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Cleaning and not sure if you are doing it right?
.. then read this list. It will help you be quicker, more efficient at your cleaning and save you heaps of time. There are 55 tips and tricks here and to be honest, I didn’t know about half of them … Read More...
Dollar Store Craft: 4 No-Sew Scarves with Embellishments for Kids
Over on “kix cereal” you can find 4 ideas that use dollar store scarves and embellishments. There is a sweet tutorial and I love the Heart Scarf. The kids can use their own drawings or find fun fabrics that have … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Bow Zippered Wallet
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make her Big Bow Zippered Wallet. It’s just what the name suggests – a small zippered pouch embellished with a big fabric bow. It’s just big enough to hold a phone, … Read More...
Valentine Door Wreath
Use up all your fabric scraps with this pretty heart Valentine door wreath from “crafts redesigned” hosted by Amy. She created this “Valentine Door Wreath” out of fabric scraps and a clothes hanger. It is pretty and easy to make, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chain embellished blazer
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shows how she embellished the lapels of a blazer with rows of chain. The look is inspired by a Rachel Roy jacket she saw. The chain is all stitched down by hand, so you might … Read More...
Tutorial: Ribbon wrapped pattern weights
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a set of ribbon wrapped pattern weights. Her post is part of the “What I wish had known when I started sewing…” series by Simple Simon and Co. I … Read More...
How to upcycle a paper shopping back with chalkboard paint
It never ceases to amaze me what crafty peeps come up with to cover with chalkboard paint. Over at the blog Muslin and Merlot there is a fun tutorial on how to paint paper shopping bags with chalkboard paint to … Read More...
Project: Fairy Card
Spyder’s Corner has directions for making a pretty fairy birthday card with lots of shimmer.
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-Heather Here are some more of our fairy articles and tutorials. Looking for more Fairy stamps, papers, and embellishments? Check these out.
Ottawa Yarn Bombers Release Manifesto
Did you see the pictures of the yarn bombing that happened last weekend in Ottawa? Someone (four someones, as it turns out, but we’ll get to that) made scarves to wrap around the necks of 14 statues in the … Read More...
Peek–a–Boo Bill–Felt Pop Up Groundhog Puppet Tutorial
Andie of “American Felt and Craft” love felt and thinks it is one of the best fibers to work with created this tutorial for us “Peek–a–Boo Bill– Felt Pop Up Groundhog Puppet Tutorial” and he is a cutie. The felt … Read More...
Meet a Robot Who Sticks to Her Knitting
Have you seen Agnes? She’s a lifelike robot made by English artist and inventor Andy Noyes, made of silicone out of molds from a real person. She’s run by DC motors and spends her time operating a knitting loom, … Read More...
Pottery Barn Kids Knock Off Valentine’s Pouch
This is one of the least expensive Valentine’s Day projects I have seen. Thanks to “Our Pintersting Family” “Knock Off Valentine’s Pouch” that they made for $1.50 with no sewing 🙂 These pouches are so popular and at these pieces … Read More...
Valentine’s Petite Four
Wouldn’t these be a cute surprise on Valentine’s Day!
I love petite fours, because you can have your cake and eat it too!
Jacqueline at Purple Chocolat Home has created cute heart shaped petite fours that you can easily recreate … Read More...
Party Ideas – Football Drinks Bucket
Tick tick tick tick, the game is about to start are you ready to party? Check out this football drinks tub! If you don’t have the fabric use card or paint to create a quick football bucket that is sure … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Plantain t-shirt
Anna from Deer and Doe shares a free pattern for her Plantain shirt. She designed the Plantain to be “the perfect t-shirt”. It’s fitted through the shoulders and flares out to a loose fit through the hips. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Quickest Toddler Play Dress
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a toddler’s play dress, quick and easy. In fact, she calls it The Quickest Play Dress You’ll Ever Make. She starts with an adult t-shirt and cuts it so … Read More...
Laurwyn reflects on sewing and body image
There is nothing like going shopping for pants or bathing suits to make me feel like a big, misshapen blob. It’s hard not to internalize when what is being sold is not shaped or sized to flatter your body. Laurwyn … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini sewing notions keeper
Susie from Susie’s Sunroom shows how to make a mini sewing notions keeper. It has pockets to hold scissors, seam ripper, and other small sewing tools. It attaches to the side of your sewing machine, so your most needed sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux peplum blouse variation
Lynette from Running With Scissors shares a tutorial for another variation on a basic blouse. She lengthens it and flares it out at the bottom, creating a faux peplum. She shows it as a variation of Simple Blouse pattern, but … Read More...