Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shows how she repurposes old t-shirts into funky new socks for her kids. You’ll need to use knit with lots of stretch. She shares two versions of the sock – one that … Read More...
Technique: Color Glitter with Copic Markers
Wendy Jordon shares a super cool technique, coloring glitter with Copic markers. No need to buy lots of different colors of glitter, color it yourself and it will match your project perfectly! Watch her tutorial video over at Paper Craft … Read More...
Tutorial | Personalized Coloring Book/Scrapbook
Jamie at C.R.A.F.T shares this tutorial for making a personalized coloring book that also doubles as a scrapbook. You don’t need to have Photoshop, she uses a free photo editing program that you can download. Click here to go … Read More...
Book Review- Beaded Edges And More!
This is just one of the many scrumptious patterns you’ll find in the book The Beaded Edge 2.
If you were to rely on the cover photo, you’d be selling this book short. There is way more here than edgings … Read More...
Show & Tell | Stitched Rainbow Detail
Giveaway | My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software
Inspiration du Jour | End of a Beautiful Day
Skeleton Leggings – Westsinister Abbey
Thinking about Halloween yet? I sure am, and I’m in love with this fabulous leggings that Westsinister Abbey cooked up with some black leggings and a bleach pen. A perfect fun, quick costume or quirky goth addition to your wardrobe! … Read More...
Tutorial: Sort of Spooky Spider
CremedelaGems offers us her Silly Spider Tutorial. It’s pretty adorable! The only addition I would do would be to increase the baking time to at least half an hour – Premo’s recommended temperature is 30 minutes per 1/4″ of … Read More...
DIY S’mores and Hot Cocoa Kit {Wedding Favors}
Your wedding guests will love warm and cozy treats like these yummy s’mores and hot cocoa kits created by Smitten on Paper! Get all the details including free printable templates at Green Wedding Shoes.
Looking for more DIY … Read More...
Cookie Gem Necklaces
I know about 100 little girls who would love to have one of these gem cookie necklaces. Actually, a few boys, too. And plenty of grown-ups. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make edible gem cookie necklaces HERE at handmade charlotte… Read More...
Monster Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I’m pretty sure Bride of Frankenstein is my favorite. Make these perfect-for-kids, perfect-for-Halloween monster ice cream cone cupcakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Tutorial: Bow pocket
Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. . shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs showing how to make a patch pocket with a bow across it. This is such a cute detail on a gathered skirt! Get the tute… Read More...
Read all about it: Build a wardrobe of garments you’ll actually wear
Sunni from A Fashionable Stitch gives her game plan for creating a wardrobe filled with garments that she actually wants to wear. She starts by finding a garment in her closet that she loves but never wears, and then builds … Read More...
Tutorial: Kid-sized drawstring laundry bag
Sew4Home shows how you can make a drawstring laundry bag in a kid-friendly size. It has a mesh lining to minimize dampness and odors. A loop at the bag makes it easy to hang from a hook. Get the how-to… Read More...
Abstract Art with Petroleum Jelly
Express your inner artist with a jar of Vaseline and some paint. That’s right. You can create a piece of abstract art with a piece of canvas, some paint and petroleum jelly. Here’s the how to on Literally Inspired: Abstract … Read More...
DIY: Easy Body Spray/Air Freshener
Why pay for air fresheners when you can make them yourself? That’s what Jenni from Candle Lit Life thought, and she came up with an easy recipe. Get the tutorial here.
Free Silk Ribbon Embroidery stitch guide
I already had a craft crush on Kathy Shaw of Shawkl. But now it’s full-blown true love. How generous can one stitcher be! Kathy had to put together a basic stitch guide for silk-ribbon embroidery to support her students, so … Read More...
Combining embroidery techniques
Ros of Jahit Jahitan lets us look over her shoulder as she combines punchneedle, embroidery, and silk-ribbon embroidery. Gorgeous. Go to Ros’ post to see more images.
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
Inspiration: Burlesque Embroidery
Terri Bett of Betty’s Delights frames her burlesque pin-up embroideries in lush lace reminiscent of lingerie. Very clever! See Terri’s work at her Etsy shop.