Jill from Made It On Monday made this lovely white eyelet and navy blue dress for her baby girl. LOVE!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is for a size 6-9 months. If you … Read More...
Technique: Unusual Stamps
Can you guess what the circles on this card from Holly Anderson were stamped with? How about metal washers?! She’s posted several different cards over on the Paper Crafts blog using unusual items to stamp with including celery, corks and … Read More...
Summer Finds in Clay
Polymer clay is particularly awesome for bright and wonderful colours and summer is the season for all of the colours you can dream up. These are just a few picks.
1. Summer Flower Dangle, 2. Summer Flowers, 3. … Read More...
American Craft Council Show – San Francisco
If you’re looking to attend the largest indie craft show on the West coast, look no further than the American Craft Council Show in San Francisco. The event, which runs August 2nd through the 4th at the Fort Mason Center, … Read More...
Neon/Neutral Triple Cluster Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
I like the look of these Neon and Neutral Triple Cluster Pearl Bracelets. Check out the detailed tutorial and learn how easy it is to make a beautiful bracelet like the two in the picture.
Bead Ruckus: Call for New Contributors
The website Bead Ruckus is looking for new contributors for their challenges. “Bead Ruckus is a bi monthly beading challenge with a twist! The Ruckus is returning and we are seeking two new Contributing Members to join our family. If … Read More...
Solar Powered Mason Jar Camping Lantern
I love a good creative reuse project. That candle in there? Not actually lit. And the matches are just for show! Using a solar panel top from store bought yard luminaries, Camp Wander made these sweet oh-so safe solar lanterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy canvas tote
Heather fromThe Sewing Loft shows how to make a canvas tote, quick and easy. It has a large patch pocket on the front. She embellished the pocket with a piece of embroidered fabric, but you could also leave it … Read More...
Vintage fabric hoarders, use your stash!
As I’m cleaning and organizing my sewing room, I’m confronted with the sheer mass of my vintage fabric stash. I collect the fabrics, but feel intimidated at the thought of actually using them. Sound familiar? Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric flag garland or bunting
Marni at Haberdashery Fun shows how you can sew up a fun flag garland or bunting. You can use it as a decoration for a party or to mark a special occasion, or you can keep it up year round … Read More...
Freebie: Tiki Die Cut
Aloha! SVG Cuts has this fun Tiki Statue die cut to download for free. Perfect for summer party invites or beach themed scrapbook pages!
-Heather
Best Beads Product Review
I had the privilege of reviewing ten packs of beads from The Best Beads. A company from the Czech Republic that specializes in genuine Czech goods; glass beads, handmade buttons and costume jewelry. Check out their About Us page … Read More...
Support Your Local Yarn Store, Wherever You Happen to Be
A couple of weekends ago my husband and I went to Kansas City to celebrate our wedding anniversary. While in Overland Park visiting the Penzey’s store (aka, the happiest place on earth) we did a little wandering around the super-cute … Read More...
6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
clockwise:
Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe … Read More...
Potato People
Aw, Mr. Potato Head has been revised to form a whole colony now, of Potato Sprout People. Find the how-tos for this fun, easy craft for kids HERE at PBS.
How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign
If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More...
A Rose by Any Other Name Cross stitch pattern
This design is sure to tug at your heart-strings. Rose is a sweet little girl who is tending to her baby doll. How many mothers, aunts and grandmothers and other parental figures have seen their dear child do this. This … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line skirt with waist sash
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shares a tutorial for making this A-line skirt with a waist sash. I love the simple lines and the graceful drape of the flared panels! And if the thought of hemming a curved piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart or high chair cover
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how to make a shopping cart or high chair cover to protect a baby from the germy germs. The cover has leg holes and straps on the inside, and an elastic casing around the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s summer shorts romper
Sumo’s Sweet Stuff guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s shorts romper. She uses a purchased tank top for the top of the romper, and makes the shorts out of a … Read More...