When the underwire pokes through the bottom of your bra, don’t pitch it. You can fix it instead! Laura from Make Life Lovely shows how. Go to her tute.
[photo from Make Life Lovely]
Tutorial: Tattered Paper Flower Accent
Danielle at Fat Cat Stamper is sharing how to make a cool tattered flower embellishment from pattern paper, die cuts and ink stains. Click here for her how to.
-Heather
Toddler DIY Paper Bag Vase
My kids love using the Do-A-Dot Markers, and this project features them! Head over to Thrive 360 Living for the how to. These would make a great Grandparent’s Day gift or Mother’s Day gift!! Hint.. hint dads:)
ABC Alphabet Wall
One of the MANY things I love about being a mom is the ability to fill my children’s living spaces with art and inspiring things to look at. Since our 4th child has arrived, the creative artsy me has had … Read More...
Heat Embossed Alphabet Rocks
Approximately 10 years ago, I made our wedding invitations and heat embossed every single one. I loved using that embossing heat tool
! This is the perfect craft to pull it out of storage or pick one up! They are … Read More...
Cadbury Cream Egg Brownies
Still have some leftover Easter candy in the basket? Seriously? Stiiiillll? Well, if there are any Cadbury cream eggs in there, here’s a yummy way to use them up. Make Cadbury Cream egg, perfectly arranged, brownies HERE at In Katrina’s … Read More...
Felt Dinosaur Play mat and a Giant Felt board tutorial
Citro has a great blog called “Fun at Home with Kids” and has two cute projects to share with us. First is a no-sew felt “Dinosaur Play mat” and it’s a great craft because anyone with a glue gun can … Read More...
Squirrel!
Squirrels are really cute and make great stitching subjects. I have had a few close up experiences with them, like the time one got stuck in our “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, not once, but twice and I had to rescue him … Read More...
Kate Middleton Says She’s Taken up Knitting
A lot of moms-to-be start knitting (or start knitting again) while they are pregnant so they can make something special for their new little one. Apparently Kate Middleton is one of those people.
Yahoo UK reports that the Duchess of … Read More...
Quilt back is a beauty
First of all, Debby of Quilty Pleasures gets my vote for the best quilt-related blog name. Besides that, she’s brilliant with a needle. This is the back of a quilt she just finished. It’s a wedding gift for a very … Read More...
Tutorial: High chair seat cover
Liz from Cotton & Curls shares a tutorial for making a high seat chair cover. Whether the original cover is worn out, stained, or just plain ugly, she shows how you can make a new one using the old seat … Read More...
Free Sewing Tutorial: Swimsuit coverup tunic
Spring has finally arrived, and summer won’t be far behind. Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how you can make a new swimsuit coverup. It’s long-sleeved and tunic length, and made from a lightweight knit fabric. The design is inspired by … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring bag with a contrast cuff
Sew It Love It shows how to make a drawstring bag with a contrast cuff around the top. It’s a quick, easy project to sew up. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from Sew It Love It]
Idea file: Lace collar vest refashion
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors shows the vest she updated with a thrifted lace collar. I’m loving the contrast between the brown corduroy and the romantic lace collar. Go to her blog to read more about her refashion.
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Free pattern: Summer Chevrons Shirt for little girls
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shares a free pattern for making her Summer Chevrons Shirt for a little girl. The sleeveless top has a square neck and puff cap sleeves. The pattern will make the shirt in a little girl … Read More...
Cherry Flower Cake
Aside from the whole cherry-flavored, delicious-sounding cake thing, I’m loving the flower decorations made from candy clay on this cake. Make the cake and decorations HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Project: Flip Out Card
Stephanie from The Stamps of Life is sharing videos from one of her recent classes for FREE , showing you how to use stamps, dies and pattern papers for a lovely flip out card. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Freebie | Project Life Cards by American Crafts for HSN Blush & Jade
Becky Higgins recently released two new Project Life editions on HSN: Blush & Jade. In collaboration with American Crafts she is offering this set of free printable journal cards that coordinate with the new editions. Click here to go to … Read More...
An Oinker
This is such an adorable hat for a baby. If you’re a pig fan, this would be the hat for you! Also, for my Arkansas relatives – all those Razorback-loving folks.
Jennifer has designed this free pattern and has … Read More...
Bean Bag Balls
I have always wanted to know how to make these. There are so many fun games you can play with bean bag balls! Head over to Poole Party of 5 for the great tutorial!