Heat embossing powders onto die cuts for a cool faux metal card embellishment. Hero Arts has a video tutorial to show you how.
-Heather
Cherry Crochet For Spring
If you’re looking for a very special project to make for Spring, this may well be it. It looks like a true labor of love to me. I’m into pinks, so I love the colorway. If you’ve ever seen cherry … Read More...
Tutorial | Mixed Media Scrapbook Page Background
Ashley Calder at Things That Shine made this mixed media background for her scrapbook page using old book pages, gesso, watercolor crayons and other scrapbooking supplies. In her video tutorial she shows you how she created this background, which … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Gift Card Giving Envelopes and Cards
Alison from Dream a Little Bigger shares both the free Silhouette cut files, and the instructions for making gift card giving cards with coordinating envelopes. if you have a stash of card stock and patterned paper waiting for a project, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Music
Spring Flowers
I found lots of delicate floral colours in my flickr finds this week – the same sort of palette would be lovely for ice cream treats and lovely, soft coloured decor for weddings and Mother’s Day.
Sakura Blossoms by Kiki … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted bracelet made from t-shirt knit scraps
If you sew with knits very much, you’re likely to have quite a pile of knit scraps. Here’s a project that will use up some of those knits. Morena at Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can use strips of … Read More...
Tutorial: Short flared skirt
Ellen from The Chilly Dog shows how to make this flared skirt. It’s made from eight gores, or angled panels, which give it that lovely flared fit. The one she made comes right to the knee, but you could lengthen … Read More...
Tutorial: Horse softie taggie toy
Lucy from The Things We Do shows how to make this super cute spotted horse taggie toy for a baby. The small horse softie is packed with textures and colors for young fingers to explore. He has a mane made … Read More...
Easy DIY mother’s day gift wraps + free printable
MELISSA of “Melissa Camara Wilkins” has the most adorable felt “mother’s day gift wrap” for you and the kids to make. She has complete instructions for us to follow and these are so sweet. Thanks Melissa for sharing this sweet … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gifts clothespin refrigerator magnets clips
These are the cutest gifts for mom created by preschooler. You get complete instructions and a supply list. I love the clothespin holding the little boys pictures. Get your tutorial for this “clothespin refrigerator magnets clip” from “kleas” and I … Read More...
Knit a Cute Baby Blanket for Spring
Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.
Knit … Read More...
Freebie and Project: DVD Envelope
The Joyful Daisy blog has a tutorial and free pattern to download for a DVD sized envelope. This would also be great for square shaped cards!
-Heather
Wool People 7
Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.
The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters … Read More...
Garage Ceiling Storage Idea Instructions
I have been, for quite some time, looking for the instructions to this ceiling storage idea that I have seen countless times on Pinterest. And today is the day that I can safely say I have found the perfect instructions … Read More...
Freebie: Blue Tile
I love this tile pattern. The blues remind me of water swirling around. You can just dive right into this pattern. Brigitte da daux has this gorgeous pattern on her website. Wouldn’t it just be beautiful to do several … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Sunshine appliqued accent rug
Sew4Home shows how you can make their Little Sunshine accent rug. It’s made from a duck fabric with a modern sunshine appliqued on it. The finished rug measures 40″ wide by 32″ high. They show it as part of nursery … Read More...
Freebie: Happy Earth Day!
The wonderful Mollie Johanson over at Wild Olive has reposted her adorable Made with Love Earth pattern. Stitching up this happy Earth is a great way to celebrate the … Read More...
7 Pallet Projects For Your Outdoor Space
Recycling and repurposing pallets has become a popular trend for DIY enthusiasts and homeowners alike. These versatile wooden crates are often easy to come by and can be transformed into a variety of unique and functional items. From furniture to … Read More...
Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
Love organization everywhere you go? Even your bathrooms? Of course you do! And therefore you will love this cute and simple DIY Mason Jar Bathroom organizer that the girls at the DIY Playbook have created. To be honest, though, I … Read More...