You can make the pretty faceted gold beads from the necklace with this handy tutorial on KathrynDesigns – the tutorial is a photo one you’ll need to click the photo within the post and it will be enlarged and very … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted hottie
Adrianne of On the Windy Side shares on her blog how to make a quilted hot water bottle cover (hottie for short). Strip piecing makes quick work of the fabric panel and her stitches delight, notice each row is different. … Read More...
Getting it right – Flying Geese
Leanne of She Can Quilt dreaded piecing Flying Geese until she found a specialty ruler that gave her what you see here – uniform size and accuracy. She shows her transformation from meh to just right with lots of photos … Read More...
Pretend Play: Teddy Bear Picnic
There is the old age debate of whether we should just let kids play instead of making everything a lesson. Our house is somewhat educational. Our toy room looks like a kindy and we have been asked numerous times if … Read More...
DIY Wreath For The Gardener
Here is a very clever idea: DIY wreath for the gardener made from a garden hose, dollar store flowers and garden gloves. Perfect to adorn a potting shed, garage door, or patio.
Donna of As The Card Rack Turns sent … Read More...
Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet Tutorial
I am liking the layers of beads that make up this pretty Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet. On her blog Carolyn’s Homework, Carolyn posted a tutorial on how to make a bracelet like this one. She used … Read More...
Tutorial: Gorgeous gathers, no shifting or smushing
Lisa from Mabey She Made It shares her secret for getting gorgeous gathers. Her method keeps the gathered fabric from shifting or smushing while she stitches it into a seam. It takes just a couple of extra steps, but the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Apple keychain for Teacher school Gift
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make an apple keychain for back to school. They’re quick to make using HeatnBond to fuse the layers together. You can make … Read More...
Idea file: Waste-free dress muslin
Cheryl from Sew Can Do made this pretty dress using the free Coffee Date Dress pattern from The Selfish Seamstress. She made a muslin first so she could check the fit before cutting into her good fabric. She didn’t just … Read More...
Project: Custom Phone Case
The Echo Park blog has a great idea for adding your own personal touch to your cell phone case by using paper crafting products, click here for directions.
-Heather
Looking for more Echo Park Supplies? Check these out here … Read More...
Thinking about Fall Knitting?
I guess it has something to do with this unusually cool summer (as I write this from Northwest Arkansas it’s been raining all day and is 75 degrees, when the average temp this time of year is 89 and it’s … Read More...
Felt Gnome Finger Puppets Tutorial & Pattern
Amy of “While Wearing Heels” always comes up with some neat tutorials and generously shares them with us. Your kids will love these and mom & dad can play along. She has her cute Gnome Finger Puppet couple with a … Read More...
5 Healthy School Lunch Ideas
I did this post yesterday on 20 non-sandwich lunch ideas – and that was so popular – that I decided to continue with the school lunch series. Today, I present to you, a compilation of 5 really healthy lunch … Read More...
DIY Ruffled Lamp Shade
Jessica from Mom4Real.com shows us how she made a normal ordinary lamp look classy with this ruffle inspired transformation.
Go get her tute here.
Party Ideas – Tennis
If you love Tennis then you are going to love this Tennis themed party. This party is styled for a girl (Pink & Yellow) but could easily be adapted for a boy.
DIY Laced Cement Candle Holders
These are laced cement votives that are perfect for summer nights. Cement is probably not the first thing you think of when making a votive – but this works great due to the lace.
Go check out these DIY laced … Read More...
Flower Baskets On Wooden Posts
Jane from CottageAtTheCrossRoads shares her DIY on creating these beautiful flower baskets mounted on wooden posts – they make a great statement going into the house/cottage.
Go get the details of her DIY here.
Gorgeous & Green Wedding Dessert Table
This stunning dessert table featured at Hostess with the Mostess truly is gorgeous! And with details like an emerald green cake, chalkboards, chevrons, and more – it’s right on trend too. Enjoy all the eye-candy here.
5 Rules to Follow for Mason Jar Glasses
I just added this handy guide for using Mason jars as glasses to my Mason Jar Pinterest Board! I spotted it over at Emmaline Bride, and thought it had some great suggestions. If you are looking for Mason … Read More...
How to make painted rustic style mason jar tea lights
This is a great project for adults and little kids. See how to make rustic style mason jar tea lights over at the blog Suburble. I bet this painting technique would work with all sorts of recycled jars and glasses.
