Amanda from Crafts by Amanda put together these lovely luminaries with mason jars, painter’s tape and scraps of burlap. The icing on the cake for this project is the addition of sand and some sea shells inside them, creating a … Read More...
Laidback Knitting Winner
We have a winner for the Laidback Knitters book, and it’s number 67, Caroline, who said:
I would love to be able to do more fancy knitting. I think this book would help me to do so.
I hope so! … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh duffle to carry your pool toys
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to make a mesh duffle to hold pool toys. The holes in the fabric allow the water to drain off of the pool toys, thus avoiding the mildew and other funk that often breeds … Read More...
Tutorial: Army jacket refashion
Anne from WobiSobi guest blogs at Brassy Apple with a tutorial showing how she reshaped a boxy army jacket into a more stylish jacket. It still has the military look, though with shorter sleeves and a more feminine shape. Metal … Read More...
Golden Dreams for Danae
Warning: The image in this post includes an embroidered female form that is topless. If this offends you, skip this posting please.
When I saw this creation from Meghan Willis, I instantly fell in love. The blue is a perfect … Read More...
Tip: Stamp Organization
Sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of the saying, sentiments, quotes and phrases stamps we have. Here’s a great way to keep track of them, use a rolodex page to stamp out each one, categorize them by theme … Read More...
Patriotic Star Votive Holders
Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed put together these simple star votives with Mod Podge and tissue paper. Aren’t they cute?
via Mod Podge Rocks!
DIY Felt Flower Pillow (Up Cycle a boring old pillow!)
You will love this Up Cycled “Felt Flower Pillow” from “time 2 save workshops” it is easy to make a new lovely home accessory and there is a complete tutorial for you to follow. This pillow will look so pretty … Read More...
How to make a recycled loom and a recycled t-shirt yarn woven trivet
Over at the blog Tip Toe Fairy there are two great tutorials. One tutorial is how to make a loom and then how to weave a recycled t-shirt yarn trivet. Oh and she also shows you how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a camera strap from a scarf
Brittany Watson Jepson at The House That Lars Built shows how you can make a camera strap out of a scarf. The one she made is sooo pretty!! It sure makes my plain black Nikon strap look plain and ugly … Read More...
Free Pear Cross Stitch Pattern
This is a cute free chart that has a pear theme and is also pear-shaped. Isn’t that nice? I found it via Freebie Gallery which is a great blog to follow if you are interested in finding free charts and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sidewalk chalk bag
There’s nothing like a few pieces of colored sidewalk chalk for inexpensive summertime fun. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous shows how you can make a drawstring bag to hold your sidewalk chalk. It’s made … Read More...
Tutorial: How to stitch in the ditch
When you want to hide a row of stitching, another seam is good camouflage. It’s called stitching in the ditch, when you place a seam right where the fabrics from another seam meet. Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how to … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Little boys swimsuit briefs
Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for making a pair of little boy swimsuit briefs. Eeek, aren’t they cute!!! They’re quick and easy to sew up. (It’s a one piece pattern!) They don’t give a size, but you can get … Read More...
Tutorial: Painted criss-cross design
Caroline from Salsa Pie shows how she created the modern criss-cross design that she used on this throw pillow. She created it using masking tape and fabric paint. This would also be a cute design for the front of a … Read More...
Cutting Boards on Legs
This isn’t a DIY project, sorry. But, for those of you that love to create knock offs of get inspired by something, here’s a project in the making for your entertaining needs. These are cutting boards… on legs. Can’t be … Read More...
Trending: 60 Edible Rainbows. A Super Duper Awesome Must-See Roundup
Many, many trends in food have come, and sometimes gone, in the last few years. Cake pops, macarons, pie on sticks, quirky popsicles, bread art, “pinata” sweets, mustache pops, updated JellO shots, stuff in mason jars… But there has … Read More...
Project: Flower Card
Find directions for making this lovely flower card over on The Artist Stampers blog. I love all the texture this card has!
-Heather
Rock Your Picnic Table
No, this is NOT a cutely crocheted headache ball! Rather, it’s a very clever use of some rocks you pick up anywhere, cover with inexpensive cotton twine or something similar, and cleverly use to weigh down the edges of your … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Citrus
Today’s Monday Mood theme is citrus: perfect for a fresh spring or summer wedding! I love the modern feel of pairing bright citrusy pops of color with soft shades of gray as seen in this summery inspiration board at The … Read More...