Anna from Plan B shows how easy it is to use decorative trims to add some side stripes to a plain pair of pants. You don’t even have to sew a stitch if you don’t want to. You can use … Read More...
Freebie: Gift Bag Template
Find a free downloadable gift bag template along with ideas on how to decorate it over at the Popper and Mimi blog.
-Heather
Crochet For Every Mother
Make mom feel really special with something every mom needs but no mom doesn’t already own! Use the free pattern that Sonia Maria is offering along with her picture tutorial to work up one quickly before Mother’s Day. You might … Read More...
Free Mini Journaling Course
Jennifer Wilson from Simple Scrapper discusses scrapbook journaling in this mini course. If you need help with your writing, go take a look. She shares a writing technique that could help, and gives you an assignment for trying it … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Because of Love
Because of Love by kyky77 (Chiara) jumped out at me because of the brush script, the happy colors and that photo of daisies.
Tidbits about Chiara:
How long have you been scrapping? Since 2007 🙂
Paper or digi? (or both?)… Read More...
Music and a touch of magic this year for Mother’s Day: Queensland Symphony Orchestra
There’s breakfast in bed, flowers, some lippy and sometimes even powertools bought by dad and dressed up as a ‘gift’ for mum…. This year, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra has made Mother’s Day super easy with the Happy Mother’s Day Concert, … Read More...
May the Fourth be with You Cross Stitch Pattern
Happy Star Wars Day! Today, May 4th is a day to celebrate Luke, Darth and those crazy droids. Do you have a Star Wars fan in your life? Why not stitch this awesome Darth Vader cross stitch from Dork Stitch. … Read More...
Freebie: Love Some Bunny
I have been a longtime fan of The Bee’s Knees and when I found out that she had started stitching again, I squealed with delight! I absolutely love her style! There is something so calming in her quirky little … Read More...
Spring “Peeps” Embroidery Hoop Art Tutorial
This is too adorable! “Spring “Peeps” Embroidery Hoop Art” from Beverly of “flamingo toes” and peeps replace friends or buddies 🙂 She has a nice pictorial showing you how to embroider and create the peeps. Thanks so much for sharing … Read More...
Tips: Ink Sprays
Ink sprays are super hot and trendy right now! There are many different types and brands on the market, it’s hard to know which ones to try. The Ellen Hutson blog has a break down of many of the popular … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Twinkle Star Tooth Fairy Pillow
Amy from Nana Company shares a tutorial at eHow for making her Twinkle Star Tooth Fairy Pillow. It’s a star shaped pillow with a loop at the top so you can hang it from a door knob or bed post. … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy color blocked top, three ways
The Purl Bee shows how sophisticated a simple boxy top can be. In fact, they show it three ways, using color blocking, arm length, and waist ties to create variations on the look. Made from a woven cotton, it’s lightweight … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered keychain pouch with credit card pockets
Heidi from Fabric Mutt shows how to make this zippered key pouch. The small zippered pouch can attach to a keychain so you’ve always got it when you need it. It’s just big enough to hold your small essentials but … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY cardboard box play sewing machine
Cassie from Little Red Window shows how you can make this play sewing machine out of a cardboard box. Seriously! This is SOOO cute!! She created the cardboard play sewing machine for her young son, who was showing interest in … Read More...
DIY Belted Chairs
Who would have thought a thrift shop visit could re-decorate your home in such a quirky way that people will be talking and “copying” your style all over the internet. You could make this with a relatives old belts for … Read More...
DIY Hot Air Balloon Decorations
I see a new trend sneeking up on the crafting world – Hot Air Balloons. These adorable little balloons are made with a little snip and sticky tape here and there. Check out the blog for the full tutorial. These … Read More...
Pretty Paper Flower Centerpiece
Believe it or not, for as stunning as these flowers look, they are easy to make and a great gift ideas for kids to make and give for Mother’s Day. The flower is simply a spiral cut piece of paper … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted pleat skirt
Ana from Stepalica shares a tutorial at Lolita Patterns showing how to make this dramatic twisted pleat skirt. Instead of traditional vertical pleats, this skirt has pleats set at an angle. It can go dressy or professional or casual depending … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Tags
I love this idea! The Power Poppy blog has a wonderful idea for taking a large stamped image and using die cuts to “cut” it into smaller tag shapes.
-Heather
Tutorial: Mother’s Day Carnations
Maybe your Mom likes miniatures – I know a few moms who do! This little miniature flower in a vase can be done by the lil folks or the grownups. You could add a little sign for “Mom” on the … Read More...