Elizabeth Magee shares her tutorial for these whimsical pins with us in a tribute to the Great Balloon Race part of the Kentucky Derby festivities.
Idea file: Use binders to organize sewing patterns and inspiration
Karen from Sew Many Ways uses binders and sheet protectors to organize her sewing patterns, templates, and inspiration. It keeps everything together and easily accessible. Go to her blog to read more.
[photo from Sew Many Ways]
Diy Spring Pin Cushions; Great Mother’s Day Gift
Angelina hosts a darling blog “JoJo & Eloise”! She has her “Diy Spring Pin Cushions” to share with us. These would make the most feminine Mother’s Day gifts in their soft spring pastels. Be sure you read all the instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace pocket shirt
This lace pocket shirt by Melly Sews is super simple, but really cute. Simple replace a pocket on a button up shirt with a pocket cut from lace. She shares the tutorial over at Pellon blog. Go there for … Read More...
DIY Balloon Arch
Balloon arches may seem outdated but they do have their place. Balloon arches are great for circus party themes or anything involving football, Disney, rainbows, baby showers and for under-5-year-olds party.
If you think you have the right place to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap ribbon bookmarks
Do you hoard the last bits of your pretty ribbons? Sew4Home shows how to make bookmarks out of shorter lengths of ribbon. They would make great end-of-year gifts for your kids’ teachers! Go there for the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Fringe Cupcake Toppers
Can I request these colorful, fringe cupcake toppers be used all the year through and not just for Cinco de Mayo? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Lulu the Baker.
Freebies: Sentiments
There are lots of card making opportunities coming up like graduations and Mother’s and Father’s Day so Paper Crafts has you covered with a bunch a free sentiments, click here to download them.
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s … Read More...
Homemade Sweet Tarts
Methinks these homemade Sweet Tarts look even prettier and more charming than the real thing. Wait, wouldn’t the homemade version be the “real thing”? HERE at instructables, by wold360, of Clever Wren.
How to make a recycled Mother’s Day gift box
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Over at the blog Homework there is a wonderful tutorial on how to make these crepe paper flowers to embellish a recycled oatmeal container that has also been covered with a recycled tea towel.
Pink Elephants
Elephants are one of my favorite type of animals. They are so fun to watch as they swing their trunks and squirt water and grab leaves from the trees and eat them. I especially like to watch the interaciton between … Read More...
How To Make Flower Croutons
Yes, world, let’s make salad prettier with shaped croutons, please. Make flower croutons HERE at Lisa Storms.
let’s elevate the humble salad to a work of art by adding a touch … Read More...
Going on a Knitting Adventure
I’m super-excited to report that I’m spending this weekend at Mount Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas, at a knitting retreat with about 20 other ladies and the Yarn Harlot.
Awesome, right?
Except I still really have no idea … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized dinosaur hoodie
Head over to Small Fry & Co to find out how to add dinosaur spikes to the hood and back of a child’s hoodie. And then make it even more awesome by adding their name to the front as an … Read More...
Tutorial: Wristlet camera case
Amy Friend from During Quiet Time shares a tutorial at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make a wristlet camera case. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Amy Friend on Therm O Web]
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Tie-neck t-shirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make a t-shirt with small tie at the neck. You’ll make the pattern using a t-shirt that fits you as a guide. A line of elastic stitched under the bust shapes … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated bow headband
Last year Disney from Ruffles and Stuff showed how to make a cute scarf made of little bows. That bow scarf inspired Onel from Onelmom to make a headband of little bows. The little bows are actually pleats made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ink Effects coloring book illustration transfer
Cheryl from Sew Can Do used a coloring book page and Ink Effects to make a t-shirt for her daughter with her favorite Little Pony on it. Brilliant! Go to her blog to see how to do it.
[photo from … Read More...
Yarn Monogram Cupcake Toppers
Despite working for a craft site that shares all kinds of fabulous sewing and needlework projects… I’m terrible with a needle. But something on this scale I can handle. Find the how-tos to make yarn monogram cupcake toppers HERE at … Read More...
DIY Shark Macarons
I don’t know how I missed these floating around last year (swimming around?) because they are uber clever. Created by the only person in the world NOT afraid to go in the water after Jaws was released… find the recipe … Read More...