Last week I posted a project where the crafter made a loom with a bucket. Today I have some art created by waving on paper plates and plastic cups. My fellow Craft Gossip Editor, JD does this with kids at … Read More...
Making T-shirt Yarn tutorial
Laura Hickman on “baking outside the box” has a tutorial for “Making T-shirt Yarn”! There are so many tutorials on using T-shirts for so many projects that you will want to learn her technique. Our sewing editor Anne Weaver has … Read More...
Knit a Sweet Swing Coat for Little Ones
You know that I love knitting for babies and little kids (I’ve even written a book on the subject of knitting for babies!) and I can’t resist this little garter stitch cardigan from Berroco.
Called Kelcema, it’s worked in … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boy’s dapper bow tie, no sewing required
Nikki from Tikido shows how you can make this little boy’s bow-tie, with no sewing required. If you wanted to sew it instead of using glue to hold it together, it would still be an easy project. And if you’re … Read More...
Free Mobius Pattern Through Aug. 31, 2014
The free pattern this month from the Sweater Babe is a pretty mobius cowl worked in mohair and lace.
It’s the perfect thing for fall knitting or getting a jump on your gift giving. It’s sure to be nice and … Read More...
Paper Roll Apple Stamps
This is a fast and easy fall craft project that is great for kids of all ages. All that you need to make an apple picture like the one shared here is a cardboard tube — either from a toilet … Read More...
Bad at doing your nails? Stop blaming yourself
A new tool by Julep promises to make you better at doing your nails than you ever were. And if you always blamed yourself for not being able to create that perfect manicure, then stop doing it. Maybe it wasn’t … Read More...
The Sewing Rabbit answers 10 common sewing questions
Where do you turn when you have a sewing related question? For many of us, the answer is Google. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit has collected 10 common sewing questions, ones that she most likely turned to Google to find … Read More...
Awesome Favors for Your Lego Movie Party
The Lego Movie has been HUGE with kids this year, so a birthday party with a Lego theme is a great idea for boys, girls or mixed groups. Kojo Designs has come up with an entire Lego party in a … Read More...
DIY Doggie Camper Van
Yes don’t forget your furry friends! TheBark.com has full detailed instructions on creating these cute camper vans as a doghouse.
The puppy camper was designed by Michael Blunt, who says it was a labor of love and a personal challenge. … Read More...
Make A Waterproof Brown Paper Bag Vase
Who doesn’t love receiving a bouquet of flowers? No, I’m not talking about the fancy arrangements from the floral shops. It doesn’t always have to be that extravagant. Sometimes it’s nice to have a bundle of fresh flowers from the … Read More...
Felt and Yarn Cute Headband Tutorial
Luis & Katie host “Lemonhead Press” and Katie is a stay at home mother to three. Katie has a tutorial for a “Cute Hippy Headband”! I have been seeing these hippy headbands in fashion magazines and on the internet. She … Read More...
DIY Seed Bead Tube Necklace
If you love working with seed beads then you are going to love this design. If you hate slow and tedious projects then I am afraid you are going to hate this one. Personally I hate seed beads, not only … Read More...
Tutorial: Slim messenger bag, padded to hold a laptop or tablet
This 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
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
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
Tutorial: Tiered summer dress
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
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
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...