Everyone (I assume) loves paying with shrinkie’s
. Somehow cutting up bits of plastic bring back childhood memories. I recall a fuel station giving them away when we were kids and we would ride out bikes there to go get … Read More...
Quick Parties – The Best Store Bought Party Food
Not everyone can dedicate time to make home made party food. I won’t make you feel guilty for that! Here are some tried and tested store bought party food idea that are sure to be a hit. Remember to … Read More...
Men’s Seriously Sexy Homemade Hand-milled Soap Recipe
This hand-milled soap is perfect for Father’s day. It i manly and rustic and the little paper edge finishes it off for gift giving. The full tutorial can be found here. Why not make dad some Shaving cream or … Read More...
An Approach to Seaming a Seamless Sweater
I’m kind of conflicted when it comes to seams and sweaters. I understand logically that seams are important. They bring stability to a piece, can help it hold its shape through washing and wearing, and can be used to … Read More...
Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case
Rachel Meeks of “Small Notebook” has her very cool tutorial “Handmade Father’s Day Gift: iPod Earbud Case” posted on “Alpha Mom”! This project can be made by the child with a little help from mom. Thanks Rachel for sharing your … Read More...
Father’s Day Candy Bar Poster to Print
Have you ever seen one of these candy bar poster gifts? Kristyn, from Lil’ Luna, wanted to help her kids make one for a Father’s Day gift but didn’t look forward to the prospect of writing it all out … Read More...
4th of July Hair Bows DIY and a GIVEAWAY!
Jessica of “Cutesy Crafts” is showing us how to make her “4th of July Hair Bows” and is holding a giveaway on her blog. She is using the Evolution die cutting machine for cutting her felt, but I think you … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric composition book cover
Kathy shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs Cutting Corners College showing how to make a composition book cover. It’s a removable cover, so when your journal is full you can slide it out and replace it with a fresh … Read More...
Wood to Gold DIY – Dream a Little Bigger
Gold is so very hot right now! Have you jumped on the gold band wagon yet? Well if you need some inspiration, Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shares how to use use “Rub ‘N Buff” to give this … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleeveless baby romper
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for this sweet sleeveless baby romper. The body of the romper is gathered on to a plain yoke, with optional ruffles sewn across. She shows it on her daughter, but this … Read More...
Project and Freebie: DIY Cupcake Box
The C C Designs Stamp blog has a free template and directions using a scoring board for making a cute cupcake box, yummy!
-Heather
Inspiration du Jour | Family
I loved the black and white portraits in Family by mugsbigsis, paired with the vertical panels of color. So simple, and so effective.
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How long have you been scrapping? I have been scrapping for about 15 years. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a French seam
A serger creates a quick, professional finish for your seams. But if you don’t have a serger, you can make a French seam to make a quick, professional finish on your sewing machine. Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how … Read More...
Cross Circle pillow
Any quilt block can be used for a pillow front but only a few turn out to be this fabulous. Maura Ambrose of Folk Fibers smartly chose and executed the Cross Circle block for hers. I love it! Do go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Fluttering Fields sundress for little girls
Cherie from You & Mie shows how you can make her Fluttering Fields sundress for little girls. The double ties and elastic waist in the back allow the dress to grow with your child. Her post is part of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Bread Blanket embellished flour sack towels
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial for making her Bread Blanket flour sack towels. They’re made from flour sack towels, which you can get inexpensively at the discount store, with a ruffle and fancy trim sewn to the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: 5 ways to hem knit fabrics
Hemming knits can be tricky. The very stretch that makes it easy to get a good fit on a garment can make a stretched out, wavy hem. But it is possible to get a clean non-wavy hem on knit fabrics, and … Read More...
Happy Spring Flowers! Handmade felt and paper and hand stitching
How delightful are these “felt and paper and hand stitching” by Annie of “Rosie Pink” out of the South Coast of England. This is not a tutorial, but I think you can give one or two a try and see … Read More...
Needle Felting a Tweet; & Wire Bird Legs Tutorials
Jennevieve is a fiber artist and sculptor and a contributor with “House Inside Out” has a darling tutorial on how to “Needle Felting a Tweet” and make “Wire Bird Legs Tutorial”! This is the cutest bird and I love the … Read More...
I’ll Admit I’m Intrigued
I’ve been a little obsessed with knit tank tops lately, because I’ve pretty much been living in tank tops for the past couple of weeks and that trend is going to continue.
If you need another tank for your to … Read More...