Anna from Plan B shows how you can DIY a pair of bow strap shoes. She starts with a pair of Mary Jane style shoes and adds a grosgrain ribbon bow to the straps. The bows are attached with elastic … Read More...
Bunny Peep Puffy Paint Easter Craft
Are your kids fans of Peeps Easter candy? Personally, I am not a fan of these sugar coated marshmallow treats, but I am a fan of this Peep easter project!
Not only does Michelle from Sassy Dealz share directions for … Read More...
Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpieces
On Martha Stewart’s site find this stunning “Fabric Flower Bobby-Pin Hairpiece” that can be made in your choice of fabric. There is a pattern template to download and instructions to follow. I love this look for a variety of occasions.
Tutorial: Spring Easter Bunny softie
LiEr from Ikat bagshares a free pattern at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making her Spring Bunny softie. He is so cute with his long floppy ears! He’s stuffed with both polyfil and poly pellets, so he sits much like … Read More...
Painted Crochet Inspiration
Have you seen this remarkably easy way to ‘paint’ your crochet? It’s so easy that you’ll look like a true watercolor artist when you’re done. I have fallen in love with the look and I can think of numerous ways … Read More...
Tutorial | Getting Messy With Gesso
Wendi at Scrappy Day in Paradise shares three ways you can get messy with gesso and stencils on your paper products. Add in some mists and paints, and get artsy! Get all the details here.
Tutorial | Using Masks to Erase Backgrounds from Photos
This tutorial over at The Daily Digi, explains an extraction method for backgrounds using masks. With this method you can erase the background from your photos , leaving just the subject to use on you projects. You will need … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | This Way
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Holders
Amy Christie of This Heart of Mine shares a tutorial for little holders – postcards, pictures, business cards, notes. Simple decorations and textures make a quick, straightforward project a little more sophisticated. She suggests using tightly packed aluminum for the … Read More...
Free pattern: Boho Urban Chiks
This is a stunning quilt pattern I spied over at Sewn’s free pattern page. It’s not obvious how the top is constructed. You strip piece fabric (in this case they used the Boho Urban Chiks line) to make a … Read More...
Free Pattern: Lady in the Beret
I am over the moon for anything vintage. This lovely Lady in the Beret free pattern from Brigitte DaDaux blends retro style with just the right amount of cuteness. You can … Read More...
Spring Clothesline with Kittens quilt
This scene with kittens in a basket while Mom (or Dad) hang clothes on the line is adorbs. It’s the center portion of a quilt made by Linda Lanier of ArtsySewin with the pattern Wind in the Whiskers by McKenna … Read More...
Minecraft TNT Tissue Box – Plastic Canvas Pattern
If you have kids in your house, you probably have been exposed to the game Minecraft. This game is EVERYWHERE! Penolopy Bulnick shares her tutorial for this Minecraft TNT Tissue Box on Instructables.com The shades of red and grey give … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather bottom tote
There’s nothing like a new bag to welcome a new season. Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this roomy leather bottom tote. The leather bottom creates a color block effect and also makes the bag more durable. … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY round mouse pad using a cake board
Alicia and Geneane from Spark & Chemistry show how you can make this circle mouse pad, no sewing required. The base is a cake board, those circles of cardboard you find in the cake decorating aisle of the craft store. … Read More...
Tutorial: Woven ribbon bodice
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to make a pretty woven ribbon detail for a bodice. The strips of ribbon are woven through buttonholes sewn in to the base fabric. She shows … Read More...
Seasons of Home, Winter Edition – Super quick hand warmer
Lucy of “craft berry bush” has a tutorial for these “Super quick hand warmer” and if you live in the eastern part of the USA we may need these through April. She has an outstanding tutorial for these simple pretty … Read More...
Freebie: Vigilante Digital Stamp
Are you a fan of the TV show Arrow? Penny Blossom digital stamps has a fun free vigilante stamp inspired by the show to download for free, click here to get it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps … Read More...
Lattice Baby Blanket Pattern free Through March 31, 2014
This month’s free knitting pattern from the Sweater Babe is a cute lattice baby blanket you’re sure to want to print out and keep on hand when new little ones are set to arrive on the scene.
The pattern normally … Read More...
Double Apron Day: Easy T-shirt Aprons!
Disney of “Ruffles and Stuff” made these fun and Colorful “Easy T-shirt Aprons” and is showing us how to make them. These are so darn cute and would make a brilliant gift. Maybe you can pinch a friends old Tee … Read More...