Now this project is just perfect for summer time crafting with the little kids but really a crafter or any age could have a fun time with it. Pop on over to the link Julie sent in to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Annabelle ruched flowers
These ruched ribbon (or fabric) flowers make beautiful hair accessories! Deanna from Sew McCool shows how you can make one. She calls it her Annabelle flower. It’s made entirely with hand sewing – no sewing machine required. Not only can … Read More...
Hanging Your Flower Pots From The Fence
We all love the bright colors that the summer brings about. Whether it be from flowers, or the fun décor, there are so many options to make our day a little more cheery. This fun little posts shows how you … Read More...
Tutorial: Totes Adorbs tote bag
Kristy from The Diary of Dave’s Wife shares a tutorial at Eighteen 25 for making this tote bag that is Totes Adorbs. It even says so in oversized letters cut from transfer vinyl. Made from canvas and fully lined, it’s … Read More...
How To Make A S’mores Milkshake
I never knew there were so many ways to have a s’more.
Sarah at Bombshell Bling and her foodie husband created the s’more milkshake. They even show you how to roast marshmallows in the oven. They use a Vitamix Blender … Read More...
Kids DIY: Felt Woven Bracelets
These “Felt Woven Bracelets” are a great project for kids on those rainy summer days for boys & girls”! Tracy hosts “Less Than Perfect Parents” is a mom, blogger, and former pre-school teacher. These bracelets are easy weaving projects and … Read More...
Juice Pouch Boats
While you might not have much luck floating these boats, they are a fun project for the kids and a great way to recycle empty juice pouches. Melanie, from It Happens in a Blink, and her husband actually used … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruffle hem hostess apron
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle hem hostess apron. The contrast ruffle sewn around the hem shows off the rounded bottom. You can make one from two coordinating fabrics – 1 yard for the apron, and … Read More...
DIY Screen Printed T-Shirts for Your Summer Attire
Have you ever wanted to print your own tshirts? I have! Oubly is sharing a tutorial on how to make a screen printing frame and how to use it to screen print your own tshirts!
Tutorial: Woven felt and stone paperweights
Michelle at Molly Moo Crafts shows how to make these colorful woven felt and stone paperweights. They’re stitched around a smooth stone, giving each one its own distinct shape. These would be a great craft to make with the kids! … Read More...
Project: Babies Room Art Canvas
Make a sweet wall hanging for a babies room by adding a digital stamp to a painted canvas. This idea can be altered for any room in your house. Find the tutorial over on the Your Next Stamp blog.… Read More...
5 Things to Do Before Two Peas Closes Today
Jennifer Gallacher posts about some things you might want to do before Two Peas in a Bucket closes today. July 10th. if you have time, hurry over and save your favourite images, watch and download your classes, and of … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Senior
Senior by Elizabeth Hellum
What I Loved:
- The wood grain paper
- The scattered embellishments
- The vertical layout
Tidbits about Elizabeth:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapbooking since 1998.
Paper or digi? (or both?)
Definitely paper!
What is … Read More...
Quilt sees the light of day
Lily of Block-A-Day celebrates finishing a 6 years in the making quilt by taking it outside and shooting it from all directions. Don’t miss her lovely napping quilt photo shoot. Enjoy!
The History of S’mores
Something other than bacon is a hit! There were many questions as to what a s’mores actually was. Basically it is two graham crackers with a roasted marshmallow(typically done over a fire) and a piece of chocolate in between.
How … Read More...
Row by Row in progress
Get your summer quilting on Row by Row. You’ll travel to participating quilt shops in your area (1250 stores total so hopefully one will be close to where you live) and pick up a unique free pattern for a single … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric coasters
Miss Make shows how you can make a set of simple fabric coasters. The basic square shape shows off a cool fabric print. Felt or batting inside will help absorb moisture from your glass. A set of charm squares of … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack
Amy from Joyful Daisy shows how to make this awesome recycled jeans backpack. It’s made from a patchwork of fabric scraps and pieces cut from old jeans. Jeans pockets become pockets on the outside, as well as in the inside, … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy child’s bandana apron
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how you can make this quick and cute bandana
apron for a child. To make it, you’ll need one bandana and a length of ribbon for the waistband. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a tube of fabric around a flat circle
If you make a duffel bag, or a bolster pillow, or a round bottom drawstring bag, you’ll need to sew a tube of fabric around a flat circle. It’s not difficult, but it can be frustrating if you don’t know … Read More...