You do not need to be planning a trip to a sandy beach to try out this fun activity. It can just as easily be done in a sandbox or at a playground that has sand. Follow along with Arianne’s … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s racer back hi-low tank with a pretty pleated neck
Mama Nene from Serger Pepper shares a free pattern at Sew McCool for making this girl’s racer back tank with a hi-low hem and pretty pleated detail around the neck. Her free pattern makes a US size 5 years (chest … Read More...
Tutorial: Textured leather wave throw pillow
Strips of leather create the textured wave design on the front of this throw pillow. Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one for your home. Alternating the direction that the strips are sewn … Read More...
Make a gift bow from ribbon
Don’t spend money on store-bought package bows! They’re easy enough to make on your own. Deanna shares this tutorial on her blog, Sew McCool. In no time you can make this large, loopy gift bow with just ribbon and glue! … Read More...
Trends: Stitched Cards
Adding stitching and embroidery to your greeting cards adds such a wonderful touch! The Paper Crafter’s Library has a nice collection of stitched card ideas and products you can use to add some sewing on to your cards.
-Heather
My New Top Pick For A Crochet Flowers For This Spring
We just need wonderful crochet flower patterns in the Spring, don’t we? It has rained enough where I live that April showers must be bringing lots of flowers for May.
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | Get Better Everyday Photos of Kids
Alissa from Creative with Kids shares some tips and conversation starters to help you take better photos of your kids, and have them be willing participants in the process. I really like that she focused on connecting with your … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Dreamer
I totally loved the way kahoogstad used a large photo across the width of her page Dreamer.
Tidbits about her:
How long have you been scrapping?
10 years
Paper or digi? (or both?)
3 years paper and then switched to … Read More...
Tutorial: Quicky, Quirky Banner
Well sort of pirate-y which you could play up. Me, I’d probably add this to the next Fimo polymer clay business card holder or plaque I make because it adds a little attitude.
Even though the whole tutorial shows in … Read More...
Still trying to figure out a neat idea for Father’s Day?
Beth at Hungry Happenings created fudge to look like rocks.
You could have lots of fun with this. Print out some pictures of Dad and place him climbing the … Read More...
Free patterns: Monster Mash quilt & pillowcase
Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring designed this fun quilt to showcase fabric line, Monster Mash by Quilting Treasures. She shares the pattern as a free PDF download in two colorways, one pink and one blue. Additionally, she throws in to … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Bag with lots of pockets, including a secret pocket
Jonie from Knot Sew Normal shows how to make her Summer Bag that’s packed with pockets on the outside and on the inside. There’s a cool asymmetrical pocket on the front, and inside that pocket a tiny secret pocket where … Read More...
Recycled cigar box Cottage Kits by Little Bits Kits
Oh I can’t tell you how much I like this kit! I used to make little doll hoses out of styrofoam packing shapes and shoe boxes when I was a kid. This kit from Little Bits Kits uses a cigar … Read More...
Tutorial: Self binding minky baby blanket
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how you can make a cuddly soft minky baby blanket. A self-binding technique, in which the back of the blanket wraps around the front, finishes the edges quickly and … Read More...
#NGAQB: No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee
Don’t miss the No Girls Allowed Quilt Bee (#NGAQB) hosted by Molli Sparkles. Reaction to his announcement post was encouraging, never resentful of the male-only event. Comments like Erin Gerard’s were typical:
… Read More...Who knew so many men quilted! Sometimes I
Tutorial: The Perfect Potholder
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how to make her Perfect Potholder. What makes this such a great potholder is that the back is made with a thick toweling to give a good barrier against the heat of a pan. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new doll stroller seat
Doll stroller seats tend to wear out long before the actual doll stroller does. Rather than tossing it, you can make a new seat. Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a new seat for a doll … Read More...
Project: Stamped Kitty Cat Card
The Inkspired Treasure blog has direction for making this sweet kitty card, I love the punched notched in the cardstock for wrapping the ribbon!
-Heather
Cross Stitch Tip: Fabric Size
So many times I have started a project on a different size count fabric than what the pattern tells me to use. I am the queen of just “stitching.” One time an 8 inch pattern equaled almost 2 feet … Read More...
World Cup Yarn Bombing Hits UK Beach Town
The knitters of Saltburn in the UK love decorating their pier for all sorts of occasions, such as the 2012 Summer Olympic Games and the Queen’s Jubilee.
This time the Yarnstormers have stitched up a tribute to the teams … Read More...