When I hear the words lace, I automatically think white, old, vintage and of course Grandma. This tutorial shows you how to brighten up, funk up and embellish lace to create a modern handmade jewelry piece. Full tutorial.
DIY Stamped Candle
Thanks to my Children I can no longer hear the words “Light up my Life” Without thinking of the One direction lyrics “Baby you light up my world”. But this quote is still fun to pop onto candles. Lynne from … Read More...
Make Your Own Plastic
You are never too old to learn something new! I had no idea that you could make your own plastic using milk and vinegar, did you?
After finding the directions in a book, Sarah from Frugal Fun 4 Boys tried … Read More...
Sunshine & Dewdrops Giveaway
To celebrate 2nd Anniversary of Sunshine and Dewdrops they are hosting a wonderful giveaway!
The winner would receive a Themed Party Printable Kit PDF – Choose your theme, Get the Kit, Print it & Celebrate!!!
Entering is easy! Just enter… Read More...
The winner would receive a Themed Party Printable Kit PDF – Choose your theme, Get the Kit, Print it & Celebrate!!!
Entering is easy! Just enter… Read More...
6 DIY Makeup Removers That Will Change Your Routine
Makeup remover is one of those grocery beauty items that can make or break a budget. But being able to remove your makeup easily is the solution to good clean clear skin. You will be surprised how much makeup remains … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring ditty bag
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make a drawstring ditty bag. What can you put in a ditty bag like this? Just about anything! Use it as a project bag, a toiletry case, … Read More...
Tutorial: Choosing the right thread for your sewing project
While many of us put thought and energy into finding just the right piece of fabric to use for a sewing project, we rarely put any thought into the thread we use. All threads are not created equal. Becky from … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s folding floor cushion
You and Mie shows how to make a kid’s folding floor cushion. It’s a long cushion stuffed with 4 standard bed pillows. You can flip and fold it to create different shapes. Keep it out flat for a nap mat. … Read More...
Project: Rubber Stamped Tile
Crochet Resource You Must Have!
Jamey Ekins has created this great crochet resource that we all need to have on hand. You can’t really read the chart depicted here, but the one on her site is much clearer. If you are ever uncertain about UK … Read More...
Polymer Clay and Weddings
A little early for the wedding season but in the jewellery and related industry, folks are putting out their pieces and taking orders. I’m always seeing what folks are making for the wedding season and I’m also happy to see … Read More...
Free Mini Bunny Pattern
Shelly of “Gingermelon” is sharing the sweetest bunny pin pattern ever. She uses her bunnies on headband, barrettes and brooches. What girl or lady would not love to wear one of these cuties around Easter? Shelly has a downloadable PDF … Read More...
Felt Shamrock Bracelet & Shamrock Barrette tutorials
Kelli and Greta are a mother daughter team who host “holiday-crafts-and-creations”! They started their site in 2009 and all of the crafts on their site are their original work, and they try to keep their ideas as unique and fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Octopus appliqued tote and matching zippered pouch
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make her octopus appliqued tote bag. The bag is made from a sturdy canvas, accented with patchwork and an octopus applique from gorgeous blue batiks. … Read More...
How to Make a Felt Hydrangea Flower Pin or Hair Clip
Pammy host of “Pammy Dawn” made this lovely “Felt Hydrangea Flower” and I feel it is one of the most natural looking ones I have seen in felt. She has an excellent tutorial with pictures. Brides could make numerous of … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced panel skirt for an 18″ doll
Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how you can make this pieced panel skirt for an 18″ doll. Because it’s pieced, you can probably make this from bits of fabric in your scrap bin. You can have fun mixing the prints … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tag w/ a Chalkboard Look
Each month on his blog Tim Holtz shares a tutorial for making a tag using lots of different stamping products and techniques, click here to check out the tag for February.
-Heather
How to make a Cat in the Hat treat holder
I loved the art in Dr. Seuss books and the iconic Cat in the Hat hat is such a fun image. If you like it too and want to make little decorations or in this case a treat container pop … Read More...
My Favorite Book on Finishing
It turns out I had a lot less to say about finishing than I thought I did, so if you have any questions or topics I didn’t cover let me know and I’ll get to them next week.
In the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Magic Vases
Irish is in the air – it must be coming up to St. Patrick’s Day! Yeah!
Get yourself in the mood as well and shake of those winter blues by making these magic vases for St. Patrick’s day celebrations!
Using … Read More...