Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can turn your fabric scraps into this fun and colorful twisted twine. You can use the twine to wrap gifts, to make jewelry, and more. This is a great project for scraps too … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Garden Fairy
Green and pink are the quintessential color combo for Spring; on such a ground, these fairies flit. Created by M.T. Ross in the 1920’s, this is a must-download. Get your Vintage Fairy image at The Graphics Fairy.
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Free pattern: DIY Art Packet tri-fold coloring folio
This DIY Art Packet by Becky from U Create has a pocket for everything a child might need to do some coloring while out and about. It’s made like a tri-fold wallet, with pockets on one flap to hold crayons … Read More...
Tutorial: Add side pockets when making a skirt, plus a free pattern
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows how to add side pockets to just about any skirt you make, and she includes a free pattern to make the pocket. The pocket pattern comes in three sizes – toddler, girls, and womens. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tissue box cover with grommet opening
A jumbo grommet serves as the opening on this fabric tissue box cover. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows you can make one. It’s made from a home dec weight fabric, and fits over a standard full size … Read More...
Geometric Cactus Pin Cushion DIY Geometric Clay Pot TUTORIALs
Delia of “Delia Creates” is a wife and mom and experiments with many types of crafts. She is sharing her “Geometric Cactus Pin Cushion” tutorial with us and it is very realistic. Delia loves the geometric pot trend like this … Read More...
2-layer hand stitched cupcake purses tutorial
Burton of “paper-and-string” blogs out of the United Kingdom and has some wonderful tutorials like her “Cupcake Purse” that she is showing us how to make. This would make a darling Mother’s Day gift for mom to use for makeup … Read More...
Felt Blooms – Guidelines
Sara of “Hopes and Seams” is sharing her excellent “Felt Blooms Peony” and what a stunning flower she created. Sara has a step-by-step pictorial for us to follow. She uses four stages: petal cutting, petal shaping, flower assembly, and finishing … Read More...
Clever Garden Planter and Bird Bath
What a great idea! Combine a bird bath and a garden planter in one! With this creative DIY idea, you will have swarms of birds in your garden – which may or may not be a good thing.
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Tutorial: How to make a continuous bound placket
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal used a continuous bound placket to add buttons to the back of a dress she made for her daughter. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. One strip of bias tape finishes off … Read More...
How to make a recycled quote decoration
I love to decorate with my favorite quotes. If you do too pop on over to this post sent in by Amy Jo to the blog The Little Moments that features a tutorial on how to make a wall decoration … Read More...
Free eBook: 18 Crafts with Felt: Simple Craft Ideas, Felt Flowers & More
Be sure to get your FREE eBook “18 Crafts with Felt Craft” and I am sure you will find many fun felt crafts to make. Each craft has a tutorial and pattern for you to follow. Sign up for their … Read More...
Felt Floral Clothes Hangers
Heather Valentine of “fave crafts” has a tutorial on how to make “Felt Floral Clothes Hangers”! This would make a lovely Mother’s Day gift or treat yourself with a few to dress up your closet.
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Homemade Cupcake Bouquet
What a beautiful idea and you can eat it too!
Jess at A Million Moments has created these beautiful cupcakes to look like Roses. You can serve them on a plate or follow her directions on creating the bouquet pictured … Read More...
Selfie Wall Art
Selfie’s are not just for teenagers. This tutorial from Tatertots and Jello shows you how to use Shutterfly to create a selfie wall art for a teenagers Hang out room. I plan on using the free printable for a photo … Read More...
Party Ideas – Summer Fiesta
I love this party idea – A Summer Fiesta. The colors are amazing and you can pretty much make most of the decorations with crepe paper and glue. I especially love the mini pinata name cards. Check out all … Read More...
Tutorial: Padded laptop sleeve
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial for making her Padding Organic Canvas Laptop Sleeve. The padded sleeve has a open top with two button tabs to hold the laptop inside. Her tutorial shows how to make it to … Read More...
10 Coaster Knitting Patterns
Coasters are a practical and functional addition to any home, and they make a great gift for any occasion. If your mom loves to have a cup of coffee or tea at the ready, a stack of hand-knit coasters would … Read More...
6 Quilts Patterns And Ideas For Kids
As a parent, you want your child’s room to reflect their personality and be a place where they feel comfortable and happy. A special quilt can do just that, and incorporating your child’s favorite characters or themes can make … Read More...
Making Prints for Mother’s Day Cards
This is a great way to teach kids about making prints while making a special card for moms and grandmas for Mother’s Day. To make these prints, you don’t have to have any special equipment or even make your own … Read More...