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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...
Tutorial: Cardigan onesie refashion
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can refashion an adult’s or older child’s cardigan into a cute cardigan onesie for a baby. She includes a free pattern that you can use to make one in a 0-3 month size. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read sewing pattern markings
If you’re new to sewing, all those triangles and arrows and lines scattered around on a pattern piece may seem haphazard. But they all have meaning. Some tell you where to match pieces together, others tell how you should place … Read More...
Make Your Own Edible Centerpiece
Mother’s Day is a few weekends away!
My 3 Monsters shows you how to make your own edible fruit bouquet for your Mom. I wouldn’t recommend this if you are shipping gifts to your Mother.
Amy Gregson made these with … Read More...
Tutorial: Spring Market Tote, and a mini
Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shows how to make her Spring Market Tote. The fully lined fabric tote has rope handles threaded through jumbo grommet holes. Her tutorial includes two sizes – the full Spring Market Tote that measures (at … Read More...
DIY Mason Jar Lights – Very Pretty
These DIY Mason Jar lights are so easy to make and so pretty! I think I might end up making some for the kids bedroom or just the backyard.
Using simple DIY items and an Edison bulb + a vintage … Read More...
Coconut Oil & Pink Salt Recipe
For this recipe you need Pink Sea Salt and some coconut oil. You can scent this scrub with essential oils of your own choosing. Great idea for Mother’s day gifts. Scoop it into a decorative jar and add a tag … Read More...
5 Minute Gem Necklace
These chunky slices of stone have been turned into a “Statement” necklace in just 5 mins. Pretty impressive as I can’t even make 2 minute noodles in 5 mins. I love the idea of being able to create things quickly, … Read More...
DIY Tugging Box Activity for Toddlers
This project is so simple you will be surprised at how entertained it keeps older babies and young toddlers. I will admit, for as long as I have worked with kids of all ages, I had never heard of a … Read More...
Freebie: Morning Dew Cross stitch pattern
I’m sitting here watching the rain fall on my newly planted garden and thinking of how peaceful it is. Just me, a cup of tea and four dogs…okay, maybe not that peaceful. This gorgeous Morning Dew pattern is perfect for … Read More...
Freebie: Best Friends
Do you have a best friend? Someone that is there for you no matter what life throws at you… to share the rain along with the rainbows? This precious hoop from Jessica … Read More...
Free patterns: Evil queen and hag
Jennifer of Fandom In Stitches shares two patterns that use a paper piecing method of quilt block construction. Shown, is the Queen from Snow White, described in her blog post as “pathologically jealous”. The other side of her is the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Tim Holtz is sharing his monthly tag making tutorial for April on his blog. This time he’s using die cuts, metal, cork, paints, ribbon and more for this terrific mixed media tag. I love how he used the “negative die … Read More...
Crochet Christening Gown – Special Baby Treat
This site is full of lovely patterns for baby! This Christening Gown is one of the least complicated yet prettiest ones I’ve seen – and the price is quite reasonable.
At justcrochet.com, Heather offers everything you’ll need for … Read More...