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...
Project: Christmas in July – Snowflake Card
I’m seeing lots of wintery ideas pop up for Christmas in July as many stamp companies are already beginning to release this years holiday stamps.
Make a pretty snowflake card with a clear front by stamping on acetate sheets, the… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew drawstring sweatshirt skirt
Anne from WobiSobi shows how you can create this cool drawstring sweatshirt skirt, with no sewing required. All you need to make it are a large sweatshirt big enough to fit comfortably around your hips, a scrap of t-shirt knit … Read More...
Felt Rose Tree & Fabric Artichokes tutorials
Melanie is a wife and mom and hosts “Bliss Bloom Blog” filled with lovely ideas. I really did not want to leave her blog because she has the most amazing tutorial and I will share two with you. Her “[Make] … Read More...
How to make a booze bottle bird feeder
Oh how I love alliteration and this project! Pop on over to the link Tricia sent in to the blog Upcycled Stuff where there is a tutorial on how to make recycled bottles and plates into a bird feeder.… Read More...
Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday with Fantastic Mr. Fox
Baby’s first birthday deserves a special party theme and a party based on a favorite Roald Dahl book/movie is fun for guests of all ages. Holly from Spifftacular recently planned an adorable Fantastic Mr. Fox party for her son Lars, … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered fabric hankies or napkins
Abi from Creating Paper Dreams shows how you can make these lovely layered fabric squares you can use as napkins, handkerchief, or half triangle bunting. The bottom layer is a solid white (or other color), with a pretty print as … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded travel laptop case
Rebecca from Our Busy Little Bunch guest blogs at Bear Creek Quilting Company, showing how to make a padded bag to carry your laptop. This bag is built for travel! It has long straps so you can carry it on … Read More...
PLA DIY: Fox Cardigan tutorial
Sam lives in Utah and her sister Liz lives in Pennsylvania and they co-host “The Pretty Life Anonymous”! Liz has a very cute and fun tutorial their “Fox Cardigan”! I saw cute patches on ETSY, so look there. They used: … Read More...
Lace Candle Holder
This candle holder is delicate and romantic at the same time. It is created using wall paper paste and a lace doily. It would be great if you could up-cycle some of Grandma’s old doily’s into something like this. Full … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible play tent
There is no end to the adventures kids can have with a simple tent. Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial over at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this collapsible play tent for kids. … Read More...
Knit a Simple Silk Scarf Using Dropped Stitches
Kara over at Petals to Picots had been holding on to a ball of Lion Brand Collection Silk Yarn, waiting for the prefect project to come around. When she learned about making elongated stitches by wrapping the yarn an extra … Read More...