Jen and Autie from iCandy Handmade join the Vintage May series (co-hosted by Craftiness
is not Optional and Skirt as Top.) with a tutorial showing how she made this retro mod shift dress for her daughter. The neck and … Read More...
Cupcake Couture Blog Party AND a Big, Sweet GIVEAWAY
I have to share with you, dear readers, this fabulous collection of cupcake recipes and party ideas, hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com & Cupcakes Take the Cake. A group of 20 bloggers … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated frame coin purse
Caila Made guest blogs in the Make It For Mom series at Shaffer Sisters with a tutorial showing how to make a pleated coin purse. The body of this cute little pouch has stitched down pleats and is sewn into … Read More...
Idea file: Fabric can be a reusable coloring page
Holly from Holly and Co. shows the piece of fabric that has entertained her little girl for hours. It’s an IKEA fabric with outline drawings of houses and animals and rainbows and more. She gave her daughter washable markers to … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric matryoshka skittles (bowling) game
RosMadeMe shows how to make a soft fabric matryoshka skittles (bowling) game. The skittles (bowling pins) are Matryoshka softie, and the ball made from a patchwork of fabric. Or, if you’re not up for making multiple dolls for the pins, … Read More...
Tutorial: Studded trim t-shirt refashion
When Cathy from Trinkets in Blooms fell in love with a dress she spied in a Botega Veneta ad, she DIY’d the look as a tunic. Her version is refashioned from a large v-neck t-shirt, decorative trim, and metal studs. … Read More...
Project: Father’s Day Hero Card
It’s time to start thinking about making masculine themed cards for Father’s Day. Renee at Bolton House has directions for making this great card for the hero in your life.
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and … Read More...
7 Sweet Ideas for Graduation
I have to admit I’m thankful that my daughter doesn’t have a Kindergarten graduation. Sheesh, I mean is it really that big a deal to “graduate” from Kindergarten? It’s not like she had to pull any all-nighters this year or … Read More...
Show & Tell | Embellishing Small Gift Bags
Helena from Craft & Creativity, shares this idea for embellishing small gift bags to use as note holders or gift tags. Depending on the size of your gift you can also use them for the intended purpose. Or use … Read More...
DIY Copper Triangle Necklace
This minimalist necklace was made my the creative Stephanie from Henry Happened. In this tutorial Stephanie shares why she chose to make this simple, yet beautiful necklace and how you can make one for yourself. Check it out!
Tutorial: Wedding Glasses
These lovely glasses have beautiful, time-consuming details. Art-ioma has picture steps on how to make them but some details are missing. I often adhere clay to glass without an adhesive but for this, with the open work and the tiny … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Drops of Color
This week’s featured Etsy shop is Drops of Color. Drops of Color specializes in custom made baby mobiles and other home décor accessories. Each mobile is made to order and they’ll match it to your nursery colors and tastes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mend the holes in your jeans
Holes in jeans can be good in some places, and bad in others. In the right places, they give a wonderfully distressed look. In the wrong places, you end up showing everyone what color panties you’re wearing that day. The … Read More...
Using vintage fabrics in your sewing projects
As I clean through the piles in my sewing studio, I’m realizing exactly how much vintage fabric I have hoarded. I think I’m much better at acquiring the vintage fabrics than actually using them in projects. Are you in the … Read More...
Make An Adorable Mobile From Embroidery Hoops (A Great Baby Gift!)
Make this “darling mobile” for your home and do it together with the kids and make a few! Make one as a great handmade gift like a baby mobile for the nursery. She has a complete tutorial to for us … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric football made for tossing
Joel from Made By Joel, and author of Made To Play, shows how to sew up a fabric football. He stuffed it with strips of old t-shirt fabric rather than a polyester stuffing in order to give it … Read More...
A Touch Of Gold
1: Gold Doilies 500pk $71.95
2: 5lbs Gold Wrapped Almonds $82
3: Gold Tinsel Chandelier $20
4: Gold Cupcake Liners (Available almost everywhere)
5: Large Foil Number Balloons $15
Project: Birdhouse Card
7 DIY Food and Drink Gift Ideas for Dad
Beer, ties and moustaches. Always the same thing for Dad. Here are a few ways to make beer, ties and moustaches awesome.
DIY beer bread mix packaged IN a … Read More...
Now That’s a Great Yarn Storage Solution!
I’ve seen and shared a lot of different ways to sort, store and display yarn through the years, but this has got to be one of the coolest and cleverest solutions I’ve seen. Bonus: it doesn’t cost a lot, makes … Read More...