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There’s nothing cuter than seeing a child carrying around their most beloved stuffed animal or softie, and bringing their little sidekick everywhere they go. We’ve got ten adorable little handmade stuffed toys for you today, complete with patterns and tutorials, … Read More...
I couldn’t resist popping over from my usual blog BathnBody to share with you this recipe my daughter I adapted today. We have seen lot’s of recipes for cake mix this and cake mix that but this was our first … Read More...
Although it may be a bit of an embarrassing topic for some, the fact of the matter is that the bathroom can be one of the most disgusting, germy, and smelly places in the home. Even with frequent cleanings, it is … Read More...
This mini pouf pincushion is a pretty place to park your sewing pins and needles. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s a scrap-happy project using only small pieces of fabric. Each pouf uses eight 2″ x … Read More...
Sometimes I can find — or actually get up and bother to find — a real row counter when I need one for a knitting project. But usually I just make hash marks on whatever piece of paper/back of an … Read More...
A is for Apple and it is also for Autumn… Coincidence? I think not because autumn is the perfect time to teach about apples, and learning about both are a great way to start an alphabet unit!
Bern, from Mom … Read More...
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how you can make this Cinderella costume shirt. It’s easy to make because you start with a purchased tank top and just add the puffy princess sleeves. Wear it with a matching tulle tutu … Read More...
I’ve posted about Shibori here a few times recently, it’s quite a trend! Annette from Fiber Artsy loves the trend and posted this tutorial on her blog.
Annette shares a technique called Suji Dyeing. It looks fairly easy, but can … Read More...
A simple knit skirt like this one is a wardrobe staple. It’s easy to wear, and also happens to be easy to make. Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Fabric requirements are simple – … Read More...
There are so many pretty details in these dimensional invitations. Gold glitter paper, a pop-up, and floral patterned paper make these invites unique! I especially love the floral envelope liners. They may look complicated, but with a quick and easy … Read More...
The Spectrum Noir blog shares how to make a lovely layered image card. By stamping the same stamped image on different papers and cutting them out and layering them together you’ll get a wonderful card with lots of dimension and … Read More...
Becky Higgins just announced the release of the Project Life App for iPhones. (Android version to follow!) According to her site
… Read More...Imagine scrapbooking without scissors or adhesive or tools … or without having to print photos! Never before has
Kellie of MakeItWithMe has a tutorial for these adorable bird houses. She uses Fimo Soft for the project along with a little wire and mini dowels. The results are some cute little houses with springy birds. Yes, I know, autumn … Read More...
When you’re putting a hem on a lightweight or sheer fabric, especially a hem that is curved, a rolled hem might be what you need to do. You can make a rolled hem by hand, but you can also use … Read More...
First you make the pattern bars…then you make the coolest plates and bowls. But even before you get there you must check out the video of how to set this up and where to place the pieces you’ve cut off … Read More...
I keep most of my sewing patterns in shoe boxes so I can flip through the envelopes to find the pattern I want. But that system doesn’t work for the PDF patterns I have printed at home and assembled myself. … Read More...
Un-mounted and cling mounted stamps can help save you not only money (because they are less expensive) but they can also save you lots of space in your craft room since they don’t have those big bulky wood blocks but … Read More...
“Yarn for years” is how Wall Street Journal reporter Megan Hayes described the sweaters seen in collections for this fall (which were shown back in the spring). She notes that giant cowls and roomy sweaters were everywhere to be seen, … Read More...
When decorating for Halloween you can get very scary or keep it spooky with this “DIY Halloween Bat Chandelier” inspired by $59 Pottery Barn Kids. Leave it up to Morena of “Crafts Unleashed” to put one together for under $10. … Read More...
Knitters Allyson Dykhuizen and Carina Spencer are lifelong residents of the midwestern United States, and they know there’s a lot special about that part of the world (as do I, being born as I was in Iowa).
They’re working on … Read More...
