I recently posted 10 DIY Dog Bed projects post – and that has been the most popular post on this blog for the last 3 weeks.
So I decided to do a roundup of Cat projects – but found out … Read More...
Tutorial: Body pillow with name appliuqe
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios guest blogs at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make this body pillow with a name appliqued across the front. It makes a cute focal pillow for a child’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring backpack from an old sweatshirt
Jane from Maiden Jane shows how to make a drawstring backpack out of an old sweatshirt. I love this idea!! The heavy sweatshirt material will make a sturdy backpack. If there’s a logo or pockets (or other details), they’ll look … Read More...
Fake Teeth From Apple And Marshmallows
I had to do a double take to realize what this is.
Fake teeth – using only marshmallows, apple slices and peanut butter (to hold the teeth together). What a fun clever idea.
There is no link – the picture … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy crop top t-shirt refashion
Natasha from Little Pink Monster had a t-shirt that was too big and shapeless for her, so she remade it into a much cuter crop top. She used a boxy crop cop that fit her as a guide, shortening it … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a wide elastic belt
Elizabeth, The Hungry Octopus, shows how she fixed a wide elastic belt that was a bit too snug for her. Instead of wearing an uncomfortable belt, she pieced in some extra elastic to make it a little bit longer. … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkcloth lunch bag you can decorate and redecorate
Skip To My Lou shows how to make a lunch bag that you can decorate and redecorate to your heart’s content. That’s because it’s made out of chalkcloth. Brilliant!! Use chalk markers to decorate it for a semi-permanent design that … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Fresco Paints
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post about Fresco Paints, what they are, how they work, colors available and a tutorial video on how to paint your stamped images using these paints. I love the artistic, mixed … Read More...
Freebie | Layered 3×4 PSD Template for Instagram Photos
Add Instagfram photos to your Project Life or pocket page layouts with this free layered 3×4 PSD template from Cathy Zielske. She includes a video in her blog post showing you how to use it. Click here for the … Read More...
Transfer Image onto Wood – Crafts Unleashed
I love transferring images onto different surfaces. And how gorgeous is the look achieved by using this method? Morena shares the how to over on Crafts Unleashed. I can see all sorts of applications for this for gifts or … Read More...
Tutorial: Faceted Gold Beads
You can make the pretty faceted gold beads from the necklace with this handy tutorial on KathrynDesigns – the tutorial is a photo one you’ll need to click the photo within the post and it will be enlarged and very … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted hottie
Adrianne of On the Windy Side shares on her blog how to make a quilted hot water bottle cover (hottie for short). Strip piecing makes quick work of the fabric panel and her stitches delight, notice each row is different. … Read More...
Getting it right – Flying Geese
Leanne of She Can Quilt dreaded piecing Flying Geese until she found a specialty ruler that gave her what you see here – uniform size and accuracy. She shows her transformation from meh to just right with lots of photos … Read More...
Pretend Play: Teddy Bear Picnic
There is the old age debate of whether we should just let kids play instead of making everything a lesson. Our house is somewhat educational. Our toy room looks like a kindy and we have been asked numerous times if … Read More...
DIY Wreath For The Gardener
Here is a very clever idea: DIY wreath for the gardener made from a garden hose, dollar store flowers and garden gloves. Perfect to adorn a potting shed, garage door, or patio.
Donna of As The Card Rack Turns sent … Read More...
Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet Tutorial
I am liking the layers of beads that make up this pretty Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet. On her blog Carolyn’s Homework, Carolyn posted a tutorial on how to make a bracelet like this one. She used … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous gathers, no shifting or smushing
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares her secret for getting gorgeous gathers. Her method keeps the gathered fabric from shifting or smushing while she stitches it into a seam. It takes just a couple of extra steps, but the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Apple keychain for Teacher school Gift
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make an apple keychain for back to school. They’re quick to make using HeatnBond to fuse the layers together. You can make … Read More...
Idea file: Waste-free dress muslin
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
Looking for more Echo Park Supplies? Check these out here … Read More...