Rachel, from The Crafted Life, is one of my favorite DIY bloggers. Her posts are always inspiring, and this one is no exception!
Rachel posted a tutorial showing her readers how to press flowers. The few times I’ve tried to … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 11 | Four Photos
Here’s another multi-photo sketch: enough space for 2 4×6 photos and 2 2×2 photos. A good layout for mixing regular prints with Instagram shots.
Follow our linked names to get more info and detail … Read More...
Tutorial: Cactus pincushion
Ingrid at Sewing Lab shares a tutorial showing how she made this cactus pincushion that I am absolutely in love with. The cactus is potted in a small ceramic planter, but the plant is actually made from fabric. A gathered … Read More...
Free pattern: Metallic thread gem zippered pouches
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern to make a gemstone zippered pouch. They’re made in a solid cotton in the shape of a gem, with metallic thread stitching to draw the lines and facets of the gem. … Read More...
Project with Printable Template: Travel Case Card Box
Do you know someone leaving on a trip, moving away or maybe heading off to collage? Send them off in style with this adorable 3D travel case card. The Whiff of Joy blog has instructions and a printable template pattern … Read More...
Winner: Where Women Create Quilters
I have a winner for my book giveaway. Via Random. org, the draw goes to Anne Marie, commentor #24. I adore her procrastination story, her wedding day no less. I will contact Anne Marie privately to let her know she … Read More...
Crochet Giveaway Winner – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches To Crochet
My readers haven’t been very helpful lately! No one – not one person – emailed me asking me who the winner of the July Giveaway for 100 colorful ripple stitche
s was!! It completely slipped my mind. So, I … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew off the shoulder sequin tee
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this off the shoulder sequin top, with no sewing required. Her t-shirt refashion can be done with just scissors and fabric glue – and … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple duffle bag
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial for making a simple duffle bag. Don’t get thrown off by the round shape – it’s actually a fairly simple bag to make. You can make them in any size. The one … Read More...
Free pattern: Matryoshka nesting fabric bins
An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for her Matryoshka bins. Like the stacking dolls, these fabric storage buckets are sized just right to nest one inside the other. They make beautiful storage for any room of the house … Read More...
Inspiration: Progressive Cards
Here’s a fun idea from Marie-Anne, instead of sending someone one card why not send them a set of progressive cards, with a matching theme, when lined up they complete your message. I adore her Alice in Wonderland themed cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girls t-shirt ruffle skirt
Becky from Crafty Betty shares a tutorial at Nap Time Crafters showing how you can make this little girl’s t-shirt ruffle skirt. The whole thing is made from recycled t-shirts. You can find t-shirts in just about any color of … Read More...
Plan an Easy Outdoor Movie Night
Pass the popcorn please: 5 simple steps to a backyard outdoor movie night!
This list, compiled by mightygirl.com, has many options to consider.
From seating to invitations to snacks, she’s thought of it all –and has buyable, rentable, and DIY … Read More...
14 Awesome Yarn Project Ideas
What to do with leftover yarn? The obvious answers are, of course, Knitting, Crochet and Weaving. But, there are tons of other fun crafts and DIYs you can do with yarn!
Annette from Fiber Artsy has a round up of … Read More...
How to make decorative paper bag book covers
I can remember covering all my classmates’ books on the first day of school. I was an awesome folder of paper! I couldn’t spell, but boy could I fold! If making book covers is on your back to school to-do … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage style headband ties
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making these vintage style headband ties. They’re shaped just right, so they narrow at the point where the knot gets tied. Their dimensions will make one to fit a head with 22″ circumference, but … Read More...
20+ Hair Tutorials
Here are 20+ DIY hair tutorials that are slightly off the beaten path.
Getting actual working links to great tutorials is hard these days. So this linkup of 20 great ideas is a bonus. I have verified most of the … Read More...
Organizing Your Car For Back To School
The kids will soon be back in school, and with that comes car pools and all of those extracurricular activities. As parents, we are constantly running from one place to the next. As much as we like to have … Read More...
Halloween Felt Coasters Free Pattern
Stephanie of “two more minutes” is a wife, mother to two beautiful little girls, and a website designer and is sharing her darling Halloween felt coasters. Stephanie has an awesome downloadable pattern for you to print out for all … Read More...
Donut Hole Apple Pops
Do you make special treats for the first day of school or have a back to school party?
Here is a cute idea that you can do while rushing around trying to buy new clothes or supplies.
Instead of trying … Read More...