This chart from Brigitte Dadaux is inspired by an artwork by Carl Moser. It is nautical in theme and will make a lovely addition to any home’s decor. I think the muted colors are especially lovely. Get the free chart.
Improv quilt a first
This is a first for Anorina of Samelia’s Mum in making a quilt using improvisational piecing. Her results are lovely. She shares on her blog some pointers on how you can make your own scrapalicious quilt.
Image credit: Samelia’s Mum
Cute And Free Crochet Patterns For You
This cute rose is created a bit differently from most patterns I’ve seen. Check it out for yourself. It’s a snap to work up and would make such a nice brooch. This is just an example of one of many … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Popsicle Cards
Make and send these cute popsicle cards using cardstock, craft sticks and washi tape. Send to friends as a sunny summer greeting! Click here to go to the tutorial on Omiyage.
DIY Rhinestone Chevron Friendship Bracelet
I know I have posted many tutorials in the past few weeks for friendship bracelets, but what can I say, besides they are a popular trend. It is fun for me to think about friendship bracelets were popular when my … Read More...
Tutorial: Exotic Bloom Vase
I’m not sure how I missed this one but I was reading through Rebekah’s site and found it. The vase is shabby-awesome and all the little tiles are the perfect touch. The fancy canework of the tiles appeals to me … Read More...
Watch a Colour de Verre How-to Video!
I wrote recently about Colour de Verre’s newest mold, the Pattern Fuser. Well those cool guys have put together a video on how to use the mold. Please check it out and then go order a couple of the molds. … Read More...
Organizing Kids Craft Supplies in Style
My craft closet is about four rooms away from the actual room we do most of our crafts in. I think this idea for the kids craft supplies we use most often is a great fix to my ‘distance’ issue. … Read More...
Japanese Flying Carp
This is a beautiful rendition of a Japanese flying carp that can easily be done using simple materials that produce such an amazing result. It’s hard to believe this is a kid’s craft! Head on over the Squirrelly Minds for … Read More...
Cork Boat Races {Kid Craft}
We have a water table on our back patio that would be perfect for these adorable little boats! Now mommy just has to get busy compiling all those corks:) Have some fun with your kids and make these adorable cork … Read More...
Spoon Ant
Sometimes I just want to make a craft for my kids out of items I already have lying around the house. THIS is one of those crafts! Think about the possibilities with spoons, a little paint and some pipe cleaners! … Read More...
Tutorial: Strapless sundress from a man’s button up shirt
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews wraps up her 30 Days of Sundresses series with a tutorial showing how to make strapless sundress out a man’s button up shirt and some yardage. You’ll use the man’s shirt for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Button apron with wrap-around pockets
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making this lovely apron with contrast edging and deep wrap-around pockets. (See that white strip across the skirt of the apron? That’s the top of the pockets. You can choose where to stitch the dividers.) … Read More...
SewingTutorial: Sew a swimsuit for baby
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can sew up a basic swimsuit for baby. You won’t need a pattern because you can make your own by tracing around a onesie. Brilliant!! And if sewing swimsuit material sounds big and … Read More...
DIY Sexy Rhinestone Heels
Bling up your wedding shoes with a quick and easy tutorial for rhinestone-clad heels from The Sparkle Queen! I’m adding this to the DIY Wedding Shoes Pinterest board here. So many fun and budget-friendly inspirations! Thanks for the … Read More...
Pin of the Week: How to Repair Socks
Since I have socks on the brain (and on the needles) lately, I thought I would share this post from Cookie A I came across on Pinterest a couple of weeks ago about repairing socks.
The main downside to … Read More...
Tip: Use Wood Stamps with Stamping Gear
A while back I did a review for the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear system, it’s a fun way to add round and oval patterns and background to your paper crafting projects but what if you want to use a wooden stamp? … Read More...
KnitScene Now Available by Subscription
I have always loved KnitScene magazine because it has really cute but relatively easy projects, which is well-suited to my buys mom lifestyle.
What wasn’t well-suited to that lifestyle was the fact that I had to remember to go to … Read More...
Licorice Flag Favors for the 4th of July
Remember this roundup for 4th of July treats made from store-bought candy? Well, here’s a little PS for you. Turn licorice flags into cute as can be party favors. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Looking … Read More...
Game of Thrones Cupcakes
I hear all these great things about how addictive the show Game of Thrones is. But I don’t get HBO, so now I’ll have to wait a million years until Netflix lets me watch it instantly. And these crazy cupcakes … Read More...