If you’re learning to sew and looking for a good first project, I’d suggest making a simple gathered skirt. They can be made to fit any size – babies, kids, adults – and require only easy straight seams. Pam from … Read More...
Planning a Secret Agent Birthday Party
Do you have a secret agent buff in your family? The next James Bond, Black Widow, Jason Bourne or Charlie’s Angel could be sitting across the dinner table. If your young super-sleuth is looking for something unique as a birthday … Read More...
Owl Craft Using Recycled Jar Lids
This project has made me double my efforts at saving trash for my crafts, although I suppose these would normally go in the recycling bin. I have done plenty of crafts using clean, empty jars but rarely do I make … Read More...
Tutorial: Snap tape pillow closure
I usually think of snap tape as a crotch closure for babies’ onesies and jumpsuits, but Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can use it to create a snap closure for a removable pillow cover. You can cut … Read More...
Freebie: Nerdy Cat Digi
Urban Threads offers designs for stitching and sewing but many of those designs can also work well for digital stamping too. They currently have an adorable “nerdy” cat in glasses available to download for free. Make a card for … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkboard fabric placemats
These placemats have a strip of chalkboard cloth across the top where you can write special messages or assign seating. Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made from oilcloth and chalkboard fabric … Read More...
Deli Paper Tutorial
Heather has started doing a new series on her blog all about Deli Paper and the many uses for it on her blog, Heather Greenwood Designs.
What is deli paper? It’s a dry wax paper, used many restaurants to wrap … Read More...
Giveaway | Me: The Abridged Version
Do you scrap about yourself? Would you like to? Scrapbook and Cards Today magazine is giving away two seats to this online class with Cathy Zielske. During the class Cathy will guide you through inspiration, brainstorming, writing and photo … Read More...
Crochet Pendant Pattern
Do you like beads like I like beads? This cool and simple pendant necklace can allow you to work with beads even if you never have before. The size beads used in this necklace are inexpensive and readily … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Clay Mummies
Making cute decorations for the holidays is one of those perfect clay things to do. And, really, Halloween has a lot of silly possibilities like this mummy. The tutorial by Phoebe Doehring on Sculpey.com makes a sweet little mummy figure. … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Acorns
Tomorrow is the first day of fall. I love fall for the cooler weather and the leaves changing color, but I’m not very fond of what comes after. The acorns are falling off the trees and inspired me to use … Read More...
Free pattern: Boys hooded sweatshirt
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a boys hooded sweatshirt. It’s perfect for fall weather, especially if you make it from a heavyweight knit. Her free pattern fits her 7 year old son. If you … Read More...
Project: Halloween Candy Wrappers
Grab some left over scraps of pattern paper and ribbon,wrap them around candy bars
, add a simple stamped tag and you’ve got a great Halloween treat with some extra flair. Find more info over on the Inkadinkado stamps site. … Read More...
Cricut Free pattern: Felt animal masks
Erin from Sewbon shares a free pattern for making them. They’d be fun for a little kid’s dress-up chest. Or, a child could wear them with a similarly colored sweatsuit as a Halloween costume. She used her Cricut to cut … Read More...
Autumn Blessings
In my neck of the woods we are having a longer summer than expected and while I am usually a fan of the heat, I am ready for fall. The cooler temps and rain need to head my way. Of … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyeing Floss
I have always wanted to dye my own floss but I was so scared that I would ruin my floss. No time like the present to concur my fear and jump right into the process. Believe it or not, it … Read More...
Architecture for Dogs – that you can make for free
Architect designed furniture may seem like vanity to some, but looking at these clever ideas, with free downloadable blueprints, you would be silly not to indulge your favorite 4 legged friend a little.
These ideas are varied, and very dog … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork zippered pouch
A zippered pouch is a quick but satisfying project. This patchwork version will show off a handful of your favorite fabric scraps. Vanessa from LBG Studio shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Use it as a pencil pouch … Read More...
Fall Porch Decorating Inspiration
Your home’s front porch sets the stage and makes an impression on your guests that can stay in their minds for a long time to come. Dress up your own space for Fall with some of these great ideas. Most … Read More...
Essential Oil Guide for Bed Wetting
This article shares the healing properties of Cypress Essential oil. When rubbed onto the bladder area it can help prevent night time accidents. If you want to find out more on how it work then check out the full blog … Read More...