Sarah of “repeat crafter me” is sharing her idea and tutorial for her darling “Yarn Wrapped Letters”! I have been seeing these letters with decorative Felt characters around the Internet and you can make these in your choice of … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy beach towel swimsuit cover up
Summer may be nearing its end, but there are still plenty of pool days left! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple swimsuit cover up from a beach towel. You might even be able to … Read More...
Cork Owls Tutorial
Happy Hooligans is hosted by Jackie, a wife and mom to two teen boys. She also runs a daycare out of her home started in 1998 and thus comes the name The Hooligans. Many of her projects are geared to … Read More...
Throw a Frozen Party for Your Summer Baby
A Frozen party isn’t just for those born during the winter months! If you have a summer baby who is dying to celebrate with Elsa and Anna, The Daily Meal has a list of suggestions to help you adapt this … Read More...
Miley Cyrus Crafts
Yes she does.
Think of Miley Cyrus from her Hannah Montana days and I think you will be taken to a nicer place than the current version of Miley Cyrus.
And believe it or not, she actually crafts in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make kids leggings from an old top
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make kid leggings from one of your old long-sleeved t-shirts. The sleeves will become the legs, and a portion of the shirt body will be used for the waistband. If you keep … Read More...
Yarn Companies Make Finals for Martha Stewart American Made Awards
Do you know about the Martha Stewart American Made Awards? This is a program, now in its third year, that honors companies in craft, food, design and style. Companies are nominated to take part, then the finalists are chosen and … Read More...
20 Tutorials To Make Your Own Photo Frames
Decorating your home can sometimes be an overwhelming task. However, we all want to add a family photo, or an inspirational quote into our décor. Why not make your own frame to enhance that special piece of art? It can … Read More...
Easy Dulce De Leche ( caramel sauce)
One ingredient and a yummy result!
Autumn at It’s Always Autumn shows us how to take a can of sweet condensed milk and cook it in the oven for a delicious treat for apples, ice cream or brownies. This is … Read More...
DIY Leather Butterfly
This leather necklace is funky with a little bit of rock (the stud). A simple cut out design with a fantastic tutorial. Full Butterfly tutorial can be found on Fashionrolla.com.
Tutorial: Add a tummy control panel to a skirt
My interest is always sparked when I see the words “with tummy control” or “with slimming technology” on a tag in the clothing store. Me and my mama belly need some tummy control! But how much more awesome would it … Read More...
Free Pattern: Kittyware
I am a huge collector of vintage embroidery patterns. I just love them. They are fun, kitschy and say a lot about the every day history of our culture. I am a true believer that every day items tell us … Read More...
Back 2 School Survival Kit
While Tausha, from Sassy Style, shares several fun and easy back-to-school ideas in this post, I really wanted to share her back-to-school survival kit with all of you. Making one of these kits for your school-ager, especially one who has … Read More...
Art Journal Supply Kit
Rachel from Adventures in Making sent in a link to her post where she is sharing her Art Journal Supply kit.
I, personally, love seeing peoples supplies, kits and peeks at their creative process!
If you want to be inspired … Read More...
CHA Armchair Attendee at Right Side Up
Once again Vivian Masket takes us on an Armchair Attendance for the 2014 CHA Summer Show. she highlights the current trends: bold patterns (like the paper from My Mind’s Eye seen above), diamond motifs like this paper from Gossamer … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: House tooth fairy pillow with hidden pockets
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make this house tooth fairy pillow. There are two hidden pockets – a small pocket behind the door where your child can tuck … Read More...
Sewing inspiration: Pug backpack
Even my crazy cat lady self has to admit that this pug backpack is totally adorable. J Wo Sews is the creative sewist who made it, and she shares a blog post with all the details. It’s an adaptation of … Read More...
Project: Altered Plant Pot
Turn a plain old terracotta pot into a work of art using stamps, stencils and ink on tissue paper. Find complete directions over at A Vintage Journey.
-Heather
One and done mini quilt
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy kicks off the 12 Months of Mini Quilt event with this cheerful creation. Made from a single quilt block, she said her inspiration for the design came from one of her cross stitch patterns. Brilliant! … Read More...
Tutorial: Jasmine Flower Necklace
Delicate, summery flowers and little bobbles make this necklace a light and airy piece to whip up. The polymer clay flowers that are constructed could easily be any other colour, depending on your whim. Deep red roses, darker chain and … Read More...