Stephanie from Henry Happened has some great jewelry making tutorials posted on her blog. I have featured several throughout the past few months. She is so creative, it is inspiring. While browsing her blog over the weekend, I came across … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Strawberry Shortcake dress-up hat
Do you remember way back when, when Strawberry Shortcake wore that big puffy pink hat? She wears a large straw hat now. But Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make a child’s dress-up version of Strawberry’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Bias Dress with adjustable straps
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how to make her Summer Bias Dress. And if you wear a women’s size small (32-34″ bust), she’s got a free pattern for you. I think I could wear this dress … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Color blocked little boy shorts
Caila from Caila Made shows how to use color blocking to create stylish shorts for little boys. Her tutorial includes the how-to for adding the color blocked elements to a favorite shorts pattern, as well as suggestions for the types … Read More...
Cement Star Votives
I adore these cement star votive holders, and they’d make a perfect Fourth of July yard accent. Henry Happened shares how she made these with simple cement mix and dollar store, star-shaped bowls.
Project: Fourth of July Table Decor
Decorate your Fourth of July table with some fun and festive folded paper decorations. These remind me of exploding fireworks and I love the stamped saying in the center! Nichol Magourik has a how to video on her blog (scroll … Read More...
A Sweet Cowl for Summer
Somehow I’ve gotten way behind on sharing patterns that have caught my eye lately, so I’ll try to share more here for a while. The Lightweight Cowl from Classic Elite Yarns (that’s a link to the PDF) is a great … Read More...
Pin of the Week: An Awesome Reference for Circular Knitting
I don’t have the original source for this one, I’m sorry to say, but I first saw it on Cascade Yarns’ Facebook page a couple of days ago and someone who commented on the post had a link to a … Read More...
Summer Fruit Wands
Summer and fruit, a magical combination. And sticks make eating the drippy, messy stuff so much better. Make summer fruit wands HERE at Say Yes to Hoboken.
Easy DIY Patriotic Luminaries
The Fourth of July gets me all excited as Craft Gossip’s candle lady. There are so many great projects to chose from. The patriotic luminaries above are no exception. Head over to For the Love of… for the tutorial.
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Candy Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers
Heck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.
USA Pallet Flag
Today, like yesterday, I’m feeling a bit patriotic. I stumbled across this flag over at PB&J Stories where Pamela made a fun and rustic American flag to decorate for the 4th of July. She mentions that she doesn’t really decorate … Read More...
Tutorial: How to replace the fabric body of a child’s favorite doll
Lidija from BluDor Magazine shows how she repaired her child’s favorite doll. The doll’s soft body was beginning to show wear (okay, a lot of wear) so she constructed a new fabric body for him. The new body is made … Read More...
Free pattern: Mod toddler color blocked shift dress
Farrah from Mingo and Grace shares a free pattern at The Sewing Rabbit for making this mod color block shift dress for a toddler. A Mod Tod! (I’m witty in the morning, aren’t I?) The sleeveless dress is cute summertime … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns- Bluth Fans Unite
Those of you who are friends with me on Facebook will know that I spent a recent week glued to the television watching the new episodes of Arrested Development on Netflix. Now some of you may not be fans, but … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Oz-inspired lace covered t-shirt
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot chair shows how to make this lace covered tee. The look is inspired by the character China Doll in the movie Oz The Great and Powerful. She starts with a store bought t-shirt, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Pencil pouch shaped like a pencil
What is it about purses made in the shape of other objects? I can’t get enough of them! Like this pencil case that Jill from Creating My Way To Success made. It’s a pencil pouch shaped like a giant pencil. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric fish toss game
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a soft fabric fish tossing game. The goal of the game is to toss the fish softies into the fabric bucket. Go to Moda … Read More...
8 Easy DIY Lollipops (No Thermometer Required)
Candy-making is a tricky thing. It involves a thermometer, which suggests precision is necessary. Not “suggests,” precision IS necessary. I’m not precise. So I very much appreciate shortcut candymaking. All of these lollipops need no thermometer to make, leave no … Read More...
20 Top Wedding Trends
If you’re wondering what’s trending for weddings lately be sure to pop over to Bridal Guide for 20 exciting trends compiled by Mindy Weiss. Lighting is one big element receiving more attention at wedding celebrations, and I love the pretty … Read More...