These drawstring pouches are so pretty! The rounded bottom and the contrast casing are both nice detials. Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make them. You can make one out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-y Elle handbag for little girls
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for a vintage-y handbag for little girls. The shape reminds me of the purses my grandmother used to carry to church, but the size is just … Read More...
Exclusive Tutorial: Carmen De La Paz outdoor furniture makeover
We are fortunate enough to have an exclusive tutorial by HGTV’s Carmen De La Paz. He has created this unique project idea to reinvent standard outdoor patio furniture using a simple color blocking technique. See the before and after shots:… Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped cut off jeans
Zoe from So, Zo, What Do You Know? cut off some jeans to shorts and gave them a scalloped edge. Stitching will help keep the scallops from fraying, and she shares tutorial showing what to do. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pillow cover in just 3 steps
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters shows how you can make a simple zippered throw pillow cover in just three steps. It’s a quick and inexpensive way to breathe some new color into a room. Get the … Read More...
Freebie: Swing Card Template
You can download a printable or SVG cutting file for free from My Grafico to make a cool swing card. Click here to download.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Birthday Party Hat
Vanessa at Our Thrifty Ideas shows how you can use your scrapbooking and crafting supplies to make this cute birthday party hat. You can customize the colors and embellishments to suit the occasion or recipient. Click here to go to … Read More...
Bear Macarons
Whatever bakerella tries, she tackles ever so cutely and perfectly, right? Find the how-tos for bear macarons HERE at bakerella.
Tutorial | Teabag Folded Flowers
Learn how to make these paper flowers using a teabag folding technique. Sandy Ang demonstrates two different ways on her blog. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Watching You Grow
Beads of Courage – September 15th at Pacific Art Glass
I’ve written about Beads of Courage in the past think that they’re an organization that needs more and more attention. What they do for sick kids is so wonderful and every time I can be a part of something affiliated … Read More...
Marie Segal and Extruders
Marie Segal has a post on her blog about using extruder caning to duplicate beading pattern designs. All I can say is: why didn’t I think of that! I have TONS of beading patterns.
Free patterns from Vintage Spice
Barbara of Vintage Spice and Everything Nice gave me the heads up that she shares a vintage embroidery pattern every Friday. The design shown here is just one recent example. Check out Barbara’s blog. And be sure to bookmark … Read More...
Tutorial: A pillow from embroidery
Maminti of Tunderzug shares how she created a decorative pillow around a bit of sweet angel embroidery. Developing a tutorial is a challenge in one language, but Maminti does it effectively in two! Go to her post for the pillow-making … Read More...
A ‘Smart’ Teacher’s Gift {Free Printable}
Looking for a way to sweeten up your teacher with a teacher gift? Why not make them this adorable little appreciation gift?! This post also includes a free printable that really makes the gift look top notch AND like you … Read More...
Bloggers Filling Backpacks
Over 40 Bloggers have come together for a great cause… working together with The Boys & Girls Club of America to encourage their readers to donate at least $10 which will help fill backpacks with school supplies and resources. This … Read More...
Edible Baby Paint
This activity is great for teaching your baby their first experience with colors, textures and art! The best part about the paint is that if they accidentally put their hands in their mouth you don’t have to freak out! You … Read More...
Embroidery tutorial: Simple shading
Nicole of Follow the White Bunny has put together an awesome tutorial to help novices tackle shading in embroidery. She’s sharing a sweet cloudburst pattern that you can use with the tutorial or however you like. See Nicole’s post.
DIY Kids Grocery Game
Sometimes I get a little anxiety as I unload my three children to do a major grocery shopping. This game is the perfect thing to keep them focused and occupied on something other than the exit! Head on over to … Read More...
Fun with Colors
Sometimes the best way to understand something is to dig right in and make it happen right before your eyes! This post is wonderful for teaching little ones how to turn primary colors into all the colors of the rainbow. … Read More...