Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Fun Summer Tee. I love this shirt! The shoulder seam is dropped down a few inches on the front, making this a great pattern for mixing prints on the front … Read More...
Alligator Affirmation Box
This craft project would have caught my eye simply because it is made by recycling several different household trash items (and I love recycling crafts), but the fact that it can be used to help a child’s self-esteem really made … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted canvas floor pouf
Heather at Dragonfly Designs shows how you can make a canvas floor pouf with a hand painted arrow design. I think I might need one (or two, or three) of these for my own living rom! The pouf works as … Read More...
Freebie | Painted Fruit Cards
Anna Maria Wolniak is sharing this set of printable painted fruity cards. Use them for Project Life, on layouts and in minis. super cute and perfect for summer!
Tutorial: DIY modern leather sandals
Caitlin from Merrythought shows how you can make these leather sandals. They look so modern and sophisticated, it’s hard to believe that they’re made with inexpensive flip flops. You don’t see much of the flip flop because the plastic thong … Read More...
Project: Sewn Paper Embroidery Hoop
Doesn’t this lovely hoop look like quilted fabric? Well, it’s actually made of paper! Popper and Mini will show you how to stitch pattern paper together and add some die cut images for a yummy home décor wall hanging. -Heather
See Who Rocks The Crochet Look
The crochet news is that crochet is rocking the fashion world – all over the world. This article is from India where the picture here originates. So, it isn’t just afghans and baby things – as all of … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Rose Cane
Rose canes are one of those canes I make absolute scads of. I usually use a slight variation on the tru-leigh rose and it works well for me. This one is a more tightly wound rose that would look lovely … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple baby bib
Barbara from Zakrpica made all of these bibs for her baby daughter, and she shares the pattern and tutorial on her blog. They’re simple baby bibs, but bigger and wider on the shoulder to give good coverage against drools and … Read More...
Mason Jar Lid Blueberry Pies
Blueberries are in season here in New England! I was fortunate to get out picking yesterday before the rainstorms came in. Lots of highbush blueberries for this cute recipe, if my family doesn’t eat them all first.
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Tutorial: Make a new bag for a folding camp chair
The bags that hold folding camp chairs get a lot of wear. If you use your chair very much at all, it won’t be long before the bag has rips and tears at the major stress points. Jane fromMaiden Jane … Read More...
Inspiration: Shakespeare Banner
Andrea from the Snapping Monsters blog is a girl after my own heart. I love incorporating literary quotes and images in my art work, she stamped out quotes from Shakespeare onto inked, stencils and embellished die cut pennant shapes for … Read More...
DIY Fused Bead Patterns
Isabel is sharing a fused bead pattern tutorial on her blog, Craftosaurus (I love that blog name!). I think it is a fun project that lets anyone be creative and make something really cool, no matter what their craft skill … Read More...
Felt iPad / tablet case
Alice is the creative mind behind “Whisketeers” and blogs out of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Follow her directions on creating this hold it all “Felt iPad / tablet case”. Alice has a very excellent tutorial and I thank her for sharing.
Tutorial: How to fix a twisted elastic waistband
One thing I don’t like about elastic casing waistbands is the tendency for the elastic to twist. Grrr…. Preethi from WIDI shares a fix for the ever annoying twisted elastic. First she tells how to get it untwisted, and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging hand towel
fat quarter Shop shares a tutorial on their blog, The Jolly Jabber, showing how you can make this hanging hand towel for your kitchen. The towel has a topper that can be buttoned around a stove handle or other horizontal … Read More...
Ice Cream and Popsicle Necklaces For Kids with Free Template
Melanie of “Artzy Creations” is sharing her “Ice Cream and Popsicle Necklaces” tutorial with us. She made them for kids, but I’ll bet that older teens would like them. Melanie is a Seattle wife and mom who loves crafting and … Read More...
Free Pattern: Hummingbird
I absolutely love Hummingbirds. We have several types that visit our house. Some even stick around throughout the entire year. They are amazing beautiful little birds that dash in and out for a little bit of nectar. It is such … Read More...
Free Pattern: Totes Awesome
I can’t help but to giggle every time I answer my friends with the expression, “totes.” I am instantly turned into a teenage girl and want to start talking about nail polish and boys. Chris Carey along with the … Read More...
50 Tasty Yet Healthy Party Food Recipes
If you’re trying to eat right, planning a party can be a bit of a challenge. But, Meatified has come to the rescue with a fabulous roundup of 50 Healthy Party Food Recipes for people who are eating paleo, primal, … Read More...