Mikey over at Crochet Crowd has devised a couple of new tools that look to be quite useful. Of course, as with all things crochet, no matter how exact your input might be, your output may vary. But, his … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Hand Lettered Labels
Maritza had the great idea of turning her calligraphy practice writing into labels for envelopes and gifts. She used calligraphy paper, and a sticker maker to make it happen. Such a great idea! You can use these as journaling strips … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Stencils With Gelatos
Heather Greenwood shares a neat mixed media technique for using stencils with Gelatos. It’s kind of the reverse of what you’re thinking! Her tutorials really make me want to invest in Gelatos too.
Tutorial: Penguine Charms
Jolene has a great charm to show us – adorable penguins! As Jolene mentions, these are useful as pendants, charms for dust plugs… anywhere that needs a fun little dangle. The larger version of these would just like holiday ornaments … Read More...
10 DIY teacher thank you gifts
The end of the school year is almost here and it’s time to thank our amazing teachers for their hard work and dedication to their students. Here are 10 DIY teacher thank you gifts that you can whip up in … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to gather fabric with elastic
Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College shows several ways you can gather fabric with elastic. Their post shows how to gather using elastic in a casing, elastic thread shirring, and stitching the elastic directly to the fabric. Go to Cutting … Read More...
Tutorial: Hobo beach bag that doubles as a sunbathing towel
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a hobo style beach bag that doubles as a sunbathing towel. The bag is made from a beach towel folded up at one end to make a pocket. If you fold … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow back tank top
Ruby from Zaaberry shares a tutorial showing how she made this bow back tank top for her daughter. It’s an adaptation of a basic tank top pattern. She used a basic knit tank top pattern by Scattered Thoughts of a … Read More...
Superhero Sleep Masks and More Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Pamper Dad this Father’s Day with a superhero sleep mask so he can nap during the day. What dad does not want to be a superhero? Find this fun “Superhero Sleep Masks and More Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas” on … Read More...
Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day (Week)
Though it’s officially called World Wide Knit in Public Day, the event actually spans a week, this year from June 9 through June 22. According to the event’s website, it is the largest knitter-run event in the world (which … Read More...
Technique: Resist Stamping
Stamp and heat your stamps with clear embossing powder then apply ink over top for a neat resist stamping technique, find out more over on the PaperLilies and Ink blog.
-Heather
Superman How To – Father’s Day Felty Tutorial
Simmi is the creative force behind “Grace’s Favours”. She married her best friend in 2006 and moved to the Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, UK not long after and now they have two children. Simmi was trying to think … Read More...
Tutorial: How to add inset side pockets to any pattern
Pockets are must for me in my pants and skirts. If they’re not there, the garment just feels… incomplete. If your sewing pattern doesn’t include pockets, you can always add them in. RaeAnna from blog Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a … Read More...
Top 10 Vegetable Gardening Tips
Whether you are new to growing vegetables, or a seasoned gardener, it’s a well known fact that some years just seem to be better than others. However, even those off years can produce good results if you just put … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY double welt piping
Dena from Hearts and Sharts shows how you can make your own double welt piping. Unlike regular piping, double welt piping has two lines of cord running through it. After she shows how to make the double welt piping, she … Read More...
Princess Wand Cookies
Every little girl dreams of being a princess at least once in their lifetime.
If you have a sleep over or just a birthday party, you may want to make some of the princess wand cookies created at Sugar Kissed… Read More...
DIY Birthplace Map Key-rings
When I first came across this project I was captured by the image and thought Oh map key-rings that’s cute. Then I realized each map held the directions to a significant birthplace. How adorable and cute is that? This would … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Serpent Belt
If you love the high fashion look of gold serpents then you are going to love this DIY knockoff. Believe it or not under that gold finish is a rubber toy snake. Your kids are going to LOVE you for … Read More...
Race Car Math
No little boy or little girl will be able to resist this fun game that will help them learn and practice math skills. Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, had her boys choose 20 Hot Wheel cars and she … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s vintage pillowcase skirt
Caila from Caila Made guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how you can make a little girl’s skirt out of a vintage pillowcase. Pretty vintage pillowcases are fairly easy to find at estate sales. The one she … Read More...