I’m one of those people who needs a shawl or a sweater handy all year long because air conditioning in the south (even in my own home) is often too much for me to stand. So I’m loving this pretty … Read More...
DIY Menu Board
Even though this is a (part) review of a specific brand of paint, the rest of the tutorial is pretty awesome! And face it, you can buy any brand of chalkboard paint.
Check out how Rachel made this DIY menu … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a sequin hem
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at Brassy Apple showing how to make this t-shirt skirt. It’s a super simple refashion, requiring just one cut and just one seam. But if you want to give it some fancy, she … Read More...
How to make recycled cardboard Birthday numbers
I love the idea of writing Birthday wishes on supersized recycled cardboard numbers at a Birthday Party. I also love how the stands for these big numbers are held standing with Logo stands. Pop on over to the blog Leigh … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide headband for runners from t-shirt knit
Jane at Maiden Jane shows how to make a wide headband from stretch knit fabric, perfect for running or other activities when you want to pull your hair back. The stretch knit fabric fits snug but not too tight. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a new bag from an old skirt
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a new bag – out of an old skirt. You’ll need a gathered or pleated skirt for this. The waistband becomes the top of the purse and the gathered … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkle yo-yo embellished tee
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shows how she embellished a little girl t-shirt with a rainbow of sparkly fabric yo-yos. If you don’t have one of those handy Clover yo-yo makers, don’t worry. She shows how to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: The Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Ultimate Reusable Snack Sack. While most reusable snack bags are made as flat pouches, hers is a drawstring bag with a round bottom. The ribbon drawstring is easy for young … Read More...
Technique: Faux Chalkboard Stamping
Find out how to get that cool trendy chalkboard look on your cards over at the Simply Price blog. This technique is perfect for back to school projects!
-Heather
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Free Quilt pattern: Honeycomb bee
Amy of Badskirt shares on her blog this adorable pattern of a bee inside a hexagon. She says she drafted it to put some in a quilt she was making for her daughter. To give it a go, you will … Read More...
Where You Scrap Wednesdays | Laura Silva
Laura Silva from Laura‘s Crafty Life takes you on a tour of the craft room she shares with her husband (whose hobbies include archery). Laura does many different crafts, so she explains how she has the room set up … Read More...
Wood Palette Escort Card Display + Mint Green Wedding Inspiration
I’ve been seeing lots of wood palettes popping up at weddings lately, and I love this mint green escort card display from Simplicity Events! Palettes are inexpensive but add so much rustic flair to your event whether painted or … Read More...
Create a Vintage Looking Photo Frame
The PinningMama shows you how to DIY a vintage looking frame in no time at all. All you need is a bottles of paint, a few brushes and of course, a frame.
Go get her tutorial on this DIY vintage … Read More...
DIY Paint Splatter Shorts – My Life on the Divide
80’s styles are all the rage right now, including paint splatters and neon. But shelling out for trends can be costly, especially with back to school right around the corner. All the more reason to check out this great tutorial … Read More...
How to make mini corkboards
Over a the blog Trashy Crafter there is colorful tutorial on how to make recycled wood disk cork boards. I love that these are decorative yet functional.
Mason Jar Dessert Bar
I love a dessert bar at a wedding! Especially one that’s brimming over with delicious treats in mason jars! This display from Wedding Party is so gorgeous that you’d never guess it’s a budget-friendly idea too. Get all the … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Add flirty frilly ruffles to a swimsuit bottom
Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how she frillified a swimsuit bottom with rows of ruffles. They’re colorful and fun, and also a little flirty. It’s a cute way to add personality to a plain swimsuit. Go to her tute … Read More...
Mason Jar Citronella Candles
Making your own citronella candles is a fun summer project. Making citronella candles in mason jars is also great because you can pop a lid on them and leave them outside overnight and not have to worry about them getting … Read More...
Toy Story Alien Bento Box
My kids love Toy Story (and so do I – especially Toy Story 3).
So the next time I am in charge of lunches, guess what I am making?
If your kids love the aliens from the Toy Story franchise … Read More...
Tutorial: Vacation photo pillow cover, plus a handy cutting guide
Instead of tucking a favorite vacation photo from her childhood into a photo album, Laura Bray turned it into a throw pillow. It’s a family memory she can revisit every time she sees the pillow. She shares a tutorial showing … Read More...