Why give someone a plain flat card when you can give them a fun dimensional sentiment flower? The Bits of Paper blog has many different designs for layering a 3-d die cut paper flower over a round die cut sentiment. … Read More...
6 embroidery projects to welcome summer
Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and taking a break from the daily routine. And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating some whimsical embroidered art? Embroidery … Read More...
Knitter Stitching a Line to the Sea
Bellingham knitter and artist Christen Mattix says the idea to knit a stream to the sea came to her years ago and she toyed with it for a couple of years before it began to form in reality. She would … Read More...
Tutorial: Make-up brush roll with a wipe-clean lining
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make an make-up brush roll with a plastic lining. It’s a tidy way to carry your make-up brushes when you travel. The top folds over to protect the tops of your brushes … Read More...
Cleaning Your AC Unit
While many of us are going about our spring cleaning lists, there is one piece in our home that can sometimes be overlooked. The AC unit. Did you know it needs to be cleaned as well? And, on a regular … Read More...
Bite Size Banana Cream Pie
Here is another quick dessert to put together. Food Pusher shows you how to make these delicious bite size treats. Just click on the web page in blue for the recipe and directions.
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DIY Custom Lollipop Sticks
Forget plain white sticks at your next event check out this very simple method for customizing sucker or lollipop sticks to suit your party. The tutorial is from a Joyful Riot. What do you use sucker sticks for? Candy , … Read More...
DIY – Lace Necklace
Love this delicate but heavy black lace necklace. It is inspired by “Gossip Girl”. You can get the look too by following the simple tutorial on Chic Steals.
Summer Bucket List Bucket and Ideas
For many people in the US, Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Why not make a list of things you want to do before the end of summer?
Jill, from A Mom with a Lesson Plan, shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a bed pocket
Parents can keep books and softies handy for bedtime with this adorable quilted bed pocket, made by Lauren of Molly and Mama. Adapt the fabric and trim to suit your child’s preferences. Learn how to make it, go to … Read More...
Tutorial: 4 pillow covers plus extra from a $20 tablecloth
While I often use thrifted home dec items, such as tablecloths or sheets, as a source of inexpensive yardage, the price of new home dec items often holds me back from using them as fabric. But Karen from Sew Many … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless ruffle shirt t-shirt refashion
Anne from WobiSobi shows how a couple of t-shirts can become this strapless ruffled shirt. It’s a blousy strapless top with a ruffle at the top and at the bottom. It takes just some simple cuts and a couple of … Read More...
American Flag Jars
Happy Memorial Day! If you need a last minute project to celebrate the holiday, try combining burlap and mason jars to create these American flag jars These could also be used for the 4th of July!
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Project: Owl Card
Patriotic Stars
This Memorial Day I would like to thank the men, women and animals that served our country. Your service is recognized and appreciated. Susan Saltzgiver Designs created this wonderful pattern and can be purchased for instant download on … Read More...
Happy Memorial Day
I would personally like to thank the men, women and animals who have served in our military. Thank you for your service. This great pattern entitled “I Love a Man in Uniform” was created by NeedleNme and can be purchased … Read More...
Freebie – Spring Banner Graphics
Spruce up your blog, or add these 20 digital Spring banners to your digital and hybrid projects. Kendra from key Lime Designs, used the Pantone Spring 2014 colors to design this free set of spring graphics. You get 20 individual … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Love You More
I chose to feature Love You More by Kay Rogers because I love how she paired pink with the wooden/natural elements.
Tidbits about Kay:
How long have you been scrapping? 10 years and counting. Things in the industry have changed … Read More...
Tutorial: No sew bean bags
Jen Chesnick from Say Chez shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make these bean bags, quick and easy and with no sewing required. She made a set of 6 in just 30 minutes. If you … Read More...
10 uses for twill tape in your sewing projects
Laura from Craftstorming shares her 10 favorite uses for twill tape in her sewing projects. Some are more traditional uses, like reinforcing seams. But with the wide range of colors and sizes available now, you can also put twill tape … Read More...