Here is a great craft that kids of almost any age can make for their father this year. You can find the full tutorial over Crafts by Amanda… who also happens to be our H&G Editor here at Craft … Read More...
Homemade Weaving Loom for Kids
This would be a great project for little hands, and the possibilities are endless as to what kind of fabric an ribbons you could use! They even suggest having these at as a center activity for kids in a classroom! … Read More...
Campfire Craft
Sometimes it’s just not possible to take the whole family camping but your kids really want that experience. Here is a simple way to bring the camping feel home. You can find the tutorial for how to make a paper … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Convert a bikini into a tankini
A rectangle of swimsuit fabric and one seam is all it takes to convert a bikini into a tankini. Crystelle from Crystelle Boutique shows what to do. Go to her blog for the tute.
[via Someday Crafts]
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Free pattern and tutorial: Felt and fabric pouch
Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs is sharing her pattern and tutorial for a handy felt-and-fabric sewing pouch. She also notes that by adjusting the dimensions of the pattern, you could make pouches to fit almost anything that needs holding, … Read More...
Inspiration: Eleanor Pigman
Eleanor Pigman, bead-embroiderer extraordinaire, has recently turned her needle to capturing images of sealife. The colors, the textures…exquisite. She says, “My work is changing and becoming more organic in many ways.” What hasn’t changed is the excellence of her … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin-stitch cross
Nancy of Do Small Things with Love was inspired by the stained glass windows of a church when she improvised this satin-stitch cross. Now she’s sharing the steps with us in a simple tutorial. She says,
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Tutorial: Recover your patio chair cushions
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial showing how to recover your patio chair cushions. Recovering the cushions you already have saves time and money. The ones she made are reversible, so changing the look is as … Read More...
Live stitching event in NYC June 6
We got this note about an amazing upcoming event from our beloved Olisa Corcoran (Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher), who is a participant:
… Read More...If you’re in the New York City area on June 6th, don’t miss out on an amazing poetry
Tutorial: Picnic placemats with flatware pockets
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of picnic placemats with pockets to hold your flatware. Go to their tutorial.
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Tutorial: 1930s-inspired flap pockets for a skirt
Earlier this month, Kristin from Skirt As Top kicked off the Vintage May series (co-hosted with Craftiness Is Not Optional) with a tutorial showing how to make flap pockets for a skirt. The look is inspired by 1930s fashion. … Read More...
How to make recycled paper tube polka dot lights
I am continually amazed at what you clever crafters keep coming up with to make out of recycle paper tubes. Check out the awesome tutorial over at the blog Just Crafty Enough on how to make these great polka dot … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a skirt pattern using your measurements
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a skirt pattern based off of your own body measurements. Her tutorial includes photos for each step for creating a basic short, straight skirt. Then, she … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Boy Digital Stamp
Click here to download this sweet vintage boy in a straw hat image for free from Digital Stamp Design.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Kids cakes you can afford – Fake Cakes
Most of us want to give our kids the best for their Birthdays and an OTT (Over The Top) Birthday cake has suddenly become the normal requirement.
Even if I could afford to buy a 4 tier OTT $800 cake … Read More...
Flowers and Shells
I think flowers and shells go together well – at least in crochet. Elise has offered a free pattern for this very pretty Infinity Scarf.
Looking for more patterns for flowers? Check out this Crochet Flower Pattern Book
Make Your Own Soy Candles
Making your own candles is a rewarding and satisfying experience. Not only do you get to create something beautiful, but you can also customize your candles to your specific preferences. If you’re new to candle making, it can be overwhelming … Read More...
Cupcake Flower Lights – Jilliene Designing and Oh Happy Day
It’s no mystery–I love dressed up fairy lights. And the fact that these are made from cupcake papers? Even cuter! The idea was first thought up by Steph over at Oh Happy Day, but it was Jilliene at Jilliene … Read More...
Glitter Washer Bracelet Tutorial
I like the color and style of this bracelet. It is made using hardware washers. Check out this tutorial by Mel and learn how she made this sparkle Glitter Washer Bracelet.
Felt Circle Belt DIY
MJ of “A Happy Song” made this darling belt to fit over her expanding waist while carrying her little boy. She is a wife and mother of two. Pregnant or not this is a sweet fashion add-on and you can … Read More...