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...
Freebie: Fox Card Paper Piecing Pattern
What does the fox say? He says “Hello”! Papercrafts Magazine is sharing a free pattern from their Sept issue featuring this adorable fox. Print the pattern onto colored cardstock, cut out and glue together for a cute card, banner or … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked drawstring bag
Nienke from Pienkel shows how to make a color blocked drawstring bag. She made this one for her son to take to school. He’ll use it to hold his gym clothes. Drawstring bags can also be used to organize toys, … Read More...
Tutorial: Beaded throw pillows without sewing any beads
Mark Montano shows how you can make these throw pillows with large beaded designs. And get this – no beading is required. Think of how long it would take to stitch all of those beads down by hand! Instead of … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids art caddy
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial showing how you can make this child’s art caddy. It has small pockets that hold pencils and crayons, and larger pockets to hold drawing pads. With a handle at either end, … Read More...
Pin The heart on the Skeleton Fun Game Tutorial (Halloween)
Aimée of “Paging Supermom” search the internet looking for a place to buy “Pin The heart on the Skeleton’ and when she ran into a dead-end; she took matters into her own hands and made one! She appliquéd one with … Read More...
Tutorial: How to attach a sew-in purse frame
If you’re making a purse with a metal frame closure, your last step will be to attach the frame. Frames are either the glue-in or the sew-in variety. If you’re using a sew-in frame, Red Brolly shares a tutorial showing … Read More...