Anna from Plan B guest blogs over at Creative Mindly with a tutorial showing how to make a modern poncho jacket. She made hers out of upholstery fabric, but the simple lines and bulk-free bias tape edge keep the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mr. Roboto softie
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a free pattern for her Mr. Roboto softie. She created him for the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!. Her pattern includes a template for cutting the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Bag
This stamped muslin bag is such a lovely idea with so many possibilities, a cute make up bag, perfect for giving a gift in, small travel bag, etc. Find out how to stamp and color your own fabric bag over … Read More...
Dress Up Box
I am a huge fan of ways to make at home parties more special. This box of costumes would do it! Shown for a photo booth, why couldn’t you just add this to the corner of the room, and let … Read More...
The Business of Art eBook – Cloth Paper Scissors
The folks over at Cloth Paper Scissors want to help you sell your art with their free e-Book The Business of Art. The book contains four articles on topics directly related to selling your crafts, including open studio events, Etsy, … Read More...
Art Clay World Classes at Glass Craft & Bead Expo
I’ve mentioned in past posts about Glass Craft & Bead Expo, the glass show held every year in Las Vegas. It’s coming up faster than you know and I think the Art Clay World people are offering up some … Read More...
How to Style a Sparkle & Blush Wedding
How do you style a sparkle and blush wedding? With a cascading glitter cake of course! I was so excited when I saw this adorable cake with a sparkly surprise in the center! Read all about it and lots of … Read More...
Rainbow Stained Glass
Here’s a great craft that will get your house feeling a ‘wee bit Irish’ for the upcoming holiday. You can find the tutorial for this adorable little rainbow craft over at Mom on Time Out.
Monster Toothbrush Buddies
My kids are obsessed with their toothbrushes. When we have to let one go and get a new one, it is a monumental occasion. Having a special spot for them to ‘place’ their toothbrush, like in a monster holder, is … Read More...
DIY: World’s Easiest Eye Cream
Two ingredients and five minutes (or less) and wow, you have a healthy, all natural, eye cream. It does not get any easier than this. Pam from Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker shares her breakthrough and why it works. Find … Read More...
Felt Four-Leaf Clover Topiary-ish Things Tutorial
Noriko loves to do crafts to keep her sanity. Being a stay at home mom is never easy, so crafting helps her feel some accomplishment! Her blog is “Norikraft” where she is sharing her wonderful tutorial on how to create … Read More...
Technique: Adding Texture the Stamps with Markers
Using pointillism, or simple put making tiny dots, with your Copic or other alcohol markers is a great way to add texture to your stamped images. Find some helpful tips for this technique over on the My Favorite Things blog… Read More...
Twilight Sparkle Cookies
As the mom to a five year old girl, I’m well versed in the ways of Twilight Sparkle. Well versed, indeed. So I can appreciate these Twilight Sparkle cookies in all their purple-y goodness. Find the recipe and how-tos to … Read More...
Color Block Candlesticks
Inspirationsquelle gave some old candle sticks a chic facelift with some pastel color blocking. Though the tutorial is in German, you can follow the tutorial with its photos or with a free web translator.
Free “Shrowl” Pattern from Stephen West
Thanks to the WEBS Facebook page, my attention was called to this fun new pattern with a funny name. The Shrowl by Stephen West is so named because it’s a shrug and a cowl.
The piece is worked flat, … Read More...
Clover Pretzels
I agree. These are clever clovers. Turn pretzels into four, OK, three leaf clovers HERE at Spoonful.
“Candy” Lunch
It’s candy for lunch, but not. Or mostly not. Serve a “candy” muffin tin lunch HERE at another lunch.
Repeating Motif Cross Stitch Chart
This repeating design will be a great chart to stitch as a background to fill in behind a larger design or as a stand-alone creation in itself. You can use any color and I think it would look smashing done … Read More...
How to make a recycled cereal box and chip bag pinata
This is such a great idea for making your own pinata. Pop on over to the blog Pink Stripey Socks for the tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box and potato chip bag pinata.
Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cupcake Push Pops
I’d say Thing 1 and Thing 2 make for some pretty clever push pop cupcakes. Find the easy instructions to make these for a Dr. Seuss birthday party HERE at The Country Chic Cottage.
Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? … Read More...