I’m almost finished with a mosaic skateboard I need to turn in today for an art show I’m in. All I have left to do is clean up the grout. Oh boy…my favorite part of mosaic art. I sure am … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a teepee play tent
Rachael Rabbit shares a tutorial for making a teepee play tent for kids. You’ll need 90″ wide muslin for this project, so look for extra wide quilt backing fabric. Or, repurpose a sheet or duvet cover. And if you want … Read More...
8 Marbled Wedding Details
{Photo & Tutoral via Ruffled}
I love the soft, swirling effect of marbling. Elizabeth Anne Designs shares 8 lovely ways to add marbled details to your wedding with everything from invitations, to chair decor, to centerpieces, and even a … Read More...
What else can you do with a ShamWow?
Yes, we know, ShamWow
can do almost anything. But did you know, that you could make it into these things? I love coming up with new uses for commercial products. When all the hype of these things died down they … Read More...
Tutorial: Magnet backed pattern weights on a hanging organizer
Where do you keep your pattern weights? I keep mine tucked in a compartment in my sewing box. Nanny from NannyNotes2U has a better solution. She made her own pattern weight with magnets on the back so she can store … Read More...
Tutorial: Braided scrap fabric headband
Aimee from Clones ‘n’ Clowns shows how to braid strips of fabric into a pretty headband. I love a good scrap bin project!! A bit of elastic sewn at the bottom helps it fit snug around your head. Go to … Read More...
Vintage Playing Cards Printable
In the treehouse shares this Vintage card printable. I think this printable would make wonderful garlands or use it to make out the words “Poker Night” or “Casino Night” for some fun themed evenings. These ooze masculinity so would … Read More...
sewing Tutorial: Shirred waist pillowcase maxi dress
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows a maxi dress variation on a basic pillowcase dress. In addition to lengthening the dress to a maxi length, she uses elastic thread shirring to gather it in at the waist. Go to Sugar … Read More...
Kids Activity Travel Tube
This tutorial on our sister site was created back when Chalk vinyl didn’t exist. I would suggest making this with the vinyl for more durability but if you want to keep the costs down then a place-mat and some paint … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s swing top
Miriam from Mad Mim guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Delia Creates (and co-hosted by Kojo Designs) with a tutorial showing how to make the cutest little swing top for your toddler girl. She shows how to … Read More...
Freebie: Japanese Stained Glass Images
Dover Publications has some lovely Japanese Stained Glass digital images to download and color, these would make stunning cards! Click here for the bird and floral and then click the number across the top of that page for more lovely … Read More...
Freebies | Printables for Celebrating La Fete Nationale (Bastille Day) in France
La Fete Nationale in France, known in English as Bastille Day is fast approaching! Celebrate on July 14th with these free printables. The first set from Creature Comforts & The Little Paris Kitchen includes cupcake toppers and food labels. … Read More...
Freebie | Printables for Scrapping the 4th of July
Here’s another set of free printables you can use when scrapbooking events from the 4th of July. This one comes to you from the Two Peas in a Bucket digital store. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for … Read More...
DIY Recipe – Honey Lip Scrub
Star-Violet Shares her tutorial on making a DIY Honey Lip Scrub
1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp honey 1/4 tsp olive oilHow to Make A Musical Bracelet
This is one of the coolest, most unusual, out of the ordinary jewelry making tutorials I have seen. No joke! This tutorial combines two of my favorite things, jewelry making and music!! Britt, a Chemical and Biological Engineering student came … Read More...
Idea file: Water bottle ice cube tray makes a handy organizer
This ice cube tray is supposed to make long skinny pieces of ice to fit in a water bottle, but Karent from Sew Many Ways uses it in to organize her sewing stuff instead. Go to her blog to see … Read More...
Free pattern: Baby ringer onesie
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making a ringer onesie. LOVE! They have a delightfully retro feel and work equally well for boy or girl. This would make an awesome baby shower gift! The pattern comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s patchwork skirt
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to make a little girl’s patchwork skirt. Piecing the skirt allows you to use smaller cuts of fabric, and you get a fun interplay of color and pattern. The waistband is a simple elastic … Read More...
Free Pattern: Easy Christmas Hat
I for one am not ready to be thinking about the winter holidays, but if you’re the Christmas in July sort, Craftown has a new pattern for a knit hat designed by Melanie Smith that you might want to take … Read More...
Mixed Media Process – Grace and Ivy
I love the look of mixed media art–the way the multitude of different processes and pieces come together to form a cohesive image. But I often find myself daunted about where to start on a piece or how to progress … Read More...