Upkeep on your home is a never-ending task. One of the most important things to stay on top of when it comes to the beauty of your home is it’s initial curb appeal. It is the first impression that people … Read More...
Tutorial: Summery Bandana Bunting
Crafts Unleashed shows how you can make this Summery Bandana Bunting. Flags made from the points of bandanas are sewn to a length of pom pom trim. It’s quick and easy to make, and would be a cute decoration for … Read More...
DIY – Tooling Metal Color Cuff
This metal cuff is made using a soft pliable metal called Tooling Metal. It is a great medium to work with as it can be indented to create amazing texture to your pieces. For the full tutorial and info on … Read More...
Share Your Charity Projects for a Chance to Win Yarn
I told you earlier this month about Caron’s new yarn United
, which is a made in the United States yarn (though made of imported fibers), a small portion of the sale price of which goes to the Children of … Read More...
How to Make a Duck Tape Pencil Case
This is such a fashionable pencil case, it is hard to believe it is so simple to make. Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial shared by Sarah, from While They Share, and you can make one too. All you need … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Garden Apron from fat quarters
This pretty apron is made from 5fat quarters, plus a 1/2 yard of fabric for the top (bib) and lining. Sew4Home has a tutorial showing how to make it. It was designed to make the most efficient use … Read More...
Summer of Sketches 4 | All About Me
Here is sketch number 4!
This is a good sketch for using portraits to highlight someone special! Both Vernell and I happened to use it for All About Me pages.
Francine
Follow our linked names to get … Read More...
6 Tutorials For Washi Tape Jewelry
Washi Tape
is a staple among crafters, and you most likely have more than enough in your stash. It’s a very versatile product and can be used for so many different craft projects, not just scrapbooking and paper projects. Today … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew duck tape mustache pillow
Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make a duck tape mustache pillow, no sewing required. It’s stuffed just like a pillow, but the “fabric” is made from strips of duck tape. She designed the pillow as a present for … Read More...
Technique: Reflection Stamping
Visit Gina K Designs and learn how to do a reflection stamping technique, this works so well with images in water. Click here for a how to video tutorial.
-Heather
Alex Veroneli: sexy or sexist?
Alex Veroneli – who represents the U.S. division of Aurifil Threads – claims to be the bad boy of the sewing/quilting world. Abby of While She Naps shares her thoughts on Alex’s online behavior. If you only have time … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s triple tiered ruffle skirt
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how you can make this fun triple tiered ruffle skirt for girls. You can make it with all the ruffles made from the same fabric, as she did, or mix and match prints. Her … Read More...
Fall Felt Wreath Tutorial
Do you want to create a stunning fall wreath? If you would like to make one, get over to “Our Everyday Art” hosted by Emily and Jaime. They are showing us how to make this “Fall Felt Wreath” with felt … Read More...
Free pattern: Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Turning Japanese bag with cutout metal handles. The metal cutout handles are so cool! I hadn’t seen handles like this before. (She gives a link to the Etsy … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching tote bags for a child and a doll
Lori Burrow from I Sew Cute shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a set of matching tote bags for a child and a doll. They’re made with a sturdy denim fabric and have pockets on … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage scrappy patchwork coasters
Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made these patchwork coasters from scraps of vintage fabric, and she shares a tutorial for making them. Sometimes I’m lucky enough to find vintage fabric in larger pieces, but most of my vintage … Read More...
Retro Plate Holder
This great knock-off project can be just what you have been looking for to display a set of vintage flatware. However, if you don’t have a set of collectibles, you can use any set of thrifted silverware. I especially like … Read More...
Free tutorial- Cute felt toast key chain
“fairyfox” designs toys, household items and loves handmade and DIY. She has a complete tutorial to make this “Cute felt toast key chain”! I saw a brooch like this on another blog, but you had to buy it so I … Read More...
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Roll-Ups
I love breakfast items for on the go and can go in the freezer for future use. This will be perfect for busy weeknds and when school begins. Plus, if you are entertaining, this will be quick and easy to … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Valentino Aviator Lace Glasses
Sunglasses are a fun and QUICK way to style an outfit. I kinda have a thing for sunglasses at the moment and love these Valentino Sunglasses. I don’t love the price though so here is a quick inexpensive alternative. DIY … Read More...