I chose to feature I Heart You by lilinfang because I loved the heart detail on the background. You can find out how she did it here
Tidbits about Lilin:
How long have you been scrapping?
I started scrapping from … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple boxy sewing machine cover
Janice from Maddie Moes shows how she made a cover for her daughter’s sewing machine. It’s a simple boxy cover that can be placed over the sewing machine to protect it from dust when not in use. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Use an overcasting stitch to finish your seam allowances
An overcast stitch is a quick way to finish your seam allowances. It’s similar to a zig zag stitch, but the finish is neater than what you get with a zig zag. Deby from So Sew Easy shows how to … Read More...
STENCILED “BUT FIRST, COFFEE” SIGN – Mad in Crafts
Jessica from Mad in Crafts made this fun stenciled sign Whether you are a coffee fiend like Jessica am or not, you can use this staining and stenciling technique to easily make signs that fit your home’s decor. I personally … Read More...
Free pattern: Stuffed felt flamingo faux taxidermy
Veva from My White Idea guest blogs at 2nd Funniest Thing with showing how to make this stuffed felt flamingo taxidermy head. How cute would this be mounted on a candy colored plaque? I think I might need to make … Read More...
Tutorial: 30-minute drop waist dress
Anna from Plan B shows how you can make a drop waist dress. It’s a quick easy project, one she says can be done in just 30 minutes. The top of the dress is simply a loose fitting purchased top, … Read More...
Teacher Gift Idea: Felt Apple Brooch
School will soon be out and the younger children like to give their teacher a going away gift, well here is a sweet “Felt Apple Brooch” that is so sweet. This project comes from “Lark Crafts” with a template and … Read More...
Felt Flower Collage
Nancy of “do small things with love” has this tutorial “Felt Flower Collage” and she has such an excellent tutorial all you have to do is select your colors. Using Embroidery Hoops with felt has become so popular and Nancy … Read More...
Glitter Phone Cover DIY
Recycled & refashioning projects are always fun! Khadija used some glitter paint to refashion this ordinary phone cover.
See how she did it here – Glitter Phone Cover DIY – Creative Mind Khadija.
Stitchers Re-create Bristol in a Yarn Shop
The project is known as Briswool and more than 100 knitters and crocheters took part in the construction of a replica of the city of Bristol found in the Paper Village crafts shop in Bedminster.
The wooly town includes all … Read More...
Tutorial: Outdoor tablecloth with weighted corners
Sew4Home shows how to make this tablecloth for your patio or outdoor table. It’s made from outdoor fabrics stand up to the elements. Pockets sewn in the corners hold weights to keep it from blowing away. When you need to … Read More...
Giveaway: Source Soda Maker and Pop Vintage Icecream Soda Roundup
Maybe it’s my old age setting in but I love VINTAGE things. I have been collecting this roundup of Vintage icecream soda parties for some time but never getting around to actually post it. But it gets even better because … Read More...
MacKenzie Childs Enamel Board & Whimsical Magnets
This is a really fun and easy project that was inspired by the high end Mackenzie Childs enamel board and whimsical enamel magnets.
It also is a great example of trash to treasure because Amy used an old baking pan!… Read More...
How to make paper rose pens
Wouldn’t it be fun to give someone a bouquet of flowers that were also pens? Well if you or someone you know who would like a paper flower on a pen, pop on over to the blog Make It Easy … Read More...
Tutorial: The Double “Doodie” Bag
Cami from Tidbits shares a tutorial at Make It and Love It showing how to make her Double “Doodie” Bag. It’s a large flat pouch that holds a changing pad, a couple of diapers, and a pack of wipes. Even … Read More...
Knit a Quick and Easy Spring Cardigan
I love it when patterns I find online actually use yarns that I know and have liked working with.
In the case of the Sprout Cardigan from Classic Elite Yarns, it’s Sprout, an organic cotton yarn that’s got a lot … Read More...
Color and Pattern Matching Game for Kids
While it may be obvious that this game would be great helping kids learn about colors and making patterns, it can also be used to practice counting. Beyond that, Amy, from The Connection We Share, discovered it was a great … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered crochet skirt
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this pretty layered crochet skirt. The top layer is a crocheted fabric, with a contrast solid for the lining. You won’t need a pattern to make it. She shows how to … Read More...
6 Ways To Make A Button Necklace
Let’s face it, we all have a stash of buttons somewhere around our house. Whether it be from a collection over time, or random pieces you find in your wash after the laundry is done, buttons are one item all … Read More...
Tutorial: House pillow
This house shaped pillow makes such a fun accent! It would be cute in a playroom or a child’s bedroom. Creative Bug shares a tutorial showing how to make one. You can customize the house with windows, doors, plantings, and … Read More...