These homemade tiki torches are the perfect touch for your end of summer outdoor parties and BBQ’s. They are easier to make than you would ever imagine, and BONUS: they are reusable! Head on over the blog Adventures in Making … Read More...
Homemade Rock Candy
Here is a cool craft to do with the kids. Plus it teaches them science and patience.
Gluesticks teaches us how to make rock candy
with the kids. This takes 7 days to complete, but you get a sweet treat … Read More...
How to wear a Jumpsuit
This cute little article by advicefromatwentysomething.com shares just how to wear a jumpsuit. A trend that is sweeping the world right now. Do you have a jumpsuit yet? What’s your favorite way to wear it or style it? Do you … Read More...
Rainbow Bubble Snakes
Next time the kids are in the mood to blow bubbles, show them how easy it is to create Rainbow Bubbles Snakes. All you need to blow one of these beauties is an empty water bottle, some duct tape, an … Read More...
Crafty Feast Vendor Call
Today I wanted to let all of you Indie Artists about an Indie Craft Fair that is currently looking for vendors! Crafty Feast is a craft fair in Columbia, S.C. in December, but it’s never to early to start planning … Read More...
Try it felt story bags
Of felt story bag is a fun way for your child to take their books from one area to another. Along with these bags are two pockets that hold puppet reading buddies that can be stored in the little pockets … Read More...
20 tattoos to show your love of crafting
After the last post on cross-stitch tattoos, we thought, why restrict ourselves to just cross-stitch? Tattooing is an art form just like knitting, cross-stitch and sewing.
So, we searched and found this post created by a BuzzFeed staffer that … Read More...
Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons
If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a toddler backpack
Amy from Ameroonie Designs shows how you can make this toddler-sized backpack. It can hold a change of clothes and a favorite stuffed animal for a sleepover at grandparents’ house. Or how about a couple of favorite books and some … Read More...
Week 6: Best Fabric Shop Storefront
Purl Soho charms with its pretty paint color in a historic building. This week’s nominee is located in New York City. It’s been fun to focus on the form (like a good summer read) when it comes to fabric shops. … Read More...
Project: Klimt Inspired Card
The Artist Stamper blog has directions for making this lovely stamped card inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt.
-Heather
A Wonderful Crochet Blanket
Check out this stunning blanket! Sheri LB pointed it out to me. I have such great crochet friends who point out online lovelies to me. This one offers both a free pattern, a picture tutorial, as well as video help. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mediterranean Landscape Cane
Almost all of the polymer clay work I do involves canes – canes to make beads, to decorate bowls with, to add to sculpted pieces. Some of those are simple canes and some are more complex. One type I’ve done … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt and yarn loopy flowers
These loopy flowers look like they’d be so much fun to make! Yoonie from Yoonie at Home shares a tutorial showing how. There’s no sewing required, just cutting and gluing and rolling to make fabulous blooms. The yarn and felt … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro sundress from a men’s shirt
Lola Nova refashioned a large men’s button up shirt into this smart retro style sundress. Amazing! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Her refashion makes use of just about every bit of the shirt. You’ll need a … Read More...
Tutorial: Strawberry burlap bunting
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shares a tutorial for making this strawberry burlap bunting. The bright fabric toppers and those strawberry appliques are cute, cute, cute! Change out the applique shape and the color scheme, and you can make … Read More...
Technique: Faux Letter Press Card
Did you know you can add ink directly to your plastic embossing plates for a cool faux letter press look? The October Afternoon blog has the how to.
-Heather
Fall ’14 Twist Collective is Out
The newest issue of Twist Collective has been released, and it’s full of great projects for fall. There’s a lot of heavy cabling, stranded colorwork, textured stitches and other details that make for fun, warm and striking knitting.
In addition … Read More...
Tutorial: Splash! poolside bucket tote and blanket set
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make this poolside bucket tote and matching beach blanket. The bucket tote is pieced from a handful of coordinating prints. Knotted rope and grommets make the nautical style handles. It’s big … Read More...
12 Easy DIY Frozen Party Favors
Since I have a boy, Frozen isn’t too big of a deal at my house. But, I know my neices would love to receive any of the DIY Frozen Party Favors featured on the Chickabug Blog. This impressive roundup of … Read More...