Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a tulle skirt in just 30 minutes. It has several layers of fluffy, gathered tulle and also a lining so you can wear it without leggings or a separate slip underneath. … Read More...
Free pattern: Secret pocket travel hanger cover
This coat hanger cover looks pretty but it’s also a secret pocket to hold important items when traveling. Anna from Plan B shares a free pattern for making one. A zipper across the bottom creates a pouch where you can … Read More...
Freebie: Owl Digital Stamp
The Cardmaking Artists blog has a cute spotted owl digi stamp to download for free.
Be sure to check their blog often as they frequently offer other free digital stamp designs for limited times.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? … Read More...
Freebie | Coffee Label Printables for Father’s Day
Know a kinda nutty dad who loves coffee? Personalize some of his favorite blends with these free printable labels from Saturday Crafternoons. He’ll be sure to appreciate the gift and the humor.
Looking for more Father’s day ideas? Check … Read More...
Tutorial | Shabby Chic Journal Cover
Melissa Samuels shows how she made this shabby chic journal cover using a variety of mixed media techniques. Get out your paints, lace, gesso, flowers and paper scraps and get creating!
Looking for more Art Journal supplies? Check these … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Today
I love layering and bits and pieces on a page, so Today by mami913 was a sure choice for today’s inspiration.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
I started scrapping from 2001
Paper or digi? (or both?)… Read More...
Inspiration: The Universe
Our solar system…space…billions and billions of stars…for centuries we have been looking at the planets, writing about them, painting them and now cross stitching them. Rebecca at Hugs are Fun stitched our solar system for a swap she was … Read More...
Hulkmelon
Here is something for the boys!
You can make the Hulk out of a watermelon! Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons shows us how to create the green monster using a watermelon, dark grapes and raisins. They cut the watermelon … Read More...
Free project: Olde Glory table runner
This quilted table runner is the star of this summer tablescape. The pattern, Ole Glory, is the work of talented designer, Debbie Beaves.
Learn more about how you can create your own table runner: Download the free pattern at All … Read More...
Tutorial: Inexpensive and tangle-free thread storage
Most thread spools include some sort of notch or slit in the spool to keep the thread ends from unwinding all over the place, but not so for the bobbins. There’s nothing on those little spools that will keep your … Read More...
The ‘Gator Quilt Blog Hop
Louise of I’m Feelin’ Crafty kicks off a blog hop today to celebrate the release of her first quilt pattern. Get the Blog Hop schedule so you will not miss each participant’s crocodilian creation. Here’s a partial peek of Louise’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Golf score card wallet for Father’s Day
If dad is a golfing type, you can make him this fabric score card wallet for Father’s Day. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Elastic straps inside the simple wallet will hold score cards, … Read More...
Tutorial: Make felt backed flannel board dolls from a panel print
Panel prints are so cute to look at but they can be difficult to work into a sewing project. Becky from Patchwork Posse shares another fun use for them. She shows how you can use a panel print, or other … Read More...
Free pattern: First Birthday Dress
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making her First Birthday Dress. She designed the dress as a special present for a friend’s daughter’s first birthday. It’s a simple A-line dress from knit fabric, with a deep … Read More...
Free Pattern and Giveaway
Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was … Read More...
DIY Felt Cloud Mobile
Nancy of “fanciful chaos” is sharing her dreamy “DIY Felt Cloud Mobile” tutorial with us with plenty of pictures to follow. This nursery mobile made of felt in a whimsical cloud shape with heart shaped rain drops would make a … Read More...
Project: Baby Card with Quilling
The All Things Paper blog is sharing directions for making an adorable baby card with a sweet little qullied duck. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before this is a great easy design to start with.
-Heather
A Look Behind the Scenes at Noro
A Japanese television program called “Great Gear” recently featured a look into yarn producer Eisaku Noro’s production facilities, and it’s a great bit of eye candy for lovers of knitting and color.
The show calls the yarns “exquisitely colored” and … Read More...
Tutorial: Funky iPod or Mobile Covers
Sara is the host of “Sara’s Texture Crafts” has a complete tutorial for these cute “Funky iPod or Mobile Covers”! Girls and big girls will love these cute mobile device covers. They are bright and cheery and fun and simple … Read More...
Loren Stump – In Art News!!
I have had the pleasure of watching Loren Stump demonstrate his masterful glass skills many times. His murrain work is untouchable as well as his sculptural work. It’s nice to see more mainstream recognition as in this This is Colossal… Read More...
