When I’m sewing a seam that I’ve pinned in place, I tend to just pile the pins I’ve removed right in front of the machine. Why? Because I’m lazy, that’s why. Putting them anywhere else is wasted hand movement. Autie … Read More...
DIY Deck Garden
Absolutely love this idea. And so simple as well!
Michelle of StitchWishDesigns has created a herb/vegetable garden for the deck and I love the simplicity and the no-messiness of it.
Go get details of the DIY Deck Garden.
Interview with Melina Raissina
Editor’s Note: American Craft Council‘s Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft project during the Aug 2-4 show at San Francisco will showcase works from nine interior designers and architects that will create room settings inspired by fine craft pieces … Read More...
DIY Paper Flower Crown
Wouldn’t this paper crown be pretty for a bride-to-be at her shower, photo session, or other special event? Get the tutorial for this pretty project created by Smitten on Paper at The Loveliest Day. I think this would be … Read More...
Project: Card with Faux Washi Tape
Washi Tape is still very trendy right now but there another way to get that same look with stamps that look like washi tape! These stamps with your ink colors make is easy to match just the perfect color of … Read More...
Mason Jar Flower Box
Learn how to make a beautiful mason jar flower box with a step-by-step tutorial from The Shabby Creek Cottage! This would make a gorgeous centerpiece for bridal showers or weddings. I love the aqua/turquoise color, but of course it … Read More...
Beeswax Candles in Terra Cotta Pots
I bet these colorful potted beeswax candles will burn forever. All you need to do to get this look is paint some terra cotta pots (that will only run you a buck or two, by the way). Then, simply attach … Read More...
Cascading Ruffle Pillow DIY
I think everyone as well as myself; would love one of these dreamy cascading ruffled pillows. Choose your color and go over and visit Terra of “mama-says-sew” for complete instructions with a pictorial tutorial. Terra has many beautiful and unusual … Read More...
DIY Bottlecap Necklace
Mel from Mellywood Mansion has done it again! She created a unique, unusual statement necklace using bottle caps! When describing the necklace Mel says “Bottle caps jewelry gets taken up a notch with this fun necklace, proving that they … Read More...
DIY – Stepping Stones
Valerie from Inner Child Fun shares this fun tutorial for making stepping stones. These stepping stones are quick to make with minimum mess. Use recycled cereal boxes for the molds. Use a rapid set cement which you could mix in … Read More...
Style Me Quick – The Summer Music Festival Twist
I have never been to a summer music festival but If I had been to one I am sure this is how I would have worn my hair. I love the fact this was created over a simple headband. Check … Read More...
Project Idea: Make Your Own Shawl Pins
Shawl knitting is a lot of fun, but sometimes you have a problem when it comes to keep the shawl attached to your body without a lot of fuss.
Knitter Donna Herron, who blogs at purl3agony, discovered a fun, crafty … Read More...
DIY Coffee Brewing Sachets
If you’re looking to save some money, then create these coffee sachets. These are easy to make and travel well!
Go get the details on these DIY Coffee Brewing Sachets.
Sewing Tutorial: Strapless maxi dress with deep ruffle hem
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a tutorial for making this strapless maxi dress with a deep ruffle hem. It’s made from a lightweight jersey, a fabric that will be comfortable in the summer weather and also … Read More...
Lookie: Sew Chibi birthday dress with a glitter gel playmat applique
I always feel a little tingle down my spine when I see that Kataryna Borders from Sew Chibi has made a dress for one of her daughters. I love her brain! That girl is mad with the awesome details, the … Read More...
Tutorial: Twist Pillow
Palak from Make It Handmade shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Twist Pillow. It’s a square throw pillow cover covered in little twisty tucks. You can make one from just two fat quarter… Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Cute summer shorts
Anna from Plan B shares the pattern she used to make a pair of summer shorts for herself. They fit snugly and have a narrow waistband. They’re short enough to be flirty but still long enough to keep everything covered … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a cover for your sewing machine
Caroline Hulse from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial over at Rags to Stitches showing how you can make a cover for your sewing machine. It’s a simple fabric cover to keep the dust off of your machine while it’s not … Read More...
Tutorial: Hedgehog Pincushion
I missed this cute little hedgehog when it first appeared over at Makerland. If you did too, get on over there right now and check it out.
Image credit: Makerland
Looking for more pin cushion patterns? Check out these quilting … Read More...
Freebie: Girl with Gelato Digi
YUMMY! Penny Blossoms has this cute girl with her “small” gelato digital stamp to download for free.
-Heather’
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, with 36 different skin color shades, these skin-toned markers by Arteza … Read More...