Have you ever wanted to make your own T-shirt yarn? It’s quick, easy, budget friendly, and if you’re using an old shirt, you’re reusing stuff you would otherwise throw away.
Get the DIY here- Curious and Catcat: DIY: How … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Have you ever wanted to make your own T-shirt yarn? It’s quick, easy, budget friendly, and if you’re using an old shirt, you’re reusing stuff you would otherwise throw away.
Get the DIY here- Curious and Catcat: DIY: How … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I’ve learned to keep a pair of sunglasses with me when I’m out running around on summer days. But when they’re not on my head, they’re in my purse getting scratched. Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The … Read More...
The Artful Maven is sharing directions for making this bee-utiful mixed media collage using materials like stamps, stencils die cuts and distress glitter
by Katie Smith
Everything Etsy has rounded up 7 amazing business card holders. If you have an indie business, you probably have business cards, and these handy holders might be just what you need!
See them here- 7 DIY Business Card Holders … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to make her Americana Star Fringe Pillow. It’s a simple white pillow with red piping and an oversized star applique from a dark denim. With some clipping, the raw edges make a pretty … Read More...
Linda Lucas has a video tutorial here over on the Spellbinders Dies blog showing how to making this lovely stamped and die cut label card.
-Heather
by Sarah White
Father’s Day can be a tough holiday if the dad you’re shopping for doesn’t fit in the cliche categories of outdoor cook, golfer, tie wearer.
But the good news is that knitters can make whatever they want to suit the … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Nancy of “Small Things with Love” enjoys a glass of wine now and then with her husband and decided to create these pretty “Felt and Button Wine Glass Charms”. With a little bit of felt and some great buttons would … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Ever wanted to make your own cleaning products but didn’t know where to start?
Ever wanted to make these products without using all those harsh chemicals? You are in the right place!
The graphic below takes a look at natural … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for her Everyday Skirt, Take 2. It’s a knee length A-line skirt with a comfortable yoga waistband. I think I could live in a skirt like this all summer long! Her tutorial … Read More...
by Sarah White
Summer babies need blankets, too, and this one with eyelets is a great choice.
The pattern is from Adorned from Above and she calls it the Mia Grace blanket after the baby it was knit for. It uses three colors … Read More...
Memorial weekend is upon us and hopefully your weather is better than ours.
How about some ice cream? Or maybe a cookie that looks like ice cream! Created by Diane has created these cookies to look like chocolate ice cream. … Read More...
Today is World Turtle Day. Why not celebrate turtles by making your own crafty turtle craft project? You can use a variety of household and craft items to make a collection of fun and unique turtles for yourself and everyone … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
These tie dye curtains that Angie from Country Chic Cottage made are so awesome for a teen or tween’s room! She shares a tutorial showing how made them from a plain white queen sized bedsheet. One sheet will give enough … Read More...
When planning a wedding, a guest book can sometimes become a bit of a last minute thought. Be sure you remember to honor those who are there to support you. There are so many fun and different ways to do … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Started in 2007 Stitch Rock is South Florida’s largest annual indie craft fair & bazaar bringing back old school crafting techniques with new school flare!
Do you make or sell handmade, kitschy, unique, and bizarre indie crafts and products? … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Simmi is the creative force behind “Grace’s Favours”! She lives with her hubby and children in Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, UK. Simmi is sharing her fun and easy free tutorial showing you “How to Make a Felt DIY … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Gina Michele shows how to make this color block knotted headband. It’ll be your secret weapon for awesome hair even in the hot humid summer days just around the corner. You can make one out of three rectangles of jersey … Read More...
The Whiff of Joy blog has detailed instructions for making a fun interactive double slide card, pull the ribbon on the sides and the message comes out.
-Heather
If you are plagued with photos that are too dark, or underexposed, Autumn Baldwin has an easy fix. She explains how to use Photoshop Elements to brighten these photos, so that they are useable after all.