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...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower
Emma from Emuse shows how to make a frayed fabric flower you can use to make pretty hair accessories or brooches. They’re made with two layers of gathered fabric, with edges left beautifully raw and frayed. A button is the … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood Plank Cross Stitch
Do you decorate for fall? Each season, I dress my house up. I just put all my beachy summer decor away and I’m ready for autumn. Ashley at Make it and Love it created this clever cross stitch sign for … Read More...
How to transfer images onto candles
Candles can be part of just about any holiday decor but for Halloween they are extra spooky. Candles can also make a great surface to decorate for each holiday and this technique for transferring images onto them is just the … Read More...
Decorate for a Baby Shower with a Diaper Wreath
If you’re going to or hosting a baby shower for a friend, how about a decoration that doubles as a useful gift for after the baby is born? The TipToe Fairy has step-by-step directions for making a simple yet very … Read More...
Hot Iron Transfer
Working with iron on transfers requires a bit of skill. You don’t want your iron too hot or you will burn the fabric, too cold and your pattern won’t transfer. Thank goodness for Professor Pincushion and their easy to follow … Read More...
Plan some Selfish Sewing time with this free printable
With as much sewing as you do for other people – for your kids, for your home, for birthday gifts, for teacher gifts – when was the last time you actually made something for yourself? Rachel from Imagine Gnats has … Read More...
Decorating Your Mantle For Fall
If you have a mantle in your home, consider yourself lucky. It can be one of the most beneficial places to add to your home, yet at the same time be a difficult one as well. If you have ever … Read More...
DIY – Confetti Earrings
It’s nearly the silly party season and these earrings are full of color and life. The simple confetti color design really makes them pop. The instructions are easy to follow and a perfect introduction into wire wrapping. Check out the … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Neon Polka Dot Clutch
Even us boring mum’s like a splash of color every now and then. How about creating your own stylish piece with only a few supplies. This polka dot clutch will hold your purse and phone on any date night. Full … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY patched skirt
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shares a tutorial showing how you can DIY a patched skirt like this one. I’m loving the funky mix of patterns and the asymmetrical patching. You’ll need a heavy fabric like a canvas or denim … Read More...
Crochet Club Fun
We had our usual good time at the monthly meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club last night. There was a lot of show n’ tell, but some of it was just outstanding and I wanted to be sure … Read More...
Worms in My Apples File Folder Game
This is the perfect time of year to teach about apples and also use an apple theme in other lesson plans!
Jennifer, from Mama Jenn, use apple clip art to make this fun folder game. She printed out 10 apples … Read More...
Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience
I wanted to let everyone know about the Funky Finds Holiday Shopping Experience coming up! It’s too late to apply to be a vendor, but mark your calendars for this fun event and stop by to browse all of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy no-sew vintage fabric tassel key chain
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shares a fun project for using your smallest vintage fabric scraps. Cut them into strips to make a vintage fabric tassel key chain. It’s a quick, easy project. It uses your fabric, but … Read More...
5 Ways to Scrap Project Life August
Source: Create.Share.Love
I’m sharing some inspiration today from five scrapbookers for completing Project Life spreads. Each one has a different approach, but the results are all fantastic.
Traditional
Andrea from Create.Share.Love has a pretty traditional approach. She uses mostly … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork baby blanket
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a patchwork baby receiving blanket. The square patchwork is easy to sew and is suitable for any style of fabric. It’ll work with traditional baby fabrics, soft florals, bold graphics, retro … Read More...
Project: Neon Halloween Card
Neon colors are really hot right now and they work perfectly for funky Halloween cards! Crafter’s Companion blog has directions for making this bright neon Halloween card, including how to use a die cut circle as a mask for the … Read More...
31 DIY Decor Ideas for Your Wedding
I love this DIY Wax Paper Backdrop from Style Me Pretty! This beautiful decor idea is just one of 31 inspiring projects rounded up by Bespoke Bride. I think this backdrop would be perfect for an elegant fall … Read More...
What Could We Crochet With Eight Million Feet of Twine?
This might be the world’s largest ball of twine or maybe the largest is one of the other four pictured here. Hmmm. One is estimated to contain eight million feet of yarn. That’s just under 2,000,000 yards of twine. Twine! … Read More...