Jean from Extra Petite just couldn’t decide whether she liked the contrast hem band on the skirt that she made. Folks who saw it in person said they liked the elephant fabric at the bottom of the yellow skirt. People … Read More...
Tutorial: Barbie cots that really fold up
LiEr fromIkat Bag answered her daughter’s request for beds for her Barbies with a series of colorful cots. She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. The frames are made from popsicle sticks and narrow dowels, and – get … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth cover for a 3-ring binder
Are 3-ring binders on your back-to-school supply list? If so, you might want to make covers for them. Melissa from Greener Grass shows how to make a notebook binder cover out of oilcloth. A bright, happy oilcloth print will add … Read More...
Tutorial: Urban Princess Dress, designed by a little girl
This is the Urban Princess Dress that a little girl designed. Hilary and Jessica from Domestic Bliss Squared guest blog at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom with a tutorial showing how to make it. The design is by Jessica’s … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Card Backgrounds
Instead of using pattern paper for your card background, why not stamp your own patterns. Here’s a great video from the Capture the Moment blog with tips for getting great randomly stamped backgrounds.
-Heather
Tutorial: How to sew on a button
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to sew on a button. Her method will keep the button strong and secure, but still easy to pull through a buttonhole. It’s quick, too, as you’ll be pulling through threads with each stitch. … Read More...
Tutorial | Summer Reading Log Mini Book
If you’re doing a lot of reading this summer, and want a pen & paper way to keep track, you’ll love this idea for a reading log by Nathalie at An Ounce of Creativity. I love how she … Read More...
DIY Recipe – Brown Sugar Scrub
Unstitchedd shares this recipe for a Sugar scrub using brown sugar, limes and sunflower oil.
Go check it out. Sugar scrubs are a great way to release the toxins from your body.
Polymer Clay Beads
I’m treating myself – I stared at beads this Monday. Polymer clay beads are pretty much my thing – particularly beads with canework – and these are some lovely ones.
1. Polymer Clay Beads, 2. Pink, 3. Enchanted … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Comfort by Felicia Rose
This week’s featured Etsy Shop is Comfort By Felicia Rose. Touting itself as Creature Comforts, this shop is all about Comfort–artist Felicia Rose creates neck pillows and other comforts in the shape of fun characters. Each pillow is hand sewn … Read More...
Ikea Boxes 3 Ways
McKenzie from girllovesglam shares her post on converting a simple wooden Ikea box into three different uses – a jewelry box, a dress up doll game and a wall art project.
Go get her post: One Ikea Box To Different … Read More...
How To Make A Basic Gel Candle
Candle gel is a unique medium for making candles that offers a different aesthetic compared to traditional wax candles. The transparency of the gel allows for the addition of various objects and decorative elements to be suspended within the candle, … Read More...
Delicate Knotted Necklace Tutorial
When I saw this necklace my first thought was “Wow!” It looks delicate and dainty. This necklace can be worn with both casual an formal outfits. Daria inspiration for this crown sinnet knotted necklace came from the popular friendship … Read More...
Baby Shower Gender Reveal Cookies
Laura from CraftStorming writes:
These are “Onesie cookies inspired by pinata cookies, with coloured candy hidden inside for a gender reveal surprise.”
What a clever idea!
Go tet these gender reveal baby shower cookie recipe on her site.
Tutorial: Sailor knot embellishment
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how to make sailor knot embellishment, like the one she used on a skirt she made for her little gir last week. If little girl clothes are not on your to-do list, it would … Read More...
How to make a fish decoration out of recycled materials
This is such a fun summer time project. Swim over to the blog Craft Project Ideas to see the full tutorial on how to make a fish decoration from recycled bottle caps, a paper plate and a few other craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Nautical pillow with stripes & grommets
The oversized grommets and blue stripes give this throw pillow a decidedly nautical feel. Or, if nautical isn’t your thing, do it up in a different palette and it’s got a mod vibe. Either way, Sew4Home has the how-to. Go … Read More...
Sewing Pattern : Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl
An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make this lovely Honeycomb Smocked Sundress for a little girl. The honeycomb effect on the bodice looks like something that took forever to make, but she … Read More...
Featuring Banksia Creations
Chunky Black and Electric Blue Designer Bead Necklace and Earrings Isn’t this necklace beautiful! It was designed by Catherine Bison. Owner of Banksia Creations. In her Etsy shop you will find beautiful, unique, one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry pieces you can… Read More... Freebie: Hummingbird Image
Dover Publications has this beautiful hummingbirds image to download for free. If you like to color this one is for you!
-Heather