Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this pretty dress using the free Coffee Date Dress pattern from The Selfish Seamstress. She made a muslin first so she could check the fit before cutting into her good fabric. She didn’t just … Read More...
Project: Custom Phone Case
The Echo Park blog has a great idea for adding your own personal touch to your cell phone case by using paper crafting products, click here for directions.
-Heather
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Thinking about Fall Knitting?
I guess it has something to do with this unusually cool summer (as I write this from Northwest Arkansas it’s been raining all day and is 75 degrees, when the average temp this time of year is 89 and it’s … Read More...
Felt Gnome Finger Puppets Tutorial & Pattern
Amy of “While Wearing Heels” always comes up with some neat tutorials and generously shares them with us. Your kids will love these and mom & dad can play along. She has her cute Gnome Finger Puppet couple with a … Read More...
5 Healthy School Lunch Ideas
I did this post yesterday on 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas – and that was so popular – that I decided to continue with the school lunch series. Today, I present to you, a compilation of 5 really healthy lunch … Read More...
DIY Ruffled Lamp Shade
Jessica from Mom4Real.com shows us how she made a normal ordinary lamp look classy with this ruffle inspired transformation.
Go get her tute here.
Party Ideas – Tennis
If you love Tennis then you are going to love this Tennis themed party. This party is styled for a girl (Pink & Yellow) but could easily be adapted for a boy.
DIY Laced Cement Candle Holders
These are laced cement votives that are perfect for summer nights. Cement is probably not the first thing you think of when making a votive – but this works great due to the lace.
Go check out these DIY laced … Read More...
Flower Baskets On Wooden Posts
Jane from CottageAtTheCrossRoads shares her DIY on creating these beautiful flower baskets mounted on wooden posts – they make a great statement going into the house/cottage.
Go get the details of her DIY here.
Gorgeous & Green Wedding Dessert Table
This stunning dessert table featured at Hostess with the Mostess truly is gorgeous! And with details like an emerald green cake, chalkboards, chevrons, and more – it’s right on trend too. Enjoy all the eye-candy here.
5 Rules to Follow for Mason Jar Glasses
I just added this handy guide for using Mason jars as glasses to my Mason Jar Pinterest Board! I spotted it over at Emmaline Bride, and thought it had some great suggestions. If you are looking for Mason … Read More...
How to make painted rustic style mason jar tea lights
This is a great project for adults and little kids. See how to make rustic style mason jar tea lights over at the blog Suburble. I bet this painting technique would work with all sorts of recycled jars and glasses.
Tutorial: Fun print elastic suspenders for kids
Have you seen the pretty new fashion elastic from Dritz? It comes in a range of colors and prints. Sigh… printed elastic! Is there anything better? Sew4Home shows how you can use the printed elastic to make a set of … Read More...
Pam’s tips for sewing on denim
Whether from recycled old jeans or purchased yardage, denim is a well-loved fabric for many projects. It’s sturdy and it wears beautifully. But the thickness of the fabric can make it difficult to sew, especially when bulky seams intersect. Pam … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy corded pillow cover in just 6 steps
Jen at Tatertots and Jello shows how you can make a pillow cover with cording to make the edges pop. It’s easier than you think – just 6 steps from beginning to end. The back is made with an envelope … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral splash fold over clutch
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how she sewed up this lovely floral clutch purse for a friend. It’s a simple fold over clutch, with a bright floral design printed on the flap and a contrast zipper providing a splash … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel diaper changing mat
Christen from Love By Hand shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to make a baby diaper changing mat. It rolls up so it’s easy to stash in a diaper bag. The outside is a pretty cotton print, … Read More...
Freebies: Word Search
The Scrappy Sticky Inky Mess blog has some fun free word search printables to download, perfect for the fronts or insides of cards!
-Heather
Crochet A Trivet
This picture does not do justice to the graceful appearance of this trivet. Can you believe that it makes use of four wooden bangles? What a cool way to recycle something you might have on hand (or can get … Read More...
Photography | 8 Steps to Better Photos on Auto
Autumn Baldwin of It’s Always Autumn, ran an eight part series on her blog to help you get better photos using your camera on Auto. She starts off by showing how photos can be improved by turning off … Read More...