An from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt. She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid
If you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.
Tutorial: Add width to pants with color blocking
BurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants. Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to.
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Tutorial: DIY suspenders
Head over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders. You can make them with any kind of ribbon. They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design. Go … Read More...
Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen. They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel. They snap together so you can keep … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Frame
Allison with the Artistic Stamper Creative Team shares a gorgeous project on their blog. By covering a frame with art supplies like tissue, matte medium, gesso, alcohol inks, glitter, stamped images and lots more she created this wonderful mixed media … Read More...
Inspirational Pallet Wall Art
It’s clean yet rustic, charming and inspirational. It’s also a recycled wood pallet, which means this is a big piece of wall art! There’s step by step instructions so you can get this look too — Love Of Family & … Read More...
2013 Bustle and Sew calendar a perk
This is the photo for the month of May in Bustle and Sew’s 2013 calendar. I especially love the Union Jack floral treatment. The free download is a perk for Bustle and Sew newsletter subscribers. Check out Helen’s blog to … Read More...
Cupcake Liner Valentine Wreath
This pretty wreath is so country isn’t it? it’s made with cupcake liners and pom poms, and Crafts n Coffee will walk you through how to make your own. So head over to their blog for the instructions! — A … Read More...
80s party at QuiltCon 2013
The much-anticipated first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon, is almost here. If you’re lucky enough to attend, there’s going to be an 80s Dance Party on Friday, February 22nd. Sounds like fun! Sponsored by Baby Lock, it’s … Read More...
Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers
It seems like we knitters can never have too many stitch markers. I know I have some that I’ve made, some that were made for me, other that I’ve purchased, and I still never seem to be able to … Read More...
How to make recycled plastic bag bracelets
This is such a fun idea! Check out how to make recycled plastic braided bracelets over at the blog Make It Easy Crafts.
Looking to make more bracelets? CHeck out these Bracelet making kits.
“DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes {Pottery Barn Kids style}”
These sweet “DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes; {Pottery Barn Kids style}” is what inspired this project! This project is posted by Brooke. She has a complete tutorial and printable labels for the recipient. Use your imagination with colors and have fun … Read More...
Dark Glitter Candle
Glam up a simple store bought candle with this easy DIY. Check out the tutorial at crafty scrappy happy.
Kitchen Command Center
Drawing inspiration from a command center she saw on a trip to World Market, Ashley decided to make her own. What a beautiful job she did! This one picture doesn’t do it justice though. Head over to her blog to … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Textured Fingerless Gloves
I have lately been really into patterns with slip stitches made while holding the yarn in front, which means the float of the yarn shows on the surface of the knitting.
Knitting blogger purl3agony has designed a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read More...
Fluffy Pink Valentine Pom Pom Wreath
Oh my gosh, doesn’t this wreath look edible?? I swear it looks like it’s made from pink marshmallows! it’s not though, it’s made from pom poms and it’s totally adorable. Head over to Honeybear Lane and Heidi will show you … Read More...
Free pattern: Ballet Dress
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her … Read More...
Angela addresses burnout + Quilting Arts giveaway
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy shares her thoughts on burnout as part of her Business of Quilting series. She offers four steps she says helps her move through it. In addition to the great tips, she is giving away … Read More...