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Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, with flowers blooming and the world coming alive once again after the long, cold winter. However, the changing weather can also bring with it some unpleasant side effects, such as frequent temperature … Read More...
Here is a cute Easter treat to make with the kids.
Sugar Swings! has created these cute bunnies using the same method as cake balls. Which means the kids get to destroy the cake after it has cooled. After you … Read More...
These Antique metal keys are stamped with love “literally”. Use a Metal stamp set to create words, sayings or initials. They keys are cleaned, stamped then blackened to create this dramatic effect. Full tutorial can be found here at ialwayspickthethimble.com… Read More...
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Although adding a special member to your family through adoption may be a nontraditional way to build a family, it still deserves a traditional celebration. Whether you already have your bundle of joy or you’re bringing home a 4-year-old … Read More...
Believe it or not, even men enjoy homemade natural products. This Malecon Aftershave looks easy to make and perfect for gifting to the men in your life (Fathers Day). For the full tutorial visit The Soapqueen and give it a … Read More...
Manu of “i manufatti” is Italian but I lives in Slovenia. She has this sweet quick, cute and easy Easter project; a “Tutorials Easter: Bunny brings eggs”! She has a superb tutorial with every step you need to make this … Read More...
Meg of “mega crafty” has this quick and easy way to make felted balls. You see felted balls everywhere on the internet for crafting and in ETSY shops for sale, now make your own and have all the colors you … Read More...
Katie of “skunk boy” is a wife, mother, artist, musician, and blogger has some sweet felt “Shoe Clips” for us to make. Personalize your style with these darling shoe clips. Katie has a good tutorial walking you through creating this … Read More...
Jessica from Happy Together shows how you can make this wrap-around skirt out of knit fabric. If you look closely at the photo, you can see a seam midway around the skirt. That’s where a circle skirt top is attached … Read More...
Valerie, from Inner Child Fun, and her daughter were inspired to make this craft after paging through Red Ted Art: Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids by Maggy Woodley.
I can’t say that I blame them. These little ducks … Read More...
Alida from Alida Makes did something so thoroughly awesome with one of those ball exercise chairs. She covered the rubber ball with faux fur and made it a furry ball chair. The fabulousness!!! And because a giant furry ball chair … Read More...
Probably the simplest of hems is the double fold hem. It’s just the edge of the fabric folded over twice (to encase the raw edge) and then stitched in place. Heather from The Sewing Loft devotes a post to this … Read More...
I’m so delighted to be a part of the blog book tour for Living Life Beautifully
by Christina Strutt. Every couple dreams about planning not only a memorable wedding day, but of creating a home that reflects their mutual sense … Read More...
The Echo Park Paper blog has directions for using a butterfly die cut shape from Silhouette and “welding” two into a folded over at the top butterfly shaped card, so pretty! Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
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Learn how to make these greeting cards with patterned and glitter Duck Tape over at Craft Test Dummies. The sentiment is made using a Silhouette cut file (a link to buy is included), but hand cutting or another die cut … Read More...
Shelley Levis at Sow and Dippity talks about the two mixed media canvases she recently created. The one above is a very neutral palette, but she also has another brighter and more springlike one displayed in her post. Click her… Read More...
These are super adorable – little bunny shaped egg holders for your Easter (or anytime, they’re that sweet) decor. Lianne and Paul Stoddard of Swirley Designs wrote this one for Sculpey.
There are flowers that look like pompoms but why not make some yourself in any color or size you like! Thanks to Kirstin for sending in this link to the blog Kojo Designs that features this fun tutorial on how … Read More...
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Betty Jo Bow or Joseph Bow Tie. It’s a fabric bow that can be used to make a hair accessory for girls, or a faux bow tie for the … Read More...
