This guy is just too cute! I bet a whole herd of them would make a fun decoration- maybe add silly hats? Pop on over to the link Mona sent in to the blog Craft Klatch for the tutorial on … Read More...
Beach Ball Party Ideas
I stumbled across this roundup of beach ball themed summer party
ideas from Spoonful while helping a friend search for ideas for her son’s birthday party. The inexpensive paper plates decorated to look like a beach ball banner are my … Read More...
Tutorial: Skinny fabric organizer baskets
I think I could use these skinny fabric organizer baskets by Ayumi from Pink Penguin in every room of my house! Finished dimensions are 2″H x 9 1/2″W x 2 1/2″D. They’re the perfect size to organizer flatware in the … Read More...
NPR Talks Knitting Lingo
NPR recently took a look at some special terms used by knitters with the help of Laura Birek (author of the awesome Picture Perfect Knits), who discussed frogging (ripping out knitting) and the sweater curse (if you knit … Read More...
10 Nautical DIY Projects
Classic nautical designs will never go out of style, and always add a touch of coastal charm to any decor. Crisp navy and white are typically accented with anchors, stars, and sisal. With different styling, nautical designs can … Read More...
66 Uses for Coffee Filters
You may not be a big coffee drinker, or may not drink it at all, but that should not keep you from picking up a package of coffee filters on your next trip to the store. They are so functional, … Read More...
Tutorial: Abstract drip dye t-shirt
Alexa from The Swell Life shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can create this abstract drip dye t-shirt. She uses a Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit to add the drips of color to a plain … Read More...
Easy Summer Dessert Tacos
Love tacos and love the idea of a dessert taco with fresh fruit and ice cream.
Creme De La Crumb has created this dessert taco that is actually made from crepe batter. The options of filling the taco is endless. … Read More...
Make a Marble Candle Holder
If you have kids, chances are you have a collection of marbles lying around the house. While marbles can be used for playing games or trading with friends, they can also be repurposed to create a beautiful and unique candle … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Leather Hair Tie
This tutorial shows you how to make a quick fashion statement. Create this grab and go hair tie with minimum effort. Keep them in your bag for a quick stylish twist to your pony tail. For the full tutorial visit … Read More...
Pool Noodle Pencil
I know many might think that it is way too early to start thinking about going back to school, but when I ran across this project that is the first thing I thought of. Don’t you think it would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Alice panel skirt with a shirred waistband
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a tutorial for making this lovely panel skirt with a shirred waistband. The piecing makes it a great project to stretch a favorite print. The amount of fabric you need will depend on … Read More...
DIY Fabric Succulent Terrarium
Become a mini botanist, and stitch a tiny terrarium – no green fingers necessary. Forget water and sunlight, the only thing this sweet succulent plant needs is a place to show it off. This project was originally featured in Mollie … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 30-minute baby changing pad
Marissa from v prefers a diaper changing pad with no fuss, no frills. Just a rectangle of fabric, slightly padded, that makes a soft clean space for her to change her baby guy’s diaper. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Tip: DIY Stencils
The Some Odd Girl Stamps blog has directions for turning your die cut images into custom stencils, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Learn Or Expand Your Tunisian Crochet Skills With A Great Online Class
Dora Ohrenstein, an accomplished and well traveled crochet artist, is offering a wonderful course on Craftsy that will have us all mastering Tunisian crochet. In this class (actually a series of classes all for one price), Dora takes us … Read More...
10 Tips for New Scrapbookers
Lisa Moorefield shares these 10 tips for new scrapbookers in her 10 Things Monday series. These are things that she wishes she had known when she started scrapbooking herself.
Freebie | Celebrate America Word Art
Ali Edwards is sharing this free set of patriotic word art to help you document your July 4th celebrations. The set contains four pieces of word art. Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Inspiration du Jour | Little Sunshine
What I loved:
- The cute photo
- The kraft cardstock
- The bright colors
- The layering
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I’ve been scrapping off and on since 2005 when my oldest daughter was born.
Paper or digi? … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted cotton iPad sleeve
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for this simple quilted cotton iPad sleeve. You can make it in any size to fit any type of tablet or reader. The pre-quilted cotton fabric gives structure to the bag with … Read More...