Jonie from Knot Sew Normal guest blogs at Sew McCool with a tutorial showing how to make this owl hot pad and pot holder set. The hot pad has two sweet owls appliqued on it, and the matching pot holder … Read More...
Crochet For Baby Jack
So, I did not have a wonderful time crocheting this baby afghan, but it was a work of love. Baby Jack is the first grandson of some dear friends of mine. The grandparents have three sons of their own … Read More...
Tutorial: Making Roses
When I teach classes for new clayers I always do a variant on this rose to give people confidence. You can make a great little rose bead in moments and if you hate it, squish and try again. Most people … Read More...
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Tutorial: Hexie lion pillow
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a tutorial for making this hexie lion pillow that is alllll kinds of cuteness. It would be sweet in a nursery or child’s … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Girl’s tank sundress
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this pretty tank sundress for a girl. It’s actually a hack of one of her knit tank top, a previously published free pattern (fits girls’ sizes 3-8). … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle zippered pouch in 3 sizes
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how you can make these fun triangle zippered pouches. Her tutorial gives dimensions to make them in three sizes: a larger pouch that could hold toiletries, a medium sized pencil pouch, and … Read More...
Project: Stenciled Greeting Cards
Ink up stencils to create pretty one of a kind note cards, combine multiple stencils for fun patterns, the Crafts Unleashed blog will show you how.
-Heather
Felt Sea Urchin Pincushions and Sea Life Pins
These cute “Felt Sea Urchin Pincushions” can be found on “American felt and craft” with a supply list and a complete tutorial. They also show us how to make the “Sea Life Pins”. Get over to American felt and craft … Read More...
Throw a Colorful Painting Themed Birthday Party
I absolutely adore the colors in this rainbow painting party from Hostess with the Mostess. In addition to to painting on paper, the little guests at this party had a chance to decorate their own brightly frosted cupcakes. If … Read More...
DIY Felt Flower Accents for Scrapbooks and More
Sara of “creating keepsakes” likes to use felt to add fabulous texture and dimension and to create beautiful flowers that never fray. Sara has a complete step-by-step tutorial “DIY Felt Flower Accents” for us to follow.
Tutorial: Giant ribbon and flower bow
Shelley Detton from 7 Layer Studio shows how she created the giant ribbon and flower bows that she used to make this gorgeous wreath. They’re made from fake flowers layered with gathered fabric and loops of ribbon. On a slightly … Read More...
Tutorial: Splatter painted and stenciled t-shirt refashion for kids and tweens
Amy from Sews n Bows shows how she refashioned a plain white t-shirt into this cool top for her tween daughter. She made the shirt more fitted, accenting the new seams with contrast zig zag stitching. On the front of … Read More...
How to make a recycled box gift bag
Sometimes you need a sturdy gift bag for something heavy or you just want it to coordinate. Either way pop on over to the link Tamara sent in to the blog ETCetorize for a fun tutorial on how to make … Read More...
Knit a Simple Chain Link Necklace
Want to knit a cute accessory that you can make from start to finish in an afternoon or so? Look no further than the Chain Scarf Necklace from La littérature gourmande.
Each of the links is a knit rectangle (work … Read More...
Creamed Honey
Occasionally, I have crystallized honey and now I know how to use it up. Creamed honey or kremasti med in Croatian!
The website starts off in Croatian, but has English version at the bottom.
Bite My Cake informs us on … Read More...
Make Your Own Aged Metal
Aging metal is not a new technique by any means, but this is one method you will want to check out. With all of the different methods available, this great tutorial is written up using metal and a household cleaner … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric sewing machine wall art
Vicky from Mad for Fabric shows how you can turn your smallest fabric scraps into a cute piece of sewing machine wall art. She uses Mod Podge
to create a single piece of fabric out of a pile of tiny … Read More...
Felt Pot & Pan Pads Tutorial
Amy Christie hosts “This Heart of mine” and is sharing her brilliant idea for these “Felt Pot & Pan Pads”! Amy is a wife, mother of two and thinks of most bought items in her home are replaceable. After the … Read More...
DIY Blooming Monogram
I think these “Blooming Monograms” would be an amazing gift to give as a desk accent or wall hanging. All you really need are paper mache letters, floral foam, and silk flowers!
Get the tutorial here- Project: Blooming Monogram.