Madeleine from On a Sewing Streak made ammo belts for her kids’ Nerf guns. I love this!! She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. Go to her tute.
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Two-humped Camel
I have been playing a game that is set in the desert, so when I saw this camel cross stitch chart, I though, how apropos! This two-humped camel is a simple outline design that will be fun to stitch. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add color and design to a plain skirt using fabric dye and markers
Margot Potter shares a tutorial at I Love to Create showing how to add bright color and fun designs to a plain skirt. First she tie-dyes the skirt and then uses fabric markers to draw funky designs over the color … Read More...
DIY Lacey Crocheted Hoop Earrings
Aren’t these earrings lovely? I think so! I like crochet jewelry. I do not know how to crochet but, my Mama does. I have a stash of hoop earrings waiting to be used, and my Mama has the yarn, I … Read More...
DIY Travel Candle
For the Makers has a super gorgeous tutorial for how to DIY a travel candle. It’s a fun and easy project and the photos of the finished project make you want to pack a bag (and your recently DIY’d travel … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby chic ruffled throw pillow
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a throw pillow covered with ruffles. She keeps the ruffles raw-edged for a delightfully shabby look. (It also saves tons of time by not having to hem all … Read More...
BH&G Best Pincushions Patterns
Mom will love one of Better Homes and gardens pincushions for a Mother’s Day gift. I have pictures 6 out of the 23 darling pincushions that they have patterns and instructions for and you can look through the others for … Read More...
DIY: 25 Beauty Gifts for Mom
Love this! Stephanie at Henry Happened has pulled together 25 rocking tutorials to make everything from scrubs to soap to lip balm, tub tea and more. Make this Mother’s Day all about DIY beauty. Find these 25 tutorials here (scroll … Read More...
DIY: Cucumber Honey Skin Toner
The color…and the smell — two of my favorite scents together. Jillee from One Good Thing whipped up some cucumber honey toner and says it is just the perfect thing after being in the sun. Find it here (as well … Read More...
How to make recycled paint chip and business card mini notepads
Book Review: Simply Precious Pop-Ups
Simply Precious Pop-ups is a new book filled with loads of fun do it yourself pop up cards. There are more than 50 different designs for all occasions from birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, gradation, holidays and many more. You’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she painted a purchased tote bag to create this monogrammed tote with a rubber coated bottom. The rubber coating strengthens the inexpensive tote so it can better stand up to wear and tear. And … Read More...
Tutorial: Doll-sized felt birthday party hats
My little girl loves her dolls. And she loves throwing parties for them. It seems that every day is some doll’s birthday. Maybe I should make up a set of felt doll-sized birthday party hats for them? Daydream Doll Boutique… Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s 30-minute jumpsuit from a pajama pants pattern
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make this awesome girl’s jumpsuit – using a pattern for a pair of pajama pants! The loose fitting jammie pants are easily adapted to make the jumpsuit. And it’s a quick … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Child’s recycled denim gardening apron
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can a child’s gardening apron out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea! The sewing is simple and the recycled denim makes a sturdy apron. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic-style placemats
Meredith from Wait Till Your Father Gets Home! shows how to make a set of picnic-style placemats. Use them at your table or on an actual picnic. They have a pocket for a napkin and a strap to hold the … Read More...
Freebie | Mother’s Day Spring Party Printables from maddalee
This beautiful Spring themed package of party printables includes an invitation, gift tag and thank you cards. The set comes in PDF format. Click here to go to the download and start planning your Mother’s Day party! Check out Part … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Calligraphy Hang Tags
Download these free calligraphy hang tags, print onto kraft cardstock, punch out and use for gifts and paper crafts projects. Click here to get the freebie from Oh So Very Pretty
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | DIY Photo Cubes
This Mother’s Day gift idea from Tara Dennis includes both DIY and upcycling! The DIY photo cubes are old lightbulb boxes. Click here to get all the details.
Looking for more “Mother” themed embellishments, stamps and papers? Check these out … Read More...
How to Make Paper Beaded Necklaces
This Spring time bib necklace is made from old magazines and newspapers. How clever! I like the pastel colors. Check out the in-depth tutorial on the Fine Craft Guild website and learn how this beautiful Paper Beaded Bib Necklace was … Read More...
