The Sizzix blog has a tutorial for making this beautiful window box using lots of different paper crafting products and technique like stamping, paints, die cutting, inks and more.
-Heather
Sewing Tutorial: Pleated half apron trimmed with ribbon
Sew4Home shows how to make this pleated half apron, trimmed with a pretty ribbon at the hem and the waistband. Ribbon also creates a couple of stripes across the skirt. They made theirs out of a linen and added some … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Shoulder patch t-shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights added a shoulder patch to a shirt that she made for her son. This is such a cool addition for a little boy’s shirt! (Or a girl’s shirt, but boys’ shirts tend to be trickier to … Read More...
Freebie | French Inspired Gift Wrap & Gift Tags
Lia Griffith is sharing these French inspired gift tags and gift wrap that she used for her daughter’s 18th birthday celebration. She shows a collage of how she used them, as well as other ideas for a party or celebration. … Read More...
10 Things to Learn From Starting a Business – Launch Grow Joy
I know I’ve featured some of Andreea Ayers’s articles from Launch Grow Joy before, but I thought this one was particularly applicable to indie crafters. The list features 10 things that Andreea learned when launching her newest venture, Soaps to … Read More...
Winner of 5 free patterns from ChrisW Designs
The winner of our giveaway from ChrisW Designs is…
Congratulations, Rebecca, you get 5 FREE PATTERNS from ChrisW Designs. I see some gorgeous new purses in your future!!
Tutorial: Make a backpack from an old pair of jeans
This jeans-to-backpack refasihon by Bonita at I Wear A Bow is so smart! The top part of the jeans will become the top of the backpack, with a drawstring running through the waistband. She completes the bag with a flap … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s reversible wrap top
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional has a treat for you over at the Birch Fabrics blog. She is guest posting there with a free pattern for this little girl’s reversible wrap top. It ties at the side and has … Read More...
DIY Standing Desk
Standing desks are hugely popular right now. The idea is that they are more productive than sitting ones.
But they normally cost a bundle.
Jessica of the warfieldfamily shows you how to make your own standing desk for less than … Read More...
Cheery Goldfinch Felt Ornament & Red Headed Woodpecker Patterns
I know I love watching the Goldfinch at my feeder and as the summer turns to fall they become a shade of lime green and they are lovely! Susan of “Down east thunder farm” out of Maine has some sweet … Read More...
Project: Seashell Candle Holder
Using stencils, adhesives sheets, glitter and fragments the Rain Puddles Designs blog has directions for making this pretty ocean themed candle holder.
-Heather
A Cute Felted Lunch Bag
I’ve been thinking about knitting up a little lunch box or bag, not because anyone in my home would actually use such a thing, but just because I get the back to school spirit even though no one’s really going … Read More...
Fabric Flowers
Anyone who does needlework is likely to have some fabric scraps around, and if you don’t, you probably have some friends who do who will let you borrow a few. This Craftside tutorial was inspired by some paper flowers, but … Read More...
Modify this Mitten Pattern
This may look like an unusual cross-stitch pattern and that is because it isn’t actually a cross-stitch chart. It is a mitten pattern. But, any gridded chart can be adapted for cross-stitch, right? I can see using the two repeating … Read More...
DIY – Kids “Washable” Nail Polish
Take empty containers and fill with glitter glue and add a small brush.
Alternatively you can recycle your old empty nail polish bottles by washing them out with nail polish removed and filling with the glitter glue.
Add some craft … Read More...
5 Food Hacks That Will Make Life Easier
Here are 5 hacks that are so easy to do. And guaranteed to make your life easier when you’re rushing around in the kitchen.
All of these have been tested in our kitchen!
1. Chill a bottle of wine in … Read More...
Still Time to Submit for the 2015 Knitting Pattern a Day Calendar
I don’t know why I just got this a few days ago, but time is almost up for submitting a pattern for the 2015 knitting pattern a day calendar. You have until August 15 to get a pattern (or more … Read More...
DIY: Tweens Knot Tying Craft
Kids always want to make grown up things, and this tutorial allows them to make something a little more complex looking than a simple kids craft.
This fun tutorial looks difficult but is perfect for tweens. As long as your … Read More...
Party Ideas : Strawberry Picnic
Strawberry Parties are taking over the internet. I am not sure I see what all the fuss is about. Don’t get me wrong I love Strawberries, especially when they are in a glass of chilled Champagne or dipped in chocolate. … Read More...
DIY Fondant Daisies
The amazing CakeWhiz teaches you how to make these beautiful fondant daisies – in 2 varieties. Truly talented!
Bookmark this lady’s blog – she has some amazingly talented cake decorating idea – she is indeed a cakewhiz!