Mr.P loves the fancy Japanese pom-poms on Pinterest, the ones that have flower or polka dot patterns on them and would make great handmade gifts for kids! He could not find a tutorial so he created his own “Making Flower … Read More...
Inspiration: Benedict Cumberbatch
Okay…so Benedict Cumberbatch is certainly inspiring all on his own but this hoop from Marleymiss on Craftster.org just raised it to the next level. I can not believe how spot on this hoopla is! Her stitching is near perfect … Read More...
Free Pattern: Beach Tote
It’s time to hit the beach in style with this Nautical Themed Beach Bag from Lier de Piatine. This pattern is great for cruising on your yacht or soaking up the sun on the shoreline and the best part, … Read More...
8 Recipes For Delicious Grilled Desserts
When thinking about a great Summer dessert, it doesn’t always come to mind to cook one on your grill. However, doing so can bring out flavors in your food that you didn’t realize it had. Grilling fruit cooks and caramelizes … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach Goddess Maxi
This is the Beach Goddess Maxi that Rae from Made By Rae created from some gorgeous cotton rayon challis. It’s super easy to make, using elastic thread shirring to create the stretchy strapless bodice. (Straps are an easy addition, if … Read More...
12 Knitting Pattern Accessories for Your Coffee Station
Wake up and smell the coffee, fellow knitters! It’s time to brew up some fun with these 12 knitting patterns for your coffee station. Whether you’re a latte lover or a tea enthusiast, these patterns are sure to perk up … Read More...
How to make a recycled material jewelry storage container
I can’t believe the never ending ideas clever crafters come up with to use tp tubes and paper towel tubes in new and innovative ways. Pop on over to the link Nash sent in to the blog Craft a doodle … Read More...
Tutorial For Making A Wagon Wheel Herb Garden
Fresh herbs are the perfect finishing touch to a lot of cooking dishes, but it’s not always the most conventient to have multiple pots of herbs everywhere. Maybe it’s because you don’t have the room for them, or maybe it’s … Read More...
Blue Raspberry Slushi Recipe
Whenever we go to the gas station/store, the question is will we be getting a slushie along with the gas. Of course, it then turns to, can we go get a slushie the rest of the week.
Baking Beauty has … Read More...
Top 10 Lip Crayons
Here are some of the top 10 lip crayons currently on the market. Do you have a favorite, is it one of these? Share your favorite lip crayon brand below. If you are like me and never tried a lip … Read More...
Easy T-shirt Art
This is a brilliant way to showcase special t-shirts. If you are anything like me, you have a bin of t-shirts from special school events, sports teams, dance classes, etc., and, it you are anything like me, you wonder what … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Little monster tooth fairy pillow
Amy from One Artsy Mama shares a tutorial showing how she created this cute monster tooth fairy pillow. The monsters mouth is the pocket that will hold the tooth – and the money after the top secret exchange is made. … Read More...
DIY hair bow holder on a canvas
Lauren is sharing a tutorial for creating this Hair Clip Holder on Sew McCool. This tutorial is a great beginners project that is quick, simple and requires no stitching or sewing. I think it’s pretty adorable!
via How to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy scallop neck t-shirt
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can applique a colorful scalloped border around the neck of a plain t-shirt. You can use any color shirt with any color scraps, but the white she uses really pops with the … Read More...
Project: Under Sea Card
Jillian Vance Designs has directions for making a cute under water scene card. I love the use of twine for the kelp, so clever!
-Heather
Tutorial | Turn Any Book Into a Photo Album
If you’re looking for a creative twist on a mini-album this summer, why not try turning a vintage book into an album? The folks at PhotoJojo showed how they did this, using a clever window making method.
Mini albums … Read More...
Tutorial: Marbled Cab Earrings
Amy decided her Premo and her cab molds would be the answer to a gift giving dilemma. She whipped up marbled dangles to use in earrings. The tutorial shows off Polyforms new cab mold which is pretty nifty. My only … Read More...
Tutorial: Watermelon placemat
Sweet watermelon brightens this quilted placemat. Made by Mollie of Wild Olive she shares on her blog how to make it. Go make your own fruity placemat.
Image credit: Wild Olive
Tutorial: Fabric box for storing bits
Karie Jewell made this darling, diminutive fabric box starting with just two fat quarters. So enamored with the results, she made more – ten in all. They sit in a row in her sewing space holding tiny fabric bits. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated hem band
Meghan from The Sewing Geek has written a tutorial showing how to make a pleated hem band for a skirt. Instead of vertical pleats, like ruffles, these pleats are horizontal. It’s a lovely finish for a skirt hem. It would … Read More...