Sarah from Bombshell Bling shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how to make a Toothless the Dragon hooded towel. Those who have seen the movie How To Train Your Dragon will recognize the Toothless character right away. (My … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Decoupage Handbag
I am a big fan of Decoupage, when I was 15 I worked in a craft shop and decoupage was the best thing EVER! I am happy to see it coming back although mostly it is coming back under the … Read More...
Paper Plate Shark Craft
Would you have ever guessed that the perfect use for a clean paper plate was a set of shark teeth? Follow these directions shared on the Almost Unschooler blog and discover how easy it is. They were originally going to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Piped trim jean shorts
Usually when I think about cut off jean shorts, I think of frayed edges. But Bettina from Oh Everything Handmade shows how to add a neat piped edge. I love this idea!! The thin line of color around the hems … Read More...
Knock Off MacKenzie Childs Bird Feeder
This adorable bird feeder comes to us today via the blog Joyful Daisy. She has such a fun taste for the whimsical designs for MacKenzie Childs, and does a wonderful job at writing up some great DIY tutorials for some … Read More...
6 Safety Pin Jewelry Tutorials
A safety pin is not just for sewing and mending. And to be honesty, who doesn’t have a few stray safety pins laying around? Or maybe you have more than a few. None the less, these 6 great tutorials for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt piggy bank
Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can make a felt version of the classic piggy bank. It’s small enough to drop in your purse to collect loose change. It would also make a cute way to present … Read More...
Patina Finished Coins DIY
Patina is “a thin layer that forms on the surface of stone; copper, bronze and similar metals (tarnish produced by oxidation or other chemical processes)”. It is also a great technique to give pennies a pretty colour!!
This tutorial by … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Art Journal Pages
I love these beautiful sea inspired mixed media journaling pages from Jenn Shurkus, visit her blog to find out how she used stamps, paints, stencils and more to make them.
-Heather
Tutorial | Summer Lollipop Embellishments
Make these super cute and glittery lollipop embellishments to adorn a summer scrapbook layout. Get the no-mess instructions for these popsicles at The Things She Makes
Crochet Fix
If this isn’t the cleverest use of a simple crochet motif, I must be a monkey’s uncle (or aunt)! As a tot, my daughter yearned deeply for the Converse high tops her older brothers wore. She got them as hand-me-downs … Read More...
Tutorial: Carousel from Clay
Rachil of The Cwafty Blog has a tutorial to make a mini stylized carousel – something I actually haven’t seen in polymer clay, really. You can totally put your own spin… I’d probably make this sort of dimensional object into … Read More...
Inspiration: Jude’s cat patch
This is one feline of many found in a nine patch series over at Spirit Cloth. Created by talented fabric artist Jude Hill, go see Cat in the Window and others, such as Safe.
Image credit: Spirit Cloth
Tutorial: Super simple ruffle curtains
Bobbie from A Vision to Remember shows how you can make these super simple ruffle curtains. She uses pre-ruffled fabric so you won’t be basting and pulling miles of fabric to make the ruffles. And, the ruffled fabric won’t fray … Read More...
Video tutorial: Hand beaded accents
Beaded accents are a lovely – and sparkly – finish for your handmade garments. They’re also a beautiful detail to add to home dec projects like throw pillows, or even the outside of a handmade purse. Tova from Professor Pincushion … Read More...
Frozen Yogurt Dots
Here is a quick and healthy frozen treat for you and the kiddos!
Jillee at One Good Thing found this great idea on Pinterest and tried it out. Take your favorite yogurt and place it in a plastic bag. Cut … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern: Grumpy Cat
This is the way I feel when it rains in the summer time, or when my boss asks me to work late on Friday or when…well, you get the picture. Although this is a Perler Bead pattern, it can easily … Read More...
24 Simple DIY Garden Projects
Although we are half-way through summer, it’s not too late to create a fun garden project to enjoy. This site has some great ideas with anything ranging from updating your walkways to making your own patio furniture, to many … Read More...
Inspiration: Jacque Davis
I admit it, I have a slight infatuation with 1930’s circuses and carnivals. I love the images and the pageantry. No wonder so many kids wanted to run away and join up, it seemed so excited and glamorous. Artist … Read More...
Piggy Bank Quietbook Pattern & Free Currency Printables
Stephanie of “Imagine Our Life” has learning currency down to an art with her tutorial “Piggy Bank Quietbook Pattern & Free Currency Printables”! She has a complete tutorial with printable money and pattern. Stephanie has many wonderful Quietbook pages on … Read More...