Bullseye Glass is offering an opportunity for some fun fund raising for schools or non-profits. Schedule a class with up to 16 people at one of Bullseye’s own resource centers and you can get up to $800 for your school … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easy knit sundress for a little girl
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make an easy knit sundress for a little girl. The bodice is simply a tube of knit fabric, with ribbons for straps and a skirt gathered to the bottom. You can make … Read More...
Release the…Quacken?
Some days you just need a little humor in your life. Thank goodness for Smeddly over at Craftster.org. This large rubber duck is just too cute to be scary! Inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Basil the Softie Bear
Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to make a Basil Bear softie for a baby. His shape is simple and lightly stuffed. On the back, you can embroidery a label with the child’s name. He’s … Read More...
Gift Ideas: Embroidery Hoop Organizer
Let’s face it, there is only so much floss and tea towels you can give as a gift. Although there is always a need for DMC 310, who wouldn’t occasionally like to receive a giftie that not only is … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocketful Zippered Picnic Tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for their Pocketful Zippered Picnic Tote. You can pack a whole picnic in this bag! The large tote is insulated, with a wipe clean fabric on the inside and an outdoor fabric on the outside. Pockets … Read More...
Tutorial: Cascading Chevrons throw pillow
Camelot Fabrics shares a tutorial on their blog showing how you can make their Cascading Chevrons throw pillow. They designed the pillow to showcase their Penelope Collection. The prints and colors mesh beautifully! For a more graphic look, you … Read More...
Tip: Flower Accent made from Tulle
You can make a lovely flower embellishment for your cards or any paper crafting project by die cutting layers of tulle. Find a video tutorial over on the Papercrafts Connection blog. What a pretty feminine embellishment that makes!
-Heather
Fun Felt Crafts for Kids tutorials and patterns
Better Homes and Gardens have “Fun Felt Crafts for Kids” to keep the children busy this summer. I am showing you 4 pictures and there is several more to see; allow the kids to select their favorites and keep the … Read More...
Knit a Cabled Blanket for Baby
I love knitting baby blankets because they give you a chance to play with a motif or stitch pattern on a relatively small scale.
The Sweet Cables Baby Blanket from purl3agony uses a chunky yarn and a sweet stitch pattern … Read More...
Father’s Day tool box of treats
What guy (and even some gals) wouldn’t love this cute recycled bottle and carrier turned into a tool box style tote filled with treats? Pop on over to the blog Crafti Staci to see her treat tote tutorial. You … Read More...
Kristen St. Clair’s Felt Animal Art Craft
“Kristen St. Clair’s Felt Animal Art Craft” is lovely ideas for a nursery or a shower or baby gift. There are two sections on “Martha Stewarts” showing us just how to make these stunning Arctic creatures. One is a Video … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach towel strap
Caila from Caila Made shows how to make a genius summer accessory. It’s a pair of towel straps to wrap around a rolled up beach towel. The rolled up towels are easy to grab up by their strap or tuck … Read More...
8 Tutorials For Making Your Own Backyard Games
The summer months are a time for BBQ’s, reunions, and get-togethers. Take those parties up a notch by having one of these fun games around and I can promise you will be the hit of the summer! You may even … Read More...
DIY Kids SeeSaw For Under $30
How can you resist a classic children’s toy? The seesaw definitely fits in as a classic, and thanks to a little paint and fun fabric, you can make it look a little more trendy and up to date.
Mallory from … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 Quarters Skirt
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how she made her 4 Quarters Skirt. It’s a circle skirt pieced from four panels. She suggests making it from two coordinating prints. One print will be used for three panels, and the other makes … Read More...
DIY Book Jewelry Box
This DIY Jewelry box is kinda cute. It used the method of a book treasure box as seen on our sister site Craftbits.com. I love that you could keep this on your bench and throw in random earrings and oddments. … Read More...
DIY Dolce and Gabbana Shoes
Are you a fan of Dolce and Gabbana’s luxurious and glamorous fashion? If so, you’re going to love this DIY project that shows you how to add a touch of sparkle and shine to your shoes with glitter.
There’s no … Read More...
DIY Mini PInata’s
Pinata’s are loads of fun but can be quite dangerous. We have always had a pinata or something similar at our parties as my kids ask for one every year. We have done the pull pinata’s and the punch bowl … Read More...
You Are My Sunshine Footprint Art
The weather here has just been gorgeous and we have had more than our fair share of sunshine. I found this project and thought it would be a wonderful way to bring the sunshine indoors!
Follow these directions, shared … Read More...