No need to look any further for the perfect Mother’s day present for your wonderful mom. The Electric Darlings created this awesome tutorial for Cross Stitch in a Jar. I love this idea and think it would be a … Read More...
Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas
This just might be the best Cinco de Mayo craft I have seen. Where to begin…
First of all, I love recycling crafts and these adorable maracas are made by recycling a cardboard paper towel roll. Secondly, you can use … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY side stripe boyfriend jeans
Instead of spending a lot of money on a pair of boyfriend jeans at the mall, Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how you can DIY a pair from a pair of mean’s jeans. The boyfriend jean has a slim … Read More...
Tutorial: Give an oversized tee a more flattering fit
Liz from Cotton & Curls shows how you can take in an oversized, boxy t-shirt to give it a more flattering fit. She takes it in at the side seam and down the arm, and then rolls up the sleeve … Read More...
Giveaway reminder – Stitch ‘n Swap book
Just in case you missed my contest announcement, you have until May 11th to enter for a chance to win a copy of Stitch ‘n Swap, compiled by Jake Finch of Generation Q Magazine. To enter, leave a … Read More...
Crocheted Treasures
My dear friend Laurie showed me her home renovations on a recent evening. The house she grew up in is now hers alone since her father passed away last year. She set about to update many areas, redecorate, and focus … Read More...
May Flowers
Pretty clay flowers showing up just in time for May:
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| Ranunculus Earrings by Segitanna | Cherry Blossom Beads by Tooaquarius |
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| Flower Bracelet by Natallinka | Lilac Brooch by Fionsstudio |
Check out this book on how to make polymer clay flowers.
How to make a vintage clipboard display
I call this perfect timing! I was just trimming a tree in my yard so I have some nice pieces of wood that could use to make this innovative project sent in by Connie. Pop on over to the blog … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed linen napkins
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugarshows how you can make a set of lovely linen dinner napkins trimmed with crochet lace at one edge. How beautiful would a table be when set with these napkins at each place? They’re … Read More...
Kids Sewing Projects: Heart Bookmarks
Greta one the hosts of “Squishy Cute Designs” has a projects for the kids to make mom for Mother’s Day. This is an easy hand-sewing project designed Greta; her “Heart Bookmarks”! She has a nice tutorial and pattern for you … Read More...
Free Tutorial Colorful Wool Felt Toadstools
Maureen co-hosts “twig and toadstool” along with Shanti and they are both moms and wives living in Ontario Canada. Maureen Designed and created the tutorial for these darling Toadstools and tells us that making them is an addiction. I think … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sock cat softie
Sock monkeys are cute, but being a crazy cat lady I tend to think that sock kitties are even cuter. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing how you can make one. You can make him from the traditional brown … Read More...
Felt like a little flower bouquet Made into a Brooch
One year Lolly of “Lolly Chops” made her mother this sweet “flower bouquet” to wear on her special day. Everyone in the family is a “Chop”; even the pets, like Mom Chops etc. Lolly has a picture filled tutorial that … Read More...
Turn Your Child’s Doodles into a Felt Bracelet Tutorial
Lisa of “5 Orange Potatoes” is a stay at home, nature lovin’, felt lovin’, vegetarian earth mama! She has two lovely daughters, a hard-working husband and lots of animals- turtles, cats and dogs and has site that is filled with … Read More...
Technique: Stamping Resist with Gelatos
Heather Greenwood Designs has a tutorial for a cool stamping resist technique. Using clear heat embossing for the background you can then color over with Gelato sticks for a fun colorful background.
-Heather
Card Making – 6 Handmade Mother’s Day Cards
It’s almost time to celebrate all the mothers out there- why not show your mom how much you care with a handmade card this year? The best cards really are the ones that come from the heart, so here are … Read More...
Full of Winning!
Big congrats to Judy, who loves fresh pineapples! She won the book, Two Hour Cross Stitch: Flowers. Now, now…no sad faces! Just because you didn’t win this time doesn’t mean you won’t win the next … Read More...
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
YAHOO! The winner of the book, Stitched Blooms: 300 Floral, Leaf & Border Motifs to Embroider is Karen Kennedy! Her favorite flower is a pansy. Thanks to everyone who participated. You guys rock my face off! No sad panda face … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather bow sunglass case
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make a sunglass case to keep your cute new sunnies from getting scratched in your purse. (I have done that too many times to count!!) It’s made from faux leather, with a … Read More...
Kentucky Derby Pie Cupcakes includes Bourbon
And they’re off….
Are you into the Kentucky Derby? I have never watched a race, just the highlights on the news. I have some friends that are right into it with the hats and making sure the mint juleps are … Read More...