My friend, Sweet Sheri, sent me a link to this pattern, calling it a summer scarf rather than the ‘Floral Necklace’ that Red Heart identifies it as on their free pattern site.
It’s not something I would wear for … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | 5 Tips for Better Beach Photos
Elicia Graves shares her five top tips for better beach photos. I will definitely be using these this summer! These tips from Click It Up A Notch will help you get “creative and beautifully lit shots” to document your beach … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Capturing Motion with Shutter Speed
It’s summer and the kids are outside riding bikes, skipping rope, swinging and having a grand time. Shani Hanson will help you capture the motion in her article at I Heart Naptime. She covers how you can use different shutter … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Angel
This lovely layout, Angel by Olga Busova, caught my eye because of the soft colors, sweet photos and the intriguing embellishment in the center.
Tidbits about Olga:
I have been scrapbooking since 2010. This layout about my little daughter.
I … Read More...
Sale: Cherry and Cinnamon on Kitschy Digitals
Yahoo! I love a good sale and I can’t resist the one that Cherry and Cinnamon is having right now. 25% off of her patterns over at Kitschy Digitals. You better head over there and grab all of … Read More...
Cosmic Voyage finalists
Ceri Gwen’s Far Away Folk got her into the finals of the Spoonflower Design Challenge 2014. I love her Heidi-esque interpretation of the contest theme – Cosmic Voyage. Oh, and notice the maiden brings along her cat and dog … Read More...
Outside the Box quilt kit
This is not your average kitted quilt. The color scheme and design of Outside the Box is so sophisticated, it’s no surprise the source is Art Gallery Fabrics. Designed in-house to showcase their Pure Elements/Squared Elements fabric lines, visit … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a vented sleeve band to a shirt
Maris from Sew Maris shows how to add a vented sleeve band to a shirt. It’s a smart detail that also happens to be great solution when a pattern ends up with sleeves shorter than you thought they would be. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pleated purse
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how you can make this cute pleated purse for a little girl. It can be made from a fat quarter of fabric, plus fabric for … Read More...
Free pattern: Super easy open side suede sunglass case
Ginnie from Hello Little Home shares a free pattern to make this wrap around suede sunglass case, with almost no sewing required. It’s a super fast, super easy project. The case is left open on the sides, with a long … Read More...
Felt Fox Sweater DIY
What a cute statement these “Felt Fox Elbow Patches” make! Melissa Jenkins hosts “Adventures in Crafting by KatyANDzucchini Crafty mama” has a darling sweater that she embellished with felt Foxes and it is too cute. Melissa has an amazing tutorial … Read More...
Tips: Quilling for Beginners
Paper Quilling seems to be making a big come back. I remember my mom doing it way back in the 70’s and I’m seeing it again popping up on lots of cards. If you’re not familiar with paper quilling and … Read More...
Creative with espadrilles: a DIY
I love when you can take something inexpensive and dress it up like these “Creative espadrilles”! You can use up all your fabrics pieces and have some amazingly casual shoes. This tutorial comes “between the lines” by Pascale who currently … Read More...
Another Summer Knit for the Home
Earlier today I was writing about washcloths and dishcloths as a great summer knitting project option, but of course there are other small projects for the home that are great to knit when it’s hot out.
A wonderful example is … Read More...
No-Sew Apron in a Jar
This cute idea and tutorial comes from “Craftbits.com” an independent craft website by Shellie Wilson. This “No-Sew Apron in a Jar” is a cute idea for anyone: mom, dad (change out iron-ons) friend or co-worker. There is a pictorial for … Read More...
Tutorial: 30 minute kids bean bag chair
This kids bean bag chair is the perfect reading nook! Hayley from Project Nursery shows how you can make one in just 30 minutes. Seriously! It’s made with just two pieces of fabric, one zipper, and a handful of simple … Read More...
9 Ideas For A Great Sumer Party
If you have a birthday party coming up, or maybe a small gathering of friends, why not plan an outdoor summer party? It’s now getting warm enough outside to host an outdoor summer party so why not theme your next … Read More...
How to make badminton shuttlecock lights garland
I am a big fan of badminton shuttlecocks and so this idea for turning them into a light garland is so pretty. It would fun to illuminate a back yard especially with summer just a few days away. Pop on … Read More...
DIY Disney Frozen Cake
I feel like the last person left that hasn’t seen Frozen or heard the full soundtrack. It is on my to do list for this summer. Save it for one of those rainy days or maybe one of the hot … Read More...
10+ Homemade, All-Natural Stain Removers
Homemade stain removers start with a few simple ingredients. Keeping most of those ingredients on hand will allow you to make multiple different concoctions of stain removers. Trying them out and figuring out which works best for you is easier … Read More...