For such a simple design, stripes on fabric sure do complicate cutting out pattern pieces. Just a smidgeon off kilter and you’ve got crooked stripes on your finished garment. Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows how she uses freezer paper … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Ruched beach skirt from swimwear fabric
Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make a ruched beach skirt out of swimwear fabric. The design is inspired by a similar skirt by Lanvin, though her DIY version comes with a much smaller pricetag. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled shirt doll dress refashion
Girls’ ruffle and lace embellished t-shirts can be found just about anywhere – mall stores, discount stores, even thrift stores. Head over to Doll It Up to see how to turn a ruffled shirt into a cute new dress for … Read More...
Upcycle For Fun!
If you’re like me, you’ve got a lot of both of these on hand:
Well, maybe the little motifs you have on hand are not flowers. But, the idea remains the same. You have an ugly bag, you add some … Read More...
A Little Window Shopping
From the neat and new department of Clay on Etsy:
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| Kaleidoscope Cane by IKandiClay | Adjustable Bracelet by FruitLoopJewellery |
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| OOAK Sculpted Fairy by LaurieAnnGray | Funny Bunny Ring by PennysLane |
Free pattern: Scoop neck tee
Kristin from Skirt As Top shares a free pattern for a scoop neck tee. A shirt like this is a wardrobe staple for me! It goes casual or dressy, depending on what pants (or skirt) I wear and how I … Read More...
Paperclip & Junkmail Bracelet Tutorial
Do you have bits of paper lying around your office? What about junk mail? Admit it, we all do! What about paperclips? I have a jar full of colorful paperclips, they have many, many uses, like the trend that has … Read More...
DIY Jewelry Holder
Looking for a way to display your jewelry on a booth at a craft event? Maybe you want a fun way to display your own jewelry on your dresser or vanity table, whatever the case may be, this tutorial will … Read More...
Teacher Appreciation Planter
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, now is a great time to start thinking of Teacher Appreciation gifts. Normally we do class gifts, but this year we are all on our own. I think this will be … Read More...
No-Sew Tooth Pillow
In the next few years we are going to have a lot of lost teeth in our house. As of now, we don’t have a special pillow for the teeth. I love how simple this project is! Just make sure … Read More...
Felted Sheep with Martha Stewart and Marlo Thomas Video Tutorial
Martha Stewart and actress Marlo Thomas make a felted sheep craft VIDEO. Cinnamon sticks make the sheep’s legs. You can watch the video or read the written instructions. Set a whimsical scene of felted sheep and a cinnamon-stick … Read More...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Painted Rocks
I think I have read The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle over 100 times. Each time I have a child, I am amazed at how drawn to this book they are. This rock painting project is the perfect … Read More...
Milk Jug Votives
These lotus-looking votive holders are so fun! Made from recycled milk jugs, which is so brilliant when dealing with wax overflow, these votive holders are a really special idea. via bliss bloom blog.
Technique: How to Use Perfect Pearls
Add a little shimmer and shine to your stamped cards by using Perfect Pearls . Find out how to over at the Capture the Moment blog.
-Heather
PB and J Twinkies
Two classics, together at last! Peanut butter and jelly twinkies. Make them HERE at The Domestic Rebel.
A Simple Knit Necklace Scarf
Sometimes the best projects are born from happy accidents. So it was for Mellywood’s Mansion’s resident knitter, when she started on a cowl worked in stockinette stitch on really big needles.
She ran out of yarn before it was the … Read More...
Elmo and Cookie Monster Cake Pops
Loving these Sesame Street cake pops, with their “messy” candy coating fur. Even Cookie’s eyes are placed just so for an extra punch of realistic (I mean, as realistic as a puppet can be, which in Sesame Street’s case, is … Read More...
Flowers Mother’s Day Cupcake Cake
Ooooh, pretty. Make a bouquet of flowers giant cupcake
cake for Mother’s Day (or any day) HERE at Wilton.
Butterflies
Agi writes that she has been stitching many charity squares lately, so she was inspired to design some charts of her own for a little variety. If you are looking for some new charts to use for charity squares or … Read More...
How to make a recycled rubber glove brooch
I think this is a first for me! I don’t think I have ever shared a project made from a recycled dishwashing rubber glove. Well thanks to Linda of the blog Pan Amoreee Creativita for a great tutorial on how … Read More...
