Today I have another “first” for me. I don’t believe I have ever posted a recycled Dashiki project. Well thanks to Nellie of the blog Nelesc designs you too can make a recycled dashiki shirt. Pop on over to her … Read More...
Free pattern: Retro woodland owl nursery mobile
Head over to Craft Passion for a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make this owl baby mobile. This would be so cute in a baby’s nursery done up in a retro woodland theme!! A set of four owls, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Halloween fascinators
Are you planning your Halloween costume yet? A tiny hat fascinator might be just the thing top it off. Literally. Whether it’s a witch hat or a top hat or a feather plumed hat, the small hair accessories can pack … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a blind hem
A blind hem is easy to do when you have the right tools and you fold the fabric correctly. The “tools” are a blind hem stitch and a special blind hem foot that comes standard with most sewing machines. The … Read More...
Project: File Folder Card
Envelope Punch boards are a hot new paper crafting product that helps you make perfect sized envelopes for your cards but there are also other things you can make with them. Catherine Pooler has a great video on her blog… Read More...
Freebie | Printable Post-it Lunchbox Notes
Here’s another twist on lunchbox notes: these print out on post-its! Download the free post-it template from Dabbles & Babbles. Jamey explains how you use it. Click here to grab this freebie.
50 Awesometastic Weddings You Can Plan For Under $10,000!
If you’re planning a wedding on a smaller budget, be sure to check this idea-packed post at Intimate Weddings. They’ve rounded up 50 beautiful weddings featured on their blog that cost under $10,000. Lots of inspiration and tons of … Read More...
Scrapbook Photography | How to Get Your Child to Smile for Photos
We’ve all been there: we point a camera at our children and in response we get that dreaded cheesy fake grin back. Have no fear! Amy from The Connection We Share, lists three tips that will help you get … Read More...
Dye-ing To Crochet – Part One
My friend Rita is the Queen of Yarn Dying. Really! She buys the ugliest (well, maybe unprettiest) skeins of wool sock yarn, takes them home to her dye pots, and produces exquisitely colored, beautiful yarns and projects crocheted and … Read More...
Tutorial: Spooky Forest Sticks
The nice folks from CraftFoxes sent me a link to their spooky forest sticks. I know there’s always a debate about clay having contact with food but I’m in the camp that brief decorative contact (like cake toppers or … Read More...
DIY Birds Nest Earrings
Bird’s Nest jewelry is beautiful to me. Maybe because I love birds and like to watch for the eggs to hatch in the nests that sit in trees in our yard during Springtime. This tutorial will show you how to … Read More...
Tuesday Inspiration: Nest Blue Jasper Necklace from Neiman Marcus
This Tuesday’s inspiration is this beautiful Nest Blue Jasper Necklace by Neiman Marcus. The Blue Jasper color is no longer available, but this style comes in green, orange, and dark blue, priced at $375.00 the beads are real jade, … Read More...
30 Popsicle Stick Projects
buggyandbuddy.com share over 30 projects in their Popsicle stick round-up. If you some more ideas then add the links below in the comments. Popsicle sticks are a great addition to a young crafters box. They can be used for so … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy appliqued fall leaf pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial over at Tatertots and Jello showing how to make this appliqued fall leaf pillow. Using a pre-cut felt leaf accent for your applique makes it a quick project. She found the one she … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant fabric pick up sticks game
Up for a game of giant pick up sticks? Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a set. They’re made from fabric and stuffed with Polyfil, so there’s no worry about injuries or poked out eyes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flexible lace crown
Alida from Alida Makes is over at Love Stitched today with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely lace crown. It looks like it would be a stiff crown, but she says it’s flexible, more like a headband. It’s … Read More...
Freebie: Hedgehog SVG
Squeek! How cute is this little hedgehog!? You can down load this SVG cut file for free from Free SVG Files, click here to grab him (and hug him:)).
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design … Read More...
Homemade Lollipops
Using Werther’s Original, Karen from Sugartown Sweets has made these cute and easy melted caramel pops.
Even better, these contain jelly belly beans!
Go get the recipe for these homemade lollipops here.
DIY Snowman Wreath: Versatile and fun!
I love this idea of a snowman wreath. And it is so versatile. For winter, dress him up in snow gear. For valentine’s day, add love gear – for Christmas – into Santa hat. You get the idea.
Get the … Read More...
10 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style To Your Home
Living in suburbia and missing the farm? Or just bored of your current decor and wish to inject some style from the farm? Or secretly you’re a farm girl (or boy)?
Then head on over to the livingcreativelyinspired.com: 10 ways … Read More...