Surayya from Blissful Sewing shares a tutorial for making a little girl’s patchwork tiered skirt. There are three tiers in all, plus a ruffle around the bottom. All are made with a patchwork of fabric squares. The measurements she gives … Read More...
Tutorial: Dad Rocks Paperweights
At the shop today I was beginning to plan what handmade items to showcase for Father’s Day so it got me going through my notes for clay versions to use online, as well. This tutorial by Amanda Formaro calls for … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt family photo book
Lauren from Sing All You Want guest blogs at Imagine Gnats with a tutorial showing how to make this felt family photo book. The entire book is made of felt or fabric, including the photos. (Printable fabric is awesome stuff!) … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric shopping bag
Lynnette from Running With Scissors shows how to make a reusable shopping bag you can use to reduce the number of disposable plastic grocery bags coming into your house (and evening into a landfill). It has a flat bottom to … Read More...
Tips: Guide to Choosing a Brush Pen
There are so many brush pens and makers on the market is can be hard to choose which is the right one for your paper crafting projects. The Jet Pens blog has a detail guide and over view of some … Read More...
Trendy chic recycle week! Day #3 toilet roll cuff bracelet
Madison is a sophomore in high school and hosts “Madison Avenue” a very interesting blog with tutorials you will all enjoy. She has been featuring a trendy chic recycle week and this is #3 “toilet roll cuff bracelet”. When Madison … Read More...
How to make recycled Easter egg fireflies
Oh I remember many summer nights watching fireflies in the back yard so when Julie sent in the link to the blog Emma Owl that features a tutorial on how to make fireflies out of recycled plastic Easter eggs I … Read More...
DIY Totoro Plush Tutorial
Amanda and Julio are the creators behind Cheek & Stitch is a world of plush characters. It is made by Amanda and Julio. Amanda is an illustrator and product designer who loves to create cute characters and bring them to … Read More...
Use a Plastic Bottle to Knit a Bracelet
We all love recycling and upcycling in our crafting, and this idea from Fan of Stuff is a good one.
She took a piece of a plastic drink bottle and used it as an insert for a cable knit bracelet… Read More...
How To Design Planner Cover using Washi Tape
Washi tape is all the rage right now, It comes in so many different design and colors! If you’re a fan of the fun patterned tape, you’ll want to see how Khadija decorated this plain planner using washi tape!… Read More...
Freebie: Super Emma!
Your name doesn’t have to be Emma to stitch up this fabulous Super Stitcher! Emma is a part of DMC but that doesn’t mean you can’t stitch her up in … Read More...
Inspiration: Lauren DiCioccio
I can’t believe I am only now discovering Lauren DiCioccio. Her embroidered slides are just amazing! The detail in such a small amount of space is absolutely mind blowing. I love her take on simple everything things that … Read More...
Knit Elf Ears (and a Book Giveaway)
Elf ears may seem like a Christmas sort of knitting project, but kids would love these ears for dress up any time of year.
Go to Craftside to check out the free pattern for these cute ears from Fun and … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced stripe placemats with hand stitched accents
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of placemats to brighten up your dining table. They’re made from two coordinating and brightly patterned prints. They’re pieced with a wide stripe at the bottom and accented with contrast hand stitching. For … Read More...
7 Garden Markers Made From Polymer Clay
Many of us have been planting our gardens, and if not, we will be soon. Whether it be a large garden or a few simple planters with some herbs, it can sometimes be difficult to remember what you planted, and … Read More...
Turn a quilt into a summertime tablecloth
Jillee of One Good Thing addressed a common issue with typical tablecloths used outside, edges flapping up in the wind. She used a store-bought quilt as the base fabric then modified it to fit a patio umbrella table. Learn how … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace flutter sleeve
Liesl Gibson from Oliver + S shows how to make a lace flutter sleeve. She shows it as a variation on their School Bus T-Shirt, but this will work with any basic t-shirt pattern. It would also be a … Read More...
Earrings – Paper Clip and Thread
Paper clips just got Artsy. These Earrings are made using the wire from paper clip and some threads. You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to colors and designs. I love the ombre look of the pastels. … Read More...
Baking Soda Roundup
Petro from thecraftyblogstalker.com shares her baking soda roundup. Using Baking soda for skin care is not new but some of these idea will surprise you. For the full roundup visit her blog.
Recycled Magazine Weaving
Teach kids how easy it can be to make frame-worthy pieces of art using little more than a plain piece of construction paper and some pages cut from magazines. For older kids, and even adults, they can cut different kinds … Read More...