The Great Impressions blog shows how to make a neat background using painters tape to stamp with, find out more on their blog.
-Heather
Cross Stitch Freebie: Happy Camper
Yahoo! It’s the weekend! I am one happy camper! Friday! Friday! Friday! Time to shed those working man blues and commune with nature. I just love this little teardrop camper cross stitch. It would be the perfect accessory for … Read More...
Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY
Andie of “American Felt and Craft” has this darling “Doc McStuffins Inspired Felt Stethoscope DIY” that will keep you children busy helping their toy pets and dolls. She has a complete tutorial and a pattern to make this toy and … Read More...
Freebie: Embroidered House Project + Pattern
Home…whether it is a studio apartment or a large sprawling ranch, it is where we build our lives. A person’s house truly is their castle. The wonderful sisters at The Common Creative, I’m sure feel the same way and … Read More...
Using Household Items for Knitting
Whether you’re traveling this summer or just want to do a bit of knitting on the go without dragging your whole knitting tool arsenal with you, there are some great hacks you can do to use regular household items to … Read More...
DIY Idea: Snuggly NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift!
This “NO SEW Homemade Blanket Grad Gift” is a great graduation gift using their college colors; make it in fleece or wool felt. This gift idea come from “Seventeen” by Chelse Hensley. Your handmade blanket in their school colors will … Read More...
How to make recycled ceiling panel magnetic boards
I have another first today! Can I get a whooo-hooo? Pop on over to the link Amy Jo sent in to the blog The Little Moments where there is a tutorial on how to make a magnetic board out of … Read More...
7 Science lessons with free printables
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More...
Tutorial: Trellis edge robe
Camelot Fabrics shows how you can make their trellis edge robe. The lightweight robe is made from a quilting weight cotton, with a pieced trellis design around the arm and neck edges. It’s just the right weight to wear over … Read More...
Cleaning Your Dryer Ducts
Did you know that your dryer ducts need to be cleaned? Dirty dryer ducts are one of the main causes of house fires, and this little job should be done at least once a year. It is a lot easier … Read More...
DIY Neon Chain Earrings
The Neon trend strikes again. You have to love the simplicity of these earrings yet the have all the color you could ever need. Full tutorial and more great photos can be found here thecraftyblogstalker.com.
Style Me Quick – Serpent Shoe
Sometimes (all the time) we have to make sacrifices for fashion. Today I am making the ultimate one by posting a photo with a snake in it. I have snake issues, you know the ones where you don’t want to … Read More...
DIY Floral Icecubes
For this Summer party idea you will need edible flowers such as snap dragons, roses or pansies. The colors are vibrant and would look beautiful in a glass of lemonade or a clear white wine. They are quick to make … Read More...
Recycled Art Work Daddy Sign
Help a child make a special sign to give to dad on Father’s Day or any time of the year. Sharilyn started out by printing the word Daddy on a heavy piece of paper. After she cut out the letters … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty ruffled tote bag
Deanna from Sew McCool and Birdsong Patterns shows how you can make a pretty ruffled tote bag. It’s a rectangular tote with stiff sides and a full ruffle sewn around the top. It’s a good sized bag, measuring 13″ wide … Read More...
Welcome To Adventures In Making!
2 crafters, Alison and Rachel, have launched a new blog- Adventures in the Making!
Adventures In Making: a blog devoted to crafters, designers, and artistic types of all sorts. Alison & Rachel will be sharing DIY projects, craft tutorials, … Read More...
Free pattern: Here Comes the Sun(hat)
How cute is this little kid’s striped sun hat! Shauna from Shwin & Shwin calls it her Here Comes the Sun(hat), and she shares a free pattern for making it. It is fabulousness in a wide stripe, especially with how … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew wrap mini skirt
You can make this wrap mini skirt without sewing a stitch. Geneva from A Pair & A Spare shares a tutorial at Witchery showing how to twist and wrap a jersey knit scarf to make a stylish mini skirt. Jersey … Read More...
Technique: 3-D Layered Stamping
This cool 3-d paper piecing technique from Some Odd Girl stamps adds some depth and dimension by layering cut out piecing of your stamped images, find a video tutorial here on their blog.
-Heather
Free Printable Favor Box
Create charming wedding or bridal shower favors with this free box printable from Baking Pretty. Get all the details and a quick and easy tutorial here. And be sure to check out the yummy recipe for strawberries and … Read More...