Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make a little girl’s gathered knit skirt with a foldover yoga waistband. I love a foldover waistband for the ease of installation and the comfort … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Convertible swimsuit straps
Sophie from Cirque Du Bebe shows how you can have it all – at least when it comes to your bathing suit. Her DIY convertible swimsuit straps attach to the suit with inconspicuous hooks. When you want your suit to … Read More...
Felt Halloween Playing Card Costume (FREE pattern)
Here is a clever idea for a Halloween costume from “Beverly’s Fabric” they also have a downloadable pattern for us. All you card players will love this. It looks like a pretty simple and quick project, so give it a … Read More...
Tutorial: Notebook paper zippered pouch
Melissa from Melly sews takes zippered pouches back to school with this tutorial showing how to make a zippered pouch that looks like a sheet of notebook paper. The blue and red lines are stitched with thread, and the pencil … Read More...
Gorgeous Nautical Wedding
When I say gorgeous, I mean it! This stunning wedding is filled with beautiful nautical details like the sailboat-topped cake and driftwood sailboats shown above. See all the fabulous photos at Stephanie Hunter Photography.
DIY: Hanging Boxwood Pendant
Via ProjectWedding comes these wonderful instructions for creating a unique topiary style décor.
Although this project, on first glance, looks hard to do – make sure you read through to the very end to get the details and understand what … Read More...
Halloween Spider Web Snack
I love the simplicity of this idea – pretzel sticks, white chocolate, chocolate chips and some wax paper – and hey presto – you have a great and easy edible craft idea for the Halloween party.
Go get the full … Read More...
15 Nautical Wedding DIYs
If your wedding day includes natuical style be sure to check this roundup of 15 nautical-themed DI Ys at SouthBound Bride. I love the sailor knot napkin rings and escort cards via Project Wedding shown above!
Another favorite is … Read More...
Professional Looking Pillar Candles
In this guide from CraftFoxes, you’ll learn the best formula for making candles that burn evenly for hours.
This tutorial is pretty simple, with pictures for each step.
Get the details at craftfoxes: how to make pillar candles.
Style Me Quick – Crimp Crazy
I am not sure what is more crazy, the fact that crimping is back in fashion or the fact I remember buying a crimper when I was really young (Ok not that young). Get your 80’s on with this simple … Read More...
Math Manipulatives
Sometimes the best way to learn is not to teach but to play. Thanks to theunlikelyhomeschool.com here are 5 fun ideas for Math activities.
Looking for more resources? Check out these board games for learning Math and Multiplication
Product Review – Water Buddies
My Children have always loved water. I have never really offered them anything else other than that and we never have soft drinks in the fridge. A special treat is a lemonade when we are out for dinner or a … Read More...
DIY Wood Table
This is turning out to be a great DIY wood week at Home & Garden!
Found via style-files.com, this DIY wood table is jaw dropping. The original instructions are in Danish (via an old Danish magazine) but the pictures from … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Happy tooth fairy pillow
Cintia from My Poppet shares a tutorial for making a happy little felt tooth fairy pillow. It’s shaped like a giant tooth and has a small pocket on the back to hold the tooth (and then the money afte the … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans backpack
Fili and Lino show how to make this cute backpack out of an old pair of jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the backpack. It’s fully lined with a contrasting cotton print, and it has adjustable straps. A … Read More...
Tips for Buying Yarn
If you’ve ever been stumped when you go to the yarn store, check out these five tips for buying yarn from the Martingale and Co. blog. This list assumes that you have a pattern in mind so you’ll be looking … Read More...
Free pattern: Mademoiselle Muscle Tee for girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern for her Mademoiselle Muscle Tee. The simple shirt is sure to become a wardrobe staple. It’s a sleeveless tee with wide banding around the arm and neck holes. The free pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing a blind hem
When you want to hem a garment without the stitching showing, a blind hem is the way to go. This hem style is often used to hem pants, skirts, and dresses. It’s easy to do, but you’ll have to fold … Read More...
Inspiration: Paper Haunted House
HOLY COW!! This AMAZING haunted house was created by Nicole Magouirk using a large house die cut and adorable stamps of animals dressed in costumes. The details on this projects are incredible, who wouldn’t want this in their home … Read More...
DIY Paper Cut Flower Boutonniere
I just love the modern simplicity of this boutonniere created from a cut paper flower silhouette! Learn how to make your own at Brooklyn Bride.