Lindsay from The Cottage Home shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a scalloped envelope clutch. Drawing a scalloped edge can be tricky, but she includes a free pattern for that piece. Go to Riley … Read More...
Paper Flower Corsages & Boutonnieres {Tutorial}
If you’re planning a handmade wedding, why not add a personal and lasting touch with DIY paper flowers? Learn how to craft stunning, lifelike blooms and turn them into elegant corsages or boutonnieres — perfect for your bridal party, family … Read More...
Freebie: Flower Digital Stamps
Digital Two for Tuesday has two lovely vintage flower designs, pansies and roses, perfect for Mother’s day.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
How to Make a Felt Elephant Doorstop (that’s too cute for the floor)
I think everyone loves Elephants; their size, strength and what is cuter than a baby Elephant? Sarah of “Create Studio” comes from a creative family and she always loved crafting. She is a wife and the mother of two little … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Non-Felted Slippers
Usually I like to make my pin of the week something that’s educational, but I can’t get these bulky slippers out of my head, so I wanted to share them with you, too.
The non-felted slippers pattern from Yuko Nakamura … Read More...
Dollar Store Vase into Elegant Luminary
It’s amazing what one dollar store vase, rubber bands and spray paint can do! Check out how to make this luminary at Eclectically Vintage.
May Day Baskets
Today is May Day! Let’s celebrate by making some baskets and welcoming Spring Flowers!! Little ones will love putting little pieces of nature into their baskets! You can find the info over at The Vintage Umbrella.
Salt Dough Hanging for Mother’s Day
Handprints have the ability to freeze time for a mom. They allow us to look back and remember that time when our child’s hands were tiny and so delicate. Why not create a lasting memory for a special mom this … Read More...
Fuzzy Animals {Kid Craft}
Here’s a simple way to make cute little fuzzy animals to put on a dresser for decoration, or to play with! You can find the tutorial over at homework.
High-Heeled Nutter Butters
I laughed, audibly (some of you say “lol”), at this one. Nutter Butters turned into heels. Make them HERE at She Knows, from Project Denneler.
Baby Einstein Caterpillar Party
I find this colorful, polka-dot filled first birthday so charming because the theme was inspired by the toys the baby first loved: The Baby Einstein caterpillar. This caterpillar cake is darling, but I also love how rainbow-colored polka dots appear … Read More...
Sweet Little Doggie Cross Stitch Pattern
When I was a child, my sister and I drove my mother to distraction playing a recording of the song “How Much is That Doggie in the Window.” This doggie looks as cute as I imagined that doggie might have … Read More...
Tutorial: Coffee cozy armband iPod or pedometer holder
Summer from Dollar Store Crafts turned a dollar store coffee cozy into an armband holder for an iPod or pedometer. And she did it with just a couple of seams. How stinkin’ brilliant is that! Go to Dollar Store Crafts … Read More...
40 Balloon DIY Ideas
Balloons don’t have to be tacky, there is so much creativity to be found online.
Larger round balloons are taking the old-fashioned party decoration to a new creative height (pun intended).
Check out the top 40 DIY Balloon Party Decoration … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Simple jersey dress for a little girl
You can find a free pattern for a simple jersey dress for a toddler girl over at Prudent Baby.
The pattern will make a simple sleeveless bodice that you can use to make two versions of a loose-fit sundress – … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather planner organizer, plus printable pages
Portia from Miss P made this leather planner organizer from scratch. The leather for the cover came from a pair of pants, and she designed and printed the pages herself. She shares a tutorial for making the leather cover AND … Read More...
How to make a recycled file folder book
This book does double duty, not only does is it filled with pages perfect for note taking and sketching it also has pockets to store all the little bits we all pick up when we’re out and about. See how … Read More...
Free pattern: Simple baby sundress with ruched straps
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for a simple baby top or sundress. It has a basic bodice with ruched straps and a gathered skirt (make it long for a dress, shorter for a top). Her pattern … Read More...
Tutorial: Cloth napkins with mitered corners
Monica from Crafty Nest shows how to make your own cloth napkins with mitered corners. The miter gives the corner a neat, bulk-free finish. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Crafty Nest]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | DIY Photo Canvas Wraps
If you love the look of wrapped canvases, take a look at the DIY version from COSCO Industries. The DIY Canvas Wrap kit retails for $29.99 and includes the supplies to create three wrapped canvases using your home printer. 
The … Read More...