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...
Practice Slip Stitching with This Mosaic Tote
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 a charming handmade touch to your Father’s Day celebrations with these adorable origami shirts from Pretty Nice! Inspired by the classic dollar bill origami shirt, these mini masterpieces are a fun and creative way to personalize your Father’s Day … 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...