Mie from Sewing Like Mad shows how she stitched the button placket and hem in her daughter’s dress in one fell swoop. The technique will give you nice, crisp corners. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Little guy clip-on tie
Small Fry & Co shows how to cut down a man’s neck tie into a clip-on tie for a little guy. When it’s worn with a collared shirt it looks like a smaller version of a tie-on necktie. In reality, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mod boatneck pullover refashioned from a cardigan
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she refashioned a cardigan sweater into this mod boatneck pullover. She turns the cardigan sideways, with the button placket becoming the neckline and the sleeves becoming the front and back. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler-sized Epipen backpack
Alida from Alida Makes has a young daughter with a peanut allergy who needs to have an Epipen with her at all times. She created a toddler-sized backpack to hold the Epipen and some Benadryl. The backpack allows her to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fleece scarf from a blanket
Andrea from Go To Patterns tells how to a super easy fleece scarf, no sewing required. The fleece is from an inexpensive blanket from IKEA. She was able to get 10 of them from one $3.99 blanket! Go to her … Read More...
Heart Argyle Valentine’s Wreath {tutorial}
There is a charming blog called “Mine for the Making” hosted by Kara a young stay at home wife and mother who love sharing her crafts, projects, home renovations, recipes, tutorials, and even little sneak peeks at her family. She … Read More...
Bottle Cap Candle Valentines
The Full Moxie shares a tutorial for making bottle cap candles from dismantled tea lights – a super clever idea. You’ll want to try these out, particularly if you’re a newbie candle maker!
Lego Ninjago Pretzels
Even though I have a five-year old girl with no interest in Lego Ninjago, I have a five-year old girl with a six-year old boy pal who has much interest in Lego Ninjago, so I’m fully aware of this current … Read More...
Muffin Tin Candle Display
Stumped for an original way to light up your dinner table? Valley & Co. Lifestyle suggests getting the most of your muffin tins by using them as a cute candle display.
Free pattern: Red and White quilt
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Brownie Treasure Boxes
From the original creator of the pinata cookies that sparked the “candy inside the cookies” trend comes the next great thing: Brownie treasure boxes. Heart-shaped. For Valentine’s Day. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at She Knows, by Sandra Denneler… Read More...
Conversation Heart Candy Necklace
Another to put in the “why didn’t I think of this?” category… edible conversation heart necklaces. So clever how these are attached to the string! Find the how-tos HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
DIY Spoon Pendant
Tricia from “Upcycled Stuff,” turns yesterdays trash into tomorrows treasure. She has a creative tutorial that shows us how to turn an ordinary spoon into a wearable pendant. Check it out! While you are at, it stop in and visit … Read More...
Project: Turn a Picture Frame into a Chalkboard
New Jewelry Mold and Web site from Colour de Verre
Colour de Verre’s fresh new web site looks great!! And their new pendant molds are pretty cool too! They are making squares and round off set. The are a great addition to their line of pendant molds. Each mold comes … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Enlarge a t-shirt neckline
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial … Read More...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More...
Ice Luminaries
Kirstin at Craftiments made these frosty luminaries with household items. It’s been so cold in parts of the United States this week – this craft fits right in! Check out how she made them.
Valentine felt heart bookmark DIY
Alison at Simple Serendipities was inspired to make these simple heart bookmarks, and added her own personal touch with some embroidery. The colors and designs on the hearts is a personal choice. Thinks of all the people you can … Read More...
Tracing Paper Candle Holders
Melimelo shares how to make these subtle votives with tracing paper and a bit of sewing. Nab the tutorial.