Need a gift for teacher? Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a fabric notebook cover. It’ll hold a standard legal pad. She gives it a label made from chalkboard fabric. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read More...
BrisStyle City Hall Market
:: The New City Hall BrisStyle indie Market on May 11 ::
Soak up the stalls of independent contemporary artisans, relax with a traditional cup of tea and cake at the iconic Shingle Inn … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Mini Boden inspired shorts romper for little girls
Alida from Alida Makes guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s romper. The design is inspired by a romper she spied in the Mini Boden … Read More...
Needle Felt Love Birds tutorial
Who does not adore “Love Birds” and Cheryl (this was her first time needle felting) created these love birds as their wedding cake topper back in 2010 and she made her own wedding dress. You can find a complete pictorial … Read More...
Project: Summer Swimsuit Card
I am so glad that spring is finally here and before you know it summer will be too. Get ready for it with this cute swimsuit girl card from Elizabeth Allan’s Art Studio. She’s got step by step directions for … Read More...
Using a recycled paper tube to paint shapes
Amy of the blog One Artsy Mama sent in a link to her post that features a tutorial on how to make a reusable tote bag for kids. What I especially loved is how she used a paper tube … Read More...
How Great Thou Art
This freebie from Feathers in the Nest reminds me of many a Sunday from my childhood spent in church singing the traditional hymns of old. This hymn in particular was a favorite. Even though I have taken a different path … Read More...
Jabba the Hutt Cookie Tutorial
I’m more and more impressed every time I click and see the exquisitely (and cleverly) decorated cookies over at Semi Sweet Designs. For the tutorial to decorate these (somehow gorgeous? how can Jabba be gorgeous?) Jabba the Hutt cookies, … Read More...
Calligraphy Candle Place Cards
Oh Happy Day designed these brilliant place cards that would be right at home at any wedding or party. What a great way to add lots of light to your table. The best part? These beauties can double as guest … Read More...
Simple Knitting Winner
Thanks so much to everyone who commented on the post for this giveaway! This is one of the most popular ones we’ve had in a long time, and I always love hearing about what you’re interested in and what you … Read More...
DIY Pinata Ice Cream Cones
Let the sweets-turned-piñatas live on, long past Cinco de Mayo! Cookies, cakes, brownies, everything is being turned into a piñata now. Make these DIY Piñata ice cream cones HERE at evite.
Tutorial: Easy carry waterproof picnic blanket
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows how to make a picnic blanket. It’s made from two layers of fabric – one pretty fabric that faces up, and a heavy canvas or waterproof fabric that faces the ground. It rolls up … Read More...
Tutorial: Lengthen a garment with a contrast fabric
Kristina J shows how to use a contrast panel to add length to a garment. She shows it on a dress, but this would also work on a skirt or even a loose fitting top. Notice that she added a … Read More...
Video tutorial: Add a back yoke and dart
Emily Tao has another pattern drafting tutorial in her library. In this video, she shows how to add a yoke to the back of shirt, with a dart underneath to help shape it to your back shoulder. The small … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s top with a yoke and gathers
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn made this entire outfit for her young daughter out of refashioned clothes. She shows how she created this loose fitting top out of a adult shirt that had a frayed neckline. The hemline was still … Read More...
Tutorial: Inkblot designs with fabric paint
This painted jacket is like a wearable Rorschach test. Is it an alient ship? A butterfly? Whatever you see in the pattern, it’s an eye catching design. Anna from Plan B shows how to make the symmetrical inkblot pattern with … Read More...
Disney Princess Cupcake Toppers
And from Star Wars to princesses… Now we’re more on my own daughter’s speed. Turn chocolate balls and Tootsie Rolls into princess cupcake toppers HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Star Wars Light Saber Cookies Tutorial
I have a renewed interest in Star Wars light sabers of late. You know how when you are around kids (your own, babysitting, whatever) and you have to play their games? And they are usually pretty boring but you play … Read More...
Child’s Handprint Card… in Chocolate
I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.
Etsy Shop: Stamp Cow
I came across a cute little stamp store on Etsy called Stamp Cow, they have fun bold designs like crowns, ornate frames and scrolls but I personally love all the social media stamps like Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest and more. Click … Read More...