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Tutorial: Slim messenger bag, padded to hold a laptop or tablet

August 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

slimmessengerThis slim messenger bag would be great back-t0-school for older kids.  Sew4Home share a tutorial showing how to make it.  Even though it is narrower than most messenger bags, it’s still big enough to hold a small laptop, eReader, or … Read More...

punk projects: Glitter Shirts DIY

August 19, 2014 by Katie Smith

On my own blog, Punk Projects, I posted this tutorial on how to make your own glitter shirts!

To answer what is probably your first question- no, they aren’t washable!

These were meant to be just a one day wear. … Read More...

Tutorial: No-sew fabric apple garland

August 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Amy from Positively Splendid show how you can make this no-sew apple garland.  With adhesive foam sheets from the craft store, this is a quick, easy project.  It’s a cute back-to-school project, but change out the apples for bats and … Read More...

Summer Sale at Everything 4 Scrapbooks

August 19, 2014 by Francine Clouden

Closing Sale at Everything for Scrapbooks

 

Everything 4 scrapbooking is closing and all items are 50% off already low prices. Just use coupon code goodbye at checkout to take advantage of this deal. a flat shipping rate of $6.99 applies to all orders.

Click here to see more

 

Tutorial: Tiered summer dress

August 19, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Melissa Ting shows how you can make a tiered summer dress like this one.  The loose fitting short dress reminds me of the baby doll dresses I wore back in the 90s, though with a more modern style.  I wonder … Read More...

Tutorial: Halloween Parlor quilt

August 19, 2014 by Scarlett Burroughs

Halloween Parlor quilt Raven

Nothing foretells trouble ahead like a raven. Michelle of Michelle’s Romantic Tangle puts hers smack in the middle of this quilt. Appliqued to a fabric string block in neutral hues, she finishes the look with diamonds extending all the way … Read More...

Tutorial: Creating Background Texture in Polymer Clay

August 19, 2014 by Elaine Robitaille

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This trick lets you add what appears to be two layers of different texture or design with one stamp or texture. There’s a background texture created with a low relief pattern stamp or tool and then a contrasting or higher … Read More...

Story Starter Blocks

August 18, 2014 by Sherri Osborn

Story Starter Blocks

Karyn, from Teach Beside Me, found herself with some plain, wooden craft blocks and decided to use them to make this educational game for her son. She had nine blocks that she painted three different colors. She then wrote different … Read More...

Tutorial: Wide fabric headband for little girls

August 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Janice from Maddie Moes shows how you can make a wide fabric headband.  The wide fabric band holds the hair out of your face.  The dimensions she gives will make a headband to fit a little girl ages 2-5.  For … Read More...

Free pattern: Wesley the Very Big Whale softie

August 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

This whale softie is a free pattern from Riley Blake Designs.  His name is Wesley and he first appeared in their booth at Quilt Market.  Enough people requested a pattern that they are now sharing it on their website.  He’s … Read More...

Video tutorial: How to measure kids for sewing clothes

August 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

The first step in sewing a well fitting child’s garment is knowing what size to make it.  That involves more than just knowing what size they wear in purchased clothes. You need to get their actual measurements, and you need … Read More...

Freebie: Halloween Pattern Papers

August 18, 2014 by Heather Holbrook

Freebie: Halloween Pattern Papers

Download some free Halloween themed pattern papers from Free Vintage Digital Stamps, you’ll find a cool stripe and all over haunted pattern. The papers are already sixed at 6″x6″ so they are ready to print on your regular sized paper. … Read More...

Tassel necklace DIY scrap buster

August 18, 2014 by Linda Lanese

leather tasselYou can make these cute tassels out of any scrap fibers and they are cute and all girls, young and old will love these “tassel necklaces”! Rae of “Rae Ann Kelly” has an excellent video covering every step on how … Read More...

Making Wet Felt Balls then bugs with Kids

August 18, 2014 by Linda Lanese

bug1bug2Helen of “Curly Birds” has some fun projects for you and the kids.  First she shows you how to make the wet felted balls and then the cute little bugs.  Helen writes tutorials for children and adults focused on hand-sewing … Read More...

Free pattern: Little girls Lacey-Love batwing sweater or dress

August 18, 2014 by Anne Weaver

Wen from What’s Mummy Up To? shares a free pattern for her Lacey-Love batwing sweater/dress for little girls.  In its shorter version, it’s a simple pullover sweater.  But made longer, it’s a cute dress.  It’s a super easy pattern to … Read More...

Giveaway: Inspired Cable Knits

August 18, 2014 by Sarah White

wina copy of inspired cable knits (through aug 24)

Yolanda is the winner of this giveaway!

This is an older book, but it’s a good one if you like cable knitting. I always think of cables as being the perfect thing to knit in the fall or for the … Read More...

Inspiration: Bad Poetry Day

August 18, 2014 by Pam Pedersen

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Did you know that August 18th was bad poetry day? I’m a little scared that we have an entire day dedicated to bad poems.  I guess we all have a few bad poems in us. Remember the first one you … Read More...

Stevie Nicks is Looking for an Awesome New Shawl

August 18, 2014 by Sarah White

Stevie Nicks is looking for a new shawlStevie Nicks is well known for her bohemian style, flowing clothes and shawls that accentuate her movement on stage, and now she’s looking for a new, handcrafted shawl to use in a photography shoot.

The singer has taken to Talenthouse, … Read More...

Freebie: Cancer Survivor

August 18, 2014 by Pam Pedersen

buzz-cancer-cross-stitch

You know what? Cancer sucks. There, I said it. I want to kick its butt out of the universe. Who’s with me? Nancy at Do Small Things with Love created this free pattern for you to stitch up and give … Read More...

How to make melted fabric flowers and ribbon tassels

August 18, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

DSC06869Today is an another twofer recycled craft project. Pop on over to the link Ashley sent in to the blog 3 Little Greenwoods for not 1 but 2  tutorials that are great for dressing up anything! One tutorial is how … Read More...

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