This week is the first really spring-like, warm week we’ve had here. The whole of everything is rushing to turn green and bloom. It’s quite lovely. I’ve been distracted by all the suddenly bright and fresh colours out there and … Read More...
Tutorial: The Scarlett Flower
Deanna from Sew McCool shares a free downloadable tutorial showing how to make this gorgeous fabric flower. She calls it The Scarlett Flower and it’s made from pointed petals sewn from dressy fabrics, layered up and embellished in the center … Read More...
Tutorial: High chair back cushion
Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make a cushion for a high chair seat. A pocket at the top of the cushion fits over the back of the seat so it’s easy to put on and take … Read More...
Project: DIY Stamps from Bottle Caps
Add some fun foam shapes to bottle caps and make your own stamps, it’s a quick and easy recycled craft idea! Find out all the details over on the Craft A Doodle Doo blog.
-Heather
A Fun Headband for Spring
Girls of all ages who like flowers and simple knitting projects are sure to enjoy the Girl’s Spring Headband pattern from Melanie Smith at Craftown. This is a great stash-busting project for cotton yarn or other sturdy yarns, because you … Read More...
Turtle Stitch Along
Creative Chick Studios are ready for the beach with this great Turtle Stitch Along. Maybe it is just the ocean air but I think this turtle has a bit of … Read More...
Happy Spring Pattern
The Snowflower Diaries are celebrating their first blogiversary. As a big thank you they have created this free Happy Spring pattern for you to stitch up. The bunny’s little dress is … Read More...
How to make gold and watercolor coasters
Holidays are a great excuse to make new crafty accessories to dress up your table. Aga sent in a link to the blog Passion Shake where there is a darling tutorial on how to make a watercolor and gold flake … Read More...
Newsy: Grand Central quilt exhibit
GenQ is getting the word out about a quilt-y event happening in an unusual, yet spectacular location – the Grand Central Terminal in New York City. All this arty wall decor is to help celebrate the terminal’s centennial. Teri has … Read More...
Easy Mason Jar Luminaries
These mason jar luminaries are super easy to make and you can use them inside or out. They are also cheap to make, easy for the beginner crafter and require the minimum tools.
Head on over to Momspark to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Dyed fringe dress from two t-shirts
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial at I Love To Create showing how to make this fringed dress out of two t-shirts. The neck of one shirt becomes the fringed collar and hem, while the second shirt becomes the body … Read More...
Brownie Bunny Butts with Reese’s Peanut Butter Paws
Here comes Peter Cottontail…. Or should I say there he goes!
These are super cute and easy desserts made from brownies and the Peanut Butter Paws featured on Monday, March 31st.
Beth at Hungry Happenings has created these cute bunny … Read More...
Bunny Cotton Tail Drink Stirrers
Here comes Little Peter Cottontail and he is very adorable in deed. Put a little waggle into your Easter Sunday drinks with these Bunny tail drink stirrers. The would also look adorable as food picks too. I feel a need … Read More...
Tutorial: Dino spike hoodie
Hayley from Welcome to the Mouse House shows how to add some RAWR to a child’s hoodie with these felt dinosaur spikes. Her tutorial is part of the Calling All Kids series hosted by Alida from Alida Makes. She … Read More...
6 Loom Band Tutorials
Rainbow Loom Band Bracelets have become more and more popular over the last few months, especially in the younger crowd of crafters. It’s a process that takes a little time and patience, but after practicing and perfecting your technique, … Read More...
Tutorial: Weighted cube door stop
Sew4Home shows how to make this weighted cube door stop to prop your doors open on warm spring and summer days. When the weather cools off, you can fold this baby flat for storage because the filling is easily removed … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line tartan skirt
Xuan from Peabrain DIY shows how you can make an A-line tartan skirt like this one. It’s super cute out of tartan, but this would be pretty out of other fabric designs, too. Her photo tutorial shows how to draft … Read More...
DIY Ring Bearer Pillow
I just love the rustic charm of this pretty ring bearer pillow, with its high-low mix of burlap and silk flowers! Morgann Hill, author of Rustic Chic Wedding, shares the tutorial over at Wedding Thingz.
Discover a … Read More...
Happy Zoo Lovers Day
I think this is a perfect project to do with kids for Zoo Lovers Day, don’t you? Fill a clear sandwich bag with animal crackers and then show the kids how to fold it in the middle of a piece … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring shoulder bag
Pam from Threading My Way shares a tutorial for this drawstring shoulder bag. She created the bag for those times when she had more to carry with her than what her regular handbag would hold. It’s a roomy drawstring bag, … Read More...