There’s a new baby on the way and you aren’t inspired by anything on the mom-to-be’s shower registry. Instead, you want to make a fun, yet practical handcrafted gift. How about one of these whimsical crocheted mobiles to decorate the … Read More...
Make Your Own Suitcase Fairy Garden
Fairy Gardens are a big trend right now, as is “vintage” décor. This project is the perfect combination of both! If you like the ideas of having or making a fairy garden and maybe you have an old vintage suitcase … Read More...
Marathon Knitter to Finger Knit Through New York
Remember the knitting marathoner? Last year David Babcock become the Guinness World Record holder for knitting the longest scarf ever made while running a marathon (at the Kansas City Marathon in October).
Word has it Babcock is headed back to … Read More...
Tutorial: Yo yo fabric weights
If you don’t already use pattern weights to keep your sewing pattern in place while cutting it from fabric, you really should give them a try. They are so much faster to use than pins! Michaela from Covered in Modge … Read More...
Easy Way to Clean Corn on the Cob
The things I learn from Pinterest are wonderful. I can’t get enough of that site, which isn’t always a good thing.
Today, I found what I think is an amazing discovery on Pinterest. I found an easier way to clean … Read More...
Seashell Candle Holder
I love this layered shell candle holder! It is perfect for a Christmas at the beach. It looks like a Pine cone! If you are lucky enough to have a beach house then this layered candle shell is perfect. Full … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Heart Flats
I love this little heart flats that are uber adorable! You will need a steady hand and a little patience to create the little hearts or you could use a small stamp to create the design. Check out the full … Read More...
Cow Appreciation Day With 10 Cow Crafts
Did you know that today is Cow Appreciation Day? This special day seems to be created for publicity by a popular chicken restaurant — if you dress up as a cow you can get free food — I think it … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern : Girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt with built in shorts
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern for making a girl’s Monkey Bar Skirt. It’s a short knit skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so there’s no worry about panties showing even when turning flips on the monkey … Read More...
San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair
Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco is coming up on July 19th & 20th! If you live nearby, you might want to hop over and take a look around. I went to Renegade a few years ago in Austin and … Read More...
Rustic DIY Gift Boxes
Creating wedding favors en masse can be time consuming and expensive, so keeping it simple is a good idea! Crafts Unleashedshares a great solution for wedding favors that are both stylish and budget-friendly: rustic burlap boxes you can easily … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle Duffel Bag
This Ruffle Duffel bag by Rach from Family Ever After is both pretty and practical! She shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make it. The laminated cotton is sturdy and also wipes clean easily. You could … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Flower Accent
Turn a strip of paper into a pretty fringed flower embellishment, great for cards or gift tags. Find out how over on the All Things Paper blog.
-Heather
More Crochet Flowers – A Round UP
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It has become common knowledge that I love crochet flowers. So, people send me links to many beauties. There are not enough hours in the day for me to find all these goodies. Thanks to all who send them. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Clay Bowl Vessel
This one’s simple and adaptable. you can add designs and paint and textures. And while I don’t recommend using Fimo clay for food you could finish it with food-safe resin and it would probably be safer to use to … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Camper Water Bottle Holder
Melissa from Melly Sews shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make her for making her Little Camper Water Bottle Holder. She designed the water bottle holder for her son to carry to day camp, so he … Read More...
Quilt Block a Day in July
Adrianne rocks the first week of her self-imposed challenge (Block a Day in July) with these six blocks. Only 25 more and she’ll be ready to sew them into a top. Visit On the Windy Side to learn more about … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew punch dot leather glasses case
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how you can make this punch dot leather glasses case, with no sewing required. The punched polka dot pattern on the flap is a fun, modern detail. She uses glue to hold the sides … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a shower curtain in an hour
Have you priced shower curtains lately? Expensive! With an hour and 2 1/2 yards of home dec fabric, you’ve got what you need to make one yourself. Sew Fine Fabric shares a tutorial showing how. The 56″ wide fabric is … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute kid’s belt
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shares a tutorial showing how you can make this D-ring ribbon belt in just 10 minutes. The belt is made from a long strip of cotton fabric, with D-rings making a simple (and infinitely adjustable) … Read More...