Paula is a 7th grade teacher and hosts “Sweet Pea”! She has a very clever “Patriotic Wreath tutorial” for us. There is a step-by-step tutorial; for us to follow and a pattern for the flower. When this is on your … Read More...
Tiny Treasures- Rainbow Felt Rocks
Fiona of “Living Crafts” is showing us how to make her “Tiny Treasures- Rainbow Felt Rocks” and with her charming story; “The Rainbow Rock by Fiona” ready for you to download and give along with the Rainbow Felt Rocks. Rainbow … Read More...
25 Creative Loot Bag Ideas for Children’s Parties
Every kid I know thinks loot bags are the best part of the party, but I hate filling bags with stuff that I know will be tossed aside after 10 minutes of play. Childhood 101 has put together an amazing … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Gardening apron
Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shares a tutorial for making a gardening apron. It has pockets to hold tools or seed packets or a cell phone while you’re working in your garden. (Don’t laugh. I really do keep a cell … Read More...
Adjustable Lounge Chairs Made From Pallets
We have all seen different takes on projects to make out of recycled wood pallets, but this is one that may just be a bit of an original. These lounge chairs are not only fun to look at, but when … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric storage bin with handles
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shares a tutorial showing how you can make a fabric storage bin with handles. Canvas on the outside and for the lining make this a sturdy basket. Use it to organize a toy room or your … Read More...
A Lacy Scarf and a Lesson
This week’s free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns is the lovely Chevron Eyelet Scarf, a great project for summer when you need something to throw on in cooler moments.
In addition to being pretty and easy, this scarf offers … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Indigo Soap
This soap recipe uses Indigo Paste. “Indigo is a potent extract obtained from a variety of different plants from tropical and subtropical regions, and is said to have many healing properties. Native Americans used it for healing wounds, since … Read More...
More on Adding Seams to a Seamless Sweater
A couple of weeks ago I shared with you a post from Audrey Knight about her process for adding seams to a seamless sweater for extra stability and durability.
Since last we checked in with her she’s now written about … Read More...
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Mozzarella Ring
Bacon Lovers!
This one isn’t my cup of tea, but I know how much some of you love your bacon recipes. Here is one for the grill.
Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ. Harry Soo takes pineapple slices from a can, … Read More...
Paper Roll and Handprint Bald Eagle Craft
This cute bald eagle is made with little more than a cardboard tube and paper. You simply draw a simple beak and feet and then trace around your child’s hands. Have them paint it all, including the cardboard tube and … Read More...
DIY Photo Strip Save the Dates
I just love the retro vibe of these photo strip save-the-dates from Something Turquoise! What a fun and unique way to send out invites to your wedding. The step-by-step tutorial even includes free design downloads for you to print. … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleeveless fitted dress
Daniela from On The Cutting Floor shares a free pattern for her beautiful Pam Dress. The classic fitted dress can be made from solids for an understated sophistication, or bold prints for a funkier look. It’s pretty on its own, … Read More...
DIY Lego Minifig Wall Display
Learn how to turn an Ikea table top into a wall display/storage for Lego minifigures
on the blog Just Crafty Enough.
Read more here- Just Crafty Enough – Iron Craft ’14 Challenge #12 – Lego Minifig Wall Display.
Tutorial: Cafe curtains with fabric hanging loops and accent bands
Sew4Home shows how to make these café curtains with fabric hanging loops and contrast bands sewn across the top and bottom. They’d be so pretty hanging in a kitchen or dining nook! They’re made from three fabrics, which gives plenty … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Bird Banner
It’s this banner just lovely? Find directions over on Tammy Tutterow’s blog for stamping and coloring on fabric and make a sweet banner to hang on your wall.
-Heather
Monstrous Crochet Bag Holder
The stated purpose of these monstrously cute bags is to hold plastic bags. I’m sure they do that really well. But, when I look at them, I see a great way to have little ones stash their PJ’s neatly every … Read More...
Show & Tell | Memory File for A Brand New Baby
Lindsay at Frenchie Wraps shows off this lovely mini album she made for the new baby of a close friend. What a wonderful gift! She shares a bit about how she put it together in her blog post.
Looking for … Read More...
Show & Tell | Birthday Scrapbook with Smash
Document all the details of a recent birthday using a Smash mini folio book. Alanna George shows you how she made this scrapbook for her daughter over at the Darice Blog. She shares tips and suggestions for what items … Read More...
Quilting Inspiration – Things We Love quilt
Though well versed in making Amigurumi and baking, Irene of Sugaridoo recently turned her attention to patchwork. She explains,
… Read More...“Things we love” is a quilt I designed and made for my mom who has been a quilter for many years.