It might a bit early for Halloween ( it’s never too early for me:)) but the stamp companies are beginning to release their holiday stamp lines so you’ll be seeing fall and winter ideas start to pop up like this … Read More...
Tutorial: 3-ring binder zipper pouch
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make a zippered pouch for a 3-ring binder. It’ll hold pencils or other small school supplies. You can use mesh or clear plastic for … Read More...
How to Make a Yarn Book for Your Finished Projects
It’s a great idea to keep a record of the yarn and colors you used for knitting projects, in case you ever need the yarn again or want to use a color again that you really loved.
It can be … Read More...
How to make a crocheted Barbie hammock
Sometimes crafting toys and doll accessories can be a great way to try out projects on a small scale like when you are learning new knit or crochet stitches. That is just what Lynn of the blog Happier Than A … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 7
Today’s sketch is good for highlighting one main photo, with a smaller supporting image.
Francine
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Whip Up a Pretty Folded Paper Party Garland
As an avid paper crafter myself, I love this simple accordion folded garland from Craftiments. This is an easy and inexpensive way to add a touch of color to any party decor. It would also be a great project … Read More...
More Sewing Tattoos
Wow. Just wow. Everyone seems to love the idea of getting crafting tattoos.
My first post on this, which covered cross-stitch tattoos, went ballistic, and my second post that covered general tattoos on crafting went even better.
So looks … Read More...
Sewing Patterns – 10 DIY lunch bags and accessories
It seems like summer just started, but somehow back to school time is right around the corner. Instead of buying your child the same lunch box as the rest of his or her friends, why not make your own custom … Read More...
9 Amazing Moss-Covered Craft Ideas
Soon enough, the weather will start to cool down and Fall will be upon us. With that, our outdoor space will start to lose it’s lush and beautiful color. Moss is a great way to add some color to your … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh shower caddy
Between shampoo and conditioner and body wash, the corners of my bathtub are crammed full of bottles. Not to mention the face cloths and razors. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make this mesh shower caddy to … Read More...
Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Lunchbox
We still have a few more weeks before school starts, but I thought this lunch inspired lunchbox would be cool for a summer picnic too.
My Mommy Style has 3 lunch ideas to make the first day back to school … Read More...
When Glass Blowing and Recycling Meet
Australian glass artist Ruth Allen makes the coolest light fixtures by Upcycling glass bottles and creating the coolest pendant lamps and drink wear sets. She takes bottles and cuts and cleans and then uses her glass blowing techniques, turns them … Read More...
Free pattern: Tiny Tank Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Tiny Tank Dress for baby girls. The itty bitty dress is gathered at the top and has contrast bias tape for the straps. It can be made from any lightweight … Read More...
Random Acts of Service and Kindness Banner
This is such a great concept and this homemade banner is a wonderful way to keep kids motivated and wanting to do more to help others.
Hop on over and visit this Random Acts of Service and Kindness post from … Read More...
DIY Fiber Art Wall Hanging
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte is sharing a tutorial for these amazing Fiber Wall Art Pieces on the etsy blog. Fiber art is definitely a current trend and extremely popular with indie artists right now.
What I love about it is … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued kite tote bag
Sew4Home shows how you can make this tote bag with a happy appliqued kite on the front. Wide ric rac trim gives the top a wavy edge. The tail of the kite is actually a length of cording that is … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girls shirred halter dress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making her Summer Rose shirred halter dress. This pretty summer dress has a shirred bodice, and V-neck halter straps. She added a ribbon flower as an embellishment at … Read More...
Project: Metallic Stamped Card
Use metallic stamping inks for a beautiful romantic card with a touch of shimmer, the Imagine Crafts blog has the details.
-Heather
Back To School Crochet?
I love this nifty, easy to work up crochet pencil case. But, wait, there’s more! Wouldn’t it also make a nice travel case for your crochet hooks, including a pocket to hold a copy of your pattern folded to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple Flower Cane and Beads
The charm of this type of cane and bead or applique is that you could use a skinner blend instead of the simple black and white bullseye for the full colour effect. Or you could use solid colours or varying … Read More...