Pam from Threading My Way shows how she combined a man’s button down shirt and a woman’s blouse to make a cute new dress for a little girl. The man’s shirt becomes the bodice and skirt of the dress, while … Read More...
How to make a recycled candy box book
Over at the blog Ink Stained Book Arts there is a 2 part tutorial on how to make a recycled candy box book. This tutorial is a detailed book binding tutorial this is Jeannine Stein (author of Adventures in … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Electric Blue & Tangerine
Here’s a jolt of vivid color to start the week off in style! A tropical mix of bright blue and zesty orange featured at Belle & Chic.
14 Colorful Wreaths You Can Make
As a crafter, I am all about color. Multiple colors entwined together are bright, vibrant, and happy. A wreath made of several colors is cheerful and welcoming and makes people smile. I found several colorful wreath tutorials to help you … Read More...
Free pattern: Lined envelope clutch purse
Kate from See Kate Sew announces her sew-along for a lined envelope clutch purse. She gives you a free pattern for making the clutch. It’s an easy project with simple lines so you can have fun with fabric choice, color … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled business card holder
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard revamped her business card holder tutorial with the addition of a ruffled strip down the middle. She shares an updated tutorial on her blog. Go there to get the tute.
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Inspiration: Chitra Karve
This awesome canvas by Chitra Karve — Rough Diamond — combines embroidery and geometry to produce a work that seems to lift from its background. Brilliant! See the design emerge step by step on Chitra’s Pinterest board.
Rainbow Fruit Cookies
I’m a sucker for these on several levels. The cookie thing (yum). The rainbow thing (I’ll never tire of them). The versatile thing (rainbow party? St. Patrick’s Day?). The fruit thing (as in, getting something healthy in there). Find the … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Snow Ice Cream
Catch some falling snow and make ice cream! I’m afraid it’s store-bought for me with the frustrating lack of snow here in Washington, DC, but for those with more predictable weather, check out cutie pie kids making chocolate chip snow … Read More...
Inspiration: Stamped Easter Wreath
I LOVE the idea of adding a stamped image on a wreath!! You could use this idea for so many different holidays and occasions. I spotted this lovely Easter Wreath on Martine’s blog.
-Heather
Fondant Cupcake Toppers for St. Patrick’s Day
In the mood to pull out some fondant? Find the instructions to make three different cupcake toppers for St. Patrick’s Day, the rainbow with gold dragees is of course my favorite, HERE at Specialty Cake Creations.
Cat in the Hat Breakfast For Dr Seuss Week
Even the Cat in the Hat’s sly expression is captured perfectly on these pancakes, and in Nutella no less. Make Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat for breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Tear Drop Trailer Tail Gate Style
This beautiful custom teardrop trailer was designed with the ultimate party in mind. It is “old school” and beautiful. It is named the Bulleit bourbon Tailgater. Can you imagine a party in wine country with this in the field? Or … Read More...
Braided Chain Bracelet Tutorial
Mrs. Emily shares with us a bracelet tutorial she posted on her blog “Crap at Crafts.” In her tutorial she shows us how to make a “Braided Chain Bracelet,” this bracelet could be worn by both … Read More...
How to Slump a Deep Bowl
I’m working on a project that has been a bit of a challenge and I’m getting ready to start another approach. I’m making glass for a wall sconce and had been draping the glass over to “wedges” that together formed … Read More...
Antique Brass Dangle Earrings Tutorial
Amy from “One Artsy Mama,” shares with us this lovely tutorial on how to make these bold, statement earrings, just in time for warmer weather! Check it out her tutorial for these “Antique Brass Dangle Earrings.“
Idea file: Fabric business cards
Stand-out business cards are important in any industry, but particularly so when the heart of your business is your creativity. Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how she used printable fabric to make her business cards stand out from the … Read More...
Tutorial: Mending ripped fabric
Like many sewers, mending does not exactly top my list of favorite sewing projects. But when a favorite garment gets a rip or tear in it, I’ll take on the mending. Traci from My Handmadehappiness shows how you can quickly … Read More...
Free pattern: Partly Sunny frock
Kathleen from Grosgrain has a treat for you. She’s sharing the pattern she used to make her retro awesome Partly Sunny frock. I am so in love with this dress!! (She has a link to an earlier version she made … Read More...
How to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag
I love using packaging to make new things. Check out the awesome tutorial on how to sew a recycled rice bag tote bag over at the blog Just Crafty Enough.
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