This is the perfect kind of hack for the weekend. And a new cure for that broken fan that you don’t need anymore and is probably catching dust in the attic or basement or the spare room.
Marlene of the … Read More...
Free pattern: Jingle quilt block
Erin Russek of One Piece at a Time shared on her blog the latest block for the Christmas quilt you see here. Called Jingle Applique, it’s located bottom center of the red border. There’s nothing sweeter than birds, leaves … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a dog crate cover
Jessie from Dimplicity shows how she made a cover for her dog’s crate. She was able to make one herself for about half the cost of buying one, even with using designer fabrics. It’s fully lined and has piping peeking … Read More...
Cool idea: Ruffled purse from a little girl’s dress
You could make this ruffled purse by basting and pulling all the ruffles yourself, or you could use pre-ruffled fabric. Or, you could do what Debbie from Got It At Goodwill did and use a little girl’s ruffled dress. The … Read More...
Typography Denim Shorts DIY Tutorial
I love the look of these typography shorts and others will want ones just like these; so point out this complete tutorial to them. Alexa Westerfield a.k.a. Swelldesigner; along with the other creative folks at “iLoveToCreate” came up with redoing … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch with leather accents
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make this zippered pouch with leather accents. The leather triangles are stitched with a spiral of contrast thread. Go to her tutorial at The … Read More...
DIY – Steam Facial
Yes, it’s crazy isn’t it! That’s all you need for a good old fashioned facial. No fancy oils, no fancy add ins.
This is stripping DIY beauty back to its absolute core.
Pour hot water into the bowl, place … Read More...
Party Ideas – Lego
My children have never really been into Lego, but I can certainly see why so many kids love the stuff. It is great for all ages levels and its imaginative and colorful. I think more adults should play with Lego … Read More...
Freebie: Summer Die Cuts
Two Peas in a Buckets has some fun summer die cut images to download for free on SVG andPNG formats. Hurry, these are only free for a limited time!
-Heather
3D Modular Origami Tutorials for Beginners
Yesterday I featured some amazing art created using Chinese 3D Modular origami methods. Called block folding origami, Golden Venture folding, and 3D modular origami, there are a lot of resources out there about it, but they’re scattered across the internet. … Read More...
Window Shopping on Etsy
This would be my window shopping on Etsy – quirky creatures, an octopus, a fancy bangle and a neato mixed media tile bead.
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| Pendant Tile by ChickieGirlCreations | Bangle Bracelet by XOCC |
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| Little Lazy by LittleLazies | Octopus Necklace by Noadi |
Free Printable 2014 Calendar Save the Dates!
It’s not too early to be thinking about save the date cards for 2014! The Wedding Chicks blog has a free printable save the date calendar for you to download. Get the details here.
DIY Crystal Mouthwash Decanter
I know what you’re thinking – Putting mouthwash and not whiskey into a crystal whiskey decanter
is pure wrong. Trust me I already thought of adding wine to this and stashing it next to the bath – except I don’t … Read More...
Printable Vintage Retro Gift Wrap
Gone are the days of boring store bough wrapping paper. Check out these vintage inspired designs by Funkytime for HandmadeCharlotte . They are free to download.
Tutorial: Sheer side pants
Anna from Plan B shows how to add a sheer panel to the sides of a pair of pants. LOVE!! The sheer sides give the impression of transparency, while the opaque fabric on the rest of the pants keeps them … Read More...
Freebie: Pre-washing guide for different fabric types
I’m a pre-washer. Are you? If you’re sewing a garment or other item that will see the inside of a washing machine, it’s a good idea to pre-wash the fabrics you use so there won’t be any shrinky, puckery tragedies … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Bermuda shorts for a child
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how to make a pair of Bermuda shorts for a child. The knee-length shorts have large patch pockets on the front. The ones she made are for her 12-year-old son, and she gives the fabric … Read More...
Photo Tip for Photographing Jewelry
Photography is a big part of jewelry making if you sell your designs, write tutorials for your blog, or want to share photographs with family and friends.
One issue I have encountered many times is lack of proper lighting when … Read More...
Tips: Adding Neon Coloring to Stamps
Add a bright neon pop of color to any paper crafting product with Sakura’s Moonlight Gelly Roll pens. These look fantastic and really jump of a neutral colored page. Click here to watch an instructional video for making a cool … Read More...
Yarn Wreath with Rolled Felt Flowers
Sarah is a {Crafts Unleashed Editor} admits she is not the most creative crafter, but when she sees an idea she likes, she can usually put her own little twist on it and come out with a pretty good creation. … Read More...