Laura from Make Life Lovely shows how she made this set of Easter placemats. They’re made from burlap hemmed around the edges and stenciled with a simple bunny motif. The materials are inexpensive, costing just $3 to make the whole … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s pintucked and ruffled twirly skirt
Pam from Threading My Way used pintucks to create a subtle detail for the front of this twirly skirt. The gathered skirt also has a pretty bow at the waist and a ruffle around the hem. Go to her tutorial … Read More...
Project: Easter Banner
Inky Anitcs has a cute Easter project to make. Using chipboard as a base and adding pretty pattern papers, stamped letters and embellishments on top you can create a fun banner to hang. Click here for an instructional pdf file… Read More...
Tutorial: Banded dolman top
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a simple banded dolman top. Sleeves are cut on the same piece as the top front/back, so there’s no setting them in. The bands sewn to the neckline, shirt bottom, and … Read More...
Basketball Calzones
Every time I spot anything at this site, I get a case of the “why didn’t I think of that?”s. Oh, the cleverness. From Project Denneler, find the recipe for slam dunk snacks, also known as basketball calzones, HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Soft fabric giraffe baby rattle
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this soft fabric giraffe baby rattle in anticipation of a baby boom among her circle of friends. The long narrow neck is easy for baby’s hand to hold. Inside, a plastic tube is … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Zip up t-shirt
Pearls & Scissorsshows how to add a functioning zipper to a t-shirt dress. If you want the sides to fully unzip, you’ll need a separating zipper. They used a dress, but you could also use a t-shirt to make a … Read More...
Willy Wonka Inspired Wedding
I’m obsessed with this colorful cake featured at Valley & Co. Weddings! It’s part of a wacky, whimsical Willy Wonka inspired wedding shoot filled to the brim with fun and vibrant details. Be sure to check out the candy … Read More...
Hidden Bunny Ears Chocolate n’ Pretzels
Silly bunnies, I can totally see them. Just saying, they are terrible at hide and seek. But clever treat-wise. Make hidden bunny ears from pretzels and chocolate (yum) HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Wednesday Round-Up | Easter Ideas
Roundup of Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day
Or just have a Guinness or twelve and call it a day. But if you want to go more green, check out this slideshow of 20 beers, cocktails, coffee and more for St. Patrick’s Day, including a green sangria, a … Read More...
Kiwi Chips
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that kiwi chips are healthier than potato chips. Maybe? And did you know you could make kiwi chips? Look how pretty. Wonder if this would work without a dehydrator and … Read More...
Wednesday Round-Up | St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
1. Lucky Kids Homemade Scratch Offs from Spoonful
2. Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Bag Toppers from Penelope and Pip
3. Printable Leprechaun Notes Freebie from Studio DIY
Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center
Craft in America Study Center has moved on to the next phase of their exploration of food and craft, Good Enough to Eat: Food as Craft. As such, their lecture series is tastier than usual, featuring two of Los … Read More...
Funky Neon Necklace Tutorial
Deb from “Two Cheeky Monkeys” created these beautiful 1980’s inspired necklaces and shared a tutorial on her blog on how she made them! I like these necklaces. They remind me that Spring is just around the corner which … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Bento Lunch
Need some St. Patrick’s Day lunch ideas for the wee lads? Go bento. Find shamrocks galore in this bento box HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.
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Tutorial: 3 ways to add knee pads to boy pants
Rae from Made By Rae shows three ways you can add knee pads to a pair of pants. It’s a final how-to in this year’s Celebrate the Boy series. She shows how to make them in large rectangular patches, classic … Read More...
Tutorial: No sew sequined Peter Pan collar tee
Carly from Chic Steals shows how you can make this sequined trompe l’oeil t-shirt, no sewing required. She uses sequined trim to create a faux Peter Pan collar, buttons, and patch pocket. Go to her DIY.
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Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman
This week’s featured Etsy shop is TraceyLipman. TraceyLipman features innovative bags and accessories that put the fun back into functional by using bright prints and designs that focus on what you need your bag to do for you. Tracey got … Read More...
Tip: Using Steam a Seam on curved hems
Portia from Miss P shares a gem of a hemming tip over at her blog. She shows her trick for using a fusible webbing tape (such as Steam a Seam) on a curved hem. Go there to see what she … Read More...