This quilt, In Motion, shows a clever use of half-square triangles. It’s from the book Modern Neutrals by Amy Ellis
, who admits on her blog this is a personal favorite.
I cannot wait to see other quilts in … Read More...
DIY Tutorial | Make Your Own Craft Sheet
Tiare Smith from iClassyGirl shows you in this short video tutorial, how you can make your own non-stick craft sheet using three household items. If you like to try artsy techniques like painting, inking and misting, you need one of … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Fourth of July Starburst Craft
Make this quick and simple starburst for your July 4th decor using straws, cardboard, and other crafting supplies like paint and stencils. Get the complete supply list, and the directions over at Christina’s Adventures.
DIY Paper Fan Garland
Love the idea of this garland made from paper fans. It’s so simple that you could have the kids mass produce these fans for you.
They would make a great backdrop for an Asian themed dinner party. … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Shovava
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Shovava. Shovava is the design vision of Roza, a designer who’s background includes eight years in the New York fashion industry. Deciding to leave all that behind, she set out to design one … Read More...
Free eBook: How to Make Recycled Jewelry
I am happy to share this eBook with you “How to Make Recycled Jewelry” by Jewelry Making Daily. The eBook features three jewelry making projects you can make that features objects you can find around your house.
Included in the … Read More...
Summer of Clay
Where I am, the last few days of the school year are happening. Summer break is so close you can just about taste it. There will be claying in my summer and it looks like I’m not the only one!… Read More...
Tutorial: Draft and sew a bow collar
Naomi from One Avian Daemon shows how she created the bow collar on a coat she made. LOVE!! It’s a variation on a shawl collar, with one end extended and cinched into a pretty bow. She tells how to draft … Read More...
Color Mixing Scientists
Notjustcute shares this wonderful color-mixing play based learning activity. The Children use pipettes and food coloring to explore the magic of mixing colors together. This could be taken one step further by using paints (watered down) and then creating art … Read More...
Tutorial: Matinee Dress for girls
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how she made her Matinee Dress. It’s a girl’s sleeveless dress with a plunge back and an empire waist. A contrast band of fabric defines the … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Tropical Pastels
For a softer take on a tropical wedding take a look at some tropical pastel inspiration over at Burnett’s Boards. I love this fresh spin on a theme that’s usually filled with bright colors!
How to Make Felt Pinwheels tutorial
Get over to “Cut out + Keep” for a complete tutorial on how to make “Felt Pinwheels”. You can use school colors for a grad party or red, white and blue for the 4th of July. These pretty pinwheels … Read More...
Project: Transparent Card and Box
Transparency sheets are lovely but can be a little intimidating to work with. Julie Stainton has a couple of beautiful projects over on the Classroom blog. She’ll show you how to make a sliding card holder and pillow box … Read More...
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Fruit and Gummy Bear Ice Cubes
Speaking of ice cube trays… here’s one more super cool way to use an ice cube tray. Only this one actually does involve ice. But also gummy bears and other fun things. Make fruit and gummy bear ice cubes … Read More...
Men’s Knitting Book Winners
Hi there! The winner for the men’s knitting books is commenter number 40, Peggy, who says:
… Read More...I’ve made a cardigan for a dear friend, and a couple of button-up vests, a hat, and a scarf for my Husband. I’d love
DIY Gold Ice Cream Cones
I think it’s important to feel like a superstar every day. And so, I think it’s important that every time you eat ice cream the cone is gilded. Seriously, we all need gold cones because we are all just that … Read More...
Use Your Ice Cube Tray for Way More than Ice
I have to agree with Buzzfeed, that these are genius ways to use an ice cube tray in an non-ice kind of way. Shown are chocolate-covered cheesecake bites by Damy Health. Other ideas involve herbs, sauce, baby food, … Read More...
Folk Motif
Simple motifs like this one from Brigitte Dadaux are so useful when it comes to cross-stitch projects. I can imagine so many ways I might use this design. First of all, I might stitch it on a towel band for … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Penny Black Stamps
There’s still time to enter to win some fabulous stamps from Penny Black, click here to go to the giveaway post for details on how you can enter. Contest ends 6/19.
-Heather