Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios made this pretty patchwork doll quilt for her daughter’s American Girl doll. At 16″ x 24″, both doll and doll-mom get to snuggle. Visit her blog to see how she made it. Oh, … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Turtle Cove Studio
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Turtle Cove Studio. Turtle Cove Studio features the fun work of maker Laura, a sewer and designer who left the world of retail for the freedom found in owning your own Etsy shop. The … Read More...
Featuring: Hande Made It
It is my pleasure to feature jewelry making designer Hande, and her shop Hande Made It. I asked if Hande would be willing to let me do the feature and tell some about her and her shop, she kindly obliged. … Read More...
How to Make a Jewelry Holder from a Thread Rack
Bonnie from Uncommon Designs came up with a clever jewelry storage solution using a thread rack! I like this idea! Read all about how to make your own Jewelry Holder from a Thread Rack here.
Tutorial: 2-step fleece pillowcases
Dana from MADE shows how to make a fleece pillowcase in just 2 easy steps. The fleece is wide enough that you can get a whole pillowcase out of just 2/3 yard. Her kids loved the fact that the fleece … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s piped peplum top
In honor of Kids Clothes Week, Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable peplum top for a little girl. It’s accented with piping at the waist and diagonally down the bodice. … Read More...
Halloween Pillow Tutorial
Amanda, of “Jedi Craft Girl” and she likes to share her love for crafting, sewing, quilting, trifting, and DIY-ing with you! When October showed it’s cool face Amanda decided to put her summer pillows away and make this very fetching … Read More...
Project: Stamped Halloween Tag
The Funkie Junkie has directions on how she made the cool background for this awesomely creepy Halloween tag.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these printable designs we found on Etsy and … Read More...
Store Raises Money to Help Injured Dog
I was just in Tulsa last week, though I didn’t manage to do any yarn shopping. If I had made it to Loops Knitting, I’m sure I would have heard the story of Purl, the lab puppy owned by … Read More...
DIY felt & tulle bats, a simple Halloween craft!
Keri of “Shaken Together” is sharing her tutorial “DIY felt & tulle bats”! Her goal is to celebrate a creative life with easy recipes, seasonal projects and gifts, DIY tutorials, crafty goodness and a family life with two boys, two … Read More...
How to Make An Easy Knotted Jute Rosette
Learn to create a rosette using jute in this clever step by step tutorial by Jenn from Endlessly Inspired!
She even has a video of the whole process. The steps couldn’t be any easier (even I can do it!).
She … Read More...
Create Caramel Sauce without any sugar!
Here is a clever idea to making a Banana Caramel sauce.
Kristen of MakeTheBestOfEverthing, caramelized banana puree from a ripe banana and used no sugar.
This is a great topping for pancakes, ice cream and more. And this is healthy … Read More...
Turkman Stitch
This week for TAST (Take a Stitch Tuesday) Sharon B. is featuring Turkman stitch. This stitch is also called Closed Feather stitch. It is versatile and may be used for counted thread or surface embroidery work. You can use it … Read More...
Happy Holiday Ornament
Stickeule always posts great patterns and here’s another one for us to enjoy. I am thinking that “Frohes Fest” basically translates to Happy Holidays in German – at least loosely. So stitch up this design in holiday colors to make … Read More...
Halloween Movie Night
If you’re planning a quiet night in for Halloween then how about creating this tub of Halloween Movie night fun. With a little tag and some Halloween candy and snacks you’re kids are not going to miss trick or treating.… Read More...
Kids Craft – Halloween Frame
This frame would be the perfect little gift for loved ones. Have your kids dress up in their Halloween costumes early and take a few snaps. Then present the gift over Halloween for an adorable keepsake that can come out … Read More...
Halloween Soap Pops
A quick little melt and pour Halloween Soap tutorial to get you in the holiday mood. These would look adorable all bagged up. (be sure to add NON EDIBLE) to them as there is always some kid who gives soaps … Read More...
Winner, winner: $50 American Express gift card from Pennington Vertical Gardens
Disclosure: Post and giveaway sponsored by Pennington Vertical Gardens
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My recent review of the Pennington Vertical Garden system included a giveaway for a $50 American Express gift … Read More...
How to make a recycled soda can bat
Now this cute bat was created by a mom with a soda can but I could see this being a big hit with the beer drinking crowd. Pop on over to the blog Oy Vey A Day for the great … Read More...
Tutorial: 90s silk blouse refashion
Remember those giant silk or rayon shirts from the 90s? I had a few, AND I buttoned them allllll the way up! Portia from Miss P shows how to refashion one of those shirts to bring it into the 2010’s. … Read More...