How cute is this hat? My kids would go gaga over the green glitter!! Can’t wait to make these so they can wear them to our town parade!! Rush over to the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do!
Spring Wand
There is something so magical about Spring. Flowers blooming, fresh air and creativity abounds. Have fun celebrating Spring with your kids by making these adorable Spring Wands! This family made the wands to go along with a book called Emeraldalicious … Read More...
Mosaic Mirrors
This would be a fun tween or elementary age sleepover craft! What girl doesn’t love having a little pocket mirror in her purse?!? You can find the tutorial over at Art With Kids.
Tear Art Bookmarks
My children already love to tear paper into a million little pieces, what a great way to turn their love of shredding into art! I also love that this family has a ‘create box’! You can find the tutorial over … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s pieced stripe chevron dress
Rachel Le Grand from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to create this awesome striped dress for a little girl. She modified the pattern for her Purple Rose Party Dress (free pattern here) to create the chevron effect on … Read More...
Cavalia – Australia Review
Cavalia is the new MUST see show in Australia and if all the media hype has not piqued your interest then maybe this review will tempt you a little more.
When we were invited to attend the opening night of … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY drop cloth pillow with stenciled arrows
Chelsea from Making Home Base shows how she made her DIY Drop Cloth Arrow Pillow. The pillow is a simple square cut from drop cloth fabric, with a modern arrow design stenciled on. Go to her blog for the tute… Read More...
15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter
I’ve always loved silhouettes, especially for crafts. They have a simplistic beauty, there’s no real detail to worry about, and they are quite striking to look at. I’ve been spotting several bunny silhouettes around and have been saving them here … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans needlebook
Marisa from Passion et Couture made this needlebook out of an old pair of jeans. I love this idea!! The cover makes use of the jeans’ back pockets. Inside, felt “pages” hold needles. She added zipppered and patch pockets to … Read More...
Rustic Hanging Votives
Ruban Cassette made this charming votive holder with a recycled jar and twine. See how to use this idea for displaying air plants too.
Transferring Vintage Graphics to Wood & Metal
There’s a cool new way to transfer photo images, graphics and even your own drawings or kid’s coloring pages to other surfaces. The product is from Plaid and it’s called Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
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DIY: Lavender Lip Balm
Since right about now we all need a little shot of summer, Crunchy Betty brings us three great lip balm recipes as well as the step by step directions. She includes lavender, which I can’t wait to make, and also … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple summer tank dress
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how easy it is to combine a t-shirt and skirt to make a simple summer tank dress. This is a great use for a t-shirt that has grown too short from repeated laundering. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Setting studs in a straight line
Metal studs are trendy right now, on everything from shirts to shoes to bags. They’re easy to add to a garment, but since you add them one at a time you’ll need to take care if you’re wanting to set … Read More...
Tutorial: Child’s library tote with name applique
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this tote bag for her young daughter. She’ll use it to carry books to and from the library. Her tutorial includes how she created the name applique and how she constructed the … Read More...
Tutorial: Line a crossover dress bodice
Pam from Threading My Way shows how she lined a cross over bodice of a little girl’s dress she made. Not only does lining the bodice of a dress hide all of the seam allowances, it’s also an easy way … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Small felt carrot gift bags
Tara Dennis shows how to make these fun carrot shaped gift bags. Fill them with some candies for a cute Easter treat. They’re made from felt and require only simple sewing. Go to the tutorial.
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More grumpy goodness
Pam Pedersen (aka Kittykill) posted an interview on Feeling Stitchy with Craftster contributor papilionette, who created perhaps the most detailed stitch portrait to date of beloved Grumpy Cat. Go to the blog post to find out more and for … Read More...
Stitch Some Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to stitch a little green. I’m loving this collection of shamrock patterns I found on Ravelry (by the way, they just hit 3 million … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued tree
Love this applique created by Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches for a fund-raising auction. Her fabric choices make the simple shapes and stitching pop to life. Want to try your hand at this technique? Jenny’s blog post links to a … Read More...