Learn how to make these lovely flowers from coffee filters and dye using this tutorial from Adventures in Making! I think these hand dyed flowers are pretty perfect for Summer!
Get the DIY here- Hand-Dyed Paper Flowers.
Freebie: Funny Sharknado Digital Stamp
Are sharks the next trendy thing? The silly (and soon to be cult classic??) “Sharknado” movie is certainly trendy, I think a sequel is even on the way and Wonderstrange is paying tribute with a funny “shark ate … Read More...
NEON & FELT VASE DIY
NICOLE over on “the felted fox” has a fun and lovely DIY for us on making one or many “NEON & FELT VASES”! The colors she used are so stunning together; but you can go crazy with your colors. What … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sewing princess seams
Princess seams create shaping in a bodice, but the curved seams can also be challenging to a new sewist. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial demonstrating how to sew a princess seam, and gives tips and tricks for making the … Read More...
Treat Guests to Fruit Filled Jars of Summer Sun Iced Tea
My husband and I have been trying to kick the soda habit, which means we’ve upped our tea consumption considerably. The next time we have guests over, I want to try the summertime sun tea recipe from Thirsty for Tea… Read More...
6 Tutorials For Glass Mosaic Art
Mosaic art is not a new craft concept by all means, but you can create new designs every time you make a piece. These beautiful projects are made by using tiny pieces of old or broken pieces of glass, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fold up needle holder
This fold up needle holder is a much neater (and safer) way of carrying your sewing needles than my method, which is sadly just pinning the needles through the outside of my sewing bag. Pick it up wrong and I … Read More...
Easy Tutorial To Build A Beautiful Deck-Top Pond
If you love the look of having a water feature in your yard, but just don’t have the space for one in your flower beds, or just don’t want to give up your open space you do have, this is … Read More...
Join Very Shannon’s Summer Sweater Knitalong
I love a good knitalong (though I’m notoriously bad at finishing things for knitalongs), and Very Shannon’s Summer Sweater Knitalong is a good one. It encourages people who’ve never knit garments before to give it a try, and for everyone … Read More...
Watermelon Sticks
The idea is for an easy way for little kids to eat watermelon, but I like it as an adult too. I usually cute the slice in half, but from now on, it will be this way.
Sarah at A … Read More...
Soap Review and Giveaway
Simplelifemom.com is giving you the chance to win some of Grandma’s soap. Read her product review over on her blog and then enter for your chance to win some of your very own soap.
Fabric Leaf Hanging Mobile (…or any other shape) and Nursery Art
I can’t believe that Ashley of “Make it Love it” baby Oliver is all ready 3 weeks old and he is a real cutie. Right before he was born Ashley wanted to make a mobile for his room and she … Read More...
Free pattern: Fun Summer Tee
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...