Spring time is here. It’s time to adorn yourself with bright, colorful jewelry! Amy from One Artsy Mama shares this simple tutorial with us for creating your own layered button necklace. She said that you can make it in less … Read More...
Buffet Loading Techniques
Have you ever been to a restaurant that allows you to fill a bowl with salad? Well fritesandfries.com have mastered the art of what can only be called TAOFF Technique – “Taking Advantage Of Free Food”.
I know this technically … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy fabric appliqued flower pillow
Jennifer Heynen shares a tutorial over at the Therm O Web blog showing how to make her Shabby Chic Flower Pillow. The flowers across the long skinny pillow are made from layers of scrap fabric circles. The colors and patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Duct tape dress form
If you want to make a dress form that’s an exact copy of your own body, a duct tape dress form might be the way to go. They’re inexpensive to make and don’t require fussy measuring. Deby from So Sew … Read More...
Freebie: Mermaid Image
Download this beautiful mermaid image for free from Dover publications and dream of a relaxing day by the beach while you color her in.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Add a removable feather collar to a t-shirt or tank
#29 in the 30 Days 30 Tee-Shirts series by Aimee from Clones N Clowns is a little bit of fabulousness. She shows how to add a removable feather collar to a tank. Go to her blog for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy gathered skirt with elastic waistband
Jamey from Dabbles and Babbles shows how to make a girls gathered skirt. With a wide elastic waistband, it’s quick to make and easy to sew. Go to her tute.
[photo from Dabbles and Babbles]
Tutorial: Custom appliqued pillows
Sania Pell posted a tutorial on Inside Out Magazine’s web site for making a charming set of throw pillows. Applique fabric images and add silk flowers and leaves for one-of-a-kind accessories with dimensional flair that perfectly match your decor. See … Read More...
DIY Repurposed Pallet Desk
WOW. I mean really.. wow. I never in a million years would have thought to turn a pallet into a flip down desk! This is an amazing project and the moment it came through my email I wanted one! Luckily … Read More...
Project: Stamped Flower Canvas
The Stampendous blog has an amazing mixed media project to share using a very large lily stamp as the focal point on this art canvas.
-Heather
Once Upon a Treehouse
The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...
The Knitted Boyfriend
http://www.noortjedekeijzer.nl
My Knitted Boyfriend is a cushion with a story. A cushion with a personality. A cushion to kiss! Or, well… to cuddle, to caress, to hug, and to smile with. Because this man is always happy. And he is … Read More...
Party Ideas – Soccer
1. Soccer party Styling by PaisleyPetalEvents
2. Giant Soccer ball from Vat19.com
3. Giggleberry shares a fun Referee Bottle Cozy which retail around $1.69 each from the ezpartyzone (very affordable)
4. kimskandykreations Soccer Dessert Table.
5. CatchMyParty Soccer Styling.
6. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a doll dress from a woman’s skirt
Becky from U Create shows how she made a simple doll’s dress out of a woman’s skirt. The waistband of the skirt became the bodice, and the side zipper became back closure. Go to U Create for the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued word pillow covers
Portia from Miss P shares a two-part tutorial showing how she made these appliqued throw pillow covers. Each has a four-letter word stitched to the front. (But these are nice four-letter words, like HOME and SNUG and LOVE.) Go to … Read More...
DIY Monogrammed Candles
Personalize a candle with an easy stenciled monogram accent – Amber at Damask Love has you covered with a pretty tutorial.
Free pattern: Little Miss dress for toddler girls
Allie from Freshly Completed shares a free pattern for her Little Miss dress for toddler girls. It has a simple round neck and pretty puff sleeves. The skirt is gathered on to an empire waist bodice. The pattern is in … Read More...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops… Read More...
Colorblocked Earrings Tutorial
Here is another tutorial by Amy from One Artsy Mama. This pair of earrings is bursting with color. They remind me of candy. Amy describes them as a great warm-weather accessory. I agree. They are trendy, yet super easy to … Read More...
Project: Reuse Wooden Stamp Blocks
If you’ve unmounted your stamp from their blocks (or maybe never mounted them in the first place) you might be wondering what to do with those unused wooden blocks. The Tricky Tip Tuesday blog (say that three times fast :)) … Read More...