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...
Christmas Snowman Candle
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is right around the corner. If you’re someone who loves to give homemade gifts or runs a small business that sells handmade items, now is the time to start planning for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s double ruffle capri pants
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making these double ruffle capris. Actually, it’s a pattern hack from a previously published free pattern. She uses the flounce capri legging pattern (link in her post), … Read More...
Zentangle Workshop at Amon Carter Museum
For those of you in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, this is a great opportunity to learn the art of Zentangle! Beckah Krahula will be at the Amon Carter Museum later this week.
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Join Beckah Krahula, author of One Zentangle … Read More...
Recycled Robot Christmas Ornaments
This is such an adorable Christmas in July project I just had to share it! The body of the robot is made using a styrofoam cube and ball and the rest if made using items you probably have lying around … Read More...
Desk Organizer Redo With Washabi Tape
Stephanie is sharing this Restyled Desk Organizer on her blog, DIY Made Simple. She used Washabi tape to give it a fun new look. While I’m not sure what the difference between washabi tape and washi tape are, I think … Read More...
Free pattern: Anna Cross Body Bag
Bari J. from Bari J. Designs shares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Anna Cross Body Bag. It’s a good sized 12″ h x 11″ wide rectangular purse, with a beautifully shaped flap covering the top. … Read More...
Technique: Basket Weave Card
Cut strips of co-ordinating pattern papers and weave them together for a pretty card, find out how over on the Moss Made blog.
-Heather
Summer in Clay
Beautiful, summer days here. Gardens, no snow, swimming and sandals are all summer cues for me. Of course, doing production clay work means that at the height of summer I am working on my fall and winter pieces. It’s the … Read More...
Tip: Add a Touch of Shimmer to Cards with H2O’s
The Whiff of Joy stamps blog has a tutorial teaching you how to color your stamped images using Twinkling H2O’s and a water brush, this adds a nice subtle shimmer to your designs. (note: be sure to hit the “translate” … Read More...