Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for Gathered Summer Skirt, a knee-length tiered skirt perfect for summer wear. The gathering on the tiers creates just the right amount of fullness throughout the skirt. She gives sizing for … Read More...
Soap Recipe Cinnamon and Cocoa
This soap looks like a block of chocolate and (assumingly) smells like one too. It is created in a Olive oil base soap and the add in’s are cocoa and cinnamon making this soap divine. Full Recipe Here.
Easy Cable Knit Skirt – A wardrobe refashion
Cintia of “My Poppet” has this “Easy Cable Knit Skirt” tutorial helping us with a wardrobe refashion. She has a complete tutorial for us to follow. You can use other types of sweaters; it does not have to be Cable … Read More...
Knit Doll Hair for a Costume or Dress Up
Mary Scott Huff recently shared a fun free pattern for knit doll hair with a bow (sided for an adult) over at the Craftside blog. This was a leftover project from her book Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit, and … Read More...
Patriotic Paper Flowers
Gather together the kids and make a variety of red, white and blue flowers that can be used as decorations, turned into fashionable barrettes or brooches, and even hostess gifts. All you need is some fun paper and whatever base … Read More...
Tutorial: Loopy fabric flower brooch
Maya from Little Treasures shows how to make a loopy fabric flower brooch. You can make the loopy fabric flowers from any type of fabric and the sewing is super simple, requiring only a straight seam. She shows examples made … Read More...
How to Make Goregous Paper Flower BouquetsOubly Blog
Check out this fun tutorial that teaches you how to make paper flower bouquets on the Oublu blog! Perfect for parties, weddings, and even home decor.
DIY Wedding Cake
Making your own wedding cake might seem a bit overwhelming. The key to success is to keep it simple! Learn how to create the fun cake shown above with a tutorial from Intimate Weddings. The post includes links to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s laminated fabric apron
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make a child’s apron from laminated fabric
. The laminated fabric will wipe clean easily, which is good because kids can make a big … Read More...
Project: Gate Fold Card (from a Stand Up Die)
It’s always great if you can find multiple uses for the same crafting tool! Stephanie over at the Stamps of Life will show you how to use her Sizzix Stand Up card die to make a Gatefold card using the … Read More...
How To: Folksy DIY Cross stitched Organizer
I love cute things…puppies, kittens…organizers. Wait a sec, did I just say organizer? Yep! I did! This adorable Cross Stitched Organizer is perfect for little and big kids alike. I would just love this in my craft room. The face … Read More...
Inchies Have Taken Over!
Inchies are taking over the crafty world! They are everywhere I turn. These pint size projects pack a big punch in such a small space. Over at Craftster.org not only is there an Inchies Swap going on right now, … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s fabric crown, plus 6 free templates
Laura from We Wilsons shares a tutorial at Pretty Prudent showing how to make a child’s fabric crown.She also gives 6 free templates to make them in fun crown-y shapes. You can keep it as a special birthday crown, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded scrap fabric flower
Keeley from Hope & Gloria shows how you can make these happy fabric flowers. You can pull out your fabric scraps to make these folded fabric flowers. The folded petal shapes give them dimension. You can use them for brooches … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Door Hanger
Recycle some cardboard packaging with some stamping, heat embossing and metal embellishments for a lovely home décor door hanger. Find directions over on the Rainbow Crafty Kari blog. I love how she totally changes the look of her embellishments … Read More...
No-Sew Tea Towel Pillow Tutorial
Joanne of Craft Passion has this very chic “No-Sew Tea Towel Pillow” tutorial for us. Her sewing machine was out for repair and she came up with this idea. H&M has very pretty tea towels for $3 on sale. Joanne … Read More...
How to make tie dyed wall art
The possibilities for this technique are endless! The idea of using a multi-level hanger as a base for fabric art is just amazing. Pop on over to the link Sarah sent in to the blog Home-ology for the tutorial on … Read More...
500 Creative Ideas for Boy Themed Parties
If you’re looking for unique boy party ideas, Kara’s Party Ideas has you covered! No matter what your son is interested in, you’re sure to find something to please in this amazing roundup of 500 different boy themed parties. (If … Read More...
Handcrafted Beachcomber basket
Lisa Tutman-Oglesby is the talent behind “Celebrate-Creativity” a blog filled with ideas and other goodies. Today Lisa Shares her knock-off “Handcrafted Beachcomber basket” with a complete tutorial. She shows us every step in its creation and I think you will … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute maxi dress
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a maxi dress in just 15 minutes. The secret to making it such a quick project is using a t-shirt for the bodice. No finishing … Read More...