Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life uses a vintage cloth baby book to make the sweetest bunting. Each of the flags in the bunting is made from a page in the book. It would make a special gift for … Read More...
Tutorial: Slouchy backpack
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how you can make this awesome slouchy backpack. The look is more sophisticated than what you normally get in a backpack. It’s made from a heavy linen fabric, with cotton for a lining. Extra … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Spock softie
Here’s a project for all you Star Trek fans. A little felt Spock softie that you can sit on your desk. How cute is he!!! Alicia from Felt With Love Designs guest blogs at Punk Projects with a free pattern … Read More...
5 Ways to Update Beanies in 5 Minutes or Less
These Beanies are the cutest! I am sure after you see these; you will come up with some of your own ideas. Kate Puhala of BRIT + CO suggests we find a basic beanie and personalize yours. Using sequins, tiny … Read More...
DIY Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs
Vanessa shared this DIY on making Interchangeable Studded Hair Combs on her blog, Cafe Craftea. I think these are really neat.
This is what Vanessa wrote about here project- “As you may know, I’m always a fan of interchangeable/multi-wear/multi-use things. … Read More...
Kids Ignoring Your Phone Calls & Texts? There is App to fix that
It’s called Ignore No More and it is the brainchild of a mum who had been ignored way too many times by her kids. And to boot, she is a Gulf War veteran.
With no knowledge of how to do … Read More...
Free pattern: Girls swing tank top
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern to make a girls swing tank. The swingy A-line silhouette and pointed hem are a popular style for girls (and womens) wear right now. Pair it with leggings, … Read More...
Yummy Chocolate Robots Are a Can’t Miss Party Favor Idea
Does the theme of your child’s party center around electronic toys and robots? Maybe you have a futuristic theme you’re looking for a unique treat for. Handmade Charlotte has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) for making robots out of your favorite … Read More...
Beautiful Paper Lantern Idea
Stephanie Morris created this beautiful paper lantern for HelloGiggles.com.
The use of colors makes this DIY pretty stunning. You will be surprised to know that the base of this lantern is a store bought standard white Chinese lantern. Stephanie simply … Read More...
Mixed Media Retreat in Cambria, CA
If you live on the central coast of California, you don’t want to miss this post! Joann Martin Fee has put together a weekend retreat just for crafters like us, and is inviting anyone who would like to come join … Read More...
Hydrangea Cake Tutorial
I feel like the only person still holding on to summer and avoiding the fall posts. Besides school posts of course. Probably because I’m not ready for what comes after fall.
This might be a cake that I would try … Read More...
How to make a silicone mould
This silicone tutorial is a little odd when you first look at it. Whilst it appears to work, I think it would only be suitable for basic designs. Having said that though I have NOT tried this tutorial so just … Read More...
Tutorial: Pincushion organizer and thread catcher
Elizabeth Hartman from Oh, Fransson! shares a downloadable PDF showing how you can make this pincushion organizer and thread catcher. The weighted pincushion sits on the side of a table, or perhaps the arm of a couch, with pockets hanging … Read More...
DIY Shoebox Pizza Oven Toy with Felt Pizza
What a clever idea for the littlest cooks in your family. You can make this from minial materials and put a big smile on a little ones face. Find a complete tutorial on “Made by Joel”! There are so many … Read More...
Get Ready for the Holidays with These Fun Ornament Patterns
I do not even want to think about how quickly Christmas and the other winter holidays are going to be here, but the fact is, if you want to craft something for your tree or for holiday gifts you should … Read More...
Make Glass Head Pins with Enamels
Today Jewelry Making Daily has a great tutorial and video on how to make glass head pins using a small torch and enamels. Barbara Lewis and her son David show how it’s done. These headpins can really take your jewelry … Read More...
Shapes, Counting and Colors Busy Bag
This is a fun fine motor activity that will also help young kids work on shape and color recognition and counting skills.
Nicolette, from Powerful Mothering, created this fun activity and free printable templates you can download and use. You … Read More...
Cricut Tutorial: Leather cut out clutch purse
The construction of this leather clutch that Erin from Sewbon made is super simple – just two seams. What makes it stand out is the cut out design on the front flap. She shares a tutorial showing how she did … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 15 | Three Photos Top Down
This sketch has enough room for three photos, and room for journaling too.
Vernell used all three photo spots
Hey! That’s us when we were little!
Francine used just one photos, and put embellishments in the place of the top … Read More...
Video tutorial: 3 steps to make an apron
You can make this stylish apron in just three easy steps. Simple Simon & Co. shares a video tutorial showing how to do it. The bottom of the apron is actually a tea towel, so the only sewing is making … Read More...