your stamp into the ink and then stamp. … Read More...
Free pattern: Doll purse and shoes from an old wallet
Joy from xoxo Grandma shows how an old wallet can become a new purse and a pair of shoes for a doll. She also shares a free pattern for making them. They’re both simple patterns and quick to sew. The … Read More...
Creepy House Luminaries DIY
Kat of “just crafty enough” shows us how to make her Creepy House Luminaries that would make your Halloween look very spooky. She held an “Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #20 – Creepy House Luminaries” and there are some very fun … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric leaves
Melisa from Ain’t That The Berries shows how she makes scrap fabric leaves, with no sewing required. She uses glue to stiffen the fabric so you don’t end up with floppy leaves. She scattered them across a table runner, but … Read More...
A Machine-Knit Sweater with Fun Details
I know most of you are not machine knitters, but I love the designs that Donatella at Inspiration and Realisation comes up with so I wanted to share this one anyway.
What I love about her stuff is that she’s … Read More...
Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs
If you read this blog than you will LOVE this new book Art Without Waste 500 Upcycled & Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty Wongpakdee!
This is one of those books that you pick up over and over again to get inspired … Read More...
Tutorial: Seam allowance direction does matter
Seam allowances might just seem like they’re just hanging out there on the inside of your garment, but the direction you press them really does matter. Pam from Off the Cuff Sewing Style demonstrates with a gathered sleeve cap. With … Read More...
7 Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorials
Polymer clay
is one of the best products to use for jewelry making. It starts out extremely pliable, thus the name of “clay”, allowing you to form it into any shape you choose. It is also very easy to mix … Read More...
5 DIY Hair Styles for pre-wedding parties
A bride to be has a lot of parties to attend! And to keep up appearances, you need to have a different hair style for each one of them (besides everything else!).
This handy guide from onewed shows you 5 … Read More...
Make Your Own Halloween Wreath from the Dollar Store
Decorating for the holidays can be so much fun and put you in the perfect spirit. However, it’s not always fun to spend money on all that décor, and trust me when I say, it can be very expensive! Have … Read More...
Burlap Wrapped Bouquet Ideas
Burlap adds the perfect touch of texture and neutral color. It can be great to incorporate into your Fall wedding as well. If you like the idea of using burlap but are a little nervous about it looking too rustic, … Read More...
DIY – Felt Chain Hat
If you have been following all the style trends then you probably have a felt hat already. You probably have had it for a few seasons also. This means it’s time to revamp and bring it to a whole different … Read More...
Free Pattern – Crochet Alphabet
MooglyBlog is sharing their Crochet Alphabet with you which is perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Create these Alphabet letters for Christmas tree decorations or unique present gift tags. For the full pattern for each letter check out this blog … Read More...
Style Me Quick – (Pretty) Halloween Costume
So not every Halloween costume has to be covered in blood. This elegant yet spooky costume is created to look like a ghostly bride or girl of yesteryear. The tutorial for the brown aged and dead flower crown can be … Read More...
Free pattern: Minnie Mouse birthday dress
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making this little girls Minnie Mouse birthday dress. She made it as a special birthday present for her niece, who was having a Minnie Mouse themed birthday … Read More...
Extra Yarn? Make Some Easy Acorns
I don’t post a lot of things here that don’t actually have to do with knitting, but these yarn acorns from Crafts ‘n Coffee are cute and a great way to use a little bit of fall colored yarn you … Read More...
Hungry Monster Color Sorters
How much fun are these color sorters? Stephanie, from Twodaloo, started working on color units with her kids and that is what inspired her to make these not-so-scary monsters out of juice bottles. Once she had the bottles decorated — … Read More...
5 Circles of Relationship Marketing
Kim at Everything Etsy shared these videos about marketing your etsy shop with me and I definitely wanted to pass it on to you guys!
Here’s what Kim & the team at Everything Etsy says about their new video series: … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled end table runner
Sew4Home shows how you can make this ruffled end table runner. You can make it for any length of table. It has a home décor weight print for the length of the runner, and then two tiers of ruffles from … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY 3D Paper Pumpkins
Here’s another take on paper pumpkins made from scrapbook paper. Giustina from Domestically Blissful provides the free template you will need. Once you’ve printed out and cut out your shapes, you’ll need some craft glue and sticks or twigs to … Read More...