Who would have thought it could be so easy? Studiodiy.com lays it out in 1 simple step. Grab a can of spray paint (gold obviously) Grab the store bought elcheapo pinata and spray! It is seriously that easy! Need more … Read More...
DIY Epoxy Clay Flower Earrings
Katie Jasiewicz shares on her blog Sew Woodsy how easy it is to make your own epoxy clay flower earrings with just a few simple steps. The tutorial includes detailed instructions and beautiful photographs. Learn how to make these Epoxy … Read More...
Stitch Up a Pair of Shoes – TutorialGirl
Have you ever wished for a pair of shoes custom fit to your foot? Maybe handmade in leather? Well, now you can stitch yourself up a pair using TutorialGirl’s new Made me Happy Feet leather shoe pattern available on Etsy. … Read More...
Tutorial: Cufflinks for Dad
Of course, this one isn’t limited to Father’s Day – I’m pretty sure I wear cuff links on my fancy blouses more than my guy does – but the combo of a nice shirt and cuff links is good and … Read More...
Tutorial: Camping Toiletries Bag
Heather from Dragonfly Designs shares a tutorial over at seven thirty three showing how to make her Camping Toiletries Bag. It’s a drawstring bag from a heavy canvas fabric. Use it to carry your toiletries when you make the trek … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Leather cord strap
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make a cord wrap out of leather (or faux leather). The short leather cord wraps around bundled cords and then Velcroes together to keep the corders from getting all tangled and unwieldly. It … Read More...
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Tutorial: Pom pom trim throw pillow cover
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a throw pillow cover edged in pom pom trim. A zipper in one of the side seams serves as a closure. It’s an easy project to refresh the look of a couch … Read More...
DIY Perfume Bottles
I just spotted these pretty perfume bottles over at Green Wedding Shoes and had to share them right away! Check out the fun tutorial by Christy of One Handspun Day to see how to decorate them and fun ways … Read More...
Technique: Ombre Stamping
Why just stamp your sentiments in one color? Add some wow with over lapping text in gradating colors for a cool ombre effect. Head over to the Capture the Moment blog for a video tutorial on this simple but fun … Read More...
{Wedding Trends} Marbleized Wedding Details
From cakes to flowers to paper goods and even bridesmaids dresses, marbled details are showing up at weddings everywhere! Soft, flowing swirls of color are so dreamy and romantic and lend themselves beautifully to modern weddings with an artsy vibe. … Read More...
Embroidery Hoop Tutorial
When you stitch, do you use a hoop, a frame, go without, or what? I have used all sorts of tools to help me stitch. It depends on the size of the project which tool I will choose. For smaller … Read More...
4 Crazy Awesome Desserts for Father’s Day
These Father’s Day desserts are in that category of desserts for dad that are wow-worthy. Maybe even jaw dropping. Definitely time-taking to show Dad you really do care and didn’t slap some sugar together last minute. Four that impress:
Make … Read More...
New Pattern Fusers from Colour de Verre
They’ve been tempting us with something new over at Colour de Verre and here it is! Pattern Fusers…so cool! There are swirl patterns which leave a great impression. You can use frit or sheet or both and the results are … Read More...
Chewie Chocolate Chip Cookies. (Note the “Chewie” Spelling is Deliberate.)
Chocolate chip cookie lovers and Star Wars fans, together at last. You must make some Chocolate chip cookie Wookies (and matching Han Solo plastic cup for the milk, of course) HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Seaside Inspiration for Your Windows
There’s no tutorial for this, I’m providing it to you strictly for inspirational purposes. Back in 2010 Heather Bullard visited Rachel Ashwell and was greeted by this lovely decoration on the front door. I quote “To welcome Rachel they had … Read More...
Tutorial: Diagonal Card
Catherine Pooler has a quick video tutorial showing you how to cut a perfect diagonal from pattern paper. What a nice change for your card backgrounds instead of a plain old square!
-Heather
10 Uses for Cupcake Liners
Are you still using cupcake liners for… haha… cupcakes? That’s crazy. There are so many other reasons to buy them. Wreaths, flowers, party hats, even a disco ball.
Clockwise:
Make party hats, from Jaderbomb.
Make little birthday party … Read More...
Tutorial – Pop-Up Origami Father’s Day Card
Karla Lim from Oh So Very Pretty has truly outdone herself with this beautiful origami pop-up card created specifically for Father’s Day, and it’s available as a guest post on All Things Paper! If you’re looking for a heartfelt and … Read More...
DIY Natural Cough Drops
Once again I have been hit with a cold/flu thing. This time it has gone right to my throat and left me unable to shout at the kids which means they are getting away with everything.
I seem to be … Read More...