Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make her Super Simple Reusable Sandwich Bags. The inner layer is a laminated cotton that wipes clean easily. The bias tape around the edges simplifies the construciton, but it’s also a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Centered zipper
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to sew in a zipper. The method she shows is a centered zipper insertion at a seam (i.e., not invisible, not exposed, not lapped). Go to her tutorial.… Read More...
Call for Entries The 2013 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition
The Center for Metal Arts is located in New York. They have specialized in technique and process in metal arts since 2003. Offering hands-on workshops located in the 1890’s Bordens Creamery Icehouse in the black dirt farming village of Florida, … Read More...
How to Make a Pendant Cord Tutorial
This tutorial was sent to us by Enkarna. In this tutorial she shows how to create a cord for your pendants using wire. Her blog is in Spanish, however the pictures are detailed and explain the idea well. She also … Read More...
Look What I’ve Made Community
Vickie from Look What I’ve Made sent a review about the brand new craft community. She explains that “Lookwhativemade.com is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show … Read More...
DIY Super Easy Stone Rings
I am in awe of these rings. Look how gorgeous they are? Designer Tarun shares with us his tutorial on how he created these rings. Don’t let these beautiful rings fool you into thinking it requires a lot of experience … Read More...
Project: Stamped Kids Hand Prints
Laura at Make Life Lovely has a great way to use your stamping supplies to preserve your child’s hand print.
-Heather
Felt Circle Pillow tutorial
Amy of “diary of a quilter” is a wife, mother and quilter. As a guest blogger she shared her “Felt Circle Pillow” with “Someday Crafts”. Amy has complete instructions for her charming pillow and assures us that this is … Read More...
6 Animal Macarons
Oh, the macaron. A few years ago the craze hit the foodie mainstream, and while I don’t see the internet flooded with the sweet treats as much, cute versions are still milling about. The macaron is sort of my white … Read More...
How to restyle an old doll house
I never thought about turning a cutesy doll house into a monster house but over at the blog Christina Fancy Pants that’s just what there is a fun tutorial and lots of great close up shots.
A Roundup of Amazing Yarn Bombings
Most of these are not new to me, but this collection of ambitious yarn bombing projects from Mental Floss is a great reminder of the amazing things that can be done when a few (or a few hundred) people with … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro mod shift dress for little girls
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...