The blog Get Rich or Die Tryin shows us how to convert a tree branch into a rustic candle holder. Grab the tutorial.
3D Flower Wall Art
Have you tried Mod Podge’s Dimensional Magic yet? I have a bottle here but haven’t opened it, but after seeing this project I’m inspired to open the bottle and get into the craft room! This piece of wall art has … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Fake Sea Glass
It’s Labor Day Weekend and you should be at the beach…but you’re not. But you wish you were (I’m kind of speaking for myself as well as some of you). Imagine yourself walking along the beach picking up lovely little … Read More...
October Small to Stitch
Stitch a small to celebrate October which will be here before you know it! It’s this bloggers favorite month of the year. Free from Feathers in the Nest. Check out the free project.
Tutorial: Easy Zippy Pouches
Erin from Dog Under My Desk shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Easy Zippy Pouches. The zipper is set into the flat side of the pouch (rather than across the top seam), and it has … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags that hold their shape
Ruby fromZaaberry shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can sew up a reusable fabric gift bag. This is such a well thought out design! Thanks to its boxed corners and heavier duck canvas, it holds its … Read More...
Giveaway: Half-yard bundle of Valorie Wells’ Cocoon fabric
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Sprightly Fabrics, giving away a stack of fabrics from Valorie Wells’ Cocoon Collection to one of her reades. The bundle includes six half-yard cuts in the gorgeous Sapphire colorway. Go … Read More...
Free pattern: Peacock applique pillow
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a free pattern and tutorial for making the peacock applique on the front of this pillow cover. You can stitch around all of the little feather shapes or you can do a wide zig … Read More...
Idea file: Sweatshirt with a lace overlay
Arkansas isn’t exactly known for cold winters, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t prepare myself for the cooler weather anyway. (I hate being cold!!) So when I saw this lace overlay sweatshirt by Zoe from So, Zo… What Do … Read More...
Project: Mermaid in a Jar
HOLY COW!! This project is STUNNING!! Laura from Remembering Life’s Moments stamped this lovely mermaid on acetate and “colored” her on the backside with glitter. Then added her into a jar with netting and embellishments all around. I LOVE this … Read More...
Wandering Winter Craft Show Applications
Calling all Toronto natives! The applications for the third ever Wandering Winter Craft Show are online. This is your chance to sell your wares (or shop for indie crafts) at three different locations on four different days. To learn more, … Read More...
My Dream Jewelry Studio Sweepstakes
You have a chance to win one of over 30 jewelry making prizes totaling $4,500 from CraftArtEdu.com. The sweepstakes ends September 30. Enter for your chance today at CraftArtEdu.com.
Black-eyed Peas that Make a Statement
Now you can get funky with black-eyed peas that make a statement! See how Rinchen Dé at High on DIY made this rocking bib necklace with humble legumes.
Long mitten tutorial and pattern
Although most of us in the snow areas do not want to think of winter; but it will be here before we know it. What charming Long mittens for the little one because the snow can’t get in and freeze … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bag from a child’s outgrown jumper
Rachel from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how she turned her daughter’s outgrown jumper and matching top into a new bag for herself. The straps of the jumper become the straps of the purse. She used the matching top … Read More...
Project: Greeting Cards from ATC’s
Melisa with Paperlicious Designs made three adorable matching cards made from ATC’s (artist trading cards) stamped with stamps from Pink Persimmon. Find all the how to details and the rest of the cards here on her blog.
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Wood Burning a Birdhouse
Wood burning! I remember my older brother making all sorts of things with his wood burning kit when I was a little girl. It’s a very cool way to add some character to a very plain canvas, such as this … Read More...
Geometric Coasters
Coasters are always a great gift project. So if you need something for that person that seems to have everything, here’s a fun and funky design that you can try. These are perfect for the college student who needs dorm … Read More...
Fresh Glow Glass! How Fun is That?
Have you ever played with Glow Glass? It glows in the dark and is a super good time. Well they’ve got some new stuff and it 104 , so bead makers…get to it. This is the perfect type of … Read More...
Travelling with kids – what’s in my suitcase
So we are about to head off on a trip of a life time to Europe. Travelling with two kids under 5 and a mother-in-law is probably not the best idea we have ever had but we have booked the … Read More...