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...
Tutorial: Quilt-as-you-go zippered pouch
Liz from Simple Simon & Co. . shows how you can make a zippered bag using a quilt-as-you-go technique. The quilting is a pretty detail that also adds shaping to the bag. The piecing makes this a fun scrap-busting project! … Read More...
Project: Mini Scrapbook Card
Instead of slipping pictures of the kids inside a card how about making the card with the photos? The Joyful Daisy blog has directions for making a fun mini scrapbooking card. Guaranteed to make any grandparent smile!
-Heather
Crochet For Your Ears
Maya Kuzman always has cute ideas – and this one is perfect for me. These quick and easy earrings would make perfect gifts for a variety of occasions. Work some up in Christmas colors for stocking stuffers. Make them in … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Today Was Rad
The bright colors of Today Was Rad by Paige Taylor Evans jumped out of the gallery at me. I loved the layout even more, when I saw it was a page about Barcelona, a city I also loved visiting. Be … Read More...
Tutorial: Indian Style Jewellery
This tutorial by Nisha Rajaraman encompasses some of the bold, vibrant colours you find in Indian pieces and which polymer clay does so well! There are super photographs for each step. I would, from my own preference, recommend anything other … Read More...
10 Free Sewing Patterns For Kids
Kids clothes are pretty much the cutest things in the world. Why not liven up your child’s closet with a few new handmade items or you could go all out and make a whole new wardrobe? Children love to collaborate … Read More...