This Chalkboard clock could actually work well in our house. During the week we don’t run on time we run on routine. I can hear myself now “it’s time to get up”
“it’s time to get showered”
It’s time to … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Denim Bleached Jeans
The irony of me posting on mini shorts on April Fools Day is not lost on me. Clearly these are not something I could, would or should wear. But if you are brave, slim or athletic enough then this tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Nancy or shabby chic duvet cover
Amber from Tangible Artiste shares a tutorial at Grosgrain showing how to make fancy trim duvet cover. It’s easily made from two bed sheets and a variety of decorative trims. She made for her daughter’s Fancy Nancy themed bedroom, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Restyle an army jacket
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion and restyle a boxy army jacket into a stylish casual jacket. She cinches it at the waist to give it a more flattering shape. Shortened sleeves give a lighter look, and metal studs … Read More...
Kids Craft – Egg Carton Frog
April is National Frog Month so why not make this cute, little frog who will happily be the mascot for this month-long observance. You can make this frog using a few basic craft supplies along with a couple of cups … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple A-line skirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a simple A-line skirt. How cute is it in that bubblegum pink!! A simple skirt like this works well in a wide range of colors and styles of fabric. … Read More...
Free pattern: Fabric Easter eggs
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free pattern to make a fabric Easter egg. They’re especially fun when each panel is cut from a different fabric. The pieces are all pretty small, so why not pull out your scrap bin … Read More...
Project: Easter Bunny Card
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper and I’ll show you how to make this adorable bunny card, perfect for spring or Easter.
-Heather
Crochet Fuzzy Easter
Adriana has created this very cute and very fuzzy Easter basket – and promotes an idea I like along with it. A candy free Easter! Don’t our kids already get enough candy? Don’t we, too? Of course, a few treats … Read More...
Tutorial | Glue Gun Art Backgrounds
Make gorgeous painted backgrounds for your layouts and cards using this technique by Meghan Quinones at Blitsy Crafts. You will need a glue gun and art media like paint or inks. A simple but effective technique! Click here for the … Read More...
Tutorial | Make Paper Roses With Your Silhouette
You can make these gorgeous paper roses using a tutorial from Lia Griffith and a Silhouette cut file from Lil Mrs Tori. Tori used the PDF pattern designed by Lia to create a cut file if you don’t … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Birthday
Spotlight on Jill Palumbo
The last few pieces of Jill Palumbo’s work caught my eye after my peek into fanciful polymer clay pieces last week. She’s done a few recent pieces with fairy themes, shiny surface treatments and delicate sculpting techniques.
You can see … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two-Sided Chalkboard Playmat for mess-free child’s play. One side is made from chalkboard cloth, and the other from laminated cotton. The chalkboard side can be scribbled with chalk and erased … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil skirt sew-along
A pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. The fitted skirt can be made dressy or sexy, or a little bit of both, depending on how closely it fits your figure and how you accessorize. Liz from Simple Simon & Co.… Read More...
How to: baby clothespin bunny
I am totally in love with this sweet “baby clothespin bunny” and I think this is a project we can all make. How clever is Maya of “Maya Made” to dream up this one of a kind clothespin bunny and … Read More...
Tutorial: Folder Shaped Card
The Greeting Farms Stamps blog has a tutorial showing how to use an envelope punch board to make a file folder shaped card. Perfect for teacher or office worker cards!
-Heather
Technique: Painted Card Background
Add some bold color to your rubber stamped cards with Distress Paints. A video tutorial for making this pretty painted scene card is over at the K Werner Designs blog.
-Heather
Check Out This Adorable Farm Blanket for Kids
I saw this one the other day in the Lion Brand newsletter and I knew I just had to share it. The Animal Talk Afghan, designed by Amy Bahrt, is a super cute blanket featuring a pig, sheep, duck … Read More...
Sewn Egg Chick Tutorial
These darling “Sewn Egg Chick” are by Kata Golda who lives in Port Townsend, WA and love summer and sits outside on a blanket filled with projects. Kata’s shown on “Petite Purls” with her sweet project. Kata gives you a … Read More...