Emily Henderson shows how you can use tea towels to make a quick and easy table runner. She sews 4 tea towels together using large stitches in a colorful yarn. And for an extra embellishment, she makes tassels from the … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Card Background
Since Distress Ink react to water they are perfect to use for a water color card background, smear them on a non-stick craft sheet, spraying them with water and press your paper onto top. Find out more on this technique … Read More...
How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks
How darling are these little dolls. You can make them to fit your occasion. Diane Gilleland, contributor to “Craft Stylish” is sharing her excellent tutorial “How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks” and pattern with us. She shows us how … Read More...
Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial
You all know Betz White, Designer, author, felt & fabric artist and creator and she has this pretty “Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial” for our Christmas in July! As always Betz has a complete tutorial for us to follow to create … Read More...
DIY With Bookhou: Woven Trivet Tutorial
“Poppytalk” pull” this “Woven Trivet” it out of their archives for another summer project feature idea. The tutorial is done by “Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou”! The Trivet was created on a stretcher frame (you could use an old wood picture … Read More...
Download Free Pirate Party Printables
If you’re planning a party for an aspiring pirate, the free printables from Two Penny Blue Mom are an easy way to pull together a coordinated celebration. Her set includes cupcake toppers, banner, invitation, thank you cards, patterned paper, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
These sewing paper dolls by Melissa from EcoArmoire are an excellent quiet time activity for kids – and they also help young hands master the basics of hand sewing. The dolls’ clothes are made of fabric (laminted) and sewn on … Read More...
How to make recycled sock monsters
These would be just perfect for all those random socks that have lost their mate. Pop on over to the blog Ef Zin Creations to see lots of cute pictures of the two sock monsters and for the link to … Read More...
10 Baby Mobiles To Crochet
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...