Take a look at these bracelets, aren’t they cute and very trendy? I think so! Stephanie from Henry Happened shares her tutorial with us on how to make these fun bracelets. They put a dressy spin on old school friendship … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag and brush roll
Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll. The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch. The brush roll is made from a washcloth. Go to her blog for … Read More...
DIY Rhinestone Statement Necklace
This statement necklace is beautiful! At first glance you would think it cost a lot, but it doesn’t, and with just a few craft supplies you can create your own. Tessa from The Lonely Walnut blog created this necklace and … Read More...
Purple Felt Earring Tutorial
Tarun Upadhyaya is an Instructables Member and created these fun earrings for us to recreate along with his tutorial. Tarun loves felt, since he created his first felt project. He has realized that almost anything can be made using felt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote. It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Images on Kraft Cardstock
Hop on over to the My Favorite Things site and learn how to shade and layer color on your stamped images using Prismacolor Pencils (my personal fave) on kraft cardstock. Coloring on this tan type of cardstock instead of plain … Read More...
Vivika’s prayer flags project gets personal
Vivika’s Prayer Flag Project has taken on a new meaning after a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more about it at Generation Q Magazine’s Facebook page or here.
‘You are My Sunshine’ reminds me so much of my … Read More...
Tutorial: Piped Wrap Dress Bodice
When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was!
I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s twirly t-shirt dress
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a twirly spring dress for a girl. The bodice is actually a store-bought t-shirt, so it’s a quick project. The skirt is a circle skirt that’s fun to twirl around and … Read More...
Meet David Tutera at Michaels Store in Burbank, CA
David Tutera Appearance at Michaels Store in Burbank
Meet and greet and giveaway with wedding and entertaining expert and TV personality
(BURBANK, Calif.) – Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, will host David Tutera, star of … Read More...
Tutorial: Add button details to a sweater
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how she added button details to the cuff and neck of a plain V-neck sweater. It’s a quick update, with just some buttons and strips of grosgrain ribbon stitched to the sweater. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Use foil paper and glue to make metallic designs on fabric
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim used foil paper and glue to create the tribal design on this foldover pouch she made. If you want to see how to do it, go to her tutorial.
[photo from Mad Mim]
DIY: Coconut Oil Hair Mask
After this long winter, not only is my skin dry, so is my hair. That’s why I’m loving Cindy at Made2Style‘s easy recipe for returning moisture to your hair using just one ingredient: the oh-so-versatile coconut oil. Find it … Read More...
DIY: No More Dry Skin Beeswax Lotion
This sounds like the perfect antidote to hands that have been beaten up by the winter. Beeswax makes a lotion that’s really more like a balm, but it’s apparently so soothing even non-lotion users love it. Get the step-by-step tutorial … Read More...
Project: Graduation Coupon Book
Here’s a fun booklet to send away to college with a recent grad. Inky Anitcs stamps has a pdf tutorial to download showing how to make this fun graduation coupon/certificate booklet, with cute ideas like redeem for laundry service, home … Read More...
Tutorial & Template | Booklet Box for Packaging Cards
Every time I visit Damask Love I gasp from the sheer loveliness of Amber’s projects. She’s done it again with this free tutorial and template for making a booklet box for gifting card sets. The box has handy pockets on … Read More...
Show & Tell | Altered Cigar Box by The Answer is Chocolate
Carol at The Answer is Chocolate (indeed it is!), shares how she altered a cigar box in a beachy theme using her scrapbooking supplies. She will be using it to store some special jewelry. Click here to see more.
Vintage Lace Envelopes
Image by AllThingsAngelas
These Vintage Lace Envelopes are adorable – Created by All Things Angelas they sell for $35.99 for 20 in her Etsy store. These would make a lovely addition to a high tea invite or shabby chic wedding.
Chat Basket and Awamaki Live Chat
Chat Basket is, without a doubt, one of the most unique indie craft selling sites on the web. Instead of just posting items, Chat Basket sells one item at a time and allows you to chat not only with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse Applique circles
These pretty reverse applique circles remind me of Spring. That’s a good thing since I had to turn the heat back on today. Yep, another cool snap. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews shows you how to create these shapes, saying it’s … Read More...