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The interesting thing about this pendant tutorial is the use of wire for embellishment and support. You can use simple matching colours to fill your wire shapes or more complex gradients, blends and decorated surfaces. I do recommend using a … Read More...
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial for making their Anchors Away pillow. The throw pillow is made in the shape of an anchor and would be a cute addition to a nautical décor theme. Make it from bold prints for a … Read More...
This is a great 4th of July decoration but really a flag is fun to decorate with year round. Pop on over to the link Holly sent in to the blog The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide for the family friendly … Read More...
My favorite thing about stamping is the way virtually any found object can be used to create a stamp and add interesting textures. Household items like wine corks and yarn are classics, but there may be some items you … Read More...
This pretty mixed media card from Jeanne Streiffwas made using acrylic based pigment inks that come in dropper, you can color your stamped images, add color to texture paste and even dye ribbon with this inks, visit the Inky Paws … Read More...
Elsie and Emma host “A Beautiful Mess” and both are so talented. Mandi Johnson created and made this yummy and comfy pillow and it is a biggie. She has a “Simple and Sweet Donut Pillow Tutorial” over on “A Beautiful … Read More...
Calling all Creative Entrepreneurs!
Nominations are officially open for Martha Stewart’s Third Annual American Made. Through August 29th, creative entrepreneurs from across the country can nominate themselves or other aspiring makers for a chance to be recognized … Read More...
Everyone loves a great party, but coming up with a theme for your tween or teen can certainly be a challenge. Tip Junkie has a helpful roundup of 25 themes that you can use to start your party planning.
My … Read More...
The end of June kind of snuck up on me, but there’s one more weekend you can knit some red, white and blue accessories in for use on the Fourth or for any summer celebration. These 4th of July patterns … Read More...
Ashlee from My So Called Vintage Life pieced together scraps of vintage fabrics to make this lovely tote bag. The pieces she used are just 2″ squares, so you can use your smaller fabric scraps for this project. You can … Read More...
When it’s hot, I don’t feel like cooking or eating. If I don’t have a meal for the crock pot then I go for the salad.
This layered salad is easy to make with storebought tacos chip
s for crunch … Read More...
It’s that time of the year to break out your BBQ grill and cook anything, and about everything that you can. However, using your grill that often can take a toll on it. Did you know you should be cleaning … Read More...
The La Jolla Bow Dress is such a pretty dress for little girls! And it’s also a free tutorial from Caila of Caila Made. It has a large fabric bow across the front bodice, a shirred back bodice, and straps … Read More...
Kelly Bryden, is an east coast native and part of the Brit + Co team. She has an excellent tutorial for her “A Pom Pom Rug, Wall Hanging and Table Cover in One” that will guide you through making the … Read More...
A few days ago I shared a tutorial to help you make a fairy house with your kids. I think this amazing mossy terrarium would go along well with it. Donni, from The Magic Onion, shows you step-by-step how to … Read More...
Travel plans for this summer? Veronica from SewVery shows how you can make a simple luggage tag for your bag. The clear vinyl pocket will hold a slip of paper or business card with your information on it. If you … Read More...
You can find the tutorial for this easy simple summer scarf on the lifestyle blog, HenryHappened. This is perfect for a casual, indie Summer look!
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs at Tater Tots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to make her Summertime Pocket Placemats out of oilcloth. You can tuck a napkin in the small pocket. The wipe clean surface is … Read More...
Jamielyn Nye at I Heart Naptime collected these 10 tips and tricks to help with your photography. From food photography, to portraits, to editing for the web, you’re sure to find help.
