Die cutting machines aren’t just for paper, there are lots of other materials you can cut with most machines including fabric. This lovely die cut and stitched card was made by Julia Stainton for the Ellen Hutson blog. She shares … Read More...
Sprouting Floral – Or Another Name?
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted this free hand embroidery pattern on her blog and named it Sprouting Floral, but she is not exactly satisfied with the name. She is open to your input. Can you think of a … Read More...
No-Bake Cake: Pencil Shaped For Back To School
Jenn from endlesslyinspired created this back to school cake that is shaped like a pencil.
Best of all – this is a no-bake cake! It looks like you may have spent hours in the kitchen making this – but no … Read More...
Silhouette Series Continues
Brigitte Dadaux has posted the fourth in the series of silhouette of elegant ladies with a vintage flair. I think these designs would look so nice stitched up in rich coordinating jewel tones, but you could stitch them all in … Read More...
Felt Neon Triangle Artwork
What else do you need from artwork but neon felt? Asks Dom from craftedblog.
And looking at the image above and the step by step instructions from her blog, I would tend to agree.
If you agree as well, then … Read More...
Homemade Fruit Fly Trap
Yes they are a pain – they are pesky, always around where there is fresh fruit and are a pain to get rid of.
So, it’s with great joy I bring to you a homemade fruit fly concoction that I … Read More...
Revive Your Mascara
Technically you are meant to throw your Mascara away after 3 Months. When I have to pay $30 for 15 ml of Mascara I wan’t to keep it as long as I can. This may be the solution to dragging … Read More...
Home Work Survival Kit
When I first came across this post on boymamateachermama.com I had hoped it was an article on how to get my child to actually sit and do their homework. Then I thought maybe it had a secret parents compartment that … Read More...
Chocolate Football Snack Mix
Brenda made a snack mix for football season which includes chocolate covered almonds made to look like footballs. How clever!
She describes it as a “manly” snack mix and is on the mission to prove that football can be cute. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute patchy girls jeans
Most of the time, when you patch a pair of jeans you camouflage the patch so it’s not noticable. But Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make patching the jeans a design element. Instead of blending the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY lounge pillow
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom created a folding lounge pillow out of 4 standard bed pillows and 2 yards of home dec fabric. You can fold them into a wedge shaped lounger for reading or playing video games. Or, lay … Read More...
Tutorial: Tweeny top with a lace overlay and a curved high-low hem
Stacy from The Land of KA guest blogs at Sew Cool for the Tween Scene with a tutorial showing how to make this tweeny top. It has a lace overlay on the front and a curved high-low hem. The lace … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a mock zipper fly
Sometimes it’s okay to care only about appearances. Like when you’re making a pair of pants and you want the look of a zipper fly, but there’s really no need for one. Instead of spending the time to make a … Read More...
Make Your Own Rosary Bead
Looking for a jewelry making project to do this weekend? Why not gather supplies to make this beautiful Rosary Bead. I like how the designer used wire and pearl beads. It is a refreshing change from the wooden rosary beads … Read More...
Washi Tape Bangle Tutorial
Who likes bangles? I do! In this tutorial Kadie shows how easy it is to make a trendy bangle using washi tape! I like how the bracelet looks like it is covered in fabric, but it isn’t! Read all about … Read More...
Free pattern: Girl’s Everyday Raglan Dress
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Everyday Raglan Dress for a girl. The dress is based on a raglan sleeve t-shirt, with the hem exteded and flared to make it an A-line dress. The … Read More...
Scrapbooking News Alert! | Creating Keepsakes Announces Closure
Creating Keepsakes magazine, arguably THE magazine for scrapbookers worldwide announced today that its November/December 2013 issue will be its last one. Starting in January CK Media will publish a digital magazine called Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking. Current subscribers will … Read More...
how to make a no sew recycled fabric heart decoration
Got fabric scraps? Who doesn’t? Really? Well here is a cute project that looks like one of those for the end of the day or to keep little hands busy. Pop on over to the blog Hope And Glory for … Read More...
Freebie: Halloween Party Digital Stamp
Dearie Dolls Digital Stamps has this adorable Halloween pinata party scene digi stamp for free over on their blog, click here to download the black and white image.
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Crochet Skullduggery ?
Ignore the cute kid. Step back. You can’t take the cute kid home! However, you CAN go here to get a better look at the cute kid and find the free pattern to make the adorable cap she’s wearing. ‘Nuff … Read More...