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...
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...
DIY Felt Succulents tutorial
I am outside daily to make sure the little critters don’t dig up my Succulents and I will have to make these for outdoors under cover on my veranda. I love the easy way they are assembled and the way … Read More...
Tutorial: Button skull embellishment
Simi from Buttons & Paint shows how you can make a skull embellishment out of buttons. The white and pearl buttons are perfect for this – the colors remind me of old bone. She shows it as a page in … Read More...
How to make a recycled fabric pom pom
This is so festive and cute! Pop on over to the link Keeley sent in to the blog Hope and Gloria for the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric pom pom. What a great way to use … Read More...
Organizing The Fridge For Healthy “Fast Food” At Home
Let’s be honest—no matter how much we tell ourselves we’ll make healthier choices, it’s all too easy to give in to cravings for chips, sweets, and other quick-grab snacks. When hunger strikes, we tend to reach for whatever is … Read More...
DIY Craft: Recycle a Garden Fence into a Creative Bulletin Board or Jewelry Display
Have you ever turned something like a fence into a handy bulletin board?
Donna couldn’t resist recycling/upcycling this rusty piece of fencing into a handy jewelry display/organizer for her home. I think this would be great for pinning my … Read More...
Rainy Day fun cup and ball game tutorial and pattern
Laura is a crafty lady living in England and hosts “Bugs and Fishes”; and has this darling olden days toy “Rainy Day fun, cup and ball game” tutorial made with today’s techniques. The tutorial and template are HERE! Thanks Laura … Read More...