Read much? This fabric corner bookmark will mark you place when have to put your book down. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial showing how to make one. It’s super easy to make and uses 4″ x … Read More...
Free pattern: Sunny Day Shorts for kids
Oliver + S shares a free pattern for their Sunny Day Shorts for kids. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and work for either boys or girls. You can make them plain, or add fun finishing details like patch … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ellie Travel Case
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shares a tutorial for making her Ellie Travel Case. This is such a fun little bag! It’s kind of a cross between a dopp kit and a kicky little tote. Finished dimensions are 7.5″ wide, 7.5″ … Read More...
DIY Felt Poppies {Memorial Day Poppies}
Dusty of “All Things G&D” has this attractive patriotic “Memorial Day poppy wreath” for us to make. Or make one poppy as a pin and wear in honor of our military! Dusty has had an interesting life so far and … Read More...
Burger Time Felt Busy Book Page tutorial
This “Burger Time Felt Busy Book Page” is a great educational toy for your children for summer rainy days or winter. It encourages pretend play, helps with coordination and color recognition. For a complete tutorial by Roberta of “mommy like … Read More...
Technique: Stenciled Glitter Paste for a Card Background
Find directions for making this beautiful card over on the Taylored Expressions blog. You’ll learn how to die cut a stencil and use glitter paste for a fun background technique.
-Heather
Winner of Epic Rubber Band Crafts
Congrats go out to Charlotte H. of Yakima, WA. She is the winner of Epic Rubber Band Crafts: Totally Cool Gadget Gear, Never Before Seen Bracelets, Awesome Action Figures, and More!
Freebie: Quilter at Work
How many times have you needed a few minutes to yourself? If you are like me you know the following to be true: If you have small children or pets, you will never pee alone again and you will … Read More...
Cross stitch – Freebie: Frozen
Do you have a fan of the movie Frozen in your house? Even if you want to scream whenever you hear that song, “Let It Go,” you can still stitch up this adorable pattern. I really love the colors and … Read More...
Rainbow Fruit Tartlets
In case you have some last minute events you need to bring a dessert to, here is a quick and easy recipe for you.
Ashton from Something Swanky shows us how to make mini fruit tartlets using Pillsbury sugar cookie … Read More...
Winner of Creating PDF Patterns course by Lauren Dahl
I’m happy to post the winner of the giveaway for a free registration to Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course, Creating PDF Patterns: From Sketch to Sale.
If you haven’t yet read my review of this course, go here to … Read More...
Really creative upgrade ideas for your home
Are you tired of the same old, boring decor and functionality in your home? Are you ready to take your home to the next level with some unique and creative upgrade ideas?
Then you’ve come to the right place! This … Read More...
Increases and Decreases for Lace Knitting
Because I can do that, I decided that this week ought to be devoted to lace knitting. Lace is great for summer, and it’s fun to knit any time. Even just a little bit of lace as an edging or … Read More...
How to make a recycled cork owl and pussycat
I kind of giggle when a clever crafter comes up with a way to take an adult item (Wine corks and champagne corks) and turn them into a cut toy for the kiddos. Michelle sent in a link to … Read More...
DIY Paperclip and Tape Necklace
Now that Duct tape comes in all different colors a whole new world has opened up. I love this Orange Geometric design. It might take a little time to create. The supplies are so obtainable that you could be making … Read More...
DIY Party Booth Frontage
This party booth frontage was created for a Circus themed party. The free-standing curtain is perfect for so many different party themes. The basic structure can be used for photo booths, candy stalls and many many more ideas. Creating this … Read More...
Origami Tissue Box Cover
If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying origami project, check out this Origami tissue box cover! In just 20-30 minutes, you can transform a basic tissue box into a beautifully decorative piece for your home. While the folding … Read More...
Style Me Quick – No Sew Peplum Belt
This no sew Peplum belt will not only have you looking stylish it will cover up the bumps too. If you have a muffin top or even a giant jam filled donut top this belt is sure to hide away … Read More...
Tutorial: Eyelet petticoat for an 18-inch doll
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to make a petticoat for an American Girl or other 18-inch doll. Using gathered eyelet trim makes this a super fast, super easy project, and the eyelet lace makes such a pretty … Read More...
8 Knitting Patterns for the Summer Beach Trip
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine, the sound of the waves, and the sand between your toes. But don’t forget to bring along your knitting! There’s nothing quite like sitting on the beach with a cool … Read More...