Need to make a gift for a friend? Have some extra beads laying around begging to be used? Why not make a friendship bracelet! Check out this tutorial and learn how to make a simple, yet sweet looking Sliding Knot … Read More...
Make It: I just FELT like crafting!
This craft idea comes from Martha Stewart’s site. We love felt says Kristin St. Clair thinks she speaks for all of us here in the MS TV craft department where she works when she makes that statement. We use it … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Pixie Dust Dress with handkerchief hem
Amy from Nap Time Crafters and Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making her Pixie Dust Dress for little girls. It has a buttoned crossover bodice, a wide sash, and a layered skirt with a handkerchief hem. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Tuxedo stripe leggings
Miranda from One Little Minute shows how to adapt a basic leggings pattern to give them a tuxedo stripe down the sides. The stripe is pieced into the leggings (as opposed to just being stitched down on top). Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Boden-inspred upcycled t-shirt shorts
Cherie from I Am Mama, Hear Me Roar upcycled a striped t-shirt into a new pair of shorts for her little boy. The look is inspired by some knit shorts she saw in a Mini-Boden catalog. They’re quick and easy … Read More...
DIY Feather Candles
The feather accents add a really nice design element to these otherwise plain candles. Head over to A Subtle Revelry for the tutorial.
Tip: Change the Color of Paper
If you have a pattern paper that isn’t exactly the color you want sometimes you can change that. Pamela from Reflections of My Art and Soul shows how you can use a direct to paper technique and color your paper … Read More...
Unique Food Combinations that Work
Fudge and avocado, chocolate chip cookie dough and potatoes, chocolate cake with cauliflower… I’m trusting that these all work. Find secret ingredient recipes HERE at All You.
Cheerful Tea Kettle
A cuppa tea is a cheery way to start the day or pep up the afternoon and what better way to fix up your tea than in a cheerful tea kettle? This cheery tea kettle chart is free from Hancock’s … Read More...
PB and J Cupcakes
Is there any food left that the peanut butter and jelly combo hasn’t reached? I’ve seen cakes, cookies, vodka, ice cream pops, even sushi with the PB and J theme. Cupcakes, of course. These look yummy. Make Peanut Butter and … Read More...
Tutorial: Machine applique stitches
Are you feeling stitchy? Julie of The Crafty Quilter shares the last tutorial in her three-part series on machine applique. To make sure you get great results with your own needlework efforts, she shares lots of great photos of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s v-neck cardigan with contrast trim
Farrah from Mingo & Grace shows how to make a child’s V-neck cardigan with contrast trim around the neck, wrists, and hem. She links to a previous tutorial showing how to draft the pattern, and then shows how to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey flutter top
Jen & Shannon from eat.sleep.MAKE. guest blog at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a drapey flutter top. A handpainted geometric design makes it even more awesome. Go to their tutorial.
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Tutorial: Cat ear bowler hat
We love kitty cats at our house. Specifically, we love black cats. We have four of them. So when I saw this cat ear black bowler hat DIY by Ally from Now That’s Pretty and The Ukelele Workshop, I … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay Put Elastic Bookmark
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make a bookmark that won’t slip out. It has an elastic strap to keep it in place. Go to her blog for the tute.
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What to do with Leftover Peeps? Make Vodka
I once asked that very same question here. I wish I had thought of this. Find the how-tos to infuse vodka with Peeps.
This Easter Peep
infused Vodka is perfect for Easter Picnics or gifting in small mason jars … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered knit basket weave pillow
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make this gathered knit fabric basket weave pillow. Nothing is actually woven, though. Instead, squares of gathered knit fabric are pieced together in a basket weave pattern.. Her post is part of … Read More...
Tutorial | Upcycle Old Pre-inked Stampers
Here’s a clever idea from Tempest Ahoy. If you have just a few acrylic stamps and don’t want to invest in acrylic blocks, maybe you can do like she did and upcycle some older pre-inked stamps to use them. She … Read More...
Freebie: House Digital Stamp
This heartwarming Home on a Hill digi stamp is available from Crudoodle’s for free, click here to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Drip Snagger – Party Problem Solver
This Drip Snagger from Current Catalog is so simple it’s crazy. It retails for $5.99 but I am sure you can see it looks very similar to a cut down soda bottle.
No more spills on the table or … Read More...