I bet you can figure out why Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns calls this her Carry It All Tote. She made it to carry to SNAP conference earlier this year, but not that summer’s here she’s figured … Read More...
Free Printable Birthday Bingo Cards
Everyone in my extended family loves to play Bingo, so these printable birthday Bingo cards caught my eye right away! They’re from Crazy Little Projects and there are 10 different cards for you to print and play with. (You’ll need … Read More...
Free pattern: Moo Skirt for 18″ dolls
Meghan from The Sewing Geek shares a free pattern for making a Moo Skirt to fit an 18″ doll. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an optional contrast band at the hem. It’s just like the girl-sized Moo Skirt that … Read More...
Great Cleaning Hacks Everyone Should Know
Cleaning is one of those things that most of us hate to do, but absolutely love the after effects. Although it may not be something we really enjoy doing, it is necessary to maintain a healthy and clean home, and … Read More...
How To Make a Tie-Dye Cake
This is one cool cake!
Handmade Charlotte shows us how to make this creative cake. Sandra Denneler has simplified the process to make it easier on the rest of us. She recommends using pound cake rather than regular since it … Read More...
Paper Bag Exploring Journals
Next time you are planning a nature hike, consider having everyone make one of these journals to record what they see. I love the rustic look of this paper bag journal, which is accomplished by crumpling the paper bag up … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy outdoor pillow, with three options for stuffing
Pillows can do wonders to make an outdoor living space more inviting. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how to make an outdoor pillow with a simple envelope closure, and gives three options for a stuffing that will hold up … Read More...
DIY Monogram Wall Art
Khadjia is sharing a tutorial for this Monogram Wall Art on her blog. I think it’s pretty cute and can be made custom to fit your style!
Get the DIY here- Monogram Wall Art Tutorial – Creative Mind Khadija… Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fringed kimono cardigan
A Pair and A Spare shows how you can make this fringed kimono cardigan, with no sewing required. The kimono is made from a large, flowy scarf. And instead of stitches, you’ll use brads to attach the fringe and close … Read More...
Tutorial: Die Cut Front Card
Die Cuts that co-ordinate with stamps can be used in a variety of ways, instead of just cutting out around the stamped image you can die cut the front of the card and stamp the matching design inside for a … Read More...
Freebie: Sewing Cheat Sheet
Quilters, you need this nifty cheat sheet printable created by Marzi of Made by Marzipan. Visit her blog to get your free downloadable Sewing Cheat Sheet.
Tutorial: Quick and easy tea towel table runner
Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from the … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Card Background
Since Distress Ink react to water they are perfect to use for a water color card background, smear them on a non-stick craft sheet, spraying them with water and press your paper onto top. Find out more on this technique … Read More...
How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks
How darling are these little dolls. You can make them to fit your occasion. Diane Gilleland, contributor to “Craft Stylish” is sharing her excellent tutorial “How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks” and pattern with us. She shows us how … Read More...
Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial
You all know Betz White, Designer, author, felt & fabric artist and creator and she has this pretty “Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial” for our Christmas in July! As always Betz has a complete tutorial for us to follow to create … Read More...
DIY With Bookhou: Woven Trivet Tutorial
“Poppytalk” pull” this “Woven Trivet” it out of their archives for another summer project feature idea. The tutorial is done by “Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou”! The Trivet was created on a stretcher frame (you could use an old wood picture … Read More...
Download Free Pirate Party Printables
If you’re planning a party for an aspiring pirate, the free printables from Two Penny Blue Mom are an easy way to pull together a coordinated celebration. Her set includes cupcake toppers, banner, invitation, thank you cards, patterned paper, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
These sewing paper dolls by Melissa from EcoArmoire are an excellent quiet time activity for kids – and they also help young hands master the basics of hand sewing. The dolls’ clothes are made of fabric (laminted) and sewn on … Read More...
How to make recycled sock monsters
These would be just perfect for all those random socks that have lost their mate. Pop on over to the blog Ef Zin Creations to see lots of cute pictures of the two sock monsters and for the link to … Read More...
