If you want to add a splash of color to your wedding celebrations, be sure to check out this vibrant post from The Perfect Palette rounding up 28 ways to add color to your wedding! I loved the ribbon decor … Read More...
DIY Metallic Paper Camellias
I love the luscious layers of petals in these pretty paper Camellias! They would be so lovely for wedding or bridal shower decor. Lia Griffith shares a step-by-step tutorial for making these paper beauties and 2 free downloads for them … Read More...
Better Than Jam Summer Pop Up Art Boutique
For it’s 4th year, Better Than Jam is headed back to the historic Governors Island!
This Brooklyn shop of all locally handmade products, will be bringing the creations of New York City’s most talented artists and crafters, back into one … Read More...
Tutorial: How to draft and sew a hat, plus a template for the crown
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to draft and sew a basic hat pattern. She includes a free template for making the crown. The template has sizes ranging from 19 1/2 to 24 1/2?, which covers … Read More...
Technique: Sanded Pencil Card Background
This is a really cool technique I’ve not seen before, using sanded water color pencil “shavings” to make a distressed and vintage looking background for your stamped cards. Find step by step directions and a video tutorial for this technique … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | First Kiss
I chose to feature First Kiss by scissors_glue_paper (Jana) because I loved the scattered elements on the background. I have a weakness for stars and doodahs. And the photos is just precious!
Tidbits about Jana:
How long have you been … Read More...
Polymer Clay Supper in Miniature
Here are some great food minis to really sink your teeth into. Sort of. All the teeny tiny perfect details.
Mini Italian Food by Mo | Tiny Bread by Angeli| Mini Sandwiches by Perlotages et Cie | Salad by Altair … Read More...
Tutorial: Watercolor Heart Block
Violet Craft had some feline help making this pretty heart pillow cover. She fussy-cut her floral fabric into squares, arranged, then sewed them into rows to make the pillow front. She shares how she made it at Janome; go … Read More...
Tutorial: Placemat tote bags
Dana from MADE shows how you can make a sturdy tote out of a couple of placemats. They’re super cute and super easy to make. Fringed placemats are especially fun made into tote bags. Two placemats sewn together are the … Read More...
DIY No-Sew Pillowcase
Learn how to make this No-Sew Pillowcase using just a piece of fabric and a pillow! Once you get the measurements for your pillow, it couldn’t be easier
Get the DIY for the No-Sew Pillow here at Alyssa and Carla… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Headband bandana for babies and kids
An from Straight Grain shares a free pattern for a headband bandana for babies and kids. It’s made from knit fabric so it’ll fit snug around their heads and keep their hair out of their eyes. The pattern comes in … Read More...
Project: DIY Background Stamp from Foam
Freebie: Life is Beautiful!
Some days life is just spot on. It is pretty amazing and you are just happy to be alive. Life is beautiful! From the birds chirping away to the snuggle of a warm puppy…bad thoughts just melt away when … Read More...
Cross stitch Freebie: Home
Home…where little birds and cute kitties live in harmony. At least that’s what I would love my home to be like…full of cute little animals, fun colors and peace. Yeah, I’ve got four monster dogs that just love to … Read More...
How to make an infinity scarf
I happen to have saved a few skirts that I simply loved the fabric but I don’t go to an office anymore so I haven’t worn them in forever. This project would be a great way to use the pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro tank from a t-shirt pattern, plus an “Ice Scream” template
Tara from Girl Like the Sea shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she created this retro tank for her daughter, and includes a free template for the uh-mazing “Ice Scream” design. To make the muscle style tank, … Read More...
DIY Garage Storage Ideas
The garage can sometimes become a catch-all space. It’s the one place where you can dump all of the extra things when getting out of the car, and where things are stored when there just is not enough space inside … Read More...
Glass Groups on Facebook to Join
I’m sure you all spend time on Facebook, maybe a little too much time. If you’re a glass lover you can find some cool pages to “Like” and you will find like minded individuals that also love glass. Are you … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY outdoor playhouse tent
A simple tent like this one provides a setting for childhood adventure. A tea party, a campout, a pirate’s lair, a secret clubhouse, and more. Sew4Home shows how you can make one. The frame is made from PVC pipe, with … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cup
Here is another great tip on how to make your own chocolate chip cookie dough cups. Kari at The Dating Divas introduces us to Amy at The Idea Room. Amy created the chocolate chip cookie dough cups featured on … Read More...