Deana from Sew McCool shows how you can make a felt rose headband like this one. The headband itself is just a thin elastic. The roses are made from a high quality felt. You can make one or a three, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric appliqued greeting cards
Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations guest blogs at Punk Projects with a tutorial that will help make use of your smallest fabric scraps. She uses the small bits of fabric to make appliqued greeting cards. Her tutorial shows how she … Read More...
A gimmick too far? A ring in every candle!
I don’t know how I feel about this one. Companies are allowed to create and do what they want, but enticing people to buy their candles so that when they burn off, they will be left with a guaranteed piece … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Hanging Table
If you have been looking for an idea to make your own side table, but want something original and out of the box, this is just for you! I am absolutely in love with this beautiful and chic hanging table … Read More...
Homemade Bacon Bits
Bacon!
I have to agree with the Kayln from Creative Savings! The bacon bits you buy at the store do not taste like bacon! Thankfully I now know how to make homemade bacon bits and I can make it ahead … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Lace PVC Clutch
This “Style Me Quick” tutorial shows you how to make a dainty PVC lace clutch. This clutch is perfect for rainy days as it is waterproof! You could even make it slightly bigger and use it as a beach clutch … Read More...
DIY Tie Dye Shirts with Bleach
Annette from FiberArtsy is sharing another Tie-Dye tutorial! This time she gave t-shirts a tie-dyed look without actually using dye! She used bleach instead, to create a reverse tie dye.
If you want to learn how, you can get her … Read More...
Hanging quilts and a hop
Teje of Nero’s Post and Patch shows us some of her washed quilts drying in the sun; this in anticipation of a physical move. Is there a better sight in the world? No, not in my world. Further, she discusses … Read More...
How to Dye Seashells
Discover how easy it is to color sea shells and teach the kids about color theory at the same time. Make up some dye similar to how you would for coloring Easter eggs and see what happens when white sea … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated ‘Keep Warm’ Baby Bottle Cover
Deb from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for making her Insulated ‘Keep Warm’ Baby Bottle Cover. Made with Insul-Bright between the outer fabric and the lining, the cover will help keep a baby bottle warm. The drawstring closure at … Read More...
Nail polish mini quilt
Quilting can be hard on your nails, but that doesn’t mean we makers don’t want ours to look pretty. Katy Jones of Monkey Do (I’m a Ginger Monkey), made this mini quilt with a free pattern she found over at … Read More...
Tutorial: Seamed pencil skirt
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how you can make this seamed pencil skirt. It’s a variation on a basic pencil skirt, and can be made from a basic pencil skirt pattern with just a few changes. She uses … Read More...
Project: Sunflower Gift Bag
Visit the JustRite stamps blog to find directions from Heidi Blankenship for making matching stamped ribbon and tag for a gift bag.
-Heather
Looking for more Sunflower themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Make Your Own Crochet Tube Socks
These crochet tube socks can be found on Ravelry.com along with the free pattern to create them. I have made oodles of my tube socks using my own pattern that I want to share with you. However, I have no … Read More...
Customize your cellar storage
Got a cellar and don’t know what to do with it?
Customize it to keep your vegetables fresh by making a storage space that fits within your budget and space.
HobbyFarms has a great idea with detailed plans on how … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Heart Pillow
The Simon Says Stamp blog has directions for making a lovely stamped and stuffed fabric heart. I love the hand dyed ribbon using stamping ink!
-Heather
Fall Wreath Round Up and Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials
Craft & Coffee has “Three Autumn Wreath Tutorials” for us to try. One is prettier than the other. They have excellent instructions and tutorials with pictures to follow to create yours. Make the Shades of Fall Yarn Wreath or … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew colored pencil roll
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial for making her No-Sew Colored Pencil Roll-Up. The colored pencil roll is made from vinyl, which is has two very nice attributes for a quick project: it’s durable, and the … Read More...
How to make Polymer Clay at home
You can make polymer clay at home and that too – using household items!
If you have cornstarch and white PVA or Elmer’s glue, it’s easy to make your own polymer or fimo style clay. This clay is soft, pure … Read More...
29 Ways To Save Money While Cleaning Your Home
Who doesn’t enjoy a tidy home? I know I do! But let’s face it, the price that comes along with the cleaners you can use to keep you home that way is not something the average pocket book enjoys. A … Read More...