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...
Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve
These pillow sleeves by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair are just the thing to give a new look to a plain throw pillow. A wide decorative belt that ties in the back, it’s kind of like a cummerbund for your … Read More...
Tutorial: No slip needle threading technique, plus an easy knot
Deanna from Sew McCool shows a couple of cool needle threading and knotting techniques. First, she shows how she threads a needle so the thread tail won’t slip out of the eye and become unthreaded. Then, she shows the easy … Read More...
punk projects: EASY Glass Pebble Frame DIY
This Glass Pebble Frame from Katie at Punk Projects couldn’t be easier! You can usually find these glass pebbles at the dollar store, and you can pick up unfinished wood frames ready for crafting for pretty cheap too!
Get the … Read More...
Freebie: Floral Pattern
Dover Publications has some lovely large floral designs to download for free, these would be wonderful colored with alcohol markers for a card background. Follow the link then click the number across the top for more images.
-Heather