This Crystal necklace is different from most other crystal necklaces, can you tell why? It might not be obvious at first but then you realize what makes it so special. It is horizontal NOT vertical. Majority of crystals are hung … Read More...
Party Ideas – Disney’s Maleficent
This movie should have come out in October for Halloween. It looks very dark and quite evil. I am 99% sure I wouldn’t be able to sit through it.
For all the photos and some design ideas check out this … Read More...
DIY Calendula Balm
This Balm is perfect for cuts, bruises and stings. It’s probably not for beginners or impatient people (like me) as you do need to make a herbal infusion oil with the wildflowers and Calendula flowers. For the full recipe and … Read More...
Wind-Up Paper Butterflies
This craft caught my eye because it is very timely, at least where I live. Now that we have some flowers blooming and nice weather, we have started seeing a variety of colorful butterflies. These colorful butterflies make me want … Read More...
12 Neon DIY Projects
If you haven’t caught on to the neon trend yet, this round up of 12 neon DIY projects will make you want to do some neon crafting!
These neon DIY projects will freshen up your home decor, or make the … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Crayons and Oil
Here’s a cool technique for getting a soft blended look coloring your stamped images, use crayons and skidd oil, the All These Things I Love blog has all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Build a Robot
The nice folks at Sculpey.com and Britta Lautenschlager have this robot project. It says it’s geared towards the kids but I think it would be fabulous for any of us clayers. The tutorial uses original and terracotta Sculpey clays … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Table runner turned wall hanging
Maria of Maria’s Quilt Box explains she won this beautiful quilted table runner in a contest. Lucky! Instead of placing it on a table, she hung it on her wall.
Image credit: Maria’s Quilt Box
Sew a perfect quarter inch seam
Perfecting the quarter inch seam allowance is an essential skill for quilters who piece. If you have not yet reached what Deanna of SewMcCool refers to as “quarter inch seam Nirvana”, don’t panic. Go to her blog post, Sewing a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled tea towel
Jona from Jona G. Patterns and Stop Staring and Start Sewing shows how you can make a tea towel. A small ruffle and ribbon trim across the bottom make them extra pretty. She used a home dec weight for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized fabric grocery sack for playing store
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shows how to make a mini version of a white plastic grocery bag for kids to play store with. It looks just like the ones you get from the grocery store but on a smaller scale. … Read More...
Red, White + Blue Fashion Cuffs tutorial
Jennifer Cooper has her “Red, White + Blue Fashion Cuffs tutorial” on “spoonful” with a complete tutorial. This is an easy and patriotic cuff to wear all summer. You can find more of Jennifer’s playful ideas on her site Classic … Read More...
Read all about the sheath dress
Since its introduction in the 1950s, the form fitting sheath dress continues to be a popular silhouette in women’s fashion. It’s sleek, sexy, and sophisticated. Sherri from sewbettyanddot focuses on the sheath dress in her guest post at Pattern Patter, … Read More...
Tips: Weathered Look Birdhouse Card
Learn to color a birdhouse stamp to achieve a weathered wood look using Copic markers in a video tutorial over on the Gina K blog.
-Heather
Homemade Fathers Day Gifts: Felt Frame Tutorial
This memorable “Felt Frame Tutorial” comes from “holiday crafts and creations” hosted by Kelli, and her mom, Greta! This project will show dad just how much he means to you and you can select his favorite colors and your best … Read More...
Tutorial: Citrus Wedge Coin Purse
Delia at Delia Creates shows how you can make her Citrus Wedge Coin Purse. This summery retro style reminds me of the coin purses I had when I was a kid in the 70s and early 80s. It’s made from … Read More...
Fire Pit Tutorial
The summer months and best known for late nights around a campfire. However, it’s not always a possibility to get away and build a campfire in the mountains. Why not build your own fire pit in your back yard? You … Read More...
Free pattern: Penny the Fish softie
Abby Glassenberg fromWhile She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a free pattern for making Penny the Fish. Penny is such a cute little softie! Made from fleece, she’s soft and cuddly. She’d make … Read More...
Floral Mittens for May, in June
From time to time I will lose an email in my inbox (please tell me that happens to you, too?) and will completely forget that I needed to do something or share something until it’s a lot later than is … Read More...
Perfect Homemade Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Lemonade or Ice Tea are my go to summer drinks! They are so refreshing on a hot sunny day!
My Frugal Adventures has created the perfect mix of sweet and tart lemonade for you to try. They have different modifications … Read More...