Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for a boat neck shirt. It’s a simple top with lovely lines. It has a wide neck, smooth cap sleeves, and a gracefully curved hem line. The pattern … Read More...
Easy Winter Mittens ala Charlie Brown
Here in Arkansas we’re finally getting cool mornings, though the afternoons are still warming up nicely. Over the weekend my daughter went out to get the newspaper and had to bundle in pants and a fleece jacket, then she didn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Swag Bag roomy zippered tote
Christine from SewChristine shares a downloadable tutorial for making her Swag Bag. It’s a roomy tote bag big enough to hold clothes and necessities for an overnight trip. You could also use it as a beach bag or market tote. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl winter pajamas
Wen from What’s Mummy Up To shows how to make soft flannel winter pajamas for a little girl. Her tutorial includes how to make a pair of loose fitting pajama pants, using a pair of pants that fit your child … Read More...
Tutorial: Add in-seam pockets to skirts and pants
Pockets in skirts and pants are kind of a must for me. I do a lot of errand running – man, do I do I lot of errand running! And when I’m out running those errands, I’m likely to misplace … Read More...
Tutorial: Fancy Nancy dress for Halloween or dress-up
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a little girl’s Fancy Nancy costume, whether for Halloween or just pretend dress-up. And it IS a fancy costume, with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. It uses a … Read More...
Techniques: Mixed Media Paper Collage
If your interested in adding some mixed media into your card making, journaling or scrapbooking than Donna Downey is the go to girl! She posts amazing video tutorial, projects and ideas on her blog with lots of amazing techniques, product … Read More...
Tutorial | Water Brush Tips & Tricks
Elizabeth Kartchner shares some of her tips and tricks for working with a water brush. It’s a special brush for working with watercolors and other liquid media that has a built-in well. I’ve had one of these water brushes for … Read More...
Falling for HÄLLEKNOPP fabric – Ikea Fabric Quilt
This HÄLLEKNOPP fabric yardage is available at IKEA, in stores only. First, the black and orange color scheme makes it great for Fall or Halloween decor. But best of all, the design reminds me of the 1000 Pyramids quilt pattern. … Read More...
Clever Crochet Stitch Marker
Have you seen these very clever and useful stitch markers? Clover, a company whose products I have come to rely on, has created these locking stitch markers that have an additional little clip on them. The tiny clip can hold … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Halloween Goody Bags
Are you throwing a Halloween bash this year? Send your guests home with Halloween goodie bags that you made yourself! Lia Griffith shows you how in this tutorial using supplies from Martha Stewart Crafts. See all the details here.
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Tutorial | Paper Strip Pumpkins
These paper pumpkins by Guistina at Domestically Blissful are adorable! She used scrapbook paper, and other general craft supplies to make them. I especially like the way she made the stems. Get all the details here.
Inspiration du Jour | Family
Circle Bracelet Tutorial
DIY Simple Pearl Studs
This tutorial provides a simple solution for those wanting a pearl earrings, but maybe cannot afford them, don’t wish to spend the money, or simply are afraid of losing them. Reading through the tutorial I was glad to find … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – BCMetalCraft
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is BCMetalCraft. It’s been a while since metal art’s been our featured shop and BCMetalCraft is a worthy shop. They specialize in precision cut metal pieces in beautiful designs. Almost all the pieces are handled … Read More...
Fall Colours in Clay
All fall colours in my flickr finds this week! People were doing beautiful colours in browns, reds, golds, sages.
1. Polymer clay acorn pendant with enameled copper oak leaf, 2. Polymer Clay Cheerleaders, 3. Cupcake Christmas Ornaments – … Read More...
DIY Cloth Watch Bands
Add some art to your watch band by following the steps in this artsy tutorial by Kathy Cano-Murillo. Find out how she took plain, ordinary fabric and turned it into trendy, wearable art in her tutorial Cloth Watch Bands.
DIY Seashell Earrings
Did you go to the beach this summer? If so you may have collected some seashells! Katrinshine had the idea of turning pretty seashells into trendy earrings with just a few supplies that require very little work. See how she … Read More...
Handmade Confetti Launchers
I must be in a confetti mood today, because I found another adorable project featuring it! These handmade confetti launchers are the perfect fun and festive send-off for a wedding. Get the tutorial at My Own Ideas.