Jin from Under the Cherry Tree has a wonderful tutorial for making an adorable flip top calendar using her Silhouette machine. She even has a free calendar template to download. Click here for her tutorial and template.
-Heather
{Tuesday Trends at DIY Weddings} Prints!
From sweetly old-fashioned florals to modern graphic designs, prints are an important trend for weddings in 2013. Southbound Bride shares loads of inspiring photos and links here. My favorite? Definitely the mismatched bridesmaid dresses!
Indoor Dish Garden
Hit the thrift store lately? Or maybe you have a bunch of mismatched dishes you aren’t sure what to do with. Create a dish garden in your home, a fun element that’s bursting with life. Get the instructions here — … Read More...
12 Tutorials for Getting Started With Photoshop
Mashable has compiled this list of 12 Tutorials for Getting Started With Photoshop. Use the links to learn about Photoshop basics, as well as other concepts like filters and layers. Click here to go to the list.
Join Emilie of Plucky Momo for Aleida’s Challenge
Inspired by the story of Aleida Franklin, Emilie is challenging us as mothers to take more photographs with our children. I know that I am very guilty of not doing this, because it’s so much easier to be … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine Art
Ta Dah!: Mystery quilts at ‘Easy Street’
Bonnie of Quiltville is hosting an Easy Street Link-up event you don’t want to miss. So far there are 149 links to mystery quilts and participants can keep adding links until January 13th. Bonnie gushes (rightfully so) over Marsha’s quilt, … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – KeyBoogie
This week’s featured Etsy shop is KeyBoogie. KeyBoogie features the works of artist Gena Scott, who finds inspiration in vintage items, especially keys. As Gena says in her about page, “keys hold magic and mystery and each one has … Read More...
Tutorial: Eight at a time HSTs
Forget onsies. Lindsay of Lindsay Sews did a guest post at Sew, Mama, Sew! sharing how to create eight half-square triangles (HSTs) at the same time. Find out her time-saving secret, get the tutorial.
Image credit: Sew, Mama, Sew!
“A Year of Art” coming in February
I have a thing for vintage trailers, so no surprise this art quilt – Airstream Dreaming by Jamie Fingal – caught my eye. It’s one of eleven pieces from A Year of Art slated for auction in February with proceeds … Read More...
Book Review: ReCraft: How to Turn Second-Hand Stuff into Beautiful Things for Your Home, Family and Friends
You know the term “page turner”? I know it’s usually used in the “word book” world but that is exactly what ReCraft: How to Turn Second-Hand Stuff into Beautiful Things for Your Home, Family and Friends is. It is packed … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Vintage Emerald Green
This gorgeous emerald green inspiration board with a vintage twist caught my eye immediately when I stopped by Brenda’s Wedding Blog! I love that she created it using images from Etsy vendors. That means all these lovely items are … Read More...
Instagram Coasters
Here’s a fun way to use some of those Instagram photos you have… make coasters! You may or may not choose to add names to them, but if you do they can double as place cards during the holidays. Check … Read More...
Popsicle Stick Treasure Box
My two older children love to collect little treasures wherever they go. I don’t have a problem with the treasures, but I do have a problem with them being on the floor where the little siblings can put them in … Read More...
Pocket Sized Magnetic Fishing Set
I have just the perfect Altoid tin sitting empty in the front of my car for this project. What a perfectly adorable game or gift to make for a child who just wants to go fishing! You can find the … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Emerald + Mint
Tutorial: Gentle Lemon Facial Scrub
Ok, it does not get any easier than this. The gang at Crosbie Crew shares their favorite lemon face pick-me-up — and they strongly suggest trying it in your morning shower. Get this incredibly easy but clever recipe here.
Tutorial: Boutique-inspired double ruffle leggings for little girls
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shows how to make a pair of boutique-inspired little girl leggings with a double ruffle at the hem. They’re cute worn under a dress or with a tunic. She shares a free pattern in size … Read More...
Best. Hoop. Ever.
Chelsea Bloxsom of Love and a Sandwich created this appliqued portrait of the most famous and adorable cat of 2012, Grumpy Cat! The hoop sold instantly when she shared her Etsy listing on Facebook. But if you convo to let … Read More...
Choosing the right knit fabric for your project
Knit fabrics are not all the same. The differences in weight, amount of stretch, and the direction of stretch will all affect how best to sew on the fabric and what kinds of projects to make from it. Miranda from … Read More...