Kathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how she solved the problem of the creeping duvet – you know, where the duvet won’t stay spread out the way it’s supposed to be inside the cover – with the help of some … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a functional zipper fly using a faux fly pattern
Oliver + S patterns pants patterns use a faux zipper fly rather than a functional zipper fly. Their reasoning is that the functional zipper fly takes more work to make, and most kids would rather just slide on a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Zombie Apocalypse appliqued t-shirts
Nike from Thrive shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how she made these Zombie Apocalypse Halloween outfits her kids. The outfits feature prints and designs from the Zombie Apocalypse line by Emily Taylor Designs. For the shirts, … Read More...
Project: Tall Halloween Tag
Tammy Tutterow has detailed step by step directions on her blog for making this elegant Halloween tag. I think this would be the perfect book for a scary book too!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers,… Read More...
Tutorial: Luggage or backpack tag with privacy flap
Jenny from Clover & Violet guest blogs in the Back To School series at Ellison Lane with a tutorial showing how to make a fabric tag to mark your luggage or backpack. It has a clear front pocket that holds … Read More...
Tutorial: Rip stop nylon grocery bags and carrying pouch
Sew4Home shows how to make a pair of rip stop nylon grocery bags, plus a small drawstring pouch to carry them in when they’re not being used to tote your food. Rip stop nylon is a great fabric for this … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Halloween Countdown
Check out this tutorial over at The Mother Huddle. You can make your very own countdown calendar for Halloween! You’ll need a wood plaque and tags, some paint and patterned paper. She includes the “Nights until we go a Haunting” … Read More...
Freebie | 10 Chalkboard Fonts
Chalkboard is hot hot hot in scrapbooking, paper crafting and design! Add this happening trend to your pages with these 10 free chalkboard fonts. List compiled by Kendra at Key Lime Digital Design. Click here to check them out.
Looking … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | My Boys
3-Step Nail Polish Earrings
Do you have a favorite color nail polish you wear all the time? Why not use a few coats to make a matching pair of earrings! Follow this 3-Step Nail Polish Earring Tutorial by NorthShore Days and see how easy … Read More...
Goat mug rug
What is this masked goat doing? Well, gracing the top of a mug rug, and making everyone who sees it smile. Found on ipernity, and made by Bouncypoodle for her swap partner, Moni. Go HERE to see more mug … Read More...
Legacy Tour for Brave New Quilts
I’ve been looking for a way to honor the memory of Kathreen Ricketson, so was pleased to learn about the Legacy Tour Stash Books launched this month for her new book, Brave New Quilt
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Like many of you who … Read More...
“Totoro Hoop” felt tutorial
Rebecca of “Hugs are Fun” is her creative outlet for sharing all manner of crafts and art projects. She has worked on and is sharing many of her projects and I am sure you will find something that inspires you. … Read More...
Knit a Pillow with Stockings on it
Red Heart has just launched its “12 Weeks of Christmas” celebration, in which they’re promoting a holiday-themed knit and crochet pattern each week up to Christmas.
This week’s is the super cute Holiday Pillow with Stockings, which is exactly … Read More...
Fabulous Fashionista
Sew Simple Dress is a seamstress and Cross Stitch Designer – and these days cross-stitch has been more on her mind that sewing. She has posted another great design on her blog. You can tell her sewing background by the … Read More...
Twisted Ribbon Dragonfly Tutorial
Ina at Let’s Learn Embroidery blog has posted an excellent tutorial on how to make a ribbon embroidery dragonfly. If you think ribbon embroidery is complicated, think that no more. Ina breaks it down into easy steps using photos and … Read More...
25 Gluten Free and Allergy Free School Lunch Ideas
Keeley McGuire has done it again. You may remember Keeley’s previous post about 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas for kids. That post is the number one post on Edible Crafts for the last month.
Now she has come up with a … Read More...
How to restore metal before painting
This post on howtobuild.org caught my eye because I was actually looking to do some metal painting this coming weekend.
This is just a handy checklist of things to do before you decide to actually start the painting process.
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21 Unexpected ways to treat pain
From minor headaches to muscle sprains and toothaches. You will be amazed at some of these suggestions for relieving pain. Have a headache? c]Chew down on a pencil to relieve the ache. ( I am guessing biting something like a … Read More...
Diwali Activities For Kids
For anyone interested in Indian Culture or Hinduism then you will know all about the Indian Festival of Lights
. Diwali (as it is known) is approaching fast so time to incorporate some activities into your lesson plans. I love … Read More...