Keeping some plain white party ware in your cupboard is essential for last-minute parties or get together. But did you know with a few rolls of Washi-tape you could enhance your dinner ware in a matter of minute. Check out … Read More...
DIY – Paradise Mango Body Scrub
I swear I can smell the mango permeating through my computer screen. It’s no surprise that after reading this recipe I started craving Poppadoms and Mango Chutney.Its no surprise that after reading this recipe I started craving Poppadoms and Mango … Read More...
Eli the Owl Backpack tutorial
This “Owl Backpack” came from Martha Stewart’s new site that I don’t care for and she is no longer emailing her craft of day. Anyway, this is a darling backpack for the back-to-school-ers.
Project: Stamped Travel Tags
Tim Holtz has his newest tags for the month up. This time around the theme is travel and he’ll show you step by step how to create these cool tags using techniques like masking, inking stamps with markers, using stains … Read More...
Whooo Knew Crochet
What little girl wouldn’t love to take her lunch money to school in this sweet little pouch? I’d like to and I haven’t bought a school lunch in at least 150 years! As usual, this speaks to me because … Read More...
Free Printable – Star Wars Sight Words
The word Star Wars is like a trigger to most little boys and Learning4Kids.net has created a free Star Wars Sight words printable
Looking for more learning resources? Check out these Star wars Educational activities.
Felt Pin Cushion Boat (with Trawler Net Thread Catcher!) tutorial
Sian host “buttons and paint” blog out of the UK and has created this cute unique pincushion from felt in the shape of a trawler boat with a knitted net as a thread catcher! She includes a simple tutorial & … Read More...
Technique: Layered Stamping
The Simon Says Stamp blog has a video tutorial for making this lovely Get Well card using a layered stamping technique, click here to watch.
-Heather
Board to Follow: AnthroFave
Anthropologie is one of the most talked about stores in the DIY community. And in case you’re still wondering why, check out the AnthroFave board on Pinterest. AnthroFave is part of the official Anthropologie boards, but its curated by … Read More...
Tutorial: Anti-allergen pillow cover
Deborah from Creative Folk Quilting shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how to make an anti-allergen covers for standard bed pillows. She uses a new Pellon product, an Allergen Defense Fabric, to block dust mites and other common … Read More...
Art Sculptures Made With Everyday Objects
Update: We have two step by step directions:
- Clothing hanger snowflake tutorial (CraftGossip)
- Coat hanger snowflake instructions (small hangers) (CraftBits)
Original story is here:
akamundo is a freelance designer and artist in Washington D.C. And his art utilizes everyday … Read More...
DIY – MilkShake Favors
This adorable and Quick idea is from mychiclife.com. This is a great way to handout something different as a favor and as an added bonus you get to use vintage style paper straws. Visit the website for a free … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric spray paint leaf prints
Karen from Pysselbolaget used fabric spray paint to make these reverse prints of summer leaves on the fronts of some throw pillows. She made them as reminders of the summer, a rather short season in Sweden. They’re easy to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric berry boxes
Anna from Noodlehead shows how to make these fabric berry boxes. LOVE!! She includes a pattern to make them in two sizes. She shows them holding a stack of fat quarters – yummy! – but you could use them … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY toe socks
Onelmom shows how she made these colorful toe socks. She starts with a regular ol’ pair of socks and adds on the colorful toes. She made them out of felt, but I think you could also use scraps of t-shirt … Read More...
Freebie: Children’s measurement chart sizes 3T-12
If you sew for kids, Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts has a printable for you. She’s collected the average measurements for children sizes 3T-12 into one handy chart you can download and print out. Now you can make a top … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion quilt a puzzle
Holly shows her readers how to stitch puzzle pieces on this whole cloth quilt. Though it looks difficult, she makes easy work of it by starting off her free motion quilting with a grid. Visit HollyMayb to get the tutorial… Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Mermaid in a Shell
I love mermaids and I flipped when I saw this stunning creation over at Christa’s Scrappies, she combines stamps, die cuts, real shells and faux pearls for this beautiful mermaid sitting in shell. Note: the blog is in Dutch, … Read More...
Freehand Gallery Anniversary Sale
It’s that time again, the Freehand Gallery 33rd Anniversary Sale! If you’ve been waiting to buy gorgeous pieces from the contemporary gallery of American craft, then this is the time. From Aug 10th to Aug 31st, you can find … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled throw pillow
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make this ruffled throw pillow. Three rows of ruffles cover the bottom portion of the pillow, with a coordinating print peeking from the top. It would make a lovely addition … Read More...