Controversial maybe, but Soap & Restless makes a great case for why you should try soaping with beef tallow. She loves her hard white bars and creamy suds, and says there is never any odor. And she gives some tips … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Faux Metal Buttons
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
-Heather
Pom-pom rug free pattern, make your own with this free pattern from lion brand yarn!
This rug is the cutest thing for any room you would like a touch of color and cozy feet. There is a free pattern on Lion Brand Yarns but the one SHANNON pictured on “happiness is” is more to my … Read More...
DIY Concrete Candles
The Danish blog Monster Circus/Monsterscircus made this excellent set of concrete candle holders and shared a tutorial. They’re so on point with current trends – I love the metallic color blocking and the texture of the concrete!
Tutorial: Little girl vintage pillowcase skirt
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shows how a vintage pillowcase can become a cute skirt for a little girl. It’s a quick and easy project since much of the sewing is already done for you. All you have to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter ballet flats with bias trim
Glittery ballet flats are super popular right now. You could spend the money to buy a pair, but Julie from Doe a Deery shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with an inexpensive pair of plain ballet flats, … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew leg warmers from a sweater
Megan from Brassy Apple shows now to make a pair of leg warmers out of an old sweater, no sewing required. It’s a quick and easy DIY. How cute are they worn on top of a pair of boots! Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a duffel bag
Katie from Punk Projects shows how you can make duffel bag. Though the scale is larger, it’s actually not much more difficult than sewing a zippered pouch. It would make a great overnight bag! And think of all the fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Sequin trim message tee
Tan from Squirrelly Made used sequin trim to write a message on a plain t-shirt. She stitched the sequin trim down, but you could make it a no-sew version by gluing it down. (Just be sure to use a glue … Read More...
Tutorial: Coloring Stamped Images with Prismacolor Pencils
One of my favorite coloring mediums for my stamps are colored pencils from Prismacolor. They have loads of colors to choose from, they blend and shade really wonderfully with no “streaking” on their own but they also work nicely with … Read More...
On The Crochet Newsstand
This evening, I had a few minutes to browse through the magazines at Barnes and Noble. This is a rare occasion for me! I saw some crochet magazines I’d heard about but never seen. Simply Crochet magazine
was one I’d … Read More...
Cube 3D Printer for Home Use
Have you ever wished that a design you drew could just be printed into 3D? We’re not quite there in technology yet, but we’re getting closer, especially with tools like the Cube 3D Home Printer. The Cube takes computer … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked gloves
These color blocked gloves look like they came from a trendy-trendy store, but they’re actually a DIY from two pairs of inexpensive solid colored gloves. Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to cut and resew them into one pair of … Read More...
Shamrock Brooch Freebie Tutorial
I did my holiday décor today taking down all the red and doing the green St. Pat’s thing. I even put up my flag from Ireland although I only have a tad bit of Irish in my heritage. Jenny hosts … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl mod A-line with a neck tie stripe
Oh, I’m loving this little girl mod A-line dress by Simple Simon & Co. ! Look closely. That center stripe is actually a man’s neck tie. They share a tutorial showing how you can make one. Go to Simple Simon … Read More...
Tutorial: Tattoo style heart applique
Nicole from Improv Diary, and co-author of Improv Sewing, shows a heart applique that’s cool year round. The design is inspired by the classic “mom” heart tattoo motif. I’m loving the way she made the fabric banner stitched … Read More...
Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
Bridal Hairstyles: Braided Updos
I’ve spotted braided hairstyles for brides more and more lately. I love the soft, romantic feel they add to a bride’s style, and these updos featured at Belle & Chic are especially pretty. Get 8 tutorials for braided updos by … Read More...
Bottle Cap Candles
Draft Magazine has a tutorial up for how to turn your stash of beer caps into tiny candles. All you need are some basic candle supplies and a microwave (no double boiler!).
Painted Get Well Cookies
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated … Read More...