Chalkboard paint
is so trendy right now! It is so versatile and with something as easy as a can of paint and a paintbrush, you can turn any item into a writable surface. The possibilities are nearly endless. However, it’s … Read More...
Marilyn Challenge
Last month Sew Lovely Embroidery and Craftster.org teamed up to have an Old Hollywood Glamour challenge. Everyone had the same pattern and you had to alter it or stitch it up. There were some amazing and imaginative entries. I … Read More...
How To Clean Your Front Load Washing Machine
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So what are front load washing machines?
We need to really tell you that?
So, front load washing machines are basically those washers with the door in the front, so you can load your clothes from there. … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped snake sock softie
Craft Foxes shares a tutorial from Brenna Maloney showing how you can make a loveable snake softie out of a striped knee sock. It’s a fun project to make with kids. If they’re too young to do the sewing themselves, … Read More...
Felt Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day
Gail Bartel is Art educator and consultant, author of the “that artist woman” blog! Gail has this easy tutorial “Coffee Cozy for Father’s Day” for children to make. Her 4th graders made these and they are as diverse as the … Read More...
DIY Shrinky Bracelet
Everyone (I assume) loves paying with shrinkie’s
. Somehow cutting up bits of plastic bring back childhood memories. I recall a fuel station giving them away when we were kids and we would ride out bikes there to go get … Read More...
Quick Parties – The Best Store Bought Party Food
Not everyone can dedicate time to make home made party food. I won’t make you feel guilty for that! Here are some tried and tested store bought party food idea that are sure to be a hit. Remember to … Read More...
Men’s Seriously Sexy Homemade Hand-milled Soap Recipe
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or … Read More...
An Approach to Seaming a Seamless Sweater
I’m kind of conflicted when it comes to seams and sweaters. I understand logically that seams are important. They bring stability to a piece, can help it hold its shape through washing and wearing, and can be used to … Read More...
Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case
Rachel Meeks of “Small Notebook” has her very cool tutorial “Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case” posted on “Alpha Mom”! This project can be made by the child with a little help from mom. Thanks Rachel for sharing your … Read More...
Father’s Day Candy Bar Poster to Print
Have you ever seen one of these candy bar poster gifts? Kristyn, from Lil’ Luna, wanted to help her kids make one for a Father’s Day gift but didn’t look forward to the prospect of writing it all out … Read More...
4th of July Hair Bows DIY and a GIVEAWAY!
Jessica of “Cutesy Crafts” is showing us how to make her “4th of July Hair Bows” and is holding a giveaway on her blog. She is using the Evolution die cutting machine for cutting her felt, but I think you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric composition book cover
Kathy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs Cutting Corners College showing how to make a composition book cover. It’s a removable cover, so when your journal is full you can slide it out and replace it with a fresh … Read More...
Wood to Gold DIY – Dream a Little Bigger
Gold is so very hot right now! Have you jumped on the gold band wagon yet? Well if you need some inspiration, Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shares how to use use “Rub ‘N Buff” to give this … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleeveless baby romper
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this sweet sleeveless baby romper. The body of the romper is gathered on to a plain yoke, with optional ruffles sewn across. She shows it on her daughter, but this … Read More...
Project and Freebie: DIY Cupcake Box
The C C Designs Stamp blog has a free template and directions using a scoring board for making a cute cupcake box, yummy!
-Heather
Inspiration du Jour | Family
I loved the black and white portraits in Family by mugsbigsis, paired with the vertical panels of color. So simple, and so effective.
More about her:
How long have you been scrapping? I have been scrapping for about 15 years. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a French seam
A serger creates a quick, professional finish for your seams. But if you don’t have a serger, you can make a French seam to make a quick, professional finish on your sewing machine. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how … Read More...
Cross Circle pillow
Any quilt block can be used for a pillow front but only a few turn out to be this fabulous. Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers smartly chose and executed the Cross Circle block for hers. I love it! Do go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fluttering Fields sundress for little girls
Cherie from You & Mie shows how you can make her Fluttering Fields sundress for little girls. The double ties and elastic waist in the back allow the dress to grow with your child. Her post is part of the … Read More...