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).
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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.
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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...
World Snake Day Actvities
16th of July is World Snake Day.
Personally I hate snakes, I can’t even watch them on t.v without squirming in my seat. But they are something that children of all ages need to learn about and what … Read More...
Stars and Stripes Candle Holders
Mrs. Greene recently hosted a live video hangout in which she showed web viewers how to make these very clever candle holders. Lucky for us candle project lovers, a video of the live hangout is available here if you’d like … Read More...
Simple Patriotic Tea Light Holders
Nap Time Creations made a lovely set of patriotic tea light holders for Independence Day here in the US. These tea light holders are simply made with permanent markers, glue and glitter.
Firecracker Candles
I love these firecracker candles by Today’s Creative Blog for Mod Podge Rocks! I think it’s the very colorful look & texture that really do it for me. Happy Fourth of July, candle lovers!
Villinski Inspired Butterfly Mural – ART + POLITICS + Life
If you’re in love with Paul Villinski’s art or if you just love butterflies, then you must check out this easy and impactful butterfly wall mural tutorial inspired by Villinski’s works over at ART + POLITICS + Life. The … Read More...
Happy 4th of July
Happy 4th of July to everyone of our readers in the United States of America! Have a wonderful day!!
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their … Read More...
Paul Villinski
If you’re not familiar with the stunning work of Paul Villinski, take a moment an stroll though this online gallery. Paul Villinski uses recycled and found materials like lost gloves and discarded beer cans to create pieces that … Read More...
A Great Guide to Decreases
Choosing the right decrease for a pattern can be challenging, especially if the pattern doesn’t specify what kind of decrease to use. This tutorial is a handy guide if you want to see how the different decreases look and help … Read More...
Happy Fourth!
Top Five Crochet Must-Haves
There have been some new crochet accessories, gadgets, and other tools on the market lately. I’ve written about some of them. However, I still prefer some of the older items that do the same work. Here’s my Top Five List. … Read More...
Beautiful Necklace in Honor of Nelson Mandela
This beautiful necklace is one of many faux turquoise necklaces created by Susan Delaney in honor of the life and work of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa. He was President of the country from 1994-1999. His life … Read More...
