If you have a stash of pretty ribbons just waiting to be made into something cute, this embellished kitchen towel over at Sew4Home may be just the project for you. Each towel is embellished with a strip of pretty fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a lightweight floaty wrap from a scarf
Aunt Peaches shares a tutorial over at the Scarves.net blog showing how easy it is to whip up a floaty wrap out of a scarf. It takes just two simple seams! Go to her tute.
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Tutorial: DIY pillow forms in just 4 steps
Have you noticed how expensive pillow forms are? Heather at The Sewing Loft shows how to make your own in 4 easy steps. She also gives a chart with dimensions for standard pillow form sizes. Go to The Sewing Loft … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirred bandana baby dress or skirt
Stacie from Yellow Spool has made many of these shirred bandana baby dresses over the years. They work as a dress or skirt, depending on the age of the child. With straps and for a younger baby, it’s a dress. … Read More...
Freebie: Baby Bear Digital Stamp
The ScrapHappy Paper Crafter has a cutie pie baby bear digi stamp to download for free in color or black and white, click here to grab it.
-Heather
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Faux-Macaron Cookie Pops
Over at my other blog, I’m dredging up the past. My past. Wherein, I find stuff I forgot about from past years of blogging. Like these un-macaron, macaron-like cookie pops. Find them HERE.
Baby Crochet Magic
When I had kids in the binky stage, I wasn’t a crocheter. I used a diaper pin (can you even buy those anymore??) and a length of elephant cord to keep the binky from being lost. No one wants a … Read More...
The Best DIY Chalk Recipes
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris to make chalk as … Read More...
DIY Seed Bead Bracelet
I am digging the colors of the beads on these seed bead bracelets made by Stephanie from Henry Happened. Stephanie used three strands of beads one each bracelet to make the bracelets. You might be surprised at what kind … Read More...
Tutorial: Bandage style knit skirt
Rachel from Family Ever After shows how to make this bandage style skirt. The striped knit fabric that she used shows off the way the skirt is pieced together at angles. Her tutorial is part of the 30 Days of … Read More...
20 Pipe Cleaner Activities
Vicky from Messforless shares her favorite 20 Pipe cleaner activities. Pipe cleaners are a great resource to have in the cupboard whether it’s for play, learning or craft. They come in all types of colors, thickness and my favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: Smell good lavender sachets, fast and easy
Sew4Home shows how to make smell-good lavender sachets. They’re quick and easy to sew up (the author sewed up 4 of them in just 90 minutes), and they make nice gifts. They’re also a good way to use up some … Read More...
Which fabric marking tool to use on your sewing project?
Marking tools are a must-have sewing notion for me. The right marking tool depends on your fabric type and the kind of marking you need to make. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts looks at a variety of marking tools available, … Read More...
Kantha Blanket Giveaway Winner!
Thanks to everyone for entering! I really enjoyed reading about the crafting traditions that you enjoy the most. Remember, you can always pick up a one of kind Kantha blanket over at the wonderful Uncommon Goods!
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{Pinteresting Weddings} 20 DIY Wedding Shoes
I’m launching a new column on DIY Weddings called Pinteresting Weddings and I can’t wait to share it with you! Every weekend I’ll create a Pinterest board with a new theme for wedding inspiration, tutorials, crafts, DIYs, and more. I’m … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...
DIY Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves
I have heard that many users are breaking the glass on their iPones and this “Wool Felt iPhone Sleeves” will help stop this problem. Guest post by Marisa of “Omiyage” is on “Poppy Talk” where you will find her complete … Read More...
Rainbow Ice Cream
I didn’t think it was possible to make ice cream more fun and awesome. I stand corrected. You can make rainbow ice cream. Find the instructions HERE at Rock UR Party, by Peabody.
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Tiny Lion Cross Stitch Chart
Rawr! This tiny little lion will not only be king of the forest, he will be king of your heart too. He is so cute and sweet. Jessica from Cross Me Not has done it again – packed so much … Read More...
DIY Painted Bridal Shoes {Something Blue Soles}
Seeking something blue for your wedding ensemble? Be sure to visit Something Turquoise for a fun DIY tutorial on painting the soles of your bridal shoes. What a fun and easy way to incorporate this traditional element into your attire!