This pretty little match box is a great way to give a small gift, find directions for folding one up on a scoring board over on the Prickley Pear blog.
-Heather
Happy Father’s Day Cross stitch Pattern
If you dad is anything like mine, he is full of “wisdom.” He has advice for my brother, my sister and even my dogs. As much as I hate to admit it, he is usually right.
Brooke’s Books created the … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Father’s Day Letter
There is no reason to give your dad another tie this year. I mean really, he can only have so many fish or camouflage ties, am I right on this? You know it’s true. Why not give your dad … Read More...
Freebie: Coloured Pencils pattern
These bright, cheerful pencils are the design work of Kristy at Quiet Play. Get the paper piecing pattern at her Craftsy shop; it’s a free download.
Image credit: Quiet Play
Freebie: Sandy Feet
I am in full beach mode this summer. Even though I can’t spend every day at the beach, I can create this cute seashore inspired Sandy Feet cross stitch thanks to the fine folks at DMC. This project would … Read More...
Inspiration: Inchie Stump Work
There is a great inchie/twinchie swap over at Craftster.org. The rules are that the finished piece can not be bigger than two inches. Every piece in this swap as been amazing so far and it’s not over yet! The … Read More...
Project: Kids Finger Painted Canvas for Dad
Looking for a last minute gift for the kids to make for Dad? Use a large die cut shape out of stencil material, apply on a canvas and the let the kids finger paint over it, remove the die cut … Read More...
Free pattern: Waterfall top
Deb from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for her Waterfall Top. I’m loving this top for summer! It’s an asymmetrical knit top with a flounce cascading down one side. The off the s shoulder neck has a hint … Read More...
40 Ways To Get Rid Of Garden Pests Naturally
Let’s be honest, the worst part of gardening is running into those pesky little bugs that try eating all of your hard work. Some people don’t mind them, others get a little squeamish when they see a slug or a … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Limoncello Recipe
I came across this Limoncello recipe and it brought back so many memories that I had to share it with you. I first tasted Limoncello at a mountain Distillery in Australia. We of course were talked into a few bottles … Read More...
Needle Felting Directions, A Tutorial Needle Felted Sheep
Fiber Artist GERRY of “Gourmet Felted” is showing us how to make this adorable “Needle Felted Sheep” along with instructions on making the armature. Gerry has detailed pictures so you can see just how the entire sheep is created. If … Read More...
How to make a pretty wrapping paper storage bucket
Wrapping paper is one of those tricky things to store. I happen to keep mine in a fun kid’s trash can but this idea sent in by Amy to the blog Joyful Daisy where there is an easy and festive … Read More...
Painting on Glue
The finished result of this project is actually a wonderful sun catcher: however, Tammy from Housing a Forest decided to focus this post more on the process. You will hardly blame her when you see the pictures. It is obvious … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew bandana Patriotic flag t-shirt
The flag on this 4th of July t-shirt is made from a couple of bandanas. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make one. With fusible webbing to attach the applique pieces, it’s a no-sew project though you … Read More...
Free pattern: DIY bow tie
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for a bow tie that would make a great last minute Father’s Day gift. It’s kind of a modern twist on the standby neck tie gift, and it also happens to … Read More...
Tips: How to Use Ink Daubers
The Hero Arts blog has five cool techniques you can do with ink daubers
, from coloring plain twine to inking your rubber stamps and more, visit their blog for all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ice Cream necklace
This tutorial is nifty – summery ice cream AND a review and test of one of Polyform’s newest products, Soufflé clay. I have a little stash waiting for me to turn it into wonderfulness but until then we have this … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Diamond Star towels
Diamond stars and edge stitching make these towels sing. Heather of Vintage Grey explains they got their start as flour sack tea towels. Humble beginnings she then embellished to vintage perfection.
Tutorial: Easy DIY party dress
Mark Montano shows how you can make this fabulous party dress. With all the prettiness of the lace skirt and embellished neckline, it looks like it would take a lot of fuss to make. But actually it’s a fairly simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather headband
Gina Michele shows how you can make this leather headband. I’m loving it out of red! You can make it from scraps of leather. You could probably get all the leather you need from this project by repurposing a leather … Read More...