Heather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib. Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial.
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Tutorial: hearts, flowers & rain clouds felt fridge magnets
“Craftapalooza” out of Perth, Australia is hosted by Nicole. I found her adorable magnets that you can make in any theme you want. Perth’s theme is tutorial is for hearts flowers & rains clouds felt fridge magnets. She includes a … Read More...
Idea file: 64 flower pincushions for $1
Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion. In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase. Intrigued? Go to Sew Many … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll
Becky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll. They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles. Go to the tutorial.
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A Happy Little Chart
This free chart from Chez Mounette has a sweet little fairy flitting among the flowers with a French phrase that appears to mean “A little bit of happiness.” As always I call on our French-speaking readers to provide us with … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Tape Dress Card
Colorful Garden Lanterns
More great candle finds from Henry Happened this week! Today, I’ve got their recent tutorial for making these awesome recycled luminaries with tissue paper andMod Podge
In Case Anyone Was Wondering What I Want for Mother’s Day
Jimmy Beans Wool has a knack for coming up with really awesome stuff, and I think their gift idea for Mother’s Day is awesome.
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Pin of the Week: More Ways to Knit Feather and Fan
A few weeks ago when I was trying to post stitch of the week roundups (which I really will try to start doing again, I promise!) I talked about Feather and Fan, which is a great little lace pattern … Read More...
Easy Basketball Cookies
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but in case you forgot, and to reiterate, I have a not-so-secret crush on Lisa Storms. Gosh, she’s smart. Make easy basketball cookies HERE at Lisa Storms.
How to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow
I love shag and this shag pillow made from recycled t-shirts is so cool. See the tutorial posted over at the blog Just Crafty Enough on how to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow.
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Look What I’ve Made! Be a showoff
Show off your crafting on Vicki’s new site “Lookwhativemade.com”. This is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make … Read More...
Tutorial: Farm Girl Apron from recycled jeans
Carissa from Creative Green Living shows how you can turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy (and cute) apron. Her Farm Girl Apron uses parts and pieces of a pair of jeans, plus some pretty fabric for a … Read More...
Diamond Covered Cheesecake and White Cake Batter Cupcakes.
I was pretty much sold at cheesecake and white chocolate cake batter cupcakes, but then you go and cover them with edible diamonds and… I’m still sold. Find the cupcake recipe and how-tos to make edible diamonds HERE at 1 … Read More...
Spring Tulip Cupcakes
And speaking of seasons… we’re right in the heart of Spring here in DC. I’m not sure how much longer the cherry blossoms will be around, but the tulips are here to stay. Make so-clever, easy tulip cupcakes from jelly … Read More...
Fruit Candy Decorations
Aahh, summer is near, and all its bounty of fresh fruits, like cherries and strawberries. Though I wish the cherries in real life were as disco as these sparkly candy decorations. Find the how-tos to make cherry and strawberry candy … Read More...
Way More Fun Pie Pops
Oh my golly gosh, I thought pie pops themselves were taking things up a level, and now they go even higher as puppies and wands and pigs and pandas. Find links to make them all HERE at Kitchen Fun with … Read More...
Tutorial: Custom printed pocket squares for wedding attire
Spoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding. Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the groom and groomsmen. They show the project … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Cuffs for shorts or pants
Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem. Go to her tutorial.
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Sewing Tutorial: Upcycle old t-shirts into fabric trays
Jenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays. Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body. Get the tute.
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