I love the words “No Bake”! That means one less step and waiting time.
Cafe Chocolada has created this lovely layered cake using store bought butter cookies
and chocolate pudding
. The brand of cookies she uses is listed in … Read More...
DIY Wax Resist Scarves
These scarves look more like tea towels. I could see this tutorial being changed to tea towels and Grannies old cake recipes being added to the towel. Love the rustic flow the writing takes on. Very simple tutorial just follow … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Vintage Prairie
For the sweet charm of a rustic wedding look to this lovely inspiration board featured at Burnett’s Boards. The soft blues and creams, along with vintage details, add a touch of elegance to the outdoor setting, while moonshine … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with a treasure pocket
The Atlanta Institute of Stitches and Crafts shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make shows how to make a pocketed pillowcase. It’s a standard size bedding pillowcase, but with a pocket sewn into the side flap. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric feather dishtowel
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make a pretty kitchen dish towel with feather appliques. The feather appliques are a happy mix of print and pattern. The pom pom and lace trim on the binding give it an eclective, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flap Happy Backpack for kids
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial showing how to make her Flap Happy Backpack for kids. There are a lot of really nice features on this small backpack! It’s padded and fully lined for a nice finish on … Read More...
Project: Made From Scratch Kitty Tag
I love the pun on this cute and clever tag from the Waffle Flower blog, find directions for making one here.
-Heather
Free Webinar | More You in Your Scrapbooks
Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper is holding a free webinar all about getting more you in your scrapbooks. She offeres two time options for the webinar to be held on Wednesday, February 19th.
This will be a content-rich training … Read More...
Make Rainbow Loom Bracelets Without the Loom
Rainbow band jewelry is all the rage. You can buy a loom
to make your own bracelets, if you can find one (yes – they are that popular), or you can try your hand at making one without a loom. … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Silly Me
Tutorial: A Polymer Clay Trinket Dish
Dimitra posted a cute take on a trinket dish tutorial on Zina’s EfZinCreation’s. The best thing about making this sort of item from polymer clay is how quick and easy it is to customize or personalize your dish. Depending on … Read More...
12 Ways to Use Old Sweaters {project inspiration}
Corey of “Tiny SideKick” blogs out of California and she loves making her home swanky and comfortable on a budget. She loves Interior design and wants to help us achieve the homes we love. Corey shows “12 Ways to Use … Read More...
How-To: Make a Potluck Dish Cozy from an Old Sweater
Diane of “Make” got this idea from her Mom when she would bring a hot dish to a potluck, she usually wraps it in old towels so it stayed warm during the tripe. Diane refashioned mom’s idea into a “Potluck … Read More...
Tutorial: Sochi-inspired table runner
Becky of Patchwork Posse couldn’t help but notice a patchwork theme at the Sochi 2014 Olympics; check out the torch carrier, official mascots packaging and the web store banner. All this inspired her to create this colorful quilted … Read More...
Candle Luminary With Valentine’s Day Flowers
Wondering what to with the flowers and candles that you received for Valentine’s Day?
Combine them to turn them into a beautiful luminary. Craftbits.com has a great article that shows you how.
Get full details here: Post Valentine’s Day Candle … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
How many still like to sneak a bite of the cookie dough before baking? Two hands up for me! I know it’s supposed to be bad for you, but it is so good!
Finally someone has come up with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Brigitte Needles and Notions Zippered Pouch
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a tutorial showing how to make her Brigitte Needles & Notions Zippered Pouch. The pouch has a large outside pocket to hold your knitting or crochet and a zippered portion to keep your notions all … Read More...
DIY Sapa Anthropologie Necklace
This Sapa necklace was inspired by an Anthropologie design – It’s created using wooden beads and braided fabric to create a rustic effect. Personally I would have used a more natural color for the cord but that’s my own choice. … Read More...
The Best handmade markets in Texas
If your looking for Handmade markets in Texas then check out this round up by Brittany Bly from PopShopHouston.
With 13 markets to choose from your sure to find one that appeals to your Indie insides.
Style Me Quick – Watch Chain
Running around keeping track of your busy life can be daunting and exhausting. This tutorial shows you how to create a fashionable way to keep track of your crazy days. Visit Apairandasparediy.com for the full tutorial and a list of … Read More...