Are you new to crafting? Taylor and Katie share their tips for crafting newbies on Punk Projects. Even if you’re an expert, some of these tips might just be helpful to you!
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Product Review: Imagine Crafts and Tsukineko
I’m thrilled to bring you a look at some fun and exciting new products coming out soon from Imagine Craft and Tsukineko!
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, this post is chocked full of information, inspiration and … Read More...
S’mores Trail Mix Recipe
S’mores seem to be the big treat right now! What used to be a camping dessert, it is now found everywhere.
Adventures in Making has a recipe for a really easy trail mix that you can make for going on … Read More...
Glass Bead Making According to Wikipedia
Every once in awhile I like to post a Wikipedia page on a glass making technique. Today is Glass Bead Making. There are a couple of different types of techniques on creating glass beads. There’s torch work which is what … Read More...
Free pattern: Boat Club Dress and Swimsuit Cover Up
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a free pattern to make her Boat Club Dress & Swimsuit Cover Up. Made from a lightweight knit fabric, it has a surplice (cross over) bodice and a gathered skirt, with elastic casing waist. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy business card wallet
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how you can make a fun pouch to hold your business cards. It’s a simple fabric wallet with two clear vinyl pockets on the inside to hold business cards. She says you can also adjust … Read More...
Crayon Roll – Kids Art Roll Tutorial
Vicky from “Mess for Less” has this clever travel “Crayon Roll – Kids Art Roll” tutorial NO SEW and with a template. The kids can take this to a restaurant, doctor’s appointment or any outing where they have to sit … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s square neck dress with flutter sleeves
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial showing how you can make this square neck dress with flutter sleeves. It’s a sweet look for summer and an easy style to make. Vary the length to make it a top, … Read More...
Childhood Memories
There are so many ways that you can preserve a moment in time with your child. You can take pictures or do a scrapbook or you could try something new and stitch up a memory. You could create a … Read More...
Jord Watches – Nature at it’s best!
When Jord watches approached us for a review of their amazing watches, I knew in that second I had found a gift for my 4 year-olds wedding. I know you’re thinking what?? Well you might recall the post I wrote … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy open back button down shirt refashion
Over at Love Maegan you can see how you can add an open back to a button down shirt with just one simple cut and one easy seam. The opening gives the shirt a flirtier, more feminine back. She hand … Read More...
Easy Patriotic 4th of July Wreath
Can you tell by looking at this wreath that it is made from red, white, and blue bandanas
? The bandanas were cut into 2-inch squares and a skewer is used to press the center of the squares into a … Read More...
MAKE: DIY Fabric Photo Frames | Wonder Forest: Design Your Life.
I spotted these picture frames on the blog, Wonder Forest and thought they were adorable! If you think so to, Melisa shares a tutorial on how to create them. You only need a few simple supplies you probably already … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Canvas and faux leather duffle
Sew4Home shows how to make their Safari Duffle from canvas and faux leather. It has a pair of handles stitched on to the bag so you can pick it up your hands, and also a removable longer handle so you … Read More...
Freebie: Boy and Dog on Bike Digital Stamp
Pop a wheelie! Download this fun boy and his dog riding a bike digi stamp for free over at the Dearie Dolls blog, you can grab a color or black and white version.
-Heather
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A Crochet Mistake
Sometimes this is what you get when you set out to make a beanie for charity. No, not me! You can read a bit more about it here. But, even tho’ this is supposed to be a failure, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Earrings
Simple but effective designs are always the best tutorials. This one for three different earring sets makes a variety of simple earrings. They even show some colour varieties and you could go from there to create completely custom designs.
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Tip: Stamping with the Backs of Clear Stamps
Here’s a really great way to get more use from your clear stamps, trying inking the backside of the stamp for a solid image. Jennifer McGuire used the back of a long word stamp to make candle and then flipped … Read More...
Freebie: Quiet Please! Cross stitch Pattern
Quiet Please! Cross Stitcher at Work! Oh what wonderful words…if only my dogs knew how to read. This adorable and very useful door sampler would be a great addition to a sewing or crafting room. Any time you need … Read More...
Freebie: Super Cute Scandi Style Embroidery
I am in the process of remodeling my craft room. I want it to be cozy, inviting and yet still functional. When I started the remodel I found a lot of pillows I loved but they were SO expensive! Why … Read More...