Whether you are a novice gardener or an expert, you can benefit from having some sort of a backyard greenhouse. They range in size from tabletop to a large room, depending on your needs. Most can be built from recycled … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Camellia Gift Box
Karin of “Leigh Laurel Studios” has a tutorial for this stunning “Felt Camellia Gift Box” with complete instructions and a pattern. Felt flowers are versatile and a Great idea for Mother’s Day! Karin used a Sizzix camellia die cutter: but … Read More...
Graduation Party Drinks
If you are planning a Graduation party or even a simple graduation dinner at home then these adorable drinks are sure to bring a smile to your face. The little graduation hat’s finish off the black and white straws. You … Read More...
Artistic Journals By Camilla Olsson Art
These amazingly artisitc mole skin blank journals are created by Camilla Olsson Art.
They are plain journals (blank pages, no lines or squares) from Moleskine (Cahier). With a collage of vintages book pages on bottom and painted with acrylics and … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: The Slouchy Shirt
So last week I promised a free pattern of my Slouchy Shirt. I had hoped to get it up on Friday, but several straight days with major headache prevented me from getting it done. Thankfully, the headaches lifted this … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Shrugs to Knit for Mom
It’s almost Mother’s Day in the United States, so I thought it would be fun this week to look at some gift knitting projects that would be great for moms, women graduating high school or college, or any other gift-giving … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow-back leggings
Shawnta from Shawnta Sews shows how to make these super cute bow-back leggings. The bows are a simple addition when making a pair of leggings. You’ll need to use a pattern that has separate pieces for the front and back … Read More...
Make Your Own Sponge Blocks
Valerie, from Inner Child Fun, claims this is a wonderful quiet time activity for children and I must say I do agree with her. Not only will the children have fun quietly playing with these homemade blocks, older kids … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pastry cloth
Cami from Tidbits guest blogs at Make It and Love It giving 6 reasons why pastry cloths are helpful in the kitchen, and also sharing a tutorial showing how you can make one. It’s made from two layers of unbleached … Read More...
Tutorial: Double pocket clear vinyl pouch
Marni from Haberdashery Fun shows how to make this double pocket fold-up organizing pouch. The pockets have clear vinyl fronts so you can see what’s inside, and Velcro at the ends for easy open and close. The whole folds up … Read More...
Project: Tiny Paper Album
Turn a 12″x12″ pieces of pattern paper into a tiny album or fold out card. The Echo Park Paper blog has directions.
-Heather
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Freebie | Printable Travel Themed Labels in French
Kesi’art has this free set of printable travel themed labels and tags in French. Perfect for Francophones, Francophiles and those making a trip in a French speaking country! Click here to download.
What is Practical Scrapbooking?
Jennifer Wilson explains her thoughts behind her philosophy of Practical Scrapbooking and how she can help you scrapbook the things that are important to you, without feeling pressure or the need to constantly search for ideas. Click here to read … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Know You
Cool recycled leather wallets and bags
I was at Craftcation a few weeks ago and I met the two guys behind the website T & A Leather, Todd and Anthony and they sell these great accessories made from recycled leather. If you’re in the market … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Bracelets
A series of fun bracelet making projects, ostensibly for the kiddos but the techniques work great even for adult projects. These projects all introduce important construction options with polymer clay – the use of various materials for armatures and … Read More...
The Stuff of Life
The most memorable weddings are those that tell a story. The same is true of our homes. In her new book, The Stuff of Life
, interiors stylist Hilary Robertson shares stunning images and thoughtful insights on our possessions, and … Read More...
Turtle Crochet
This cute little turtle holds a special secret. It’s a box! Remove his shell and you have s pretty well hidden box to hold a small treasure. It’s easy to make and would make a cute gift for all ages, … Read More...
DIY Ice cream Party Cones
I think this adorable Ice cream party backdrop should be the backdrop to my kitchen. It is super cute and just makes you want to smile. The tutorial is easier than you can imagine and it has so much potential … Read More...
The most wonderful felt robot Tutorial
Zaira of “Mango and Passion Fruit” is Brazilian, but lives in London with her husband since 2008. She is sharing this adorable “felt robot Tutorial” from Merry’s Etsy shop “Little Brown Byrd” is responsible for this and a … Read More...