Mrs. DeForest from 100daywedding came up with this wonderful and on budget idea that I just have to share.
She hired a parachute then attached it to the ceiling for a dramatic effect. The reason I am sharing this idea … Read More...
Winter Felt Art Video tutorial
This darling “Winter Felt Art” project comes from “Martha Stewart” created by one of her editors: Kristin St. Clair with a video tutorial and written instructions with patterns for the animals. It seems that winter is holding on here … Read More...
Tutorial: Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag
Bridgit from Wag Doll shows how to make her Gingham and Ruffles Tote Bag. She made it to hold her projects (sewing, knitting, crochet, etc.) but it would also be nice to tote books to the library. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase pajama pants
A standard pillowcase can be turned into a cute little girl’s dress or a skirt, but you can also turn it into a pair of child’s pajama pants. Mama Fish shares a tutorial. Go to her blog to see how … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Seat Back Entertainment Organizer, plus a tutorial
Little kids sure need a lot of stuff in the car with them, don’t they? From drink cups to coloring books to tissues and more. Jen from Jennuine Design and A Jennuine Life made a Seat Back Entertainment Organizer to … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt to garter belt refashion
Mikelina from Frankly Made refashioned a t-shirt into a garter belt, and she shares a tutorial showing how. The graphic on the tee makes a sassy piece of lingerie. Go to her blog for the tute.
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Tutorial: Zippered sketch book bag
TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shows how to make a small zippered bag. She designed it to hold a small sketch notebook, but you could adjust the dimensions to make one to carry a tablet or small laptop. There are plenty … Read More...
And the Portrait Winner is………….
…..Angie Menning! Congrats Angie you’ve won the Silhouette Portrait giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I sent you.
Thanks to everyone who entered!
-Heather
Project: Little Birdie Card
I love the soft romantic look of this card by Cherry Nelson, find her directions for making it over on the Pink Persimmon blog.
-Heather
Crochet Tea Light Covers
Aren’t these charming? Sher over at Fly The Coop has created these sweet, teeny tea light
cozies. As usual, you’ll find her instructions and tutorial to be very helpful. This is one of those crazy little things that make me … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork memory pillow
Andrea of Crafting Connections shares in her latest Mini-Magazine how to create a pillow with your child’s artwork. Of her method, she explains,
… Read More...The pillow cover is being pieced together using a quilt-as-you-go technique. once you know how it’s done,
Tutorial: Quilt your own fabric
Marni of Haberdashery Fun shares on her blog how to quilt your own fabric that you later sew into projects. Of course you can buy yardage of already quilted fabric, but the choices are limited. Here she chose a darling … Read More...
Tutorial: Binding small
Kerry of verykerryberry believes good binding can add to or detract from your quilted items. She shows the best way to bind what she calls ‘small quilty things’ with a single binding method (double binding is standard for bed quilts). … Read More...
Clay In Depth
Vickie Turner has some excellent in-depth info and step by step discussion of polymer clay. A recent post series starts with her explaining how clay works and comparing it to wax and earth clay. Have a browse, pick up some … Read More...
Crafty Magazine
Looking for a new crafting mag to love? Check out Crafty Magazine. The new magazine features all sorts of cool craft projects and editorials. You can see for yourself, either by checking out their website or by checking out … Read More...
DIY Layered Button Necklace
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