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...
Article | Is the Photo Album Dead?
Dave Griffin at FStoppers, a photography site, is asking if the digital age means the end of the family photo album. With so many of us taking thousands of photos every day, he asks, can we find the … Read More...
DIY Pom Pom Shoe Clips
Pretty chiffon pom poms add a lovely accent to your wedding shoes, and they are a breeze to make with this tutorial from Bridal Musings! Chiffon is available in a variety of colors, so it’s easy to customize this … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebie | Stamping with the Silhouette Stamping Kit
Earlier this year Silhouette announced a new product release: the Stamping Kit. In this post Lauren from The Thinking Closet reviews the kit, and takes you through the steps to create your 0wn stamps to make gift tags. … Read More...
Make An Abacus
This adorable little Abacus is from the Education.com website and very cute. Can an Abacus be cute? It’s simple to make and actually works. The kids can have fun creating it, then using it. It is also a perfect addition … Read More...
Tutorial: Image Transfers for Your Doodles
Amy of This Heart of Mine sent me the link to her image transfer tutorial. As far as image transfers go, this one is basic. The approach, however, is both sweet and perfect. She uses a simple contact transfer … Read More...
Tap Shoe Pendant Necklace Tutorial
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...