Homemade Spice Paint by NurtureStore. What a great idea to stimulate the senses. I would possibly avoid the chilli one and swap it for garlic or something similar.
Tutorial: Fringed and beaded shoulder tank t-shirt refashion
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how she refashioneda plain t-shirt to make this fringed shoulder tank. Beads stitched to the center of the t-shirt fringe give it sparkle. The sewing is simple, requiring just a handful of straight seams. … Read More...
Idea file: Color block your dress lining
This dress by Laura from Behind the Hedgerow makes me so happy! It’s just as beautiful on the inside as the outside. She made the dress from a white waffle weave fabric, with a collar and sash from a vintage-y … Read More...
Patchwork afghan caught my eye
This is a two-fer: Eye candy for quilters and knitters alike. What a fun way to not get bored, do a square and move on to the next color/design. Thanks goes to Pip of Meet Me at Mike’s for bringing … Read More...
Freebie: Wedding Monogram Printable
The Wedding Chicks have a beautiful floral heart printable, perfect for a wedding or anniversary. And the best part is you can easily personalize it with the names or initials of your choice.
Looking for more Wedding themed papers … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY studded leather jeans pockets
You can give an inexpensive pair of jeans shorts a designer look by adding some studded leather pockets. Pattie Wilkinson shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how. She makes it a n0-sew project by using fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a slingy dog toy from a stuffed animal
Here’s a fun DIY for a small stuffed animal. Megan at Brassy Apple shows how you can turn a small stuffed dog into a slinky toy. It’s actually a quick and easy project. The only difficult thing would be getting … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered designs to coordinate with a fabric print
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up made this padded cover for her iPad. You’ll probably recognize the red fabric she used as on the tab as a Heather Bailey print. But check out the embroidered fabric she paired with it. She stitched … Read More...
Making Basic Pillar Candles
Candle making is a fun and rewarding hobby that can also be a great way to create unique gifts for your friends and family. If you’ve been wanting to try your hand at candle making, starting with a basic pillar … Read More...
Cookie Stamps
I am sure I have seen these being made somewhere else where you can create your own. Rather than having to buy these.
But nonetheless, this is a great idea and perfect for personalizing cookies.
If you come across a … Read More...
Victorian Cone Ornament
I always start thinking about preparing for Christmas decorating this time of year. For one thing, just thinking about winter somehow makes me feel cooler during the hot days of summer. For another thing, when you are a crafter, you … Read More...
DIY Eyelid Lift
Droopy eyes – Check.
Fear of surgery – Check.
No money for fancy cream – Check.
Free DIY makeup tutorial that teachers techniques to hide the droop – Check
DIY – Watercolor Streamers
When it comes to party decor don’t let yourself be restricted by what you can buy.
Dandee-designs.com shares her simple tutorial for coloring your own streamers with a wishy-washy ombre effect. These streamers would be great for a Rainbow,art,watercolor party.… Read More...
Magnetic Scrabble Board
I love this idea for conversation starters for visitors to your family. Or better still – for people within your family (I know – some of them may feel like visitors).
BusyKidsHappyMom (Kristen Mason) sent us this via a link … Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle Holder
The Paper Artsy blog has a tutorial for making this cool stamped candle and holder. I love the idea of using a stretched canvas as the base, very clever!
-Heather
Crochet Scrappy Flower Coasters
These are just the cutest coasters I’ve seen in a long time (except for those Christmas ones I posted recently). These would brighten up any table. You can use up lots of yarn scraps too since each coaster takes … Read More...
Looking Forward to School
The school supplies were out at the department store last week. I figured I’d take a peek and see what the talented clayers were making for the back-to-school folks!
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| Locker Magnet by sarahbellumshop | Business Card Holder by craftsbymorgan |
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Board to Follow – Vintage Clothing and Costume Design
Pinterest has become an endless ocean of images. And while there are ever increasing numbers of wonderful boards and fabulous pins, it can be hard to navigate them to find what you need. So from now on, I’ll be sharing … Read More...
Felt Strawberry Coaster Tutorial with Downloadable Template
These are so cute for the summer and felt is an amazing fiber for coasters. Raphaele, blogs at “La Creature” and you and she is sharing her “Strawberry Coasters” tutorial as a guest on Alison’s Art of Crafts blog… Read More...
DIY Macaroni Necklace
Are you looking for an easy to do jewelry making project with your children? Try this clever tutorial by Zina. Using macaroni and paint your child can have a cute necklace and bracelet in no time. I think it … Read More...