Sylvia from Dare to DIY shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a fan-shaped leather bag like these. The origami style bags have high visual impact, but they’re actually quick and easy to make. The bag starts with … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter basket tote with ric rac trim
Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make this Easter basket tote trimmed with jumbo ric rac. She used vinyl transfer material to personalize them with her children’s names. If you don’t … Read More...
Project: Funny Birthday Card
Here’s a fun birthday card from Purple Onion stamps. I love the Aged to Perfection sentiment with the cheese, so funny! Scroll all the way to the bottom of this post on their blog for a video tutorial on how … Read More...
Deconstructing Crochet
I don’t know about you, but I have a terrible time trying to count stitches in my own projects to write down a pattern or a mere adjustment to a pattern! I find it to be a painful and frustrating … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Mod Podge Drinking Glasses
I am seriously loving this project from Allison at Dream a Little Bigger. It’s not scrapbooking ( but she did use scrapbook paper), but I love that she is sharing the cut files (which you can use for layouts for … Read More...
Freebie | “Drop It Like it’s Hot” Free Silhouette Cut File
This project from Persia Lou made me laugh out loud so I had to share it with you! You can get the free cut file she used for the tray design on her blog. I’d love to see what scrapbooking … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Guys’ Trip
Tutorial: Sculpting A Baby
I recently took a sculpting class which the end result makes me appreciate how much talent and patience it takes to sculpt anything remotely realistic. I’m not quite there yet though I’m gamely playing along. This tutorial by Amanda Day … Read More...
All My Peeps
There is nothing better than hanging out and stitching with your peeps. Now you can stitch a cool peep while hanging out with your cool peeps. Hudson’s Holiday created this One Cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby changing pad and diaper clutch
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made guest blogs at See Kate Sew showing how to make a changing pad and diaper clutch all in one. It’s made from two layers of laminated cotton for a waterproof surface that wipes clean … Read More...
Scooter Crazy
You may not be able to ride around town on a snazzy scooter but you can stitch them up thanks to Hancock’s House of Happy. This charming Scooter Pattern would be a great gift for you favorite scooter buddy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven knit plastic storage baskets
Miriam from Mad Mim created pretty storage for her craft closet by weaving strips of scrap knit through the sides of inexpensive plastic baskets. What a difference that makes! The baskets go from a strictly utilitarian look to coordinated and … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless cropped summer top
Peabrain DIY shows how you can make this sleeveless cropped summer top. It’s made from a woven cotton with princess seams at the front and a zipper on the back. Her tutorial includes how to draft a pattern, using a … Read More...
Make a Graduation Cap Gift Jar
I am sure you will all remember Amanda of “Crafts By Amanda” was an editor for Craft Gossip a couple of years ago. I found this charming idea on her blog “Make a Graduation Cap Gift Jar” put a fun … Read More...
Winner of the $20 ETSY Gift card giveaway from “My Funny Things”
Lucky number 10 won Jeanne the $20 ETSY Gift card from Asl of my “My Funny Things” ETSY shop! Thanks to everyone that entered and a special thanks to Asl of my “My Funny Things”! I hope Jeanne love her … Read More...
Felt Flowers Pillow Inspiration
Better Homes & Gardens has a very pretty readymade pillow that you turn into a “Felt Flowered Pillow” that will inspire you and brighten up your home. There is no tutorial, but you can find hundreds of tutorial on making … Read More...
A Simple Sweater Pattern for Spring
Lightweight sweaters are great to have around this time of year (whether it’s spring or fall where you live). They’re easy to slip on when there’s a little chill in the air and to shed when it gets warmer.
I’m … Read More...
Easy Felt Tote tutorial
Make this cute floral tote it is as trendy as it is serviceable. The colors are chic for spring or summer and this project is perfect for a beginner purse. If you want winter look use richer darker colors! Get … Read More...
Knit a Pinwheel Dishcloth
I’m a sucker for a good dishcloth or washcloth knitting pattern, and especially this time of year it’s fun to make cloths you can use in your spring cleaning.
The Pinwheel Dish Cloth from Craftown is really cute and it’s … Read More...
10 Movie and TV Inspired Embroidery Patterns from Etsy
Embroidery is an art that has been around for centuries, and it’s no surprise that it’s making a comeback as a popular hobby. What’s even more interesting is the incorporation of popular movies and TV shows into the embroidery world. … Read More...