Dr. Who fans: heads up! Jennifer Ofenstein alerts us to a stitchalong with serious Who flavor. She says,
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Free e-book: Simple Stitchery by Helen Dickson
I love presents! I especially love stitchy presents! So I’m delighted to tell you about a gift for all of us from Helen Dickson of Bustle & Sew. Helen’s new e-book, Simple Stitchery, is available as a free download from … Read More...
The USA in stitch
Amy of While Wearing Heels tells us a bit about her project to embroider a map of the United States. Not as simple as it sounds. The pretty result will be made into a quilt by Amy’s mom. (Yea for … Read More...
Garden Treasure Jars {Kid Craft}
These little treasure jars are perfect to welcome Spring and encourage your kids to get out and check out your garden! You can find the tutorial at Empress of Dirt.
Do you know a little gardener? Check out these DIY … Read More...
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Do you have a party to plan for? Need some ideas and inspiration? Tell us your party theme below and we will feature some great inspirational ideas to get you started.
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Tutorial: Metal polka dot shirt
The colorful polka dots on this shirt are actually metal brads from the craft store. The design is by Daniel Parker from Studs and Buttonholes. Though they look like they’re attached directly to the shirt, the metal prongs actually … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle sleeve retro top
Danka from The Peppermint Store gives a plain button up shirt a fun, retro feel by cutting off the long sleeves and replacing them with kicky ruffles. Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how she did it.
Sewing Pattern: Scalloped hem cut off shorts
Aki from Minted Strawberry shows how to make a pair of scalloped cut off shorts. After she gave them a scalloped hem, she took it a couple of steps further, dying them a deep red and then adding a bit … Read More...
Project: Circle Card
The Spellbinders website has directions for making this stunning circle shaped card. I especially love the die cut 3D flower, so pretty!
-Heather
Gnome Jewelry Holder – Just Crafty Enough
Have I ever mentioned my love of garden gnomes? I think I might have, once or twice. But look at that adorable gnome-y face, so excited to hold all of your rings! It’s pretty hard to not love it. And … Read More...
DIY Cloud Earrings
April showers bring May flowers. So bring on the rain, or let the sun shine up in the bright blue sky and wear a pair of cloud earrings. Daria recently posted a tutorial on her blog “Kittenhood” on … Read More...
DIY Lampwork Beads Earrings
I like how lampwork beads look. Especially pattern that remind me of porcelain china dishes, like these earrings. They remind me of plates you would display in a china cabinet in your dinning room. Lucy from Things We Do shares … Read More...
Tip: Cut Your Own Chevrons
Chevron patterns are super trendy right now, they are popping up all over the paper crafting world in stamp designs, stickers and pattern papers. Here’s a cool way to cut your own chevron shapes from cardstock that I came across… Read More...
West Elm Initial Tote – Henry Happened
Have you heard about Plasti Dip yet? I hadn’t until I was checking out this super cute initial tote bag tutorial over at Henry Happened. Not only does the tutorial show how to create the cute design, but also … Read More...
Suspended Monogram Candle Holders
Summer at Dollar Store Crafts made this sweet candle holder with plastic champagne glasses, paper punches, and a handful of other craft supplies on hand. Her clever idea for suspending something inside the overturned glass is adorable. Check out the … Read More...
Spring Cleaning 101: Cleaning Tips, Homemade Recipes and Free Printable Labels
It’s springtime and that means it’s time to open the windows after a long winter and air out the house. Spring cleaning is something that’s been done for decades as the weather warms up and the house gets a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece dusting mitts
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how you can sew up some mitt dusters out of inexpensive fleece. To use them, just put your hand in the mitt and go to town dusting the surfaces in your house. … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring fabric toy buckets
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Fabric Toy Buckets. They’re round bucket bags with a drawstring at the top to close them up. Interfacing between the outer layer and the lining gives the sides body so … Read More...
9 Modern Day Drinking Glasses that will impress your guests
1. Christian-Louboutin designer champagne slippers. Shoes and Champagne kinda go together but not literally.
2. Inside out Martini Glasses. Stylish and easier to store as well.
3. Plastic style wine glasses – A little quirky! Not sure my guests … Read More...
Tip: Use freezer paper when cutting striped fabrics
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...