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...
Project: Father’s Day Side Step Card
The Paper Pass Times blog has instructions for making a neat side step card. You can decorate these anyway you like, I love the Father’s Day golfing theme they used. My dad loves to golf I might have to make … Read More...
How to make a recycled cardboard shirt folder
Here is a fun idea that would make a unique Father’s Day gift perfect to customize for your Dad. Pop on over to the link Rose sent in to the blog Fine Craft Guild where there is an easy tutorial … Read More...
Felt Flower Tutorial
Get over to “Benzie Design” where Renae the owner and designer have these dramatic “flowers made of felt”. You can buy all the supplies you need to make these beauties in their Felt Supply Shop. Renae has a wonderful step-by-step … Read More...
8 DIY Father’s Day treats
Father’s Day is this Sunday and we have 8 very manly treats to share with you. Surprise your dad after dinner with a special surprise made with love. All of his favorite activities are transformed into eye catching desserts (ok, … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon streamer table runner
Heather from The Lovely Cupboard used lengths of ribbon to create a beautiful table runner. She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. Go to make one, with no sewing required. The ribbon streamers are attached … Read More...
Stitch a Sweet Fish
Kat at Just Crafty Enough has been on a mission of knitting cute sea creatures lately. I shared her knit starfish recently, and now she’s back with a sweet knit fish.
The fish is worked in the round and … Read More...