Here’s a super cute project from the Art Glitter blog. Using the cover of an acrylic album as the base, they stamped leaves on it and then added printed animal graphics and glitter for a fun wall hanging.
-Heather
Pattern Sales Benefit Artist Community in Italy
Mutonia is a sort of travelers’ camp, sort of arists’ colony in Italy that has been relatively peacefully existing for 23 years. From what I’ve read there’s basically one person who wants rid of them, and community is in danger … Read More...
Free Project! Kitty Kat Pincushion pattern & instructions
This is the cutest Kitty Kat Pincushion! Anyone would love to receive this as a gift for any occasion. They do not have to be sewers; we all have pins of one kind or another. This comes from “doll maker’s … Read More...
DIY Hanging Bra Organizer
Using some wooden hangers, this is a great and neat idea to make a decent bra organizer. Cleans up your cupboard and makes it easy to pick.
Go get the details of this organizer at the artsyarchitette website.
20 Non-Sandwich School Lunch Ideas for Kids!
Keely McGuire has put together a list of 20 school lunch ideas that don’t involve – sandwiches!
My mother made my lunch every school day when I was growing up. I have to admit, I only ate it a few … Read More...
Back To School Books
buggyandbuddy.com share a list of their favorite “Back to School” themed books. Charlie and Lola would have to be one of my kids favorites stories to read. The BuggyandBuddy list has a description of each book to make selection … Read More...
What is Kombucha? And 5 Recipe Ideas
In a nutshell, Kombucha is fermented sweet tea – filled with yeast and bacteria. Is it good for you? Probably.
Its health benefits include boosting your immune system and supporting the digestive system. It is also supposed to stop … Read More...
DIY Pallet Swing Bed
Me thinks this DIY Pallett phenomenon is getting out of hand. But who am I to complain when you have such classy DIY hacks coming about?
At the MerryThought, check out another version of the DIY Pallet bed. Absolutely … Read More...
Old Door To Corner Shelf
What an absolutely clever idea. Make this a unique talking point in your room/house. People will wonder as to how you ever did it.
You can either slam a door hard enough to break it or better still, go to … Read More...
Winner of “Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household
I am happy to announce that Natasha #63 is the winner of “Zakka Sewing: 25 Japanese Projects for the Household By Therese Laskey(Author),Chika Mori(Author),Yoko Inoue(Photographer)”! I will be emailing her for her shipping address and … Read More...
Quick Parties – Carnival Circus
Want to be a Super Mom and host an OTT party? Just don’t have the time? then this party is for you. Use store bought decorations to complete the Carnival theme. You can then add as many or as little … Read More...
Engraving a Klein Bottle – Make…Eggbot vs Klein Bottle
First you need to know what a Klein Bottle is, if you don’t. Over at Wikipedia you can learn more about what a Klein Bottle is. Once you know that you can understand the difficulties in trying to engrave one. … Read More...
Beautiful Tree Hut Made From Pallets
Warning – there are no step by step instructions for this – but all the same – how cool is this pallet project?
You can find more projects like this at the Pallet Project website.
Tutorial: Child’s draped knit cardi, plus 7 ways to wear it
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how to make a child’s draped knit cardigan, plus 7 ways to wear it. The cardi is super simple to make out of a lightweight t-shirt fabric. The long drapey fronts can be worn … Read More...
How to make bugs out of recycled drink pouch caps
As packaging changes so do the recycled craft people come up with. Such is the case today. I don’t think I have purchased anything in a pouch with these little caps but I have seen moms and little kids with … Read More...
9 favorite sewing tutorials at craftbits.com
Did you know that our sister site, Craftbits, has a whole category of sewing projects? Yep, they do. There are how-to’s for bags and softies and more. Here are some of my faves.
Looking for more lunch bag sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Thrift store hooded fur vest, no sewing required
With just $20 in her pocket, Alida from Alida Makes made this whole outfit for her son out of thrift store purchases. The look (and the $20 thrift store quest) was inspired by the Macklemore song. The long sleeved tee … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew a pillowcase dress
A pillowcase dress is a favorite first project for new sewers, as well as a favorite quick project for more advanced sewers. It makes a pretty dress for a little girl, and can be completed in an evening. Many pillowcase … Read More...
Sewing Tips :How To Prevent tunneling on your double needle stitching
When you sew with a double needle, your machine will make two lines of stitching on the top of the fabric and a zig zag between them on the back. It doesn’t take any special attachments, just the needle and … Read More...
(Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mint Loves Gray
I am in a minty mood this morning, so I fell in love with this pretty mint and gray inspiration board at The Perfect Palette. The gray adds a bit of sophistication to the lighthearted pastel mint shade. Very … Read More...