I feel like slip stitch knitting does not get as much attention as it should as a really cool technique that makes color knitting easy.
When you work slip stitch or mosaic knitting, you’re only working with one color of … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt donut pillow – with sprinkles!
This felt donut pillow is soooo cute and sooo sweet! And the sprinkles make it even cuter and sweeter! Mandi from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how you can make one. Felt makes this an easy project because … Read More...
Felt Wine Sleeve tutorial
Summer is a time for cookouts and parties and it is a good idea to bring a hostess gift. What makes a more impressive gift than this “Felt Wine Sleeve” by Alissa of “33 shades of green”! These would also … Read More...
Handmade: Faerieworlds Custome
Rachel at Adventures in Making is sharing her tips on creating an amazing costume! Costumes are perfect for summer festivals, events and adventures. I love Rachels Fairy costume.
If your in need of a costume this Summer, check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby changing mat cover
Amy from And Sew We Craft shows how to make a cover for baby’s diaper changing mat. It’s made like a small fitted sheet, with elastic around the bottom to keep it wrapped around the mat. Changing mat dimensions vary, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas Art
The Creativity is Contagious blog has directions for making this beautiful stamped mixed media canvas. I love the use of dolls hair, it add such a realistic touch!
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Scrapbook Paper Envelopes
Brighten someone’s day with these patterned paper envelopes following Emma’s tutorial at Gathering Beauty. You will need an old envelope to use as a template, patterned papers, scissors and glue. Use them to send a card to a friend … Read More...
Show & Tell | Using Up Your Scraps
Head on over to Pixels and Glue to see some great ideas from Dana for using up your scraps. She cut mini-envelopes out, then embellished them to use for cards, minis and scrapbook pages. You can use a die-cutting machine … Read More...
Tutorial – Origami Shirts for Father’s Day
Add these adorable origami shirts by Pretty Nice to a Father’s Day Card or gift tag. They are based on the dollar bill origami shirts, but you can make them in patterned paper once you cut it to the correct … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Andiamo
I loved the diagonal design on Andiamo by Jen Morrison, and also, Italy! One of my dream destinations.
Tidbits about Jen:
How long have you been scrapping? I started paper scrapping back in the early 2000’s, but started digi scrapping … Read More...
Tutorial: Father’s Day Catch All
This tutorial is pretty straightforward but also one of those easy to customize for your dad things. Add details or colours he likes, write a favourite quote. Give it with a few fun contents in it – candy, a new … Read More...
Cross Sttich Freebie: Out of My Mind Be Back In 5 Minutes
When I first saw this pattern all I could think of was…”yeah, it’s gonna be longer than 5 minutes!” The above pattern by Mad Creek Design is so hysterical! It is perfect for those days you feel a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Texas Summer box dress
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to make her Texas Summer box dress. It’s made from a rectangle of fabric, with a drawstring to shape and blouse it at the waist. She made the loose fitting dress to be … Read More...
Embroidered United States of America
Have you been dying to learn how to satin stitch? Well, do I have the project for you! Nancy at Do Small Things with Love created this great tutorial for both beginners and more advanced embroiderers. The texture and colors … Read More...
12 indie shorts Sewing Patterns that include tween sizes
I find it difficult to find sewing patterns to fit my tween daughter, especially indie patterns. Most girl’s clothing patterns go up to a size 8, which she has not been able to wear for several years. But she’s still … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel pillowcase with a minky edge
Kristin from Grandma’s Chalkboard shares a tutorial on Make It and Love It showing how to make a pillowcase to fit a travel-sized pillow. It’s made from a quilting weight cotton, with soft minky fur at the edge. The dimensions … Read More...
Tutorial: Elastic thread shirring using a serger chain stitch
If your serger or coverstitch machine can make a chain stitch, you can use it for elastic thread shirring. Amity from Lolita Patterns shares a tutorial on Sewn Square One showing how. Unlike elastic thread shirring on a regular sewing … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Box for Baby Gift
Make a sweet and sparkly little gift box in the shape of a baby food jar, perfect to hold a small baby gift or for a treat bag at a shower. Find directions over on the Layers of Ink blog.… Read More...
Felt Birthday Crown with Interchangeable Numbers
I wish I would have seen this a few weeks ago when our little one had her 1st Birthday. Jessica of Cutesy Crafts “Felt Birthday Crown with Interchangeable Numbers” is stunning and you can change it out for years. What … Read More...
Knit a Fun Starfish for Summer
Now that it’s June it’s time to think about summer knitting projects, and this starfish project from Just Crafty Enough is a really fun one.
This project uses a fun construction method, where you knit the legs first and the … Read More...