After the relentless schedule of a school year, I find the unscheduled days of summer to be a much needed break. (Liv’school starts at 7:45. As in, 7:46 and she’s tardy. Is that nuts or what??) Do you remember running … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Simple toddler shorts, with or without pockets
Hey there! Have you been looking for a simple and quick sewing project for a little girl in your life? Well, I’ve got just the thing for you! Allie from Freshly Completed has created a fantastic pattern for toddler shorts … Read More...
Free pattern: Polished Pillowcase Dress in girl sizes
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a pattern and tutorial for making her Polished Pillowcase Dress. It’s a basic pillowcase dress, but she includes options for varying the ties and the hem. At the top, choose between … Read More...
Garden Tic-Tac-Toe
Using a paver stone from the home improvement store, some chalk to create the grid and painting designs on smooth rocks, you too can create a fun outdoor tic tac oe game. Perfect for your deck and great for adults … Read More...
Turk’s Head Knot Stitch Tutorial
If you are looking for something to make your knotted work pop, then you need to head on over to NeedlenThread to learn how to make Turk’s Head Knots. They can be subbed for Colonial Knots or French Knots and … Read More...
Sailing Away
This chart from Brigitte Dadaux is inspired by an artwork by Carl Moser. It is nautical in theme and will make a lovely addition to any home’s decor. I think the muted colors are especially lovely. Get the free chart.
Improv quilt a first
This is a first for Anorina of Samelia’s Mum in making a quilt using improvisational piecing. Her results are lovely. She shares on her blog some pointers on how you can make your own scrapalicious quilt.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Cute And Free Crochet Patterns For You
This cute rose is created a bit differently from most patterns I’ve seen. Check it out for yourself. It’s a snap to work up and would make such a nice brooch. This is just an example of one of many … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Popsicle Cards
Make and send these cute popsicle cards using cardstock, craft sticks and washi tape. Send to friends as a sunny summer greeting! Click here to go to the tutorial on Omiyage.
DIY Rhinestone Chevron Friendship Bracelet
I know I have posted many tutorials in the past few weeks for friendship bracelets, but what can I say, besides they are a popular trend. It is fun for me to think about friendship bracelets were popular when my … Read More...
Tutorial: Exotic Bloom Vase
I’m not sure how I missed this one but I was reading through Rebekah’s site and found it. The vase is shabby-awesome and all the little tiles are the perfect touch. The fancy canework of the tiles appeals to me … Read More...
Watch a Colour de Verre How-to Video!
I wrote recently about Colour de Verre’s newest mold, the Pattern Fuser. Well those cool guys have put together a video on how to use the mold. Please check it out and then go order a couple of the molds. … Read More...
Organizing Kids Craft Supplies in Style
My craft closet is about four rooms away from the actual room we do most of our crafts in. I think this idea for the kids craft supplies we use most often is a great fix to my ‘distance’ issue. … Read More...
Japanese Flying Carp
This is a beautiful rendition of a Japanese flying carp that can easily be done using simple materials that produce such an amazing result. It’s hard to believe this is a kid’s craft! Head on over the Squirrelly Minds for … Read More...
Cork Boat Races {Kid Craft}
We have a water table on our back patio that would be perfect for these adorable little boats! Now mommy just has to get busy compiling all those corks:) Have some fun with your kids and make these adorable cork … Read More...
Spoon Ant
Sometimes I just want to make a craft for my kids out of items I already have lying around the house. THIS is one of those crafts! Think about the possibilities with spoons, a little paint and some pipe cleaners! … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless sundress from a man’s button up shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews wraps up her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make strapless sundress out a man’s button up shirt and some yardage. You’ll use the man’s shirt for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Button apron with wrap-around pockets
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this lovely apron with contrast edging and deep wrap-around pockets. (See that white strip across the skirt of the apron? That’s the top of the pockets. You can choose where to stitch the dividers.) … Read More...
SewingTutorial: Sew a swimsuit for baby
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can sew up a basic swimsuit for baby. You won’t need a pattern because you can make your own by tracing around a onesie. Brilliant!! And if sewing swimsuit material sounds big and … Read More...
DIY Sexy Rhinestone Heels
Bling up your wedding shoes with a quick and easy tutorial for rhinestone-clad heels from The Sparkle Queen! I’m adding this to the DIY Wedding Shoes Pinterest board here. So many fun and budget-friendly inspirations! Thanks for the … Read More...