Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a project that will add vintage charm to your window treatments. She created colorful valances out of vintage handkerchiefs. This would be particularly cute in a kitchen or dining space or sunroom. Or how about … Read More...
A cake contest with a twist: ThreadCakes
Have you heard of ThreadCakes? No? How about Threadless? Yes? That is the custom T-Shirt design company where you can make your own designs come to life on T-Shirts? If not, then check them out here.
Threadless hosts a … Read More...
Home Sweet Home Stitch Along
I can’t believe it is September already! Where did the summer go? A new month means a new stitch along on Craftster.org. This month’s theme is Home Sweet Home. Below are the details:
They say, “home is where the … Read More...
Stop paying so much for those famous cleaning products.
I have this thing about cleaning. It drives me crazy to see dust and gunk built up around the home, and I try to stay on top of the daily house chores as best as possible. However, the daily routine … Read More...
Dollar Store Revamp – Jewelry Organizer
This Jewelry organizer has been created using glassware from the Dollar store or discount store. Using painters tape and some spray paint you can create this elegant look. These would make wonderful gifts and in case you didn’t realize it … Read More...
Apple Cider Vinegar For Weightloss and More
Well I have finally decided to give Apple Cider Vinegar a try. I have been researching it heaps and you can see this great article here at eatingbirdfood.com. But My reason for taking it is not weight-loss (sure that … Read More...
Budget-Friendly Bed and Bath Bridal Shower Ideas
Amber from Parties, Crafts, and Holidays a bed & bath-themed bridal shower that’s doable even if you’re on a super-tight budget. Unique DIY decorations (as well as items you already own repurposed as decorations) and food ideas abound in this … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric felt board alphabet
Help your preschooler learn her letters with this oversized fabric alphabet. They’re back with felt so they’ll stick to a felt or flannel board. Becky from U Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can … Read More...
Tissue Paper Apple
This craft project is perfect for a back-to-school project, an autumn decoration, or both! Stacey, from Glued to My Crafts explains how to make an apple using a paper plate and red tissue paper pieces. I love that it is … Read More...
DIY Colorful Wall Art
Morena from Fairfield World shared this tutorial on her blog for this easy art! I think it’s pretty darn cute.
The only supplies you need are Oly*Fun Fabric, Stretched Canvas, a Die Cutting Machine and Die, a paint brush and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Doily skull Halloween pillow
Indulge your dark side with this doily skull throw pillow. Becs from Born Again Creations shares a tutorial showing how to make it. The pillow base is made from a black velvet, and the skull applique from an old doily. … Read More...
Project: Halloween Shrine
This wonderful Halloween shrine would make a perfect centerpiece to any Halloween table setting. This mixed media art combines a shrine frame die cut, lots of stamped images, paint, book pages and more. Find more info on this fun altered … Read More...
Tutorial: Boho sandals from flip flops
Wilma from Bohomia shows how you can restyle a pair of plain flip flops into fashionable sandals. There’s no sewing required. All you need is the flip flops, some decorative ribbon, and a strong glue. Her blog is written in … Read More...
Reverse Color Crochet – A New Technique
The title and subject matter of this newly published book intrigued me the moment I saw it. At first, I admit to being a bit confused. I assumed this would be a new technique for creating crochet with different images … Read More...
Tutorial: Mixed Media Coffee Bean Necklace
I consider coffee one of my daily rituals so coffee themed jewellery works for me. And in the craft jewellery world, personalized jewellery or pieces with quotes and inspirational words have been insanely popular for a few years. This mixed … Read More...
Kickoff: Boos and Ghouls Halloween Quilt Along
Get your spirits soaring this Halloween with mini quilts to adorn your walls. Designed by Becca of Bryan House Quilts, she invites her readers to join her ‘Boos and Ghouls Quilt Along’. Every week, starting September 8th, she’ll share instructions – first on cutting out your fabric, … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy removable camera strap slipcover
Brandy from Gluesticks guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make a camera strap cover. It’s a quick, easy sewing project. She calls it a slipcover because it is removable. You can make it from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined vest with no raw edges showing
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tailor’s method for assembling a lined vest with no raw edges showing. There’s very little hand sewing required – just enough to whipstitch a turning hole closed – and it comes together quickly. … Read More...
Tutorial: Alter a sewing pattern for more room in the butt
Here’s a tutorial for those among us (myself included) who are blessed in the back. An “asset” as my grandmother used to say, though I don’t think she meant it as a pun. Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how … Read More...
Felt Wedding Bouquet Cuff & Fabric Leaf Boutonnieres DIY’s
Follow the Victorian tradition of carrying flowers in bouquetiers, or elaborate vase- or bowl-shaped holders: Clothe blooms, such as garden roses and fragrant narcissi, in a handsome, lacy wool cuff. The “Felt Wedding Bouquet Cuff & Fabric Leaf Boutonniere” comes … Read More...