If you’re not already filled up with skirt making inspiration from the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours, I’ve got another awesome skirt tutorial to point you to. Natasha from Little Pink Monster shows how to make girl’s tiered knit … Read More...
Tip: Toni’s very smart (and mess-free) bobbin storage
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows her very smart organization for her bobbins. She keeps them handy underneath the matching spool of thread, with plastic covers to keep the threads from unwinding. Instead of spending $$$ on the covers from … Read More...
Project: Stamped Steampunk Tote Bag
Holy Cow, this amazing Steampunk inspired tote bag blows me away! Darcy Wilkins made it using a little hand drawing, paint, charms and loads of different stamped images from Paper Artsy. She shares lots of step by step photos and … Read More...
Cookie Stack Cake
I’m pretty sure it’s clear that we all have to go make and M & M cookie stack cake now, right? Find the recipe at Erica’s Sweet Tooth. Hmmm, and it’s my mom’s birthday today, too.
DIY Colorful Hair Chalk
Hellogiggles.com shows us how to channel our inner fairies and make our own DIY Hair Chalks.
What does she use? Pastels! You know the ones we used as art students to color our life drawings.
Pick up soft pastels from … Read More...
Up Up and Away
Isn’t this the most adorable ode to UP the movie you have ever seen?
Francine our very own Scrapbooking Editor created this adorable UP party and photo prop for her sons birthday. Check out the rest of her creative ideas … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Swingy t-shirt tunic
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to adapt a basic fitted t-shirt pattern to make it a swingy tunic. She adds flare to the body the shirt and gives it a curved hi/low hem. . Go to her blog for … Read More...
Bombshell Swimsuit sewing pattern
Just yesterday I went shopping for a new bathing suit. I had picked one out online and trekked out to the local retail store to try it on, only to find out that their bathing suits are only available for … Read More...
Book Review: Creative Lettering by Jenny Doh
Were you one of those teenagers that cut words and phrases out of magazines and made collages? Or did you study type or graphic design in college? Well, I did both and this book Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from … Read More...
Freebie: Fairies Digital Stamp
Download these three lovely fairies digital stamp for free over at Fairy Coloring Pages.
-Heather
Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able … Read More...
Blue Mason Jar Candle Holders
The new, blue throwback ball jars are really useful for craft projects if you haven’t gotten your hands on some yet. Summer at Dollar Store Crafts put together the candle holders shown in just a few easy steps.
Free pattern: Baby doll diaper with felt poo
Baby doll diaper changes are fun for little kids. They’re even more fun when there’s something to remove from the diaper. Over at Made By Joel, you can find a free pattern for a baby doll diaper you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired flounce skirt
Shino from Nutta! shows how she made this flounce skirt, inspired by a similar skirt she saw at Anthropologie a while back. (The Anthropologie skirt is no longer available for purchase.) She recreated the look by making a straight knit … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Maternity t-shirt dress
Cherie from You and Mie guests in the 30 Days of Sundresses series hosted by Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how she made this maternity t-shirt dress. She started with a basic t-shirt pattern and adapted it to make … Read More...
Crazy Fantastic Tree Cake
I am in complete and utter awe over this tree cake. Everything about it is exactly as it should be. See behind the scenes as it comes together HERE at Milk and Cereal.
Technique: Mosaic Tile Stamping
The Cardmaker Magazine blog has a video tutorial showing how to make this interesting stamped mosaic tile look. This idea is great for masculine cards like for Father’s Day!
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and … Read More...
Confetti Marshmallow Numbers
I…I think… I think I love these. Very much. Make homemade confetti marshmallow numbers HERE at Studio DIY.
Turtles and Cats
I’m a total sucker for turtles. I love them – living, stuffed, figurines, etc. I’ve had them as pets and have been known to pull over to rescue one who’s stranded in the middle of the road. Cats, well, that’s … Read More...
No-slip fabric cutting with pretty mat
Before you read this post I have to admit, I didn’t know what Margie of NannyNotes2U meant when her supply list called for glass paper. So, here you go. Glass paper = sand paper. Who knew! Well, Google did. … Read More...
Father’s Day Gifts in Clay
Father’s Day is coming right up! Here are some of the super cute polymer clay gifts for dads on Etsy:
Nautical Cufflinks by CreaShines | Guitar Necklace by Rozibuz |
Boston Terrier Sculpture by sallysbitsofclay | Wayfarers Sunglasses by PolymerClayCreations |