Chiffon. The sheer fabric is so pretty – especially in prints – but I avoid sewing on it because it can be a bear to work with. Shauna from Shwin & Shwin recently made a chiffon shirt for her daughter, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple table skirt for an end table
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how you can revamp an end table by making a simple table skirt. The gathered skirt creates a softer, more romantic look for a basic wooden table. (It also creates hidden storage space – bonus!) … Read More...
DIY Felt Dino Hat for a Birthday Party
Vanessa of “celebrations” created these adorable “DIY Felt Dino Hats” for her little guy’s 3rd birthday party. She tells us just how to make it and what you will need. She used a Dinosaur Stencil and if you don’t … Read More...
Use Curling Ribbon to Add Color to Plain Gift Wrap
The next time you’re in need of a quick and easy way to wrap a gift, check out the Easy Rainbow Ribbon Gift Wrap Tutorial on Tikkido. She shows how to embellish a package wrapped in plain white paper with … Read More...
New Season of Knitting Daily Coming Soon
Season 13 of Knitting Daily (the second with host Vickie Howell) is coming to PBS soon (depending on your local station, of course) and the DVD set of the season is available for purchase now (or you can download it … Read More...
No-Sew Antler Pillow {West Elm Inspired}
Aimee of “It’s Overflowing” has this neat “No Sew Pillow {West Elm Inspired}” tutorial for us with a deer pattern. Aimee shows it is possible to create a knock-off pillow without a needle and thread. She used a Silhouette Cameo … Read More...
Tutorial: Take Note notebook wallet
Jenelle Clark of Echinops & Aster shares a tutorial at Imagine Gnats showing how to make her Take Note notebook wallet. Inside the wallet is a pocket that will hold a 3.5″ x 5.5″ Moleskine (or similar style) notebook, and … Read More...
Libs’ The Rebel Quilt pattern
This gorgeous quilt is the creation of Elizabeth Elliott. The pattern, The Rebel Quilt, is available in her online store.
Image credit: Libs Elliott
Preserving Your Vacation Memories
This is one of the most popular times of the year to take a vacation, especially for those vacations planned on a beachy ocean-front. For some of us, a trip to the beach can happen any time, but for others … Read More...
How to make cute teacher appreciation gift boxes
What a great summer time craft project and a great way to get ahead on back to school gifts that you will surely need for all your kid’s teachers, coaches and caregivers. Pop on over to the link Josie sent … Read More...
Cucumber and Hummus Cupcakes
A Healthy Cupcake?
Yes, when the cupcake wrapper is made with a cucumber and the frosting is hummus! Amy Hudson at Creative Kid Snacks created this healthy and yummy treat. She just used store bought hummus and cucumbers. She shows … Read More...
Crochet Soap Cover
Whether you are making your own soap from scratch of gifting a store bought soap this tutorial is rather cute. The free crochet pattern shows you how to create a little heart wrapped in a netting web. Very adorable. Free … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated denim mini dress refashion
Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shows how she made this kicky summer mini dress, refashioned from a thrifted and less-than-flattering denim dress. The original dress was long and shapeless. She took it in at the bodice and shortened … Read More...
DIY Crystal Geode Eggs
This amazing science experiments is made using egg shells. While I initially thought it would take several days to grow the colorful crystals on the egg shells but this tutorial says you can get these results overnight (12 to 15 … Read More...
Free pattern: Curved burp cloth
Nikki from Nature’s Heirloom shares a free pattern for making these curved burped cloths. The curved shape fits nicely across your shoulders. They’re made from a layer of quilting cotton, with a flannel backing for absorbancy. For extra cute, you … Read More...
6 Wedding Centerpieces Using Antique Books
If you or your significant other are bookworms and want to infuse your love for literature into your wedding, a theme centered around antique books is a delightful choice. Not only does it bring a sense of nostalgia and charm … Read More...
DIY God’s Eye Bouquet
Traditionally made by the Huichol Indians, God’s Eyes are said to give one “the power to see and understand things unknown.”
Rachel from Adventures in Making shared a tutorial on how to make God’s Eyes, but with a variation. She … Read More...
Review: A Muse Studio Stamps
The brand new A Muse Studio catalog is filled with fantastic new stamps, paper and embellishments!! The are many general themes like the beach and ocean, travel, birthday, sports, phrases and words, large background patterns, alphas and numbers and … Read More...
Tutorial | Water Color Background Using Templates
Check out my personal blog Callaloo Soup, for a tutorial showing how I used an unlikely craft supply to make the watercolor background on this layout. Plus get a chance to win the tool I used!
Tutorial: Make purse ring straps, plus a cutting guide for different size rings
Ring tabs are often used to attach a purse strap to a bag. Most bag sewing patterns and tutorials will give instructions for making them, but the dimensions they give are generally to fit one size of ring. What if … Read More...