Then length of a sleeve cap is usually longer than the sleeve hole. This is done on purpose, as the extra fabric allows for more room at top of your arm so it can move freely. That extra fabric has … Read More...
Beaded Rope Necklace
This beaded rope necklace by gina-michele.com is chunky and stylish. I love the length in this necklace as it helps to balance out the sheer size of the rope. This would be nice in nautical colors for a summer vacation … Read More...
DIY Giant Graduation Balloon
Attach a graduation tassel to a oversized balloon to create this fun and over the top Balloon. You could use this for decorations or an actual gift. Attach it to a cardboard graduation hat for a fun table centrepiece. Giant … Read More...
Style Me Quick (or not) – Pom Pom Shoes
This might be a little bit too crazy even for me. I love the colors and the photograph makes it look so fashionable. What are your thoughts? Would you get away with wearing these? Do you think their is an … Read More...
Top 10 Tips for Starting an Etsy Business | Heart Handmade uk
If you’ve been considering an etsy shop, it’s probably a good idea to read up on it first. I just discovered this post with the top 10 tips for starting an etsy shop. If you want some awesome … Read More...
8 Crocheted Jewelry Patterns
Summer is just around the corner and what better way to prepare for it than by crocheting some handmade jewelry? Crocheting is a versatile craft and can be used to make all sorts of accessories including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and … Read More...
Books to Inspire Your Lace Knitting
DIY Magnetic Instagram Photo Display
I use the instagram quite a bit, so I love this simple way to display them! Even if you don’t use instagram, you could still create this fun Magnetic Photo Display to showcase some of your favorite photos!… Read More...
Erupting Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint
You have maybe made your own sidewalk chalk or sidewalk chalk paint before, but have you ever been able to make yours erupt?
Allison, from Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine, came up with this idea for her boys one … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy elastic waist tank dress
Lauren from The Thinking Closet shares a tutorial showing how you can whip up a new summer for yourself. Even if you’re a beginner sewer, you can make this dress. The bodice is actually a purchased tank, with a wide … Read More...
DIY Gold-Dipped Wedding Favors
Dipping anything in gold adds instant glam, and these stitched DIY Wedding favors prove the point! With very few materials and simple instructions you can recreate these frugal but fab favors for yourself. Get the instructions at One O.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fabric gift bag
Susan from Organized 31 shows how you can make a reusable fabric gift bag. It’s fully lined with no raw edges on the inside. The lining gets turned to the outside as a cuff, so use a fun contrasting fabric. … Read More...
Tips: Watercolor Card
Believe it or not this card is made using a rubber stamp! Visit the Penny Black stamps blog for a video tutorial from Swarup Murthy, she’ll show you how to use watercolors to turn your stamped image into a … Read More...
Photography Tutorial | Setting Custom White Balance
Wondering why the colors in your photo are off? Maybe your images are too yellow, or too blue? You probably need to adjust your white balance, and Amanda at Everyday Elements addresses how you can set a custom white balance … Read More...
Photography | I Have a DSLR. Now What?
Now that you have that fancy camera, what’s next? That’s what Chelsea of Two Twenty One addresses in her post “I have a DLSR Camera. Now What?” She includes practical tips like insuring the equipment and reading the manual, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Spring Chalk
I chose to feature Spring Chalk by Stephanie Buice because of the soft colors and the vertical layout of the page. And also because my son and I love sidewalk chalk!
Tidbits about Stephanie:
How long have you been scrapping?… Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Egg Specimen
Painting is one of those things I keep telling myself I need to do more of with clay (and, my crafts in general). And really, after seeing this project tutorial it poked me again. I happen to have a little … Read More...
Free pattern: Scraptastic Fabric Basket in two sizes
Janelle from Emmaline Bags shares a tutorial at Emmaline Bags shares a free pattern to make her Scraptastic Fabric Basket. She designed the basket to hold her fabric scraps, but it could find a happy (and useful) spot in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Too small t-shirt into a peplum top
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows what to do with a kid’s t-shirt when it gets too short. She adds some fabric to the bottom and makes it a peplum top. Smart, huh? She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...
The Easiest DIY T-shirt Infinity Scarf
Have a few extra T-shirts laying around? If not, you’ll want to head to the thrift store and pick up a couple so that you can make one (or two!) of these Simple No-Sew Infinity Scarfs!
Get the tutorial … Read More...