As a jewelry maker, and lover of jewelry in general, it is always a challenge for me to find ways to store my jewelry. I was happy when one of our readers shared this cute tutorial with us. Rachel from … Read More...
Tutorial: Mesh laundry bags in school colors
Sew4Home shows how you can make mesh laundry bags. They’re color blocked so you can make them in school colors – perfect for college kids or just die hard sports fans. Their tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in … Read More...
‘Weird Love’ mini quilt a gift for couple
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created a special handmade gift for her brother and sister-n-law to celebrate their recent nuptials. Here’s what she did. She took a quote by Robert Fulghum from the back of their wedding invitation about how weird … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky House Quilt Block
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More...
Scrubby Votives
Vintage crafty blogger (no really, she has a vintage persona and it’s amazing) Mrs. Polly Rogers has done it again! By adding a dish scrubby to a simple jar, she made a cute set of votive holders in minutes.
HOW TO MAKE A ST. PATRICK’S WREATH
This is so pretty with the two tone effect Wanessa used. The natural shades of grays, styrofoam circle that is somewhat exposed and then the charming shades of green make this so delightful. Find this lovely ST. PATRICK’S WREATH tutorial … Read More...
Book Club Party
One of the most common get-togethers in our lives are our book clubs. Do you belong to one? I know they are all organized a little differently. But there is always room to breath new life into the hosting duties. … Read More...
Patchwork pillow cover for baby
Tracey of thrift. nest. sew. used a tutorial she found over at A Load Of Craft to make her patchwork version of a baby feeding pillow cover. She used the fabric line Oh Deer! by Moda for the top, and … Read More...
Bunny Cookies and Milk
Just when I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies can not possibly get any more clever or cuter, she gets infinitely more clever and cuter. I mean, come ON. I almost can’t even look at these. Find cookie bunny ears perched … Read More...
A Dr. Seuss Food Extravaganza
Also known as, a bunch of cool posts with Dr. Seuss
characters on your lunch plate and in your dessert bowl. Like, say, Cat in the Hat ice cream. Or maybe some easy green eggs and ham cookies. … Read More...
Budget & Kid-Friendly Craft Studio
A reader from Handmade Charlotte shared this budget friendly and kid friendly crafting area that she was inspired to make after visiting the blog. After you click through, you will be able to visit another post that shows you her … Read More...
Baby Food Jar Rainbow Cakes
I’m long past the baby food jar
stage with my first and not quite there yet with the second, but now I’ll have another reason to save the jars. You know, to sit in a box waiting for me to … Read More...
Gummy Shamrock Pops
What an easy, simple, perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day: Homemade Shamrock Gummy Pops. And yay to the pop thing, as you know I appreciate anything on a stick. Find the recipe to make them HERE at Mighty Delighty.… Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow ‘Stache tote bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make this fun tote bag with a rainbow mustache. The rainbow fabric is pieced from strips of solids and reverse appliqued behind the white fabric of the tote. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Mending torn Barbie clothes
Barbie clothes get a lot of wear. All the dressing and undressing of the dolls puts a lot of strain on the tiny seam allowances and thin fabric. Rachael Rabbit shows what to do when Barbie clothes get ripped or … Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up crochet hook or knitting needle organizer
Emily from Everyday Art made a roll-up organizer to hold her sister-in-law’s crochet hooks. It could also be used for knitting needles. It’s an easy project that uses only straight seams and bias tape. Go to her blog for a … Read More...
Tutorial: 18″ doll book tote
Jessica from Mom4Real guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters, showing how to make an itty book tote for an 18″ doll. It takes just 2 6″x6″ squares of fabric, plus a bit of … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Bit of Color Hoodie
Rae from Made By Rae shows how she adapted a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into her Little Bit of Color Hoodie. The hoodie is made from a solid color, with a bright contrast around the edge of the … Read More...
Bunny Candy Pouch
This super sweet pouch is a candy/treat holder. And a darling bunny. Merrilee gives us step by step directions, and a printable pattern so we can get the size and shape right. The beauty of this pattern is that you … Read More...