These cookies made me think of the Rabbit from Winnie-the-Pooh! So proud of his carrot patch.
Munchkin Munchies has created these cute cookies that look like carrots coming out of the ground. She gives you the sites to find the … Read More...
Tutorial: “Totes” appliqued tote bag
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to embellish a plain canvas tote with bold letter appliques. Her design was inspired a tote bag she saw recently online, which was a basic canvas tote with the word “totes” appliqued in large … Read More...
DIY Twig Bracelets
These simple twig bracelets are made using thin green vines that are wrapped, secured with glue and spray painted gold. Sometimes all you need is a little nature to make a big statement.
3 Adorable Bunny Buys For Easter
Every year we play host to a Easter Picnic in our local park. Every year I add a little more to the “theme” box and this year was no exception. Our Easter picnic takes place Easter Sunday so we have … Read More...
DIY Needle Case
This needle case can only be called CUTE! Perfect for market stalls, gift cards or attach them to a business card for a marketing Keepsake!
Full tutorial can be found at E-eliseetc.com.
10 LEGO Learning Activities
Pretty much every kid seems to love LEGOs- the little bricks have been the building material of choice for generations. From video games to movies to theme parks, LEGOs seem to lend themselves to virtually any subject or theme, … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfect Summer Swing Dress
Merrick’s Art shows how you can make her Perfect Summer Swing Dress. It fits close through the shoulders and sleeves, but loose through the body flaring out in a swingy shape and coming just to your knees. You can make … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Pretty Preppy
Navy and gray make a sophisticated and chic duo for a modern, trendy wedding! Lots of classic style in this Pretty Preppy mood board featured at Southbound Bride.
Recipe: Radiant Orchid with RIT dye
Radiant Orchid is Pantone’s color of the year for 2014. Justine from Sew Country Chick shares the recipe to make this color in RIT dye, so you can dye your clothing (or shoes, as she shows in this photo) to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter bunny treat pockets
These Easter bunny pouches can be used to hold Easter treats, or as a fun place setting for a special Easter dinner. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. They’re made from wool … Read More...
Winners!
Congrats to Kate, you’ve won the Somerset Memories magazine giveaway!
Also, we have a new winner for the Savvy Stamps giveaway, Diane! Our first winner never got back to me so I’ve picked a new winner.
Winners, be on the … Read More...
Project: Mother’s Day Die Cut Card
The Daily Marker blog has a tutorial for making this beautiful Mother’s Day card using layers of die cut butterflies and a detailed die cut background. I love how the shimmer spray used as a nice verdigris touch!
-Heather
DIY Deodorant Recipe
With over priced deodorants taking over the shopping aisles it is becoming impossible to find a product that is safe and affordable. If you can’t find what you want then the only alternative is to make it. Check out this … Read More...
Clothespin LAMBS tutorial
You can make these lambs from painted wooden clothespins, a few scraps of cardboard and white yarn. The maker says to use thicker yarn than they used, maybe a white fluffy yarn. Cut out the lamb’s body from cardboard and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric rope Easter basket
Looking for a no-sew Easter basket craft idea? Brittany from The House That Lars Built has created a clever and easy-to-follow tutorial on how to make a fabric rope Easter basket—no sewing required! This DIY Easter basket uses simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather wrap clutch
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shows how to make a leather wrap clutch. The clutch is simple to sew, using just a rectangle of leather (or faux leather) and two seams to make it. For a closure, a long strap … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket Pals Pillow that holds minifigures
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Pocket Pals Pillow. It’s a fun way to display and store a collection of Lego mini figures. The front of the pillow has itty … Read More...
Cross Stitch Featured Artist: PatternBird
I have a new favorite shop on Etsy…PatternBird. Her patterns range from whimsical to art deco and I want all of them! I love that her patterns seem to have a certain sense of calm to them. You … Read More...
8 Spring Themed Quilt Blocks
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Hopefully you have your quilting space set up somewhere that you are able to enjoy this beautiful springtime. As well as enjoying everything outside, we all like … Read More...
DIY Canned Food Dispenser
What a clever use of space to create an organizational system for your cans!
Got too many cans? Then create this functional rotating, dispenser for them in your pantry. Requires a little DIY, but it doesn’t look so difficult and … Read More...