Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the … Read More...
Freebie: Water Bottle Holder
The water bottle I carry with me is plain, nothing fancy…just clear thick plastic bottle. I’m so glad that Luli created this pattern for a water bottle holder. I love the design and the typography. It is simple and … Read More...
Mollie Makes: Making It! Winner!
Thanks everyone for entering our giveaway of Mollie Makes: Making It!
The winner is Michelle from Sole Mate Toys! congrats! Please email me at [email protected] with your address to claim your prize.
Freebie: Pretty In Pink
I love the movie Pretty in Pink. A few things though…I would have stayed with Ducky, I would have never ruined that dress and I so wanted to be Molly Ringwald … Read More...
Make Your Own Clouds; Indoor Cloud Gazing
These pretty clouds come from “apartment therapy” and they are easy to make and fun to look at. Are you in the mood for some Cloud Gazing, and not a single cloud in the sky? Do the next best thing; … Read More...
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
I know that making pillows with t-shirts is one of those classic recycled projects but I wanted to share this one because I simple love the scale of the image on the t-shirt and how great it looks as a … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Photo Album Cover
The BEADZ blog has directions for turning the cover of a plain old chipboard photo album into a pretty mixed media art piece using gesso, ink sprays, modeling paste and stencils. I love the texture on this one!
-Heather
Handmade Baby Mobile with Felt and Driftwood
What nicer gift can you present the expecting mom at her baby shower? How about this darling “Handmade Baby Mobile with Felt and Driftwood” created by Christina and John, her husband of “My Homemade Home”! They had their little boy … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes wristlet
Jonie from Knot So Normal shares a tutorial for making her Stars and Stripes wristlet. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a phone and other small essentials for a day out and about, perhaps to watch … Read More...
6 Recipes To Make Your Own Sunscreen
The sun is a powerful force that provides light, warmth, and energy to our planet. However, it also emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation that can damage our skin, causing sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. That’s why sunscreen is … Read More...
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sorry ice cream man, but I’ll be stocking my freezer with these yummy delights!
The Baker Mama shows us how to make ice cream sandwiches using a chocolate cookie recipe and ice cream of your choice. You can find the … Read More...
Download This Leafy Scarf Pattern to Knit This Fall {Through June 30, 2014}
The Sweater Babe free pattern of the month might not be one you want to knit right now, but I’ll bet you’ll want to download it and keep it for knitting when the weather starts to get cool again.
The … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 4th of July star table runner and placemats
Jaime from Everyday Art shares a tutorial showing how she made this star table runner for 4th of July. It’s not just a table runner, though. The stars are attached end to end with buttons, but unbutton them and you … Read More...
DIY Ring Holder
This adorable ring holder is made using a key chain and some stick on’s. The glass base gives its a opulent look. This would be beautiful made with old brooches around the base also. Check out thrift stores and garage … Read More...
Bottle Cap Circle Art Plaque DIY
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Learn how to make this Bottle Cap Circle Plaque art on the Punk Projects blog! This art is pretty simple to make and would be great in a craft studio!
Get the DIY here- punk projects: Bottle Cap Circle Art … Read More...
National Flip Flop Day Projects
Today is National Flip Flop Day… How about celebrating by dressing up a pair of plain flip-flops. When I was trying to think of what I could use to decorate flip-flops, one of the first thing that popped into my … Read More...
Tutorial: 15 minute sewing machine cover
When your sewing machine is not in use, you really should keep it covered so dust doesn’t settle into its parts. Elizabeth at Simple Simon & Co. shows how you can make a cover for your sewing machine in just … Read More...
101 Home Organization Tips
Organizing a home can be one of the most important things to do to help things run smoothly. However, it can also be one of the most overwhelming and tedious things to do. Maybe there is a certain room in … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric scrap greeting cards
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a fun project for using up your smallest fabric scraps. She used them to make cute greeting cards. There’s no sewing required, and they’re super fast to make. You could make a stack … Read More...
Project: Accordian Box
Here’s a really lovely way to store your recipes or organize your greeting cards, in a pretty handmade accordion box. Find directions for making one over on the Authentique Paper blog.
-Heather