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Looking to make a necklace to sparkle up your wardrobe? Mel shares with us a tutorial on how to make a “Glitter Washer Necklace.” Mel describes this tutorial as “A quick fun craft that requires no tools … Read More...
In honor of Chinese New Year, Agy of Green Issues refashioned a crocheted sweater into a kebaya (a Malay blouse) by adding colorful fabric appliques. What a beautiful modern take on a lovely tradition. Find out how she did it … Read More...
I think this craft turned out amazing! If your kids are at all interested in space and the solar system, or even if they aren’t, they will love this craft! For the full tutorial, head over to Little Hands, Big … Read More...
Wilma of Empress Wu Designs explains four fiber-art techniques that you’ll want to add to your repertoire. They’re all enticing, but the one I want to try first is a fusing technique. Wilma says,
… Read More...If you like working with sheer
How much fun would it be to see how each member of your family creates a bunny plush figure?? You can find the how to over at Sweet Sugar Mama.
This motif will have many uses. Stitch it above a saying or simple design or stitch it and flip it to bookend a design or saying. It is pretty and unusual. Another great design free from Brigitte Dadaux. Get the … Read More...
Carolyn of Homework shares a great idea for updating a tired sweater. She uses novelty yarn to create colorful rolled roses to embellish the neckline. While her post isn’t a tutorial, she includes enough information for most crafters to try … Read More...
Surayya from Blissful Sewing shows how you can make a pair of spa-style slippers. Her example shows a pair of little girl slippers but you can make them in any size, baby through adult. They slide on like spa slippers, … Read More...
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shares the latest coat she has made for herself. This one is refashioned from a vintage 1960s A-line dress. She cut it down the middle, adding a lining, closures, and a hood. Go to … Read More...
Mad in Crafts stamped herself some designer-inspired votive holders with a simple pencil eraser. So cute! Check out her tutorial.
I’m so in love with this idea for turning an every day paper cup into a favor box for candies. Dress them up to match your party or occasion. The post is in French, but the photographs show clearly how … Read More...
I’m starting to get knitting blogger deja vu, because I really thought I had shared this pretty scarf from Architecture of a Mom before but I’m not seeing it, so we’re going to go with that and if I did … Read More...
As a jewelry maker, and lover of jewelry in general, it is always a challenge for me to find ways to store my jewelry. I was happy when one of our readers shared this cute tutorial with us. Rachel from … Read More...
Sew4Home shows how you can make mesh laundry bags. They’re color blocked so you can make them in school colors – perfect for college kids or just die hard sports fans. Their tutorial includes cutting dimensions to make them in … Read More...
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created a special handmade gift for her brother and sister-n-law to celebrate their recent nuptials. Here’s what she did. She took a quote by Robert Fulghum from the back of their wedding invitation about how weird … Read More...
Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife shares on her blog, step-by-step with lots of great photos, how to make this wonky house block. She builds her house with a log cabin base. Finishing at 12 inches, it’s a good size for … Read More...
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More...
Vintage crafty blogger (no really, she has a vintage persona and it’s amazing) Mrs. Polly Rogers has done it again! By adding a dish scrubby to a simple jar, she made a cute set of votive holders in minutes.
This is so pretty with the two tone effect Wanessa used. The natural shades of grays, styrofoam circle that is somewhat exposed and then the charming shades of green make this so delightful. Find this lovely ST. PATRICK’S WREATH tutorial … Read More...
