Melony shared these Decoden Napkin Rings on her blog, Mel Designs and I wanted to share them with you as well!
Decoden is a fun trend right now. What is decoden? The term “deco” is short for decorated and “den” … Read More...
Inspiration: The Very Hungry Caterpillar costume
Joy from xoxo Grandma tells how she made this Very Hungry Caterpillar costume for her granddaughter. It’s her response to the Signature Style sew-along theme for Project Run and Play. It’s based on a dress pattern, with elastic added to … Read More...
6 Wedding Details For Your Neutral-Themed Wedding Palate
Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times in your life, and choosing the color palate for your wedding is the biggest decision when starting your wedding planning. While there are so many colors and themes to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tufted square pincushion
A Cup of Thuy shows how you can make a pretty little tufted cushion to hold your pins and needles. It’s a square cushion with boxed sides, tufted in the middle with a covered button. They’re elegant from a soft … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Invitation
It’s time to bring out all those different stamping products! Sannie from Simon Says Stamp used lots of different items in making this cool Halloween invitation like tissue tape, Distress Ink s, die cuts, glossy accents, crackle paint and of … Read More...
Video | Decorate a Scraproom on a Budget
Scraproom decor at Callaloo Soup
This video comes from Lain Ehman of Layout a Day. In it she gives suggestions on creating decor, and organizing a scrap room without spending a lot of money. She explains how she pulled her … Read More...
Tutorial | Halloween Banner Old School Style
Don’t have one of those fancy cutting machines? Me neither! So I loved this old school style tutorial from The Things She makes showing you how you can make a banner like this anyway. She used lots of traditional crafting … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Haunting Door Wreath
Lianne and Paul of Swirly Designs have put together another really, really neat piece for Sculpey. The tutorial uses Soufflé clay but could be done with another polymer clay. The project is a mixed media piece with all sorts of … Read More...
Child’s travel pillow + free pattern
This wonky house pillow has a robot greeting you at the front door, making it a perfect companion for little travelers on the go. Made by Bonnie at Sew Fishsticks, she shares there how to make the quilt block that … Read More...
Download a Free Baby Shower Mad Lib Printable
Mad Libs are fun for any occasion, but this free baby shower Mad Lib printable is especially cute. After each guest fills out the printable, they can be added to a scrapbook or photo album as a keepsake for the … Read More...
Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups
A peanut butter cup with a twist. I know that there are peanut allergies out there, but maybe you can replace the peanut butter with soy or coconut butter.
Katie from Chocolate Covered Katie updates the cupcake to a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls triple layer ruffle skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make a little girls triple layer ruffle skirt. You can make one from a woven or a knit fabric. She used a corduroy for the one she made, which gives the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique leather pouch
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a reverse applique leather pouch. The small leather or vinyl pouches have a simple tab closure and are lined with a cotton fabric. … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Ink Sprays
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...