Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how she added a bow to the bottom of the bodice of this little girl’s dress. It’s a pretty detail that adds personality to a simple dress pattern. The top of the bow is … Read More...
Tutorial: Create a sewing space in your kitchen
I won’t lie. It’s nice having a dedicated room in my house for my sewing. But you don’t HAVE to have a whole room to have a sewing space. Adrienne from All Style and All Substance shows how she carved … Read More...
Tutorial: Keepsake t-shirt pillows with knotted corners
Whether it’s a favorite team, a hard run 5k, an awesome concert, most of us have a t-shirt – or two, or three, or more – that is special to us. Sew4Home shows how you can turn that shirt into … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Cupcake Topper
Make the transition back to school for the kids a little easier with cupcakes 🙂 Add this free downloadable apple cupcake topper from Claudine Hellmuth to top them off.
-Heather
Looking for more discussions about Card making? Check out our… Read More...
How to make a rock mat
Not a rock lobster. Anyone who get’s this joke, take a bow:) Do you collect rocks when out on walks or from vacations? I do. I currently keep them in jars and plastic bags. This idea for using them to … Read More...
Yarn Wrapped Letters for Fall
Sarah of “repeat crafter me” is sharing her idea and tutorial for her darling “Yarn Wrapped Letters”! I have been seeing these letters with decorative Felt characters around the Internet and you can make these in your choice of colors … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy beach towel swimsuit cover up
Summer may be nearing its end, but there are still plenty of pool days left! Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a simple swimsuit cover up from a beach towel. You might even be able to … Read More...
Cork Owls Tutorial
Happy Hooligans is hosted by Jackie, a wife and mom to two teen boys. She also runs a daycare out of her home started in 1998 and thus comes the name The Hooligans. Many of her projects are geared to … Read More...
Throw a Frozen Party for Your Summer Baby
A Frozen party isn’t just for those born during the winter months! If you have a summer baby who is dying to celebrate with Elsa and Anna, The Daily Meal has a list of suggestions to help you adapt this … Read More...
Miley Cyrus Crafts
Yes she does.
Think of Miley Cyrus from her Hannah Montana days and I think you will be taken to a nicer place than the current version of Miley Cyrus.
And believe it or not, she actually crafts in her … Read More...
Tutorial: Make kids leggings from an old top
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make kid leggings from one of your old long-sleeved t-shirts. The sleeves will become the legs, and a portion of the shirt body will be used for the waistband. If you keep … Read More...
Yarn Companies Make Finals for Martha Stewart American Made Awards
Do you know about the Martha Stewart American Made Awards? This is a program, now in its third year, that honors companies in craft, food, design and style. Companies are nominated to take part, then the finalists are chosen and … Read More...
20 Tutorials To Make Your Own Photo Frames
Decorating your home can sometimes be an overwhelming task. However, we all want to add a family photo, or an inspirational quote into our décor. Why not make your own frame to enhance that special piece of art? It can … Read More...
Easy Dulce De Leche ( caramel sauce)
One ingredient and a yummy result!
Autumn at It’s Always Autumn shows us how to take a can of sweet condensed milk and cook it in the oven for a delicious treat for apples, ice cream or brownies. This is … Read More...
DIY Leather Butterfly
This leather necklace is funky with a little bit of rock (the stud). A simple cut out design with a fantastic tutorial. Full Butterfly tutorial can be found on Fashionrolla.com.
Tutorial: Add a tummy control panel to a skirt
My interest is always sparked when I see the words “with tummy control” or “with slimming technology” on a tag in the clothing store. Me and my mama belly need some tummy control! But how much more awesome would it … Read More...
Free Pattern: Kittyware
I am a huge collector of vintage embroidery patterns. I just love them. They are fun, kitschy and say a lot about the every day history of our culture. I am a true believer that every day items tell us … Read More...
Back 2 School Survival Kit
While Tausha, from Sassy Style, shares several fun and easy back-to-school ideas in this post, I really wanted to share her back-to-school survival kit with all of you. Making one of these kits for your school-ager, especially one who has … Read More...
Art Journal Supply Kit
Rachel from Adventures in Making sent in a link to her post where she is sharing her Art Journal Supply kit.
I, personally, love seeing peoples supplies, kits and peeks at their creative process!
If you want to be inspired … Read More...
CHA Armchair Attendee at Right Side Up
Once again Vivian Masket takes us on an Armchair Attendance for the 2014 CHA Summer Show. she highlights the current trends: bold patterns (like the paper from My Mind’s Eye seen above), diamond motifs like this paper from Gossamer Blue… Read More...