I love unique jewelry that takes thought and creativity, this necklace features creativity at its finest. The pendant was made from an old dance tap shoe! Read all about how Mel repurposed a tap from an old dance shoe to … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket tote with leather trim
This tote by Bev from Flamingo Toes is awesome! It’s roomy with plenty of pockets. (I love me a boxy bag!) And made from home dec weight fabric, it’s a sturdy bag, too. And it’s stylish. Check out the leather … Read More...
Tutorial: Ikat sneakers using fabric dye
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create, showing how to use fabric dye to create an ikat pattern on a pair of white canvas sneaks. She used fabric dye that was left … Read More...
Tutorial: Boy’s pleated ruffle shirt
Ruffles only for girls, you say? Celina from Petit a Petit and Family guest blogs at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffle shirt for a boy. It’s not a frilly ruffle, though. These are … Read More...
Project: Halloween Candy Jars with Tags
Stamp up some quick tags and tie them around jars and fill with candy for a perfect Halloween gift. Find directions over on the Hero Arts site.
-Heather
Back to Schoolgirl Pattern
Sew Lovely Embroidery posted the free pattern this embroidery is based on recently – it is lovely and I didn’t want you to miss out on it! It is a back-to-school design and while most kids are back in school … Read More...
Imaginesque Blackwork Pattern
Imaginesque posts quilt, hand embroidery, and counted blackwork patterns that are so lovely and this one is no exception. You can use the patterns as fill or stitch them in repetition as standalone projects. They are useful as border or … Read More...
End Table Makeover
This is a very thrifty and modern revamp of a side table by Sarah from whiletheysnooze.blogspot.com.
And all it took was some paint! I also love the fact that she has pictures of her kids doing all the hard work … Read More...
Water Cake
Yes – sounds unusual doesn’t it? Yet – I was intrigued enough to click and try – and as it turns out – fall in love with it.
It has all the elements that make for a perfect cake (for … Read More...
Repurposed Card Catalog
Taking a year to make this repurposed card catalog is surely the longest DIY project in history?
But who cares – when the end result is so useful!
The original card catalog was cut in half and then repurposed, primed … Read More...
Halloween Felt Owl Vases; Tutorial
Trish and Bonnie are the girls behind “Uncommon Designs” and they are sister-in-laws, wives and mothers. They love sewing; decorating for holidays, planning and decorating for parties, home decor. They really have some great Halloween tutorials for us and the … Read More...
Lunch Box Notes – Halloween
If you are one of those Super Moms that likes to put little notes in your child’s lunch box then you are going to love this freebie for Halloween themed Lunch Box Jokes.
Looking for more Lunch box notes ? … Read More...
DIY – Toilet Cleaning Bath Bomb
Cleaning the toilet is one of those jobs I just hate. Sure its easy enough but it’s totally gross too. Use Essential oils to create these Bath Bomb style Toilet blocks. Maria SSelf shares her simple Toilet Block recipe.
Do-It-Yourself … Read More...
Savory Sandwich Cake Recipe
Perfect for an afternoon tea party – or for the holidays – this sandwich cake recipe taken from an old 1959 book ticks all the boxes for being creative and wholesome.
It is called Smörgåstårta aka Swedish Sandwich Cake and … Read More...
How to cast your own magnets and make a recycled calendar
Over at the blog Amazing Craft Projects there is a great tutorial on how to mold and cast your own objects and then make a recycled calendar. In this back to school time and then to start the new … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew braided scarf
Angel from Fleece Fun shows how to make a braided scarf out of fleece or jersey knit, no sewing required. There’s also a low-sew version, one that requires just a few simple seams. You can make it as a long … Read More...
Great Roundup of Websites for Knitters and Crocheters
The fiber blogger who goes by the nickname purl3agony has compiled a great list of some of her favorite resources for knitting and crochet online, and it’s a great collection. (Yes, my site at About made the cut, thanks … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY armchair slipcover
Got an ugly armchair? Justine at Sew Country Chick shows how you can make a slipcover to make it pretty again. As an added bonus, you can remove the slipcover when it needs a good laundering. (Definitely a plus when … Read More...
DIY Paper Feather Wedding Lamps
Making these glamorous feather lampshades only requires 6 steps, but they will add stylish impact to your wedding decor! Get the tutorial and all the details at Confetti Day Dreams.
Tutorial: Allie Skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt
Allison from Freshly Completed shows how to make her Allie skirt, a drop waist gathered skirt made from knit fabric. I love this skirt! That’s because, being a pear shaped girl, I can tell you that this style of skirt … Read More...