Valerie of Threads Thoughts Things shares a tutorial over at Shrimp Salad Circus showing how to take in a t-shirt that’s too big. It’s a quick and easy fix to get a shirt that fits you right. Go there for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pin Cushion Ring
Lindsay fromThe Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, showing how to make a pincushion ring. It’s built around a plastic bottle top and set on to a ring base so you can wear it … Read More...
Tutorial: Slip-through kitchen towel topper
Connie from Hot Flash’n Craft ‘n shows to make a kitchen towel with a clever slip-through topper that quickly wraps around an oven handle. Her project was inspired by a similar slip-through towel by Embroidery Library. (If you’ve got … Read More...
Freebie: Steampunk Girl Digital Stamp
Penny Blossom has a fun freebie to share, click here and follow the directions to download a black and white version of this cool Steampunk girl digi stamp.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally hard, … Read More...
Rainbow Art Birthday
A rainbow art birthday party is so what I’m planning for my 41st. This is my most perfect birthday ever. The crayon art! (I made this for my kid’s rainbow bathroom decor.) The flowers! The cookies! The drawing on cookies! … Read More...
Make Your Own Mixer Decals
I’ve seen these decals to dress up your standing mixer for sale, but who knew it was so simple to make your own? This way you can really, REALLY, honest-to-goodness personalize your KitchenAid. See how these were made HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Paper Banner for Parties, Events and Scrapbook Pages
Lindsey Bugbee from The Postman’s Knock shares all the steps to making this paper pennant banner using vintage book pages. It’s great for baby showers or weddings, but why not make a mini version for a scrapbook page? Click … Read More...
Photo Booth at Kid’s Party
Betty has been planning her kiddie parties for four years now. She loves a good photo booth. In this post, she not only gives us clever booth ideas, but she also runs a retrospective on ALL the parties so far. … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Rubber Stamps from Photos for Scrapbooking
I just came across this tutorial from Photojojo for carving custom rubber stamps from photos and I have to try it! They explain the best kind of photos to use, as well as how to enhance and transfer the … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Beautifully Practical
This week’s featured shop is Beautifully Practical. Beautifully Practical features the work of artist Susan Forsythe. Susan creates beautiful, but practical works via ceramic painting, transforming daily essentials into something far cuter. Susan got started in 2010 after taking a … Read More...
Tutorial: Owl Bathroom Hook
Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects has another great project to share with us – embellished bathroom hooks. She’s added a little owl to her daughters hook but you could add details to match your decor just as easily.
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Showcase 500 Metal Clay Jewelry
Lark Jewelry & Beading is looking for submissions for their new book “Showcase 500 Metal Clay Jewelry.” The book is scheduled to be published in Spring 2004. Lark Jewelry & Beading is accepting photographs of original, contemporary handmade metal … Read More...
DIY Glitter Collar
Last year collar necklaces made a big comeback in the fashion world, and this year they don’t seem to be going anywhere. Stroll on over to “Henry Happened” and learn how to make your own “DIY Glitter … Read More...
Fabric Canvas Art
This project is perfect for those pieces of fabric that aren’t big enough to make sew anything from, but too big to scrap. Stretch them over canvas for a pretty and bold statement. See the post here — Home Decorating … Read More...
Easter Craft – Book Page Bunny Art
While the post is in German, it’s not hard to see how to make this super cute book page bunny art. A great piece that is easy to make and perfect for the entryway or mantel. See it at — … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pillow
Sweaters always like to be recycled and this cute pillow gets even better with some pretty embellishments. See the easy tutorial on how to make a recycled sweater pillow at the blog Pane, Amore e Creativits.
Free pattern: Simple doll boots
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters continues her Dressing Up Dolly series with a free pattern for making a pair of boots for an 18″ doll. The pattern is simple – just two pieces each for … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated princess puff sleeves
Marissa fromRae Gun Ramblings shows how to make two-tone princess puff sleeves. They’re pieced from two fabrics and pleated along the seams so that one color is “on top” and the other peeking out at the pleats. They’ll make … Read More...
DIY Felt Pouch Tutorial
Stephanie is the host of “Henry Happened” and Mama of 3 and a crafting addict. When was the last time you cleaned out your purse? The last time Stephanie did, she found a few toy dinosaurs, and about 5 different … Read More...
Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More...