I thought I’d ask Mr. Google about glass bead tutorials to find something fun to share. After all who doesn’t like a good tutorial to get your bead making groove on. I added free to the title and this is … Read More...
Tips: Sculpting Ideas
I’m not a big sculptor. It’s one of those facets of polymer clay that I dabble at occasionally and then head back to canes and beads. This WikiHow article has some little projects, ideas and tips for sculpting with polymer … Read More...
Toothy Tutorial – a freebie!
Is one of your children ready to lose a tooth; well here is a darling tooth fairy money holder. You can always put it in a tissue and place under pillow or make one yourself. The prices of teeth have … Read More...
Tutorial: Viewfinder pillow cover with your family photos
If you have a Silhouette paper cutter, you can make this viewfinder pillow cover personalized with your own family photos. Morena from Morena’s Corner shares a tutorial over at Crafts Unleashed showing how. She also shows how to make a … Read More...
Globetrotter Glam Inspiration Ruffled
I am so excited about all the globe-inspired details in this glamorous wedding shoot! If you’re planning a wedding with a travel theme, or just love globes like I do, be sure to visit the Ruffled Blog to see lots … Read More...
Tips: Copic Markers for Beginers
Here’s a sweet and simple card from Latisha with information on getting started coloring with Copic markers, visit the card Making Connections blog for more info.
-Heather
Variety of Free Embroidery Patterns
Rissa Peace Root shares a variety of counted thread, hand embroidery and Brazilian embroidery patterns including the simple angel design shown here. The patterns range from hearts to cats and won’t disappoint so be sure to go check them out. … Read More...
Triple Point Motif
This freebie from Brigitte Dadau is a repeating motif that puts me in mind of a shamrock. And no, it’s not just because the chart is presented in green. It’s because the motif that repeats has three points. Patterns like … Read More...
Neon-Dipped Candles
Neon is so big right now, so why not incorporate it in your crafting? Kate’s Creative Space took some basic candles and made them awesome by incorporating some neon craft paint.
Painted French Linen Table Runner
The homemademom (also known as Val) has transformed an ordinary outdoor table that used to look like this:
To a spectacular faux French linen inspired theme:
With the use of some primer, spray paint and enamel the transformation is nothing … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth pool tote with mesh pockets
Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make an oilcloth pool tote with mesh pockets. The bag is big enough to hold towels and other pool gear. On the way, you can put … Read More...
Lego Business Card Holder
The simplicity of this idea amazes me. What a great way to get your kids involved in making something for dad’s office. And it is actually practical as well (unlike – ahem – some of the other kids crafts).
What … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow button and bead thread spool art
Lindsay from The Cottage Home guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs (co-hosted with Delia Creates) with a tutorial showing how to make a fun piece of button art for your sewing space. A rainbow of … Read More...
DIY Backyard Pizza Oven
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like pizza, especially since you can customize it to suit any taste buds. I like my pizza with anchovies and a nice crisp bottom. I even love the slightly burnt smoky taste that … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Change the neckband on a plain t-shirt
Look at what a difference changing the neckband made on this shirt! This simple change, plus adding a contrast pocket, adds a pop of fun color to an otherwise boring shirt. Grey Luster Girl shows how to do it. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy chevron applique with turned under edges
Vanessa from Designs by Sessa shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing what she calls the “coolest chevron technique ever.” She may be right. Her clever technique is a fast and easy way to make a chevron stripe … Read More...
Sewing pattern Tutorial: No-sew drapey bolero from a long sleeved t-shirt
Aunt Peaches shows how to drapey bolero. It’s a no-sew project, and it’s super fast and super easy to do. She starts with a long sleeved t-shirts, makes some cuts, and then turns it upside down to get the drape … Read More...
Project: Cupcake Card
The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial for making this sweet cupcake birthday card, click here to watch.
-Heather
Freebie | Document the 4th of July with these Printables
Persnickety Prints is offering up these free 4×4 4th of July cards, perfect for pocket page memory keeping. Print them yourself, or at the Persnickety store. Click here to grab them.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Dot Embellishments
Make these colorful circle embellishments for your next project using washi tape. Marisa at Omiyage is using hers for packaging, but I have an idea in mind for using them on a scrapbook page. Click here to get … Read More...