Jordan Paige shares a tutorial showing how to make a diaper change mat that rolls up into a handy clutch. As a clutch, it holds a couple of diapers and a wipe case. When it’s time for a change, just … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
Ironing three-dimensional objects (garments with darts, for example) on a flat surface doesn’t always work out. Sometimes you need a curved surface. That’s what a tailor’s ham is for. You can buy one at the fabric store, or you can … Read More...
Tub of Popcorn Cupcakes
Oh, these could not be cuter for movie night. And so easy to make, too, complete with the touch of brown effect. Make a tub of popcorn cupcakes HERE at tikkido.
These popcorn cupcakes are perfect for a Movie … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide wrapped belt
Ama from Ohoh Blog shows how to make a wrapped belt, perfect for cinching in a loose dress or tunic. It’s wide in the middle, with long thin ties that wrap around and tie in front. You can let the … Read More...
Freebie & Tutorial | Make a Project Binder
Nash from Craft a Doodle Doo shares four free printable papers, and shows how you can use them to update a project binder or art journal. Click here to go to the download and tutorial.
Puff Pastry “Carrots”
I’m always and forever fascinated by any intersection of food and literature, especially children’s literature. Always and forever. (Just to be dramatic about it, as I feel is appropriate when discussing the intersection of food and literature.) Find the how-tos … Read More...
Tutorial: Dye your jeans
Head over to The Rit Studio to find out how you can dye a pair of white jeans into any color you like. You can do the dying in a large plastic tub. Go to The Rit Studio for the … Read More...
“Nachos and Cheese Dip” Dessert
You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.
Technique: Pearlized Painting
The Serendipitous Stamper has a pretty technique to share, using Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink and Memento markers to achieve a pearlized look on paper. I love the great little shimmer it gives!
-Heather
A New Shawl
I love the shape of this pattern, designed by a French crocheter, Sophie, and sold under her name Sophie Gelfie. It’s called the Marina Shawl. The pattern is not free, but I believe we should be willing to … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched hexie necklace
Ever wonder what to do with leftover hexies? Mollie of Wild Olive made this one into an adorable necklace. Totally love how she finished it with the blue stitching around the perimeter. Find out how to make it, get the … Read More...
State Map Art Tutorial – Barks Blog
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting and don’t know where to start, Jaime of Barks Blog has an excellent video tutorial that walks you through creating these pretty state map art prints. Jaime breaks everything … Read More...
Tutorial: Hidden Flower Pendant
Sculpey (thanks to contributor Wilda Kemp) has a great pendant project – the hidden flower pendant. It covers how to create a domed pendant with a recessed flower in it which is a neat look. I think this would … Read More...
Dinner Party Seating – Where Should You Sit?
Dinner parties can be life changing. You might learn something you didn’t know about yourself or the world. You might find your true love or you might get stuck to a complete idiot for 3 hours wishing the floor would … Read More...
Tutorial: Nerf gun ammo belt
Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute.
[via Someday Crafts]
[photo from On a Sewing Streak]
Two-humped Camel
I have been playing a game that is set in the desert, so when I saw this camel cross stitch chart, I though, how apropos! This two-humped camel is a simple outline design that will be fun to stitch. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add color and design to a plain skirt using fabric dye and markers
Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color … Read More...
DIY Lacey Crocheted Hoop Earrings
Aren’t these earrings lovely? I think so! I like crochet jewelry. I do not know how to crochet but, my Mama does. I have a stash of hoop earrings waiting to be used, and my Mama has the yarn, I … Read More...
DIY Travel Candle
For the Makers has a super gorgeous tutorial for how to DIY a travel candle. It’s a fun and easy project and the photos of the finished project make you want to pack a bag (and your recently DIY’d travel … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic ruffled throw pillow
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all … Read More...