Beate at the Fresh and Fun blog has a neat way to make your stencils pop, she inked up the arrows for a background and them traced them with a thin black marker. I love the cool modern look!
-Heather
How to paint the trim on a purse
OK, I get that neon is back but I was around the last time it was in. The tutorial over at the blog The Pretty Life Anonymous is great though no matter what color you use. Chet out the awesome … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Doll Sweater
Little girls (well, any kids who like to play with dolls, actually) love to have different clothes to put their favorite dolls in and to allow the dolls to change their clothes almost as often as they do. Just like … Read More...
Jil Eaton Book Winner
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest last week. It’s always interesting to me to see where people’s experience and skill levels are, and I love the fact that there are so many newer knitters out there in the world!… Read More...
Balsa Wood Flower Stirrers
I love something pretty that is also practical. In that it helps stir my drink. Make (easily) balsa wood flower stirrers HERE at Confetti Pop. I had no idea balsa wood flowers, or sola flowers, existed. I found some … Read More...
Tutorial: Getting to know your new sewing machine
So you took the plunge and bought yourself a Janome sewing machine. Now what? Sew4Home will help you make friends with your new machine, from taking it out of the box to becoming acquainted with all those buttons and parts … Read More...
Tutorial: Vinyl luggage tag
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how to make a vinyl luggage tag. Hers is made from a bright turquoise vinyl so it’s easy to spot on a luggage carousel. She found the vinyl in the home dec section of … Read More...
Plastic Bottle Magazine Rack: and a question
Style Motivation posted about 20 DIY Magazine Rack Projects and this rack made from plastic bottles was one of them. I’m curious just how well this would really work? What else could you use it for? I’d love to hear … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern – Little Black Cat
You know how some people think black cats are unlucky? When I see this little chart, that idea is the furthest thing from my mind. She is a the cutest, sweetest little black cat ever! The cart is simple and … Read More...
Idea file: New life for an old concert shirt
Sharon from A Vintage Crafty Adventure shows how she created a new version of a much-loved B-52s concert shirt. The original shirt had grown thin from years of wear, but the image on the front was still going strong. Her … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Peter Pan collar sweater refashion
Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she refashioned this embellished V-neck sweater into a sleeker, chic-er version of itself. She removed the sleeves and gave it a retro-inspired Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tute.… Read More...
Spring Cupcakes
I made these cupcakes with leftovers. Leftover royal icing and extra cupcakes and some extra frosting. Leftovers are awesome. Make royal icing flowers on grassy cupcakes HERE at the decorated cookie.
Tutorial: Stormy Weather appliqued knee high socks
If April showers are getting you down, maybe these Stormy Weather socks would cheer you up. It’s a free project from Lark Crafts. They’ve got a tutorial and an applique template for you to download from their site. It’s an … Read More...
Project: Accordion Card
Moon Pies for the Earth
I think it’s fitting a celestial body represent Earth. Decorate store-bought moon pies to make Earth pops for Earth Day HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Monkey Banana Bread Cake Pops
First of all, I have to point out that the cake pop portion of these monkeys is made with banana bread. How clever is that? Second, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are involved. My favorites. Make monkey cake pops HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Butterflies by Agus Younet
Aren’t these paper butterflies beautiful? Wouldn’t you love to know how to make some of your own? Well you can with this paper butterfly tutorial plus template from Agus Younet. It’s simpler than you think! use them on scrapbook pages, … Read More...
Paint Splatter Cupcake Toppers
I’m thinking that there are no limits on what you can use to top cupcakes. And the bonus of crafts-as-cupcake-toppers, you can make them in advance and decorate easily by just popping on a cupcake. Make these paint splattered number … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Print Instagram Photos
if you want to get your Instagram photos off your account and onto scrapbook pages, here is a great video tutorial from Jennifer Wilson at Simple Scrapper, showing how she prints her photos. She also shares the source for … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Cane
The snippet above is from Danielle’s Fimo owl cane tutorial on Flickr. This Dutch artist has a whole album of lovely work and a website to see.