The website Bead Ruckus is looking for new contributors for their challenges. “Bead Ruckus is a bi monthly beading challenge with a twist! The Ruckus is returning and we are seeking two new Contributing Members to join our family. If … Read More...
Solar Powered Mason Jar Camping Lantern
I love a good creative reuse project. That candle in there? Not actually lit. And the matches are just for show! Using a solar panel top from store bought yard luminaries, Camp Wander made these sweet oh-so safe solar lanterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy canvas tote
Heather fromThe Sewing Loft shows how to make a canvas tote, quick and easy. It has a large patch pocket on the front. She embellished the pocket with a piece of embroidered fabric, but you could also leave it … Read More...
Vintage fabric hoarders, use your stash!
As I’m cleaning and organizing my sewing room, I’m confronted with the sheer mass of my vintage fabric stash. I collect the fabrics, but feel intimidated at the thought of actually using them. Sound familiar? Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a fabric flag garland or bunting
Marni at Haberdashery Fun shows how you can sew up a fun flag garland or bunting. You can use it as a decoration for a party or to mark a special occasion, or you can keep it up year round … Read More...
Freebie: Tiki Die Cut
Aloha! SVG Cuts has this fun Tiki Statue die cut to download for free. Perfect for summer party invites or beach themed scrapbook pages!
-Heather
Best Beads Product Review
I had the privilege of reviewing ten packs of beads from The Best Beads. A company from the Czech Republic that specializes in genuine Czech goods; glass beads, handmade buttons and costume jewelry. Check out their About Us page … Read More...
Support Your Local Yarn Store, Wherever You Happen to Be
A couple of weekends ago my husband and I went to Kansas City to celebrate our wedding anniversary. While in Overland Park visiting the Penzey’s store (aka, the happiest place on earth) we did a little wandering around the super-cute … Read More...
6 Fun Food Crafts for Kids
It’s still Friday, so I’m still sharing some ideas for the kiddos to have fun in the kitchen.
clockwise:
Turn watercolors into monogram straw toppers at Studio DIY.
Make JellO fishbowls at babble.
Play Cheez-It tic tac toe … Read More...
Potato People
Aw, Mr. Potato Head has been revised to form a whole colony now, of Potato Sprout People. Find the how-tos for this fun, easy craft for kids HERE at PBS.
How to make a recycled wood reverse print sign
If you like to decorate with your favorite sayings pop on over to the blog Design Decor for a cool tutorial on how to make a recycled wood sign using a reverse print technique. Thanks DeDe for sending in your … Read More...
A Rose by Any Other Name Cross stitch pattern
This design is sure to tug at your heart-strings. Rose is a sweet little girl who is tending to her baby doll. How many mothers, aunts and grandmothers and other parental figures have seen their dear child do this. This … Read More...
Tutorial: A-line skirt with waist sash
Danielle from Blissful and Domestic shares a tutorial for making this A-line skirt with a waist sash. I love the simple lines and the graceful drape of the flared panels! And if the thought of hemming a curved piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart or high chair cover
Stephanie from The Tiptoe Fairy shows how to make a shopping cart or high chair cover to protect a baby from the germy germs. The cover has leg holes and straps on the inside, and an elastic casing around the … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Little girl’s summer shorts romper
Sumo’s Sweet Stuff guest blogs at Mama Says Sew with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s shorts romper. She uses a purchased tank top for the top of the romper, and makes the shorts out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Self-bound seam finish
Abby from Autumn Street and Things for Boys shows how create a self-bound seam finish. This method of finishing a seam allowance has one of the layers of fabric folded over the other and stitched down, encasing the raw edges. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty pintucks with no end threads showing
Angela Osborn shows how to make pintucks. The narrow tucks can be used in a purely decorative manner, or as a way to remove fullness (and create subtle gathers where the tucks end). Her tutorial includes how to finish the … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Beach Art
Tracy Evans shares this stunning Boardwalk beach themed mixed media piece on her blog. I love the combination of all the different elements she used (including stamps from Artistic Outpost). Makes me want to go to the beach!
-Heather… Read More...
Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the … Read More...
Hybrid Scrapbooking Week at write.click.scrapbook
Join Christine Newman, aka listgirl for a week of hybrid scrapbooking at write.click.scrapbook. Get tips and techniques, and enter the giveaway! Click here to see more.