Have you ever tried to cross stitch on anything other that Aida or Linen? I know a lot of us have used waste cloth to stitch on clothing and such but what about stitching on crochet. I was intrigued … Read More...
Needle Minders
I have a new obsession: Needle Minders. The concept is simple. You have a pretty decorative top and bottom magnet. You place your fabric between the two and when you need to set your needle down, it “minds” it for … Read More...
Tutorial: Fun felt and fabric flowers
You can find a tutorial for making these fun felt and fabric flowers over at Paper and String. They’re so bright and happy! And there’s no limit to combinations of shape and color. Add some colorful buttons for extra dimension. … Read More...
Tutorial: 4-step easy maxi skirt
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous maxi skirt in just 4 easy steps. The long gathered skirt is soft and flowy, especially if you go with the optional slits. It’s made from a lightweight … Read More...
Style That Kid! eBook with advice for amazing children’s clothing photos
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make … Read More...
Tutorial: Turtle tablet screen cleaner
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make this cute turtle screen cleaner for your tablet. She designed it as a Father’s Day gift for her dad, who loves using his tablet, but it’s a fun and practical accessory for … Read More...
Technique: Melted Crayon Card
The Faber-Castell blog is sharing a card technique using melted Paper Crafter’s Crayons, click on the video link on their blog to learn how to add this fun background to your cards.
-Heather
A Peek at Knitty First Fall
I’m not anywhere near thinking about fall yet, but the good news is that Knitty’s First Fall edition isn’t really thinking about fall that much, either. This is a collection that’s abut seasonal transitions, so if it’s still feeling springlike … Read More...
Plush Pals: Turn a Tweed Jacket into a Turtle & a Fox
Tiffany is a design junkie who gives scrap materials a second life. She has these darling “Plush Pals: Turn a Tweed Jacket into a Turtle Softie” on the “DIY Network Make + Remade”. Tiffany has a wonderful tutorial and each … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY strapless chevron t-shirt dress
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how you can make this strapless chevron dress out of a couple of basic t-shirts. It’s a quick, easy project that requires only a few basic seams, plus … Read More...
37 Sanity-Saving Kitchen Tips
While doing the cooking and prep-work, there are just some things that you can’t help but think, “There has to be an easier way!”. Well, now there is thanks to One Good Thing by Jillee.
Over the years, she has … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s drop waist sundress with a high low hem
Lexi from Lexi Made shows how to make this drop waist sundress for a little girl. I love the carefree look of this little dress! It’s perfect for summer adventures and laid back days! It has a loose A-line shape, … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube kibble toy
Over at Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to make a recycled paper towel tube kibble toy along with how to teach your dog the Touch My Hand trick. What a great way to spend the summer with … Read More...
Fourth Of July Centerpiece
This fourth of July centerpiece is made using and glitter. It is bursting with patriotism as the straws represent a firework explosion. They could be made on a larger scale for a huge centerpiece or try adding them to a … Read More...
Knit a Stunning Scarf for Summer
I know summer and scarf don’t usually go together, but hear me out. This lovely scarf from Classic Elite Yarns uses a blend of linen, viscose and cotton yarn, which is perfect for summer knitting.
The yarn itself is … Read More...
Father’s Day Fedora Wreath ~ Navy Wifey Peters Aboard the USS Crafty
T’onna from Navy Wifey Peters sent in a link to her Father’s Day Fedora Wreath tutorial. I think this is such a neat wreath idea, I especially love the little mustache on the tie.
Learn how make it here- … Read More...
Puppet Making Kit
While you might think that this homemade puppet making kit would be great to share around the holidays, but I am sharing it now because I think it can be a wonderful thing to surprise kids with when the summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Gypsy Romance Soft Shoulder Bag. It’s a tote style bag pieced from smaller cuts of coordinating prints, with pom poms around the top for a happy, quirky trim. It has boxed bottoms and lightweight … Read More...
No Dirt Garden tutorial, veggies and Garden stand HOW TO’s
I always have long fingernails and hate dirt getting under them, so my hubby plants the garden. I need a garden like Grace’s 🙂 by Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! For a great tutorial to make your own no dirt … Read More...
Cafe Craftea: DIY | Magnetic Phone Macro Lens
Have you seen those 3-in-1 lenses that you can attach to your phone? I’ve always thought they were a pretty neat idea, but I’ve never bought any. Vanessa at Cafe Craftea thought so too and decided to make her … Read More...