Visit the Inky Antics blog and learn how to color with colored pencils and Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) to get amazing real looking texture for animal fur.
-Heather
Knitters Raise Funds to Aid Joplin, Thanks to a 9-Year-Old
A nine-year-old girl in Kentucky who had never heard of Joplin, Mo., before an EF-5 tornado hit there last year has raised more than $10,000 to aid rebuilding efforts, and she added to that total thanks to a trip to … Read More...
Shiver Me Timbers
If you love pirate-themed stitcheries, and who doesn’t, then you will love this arr-tastic project from Kincavel Krosses. Lady Kell says “Shiver Me Timbers.” Check out the pirate-y goodness of this project.
Tutorial: Sew a pair of Thai fisherman pants
Sheri from Sew Much Fun and Awesomesauce shows how to make a pair of Thai fisherman pants. The loose fitting pants are super comfortable and have an adjustable fit. They also happen to be quick and easy to make. Get … Read More...
Giveaway: Jelly roll of Quilt Blocks by Ellen Lucker
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a jelly roll of precut fabric from the Quilt Blocks line by Ellen Lucker. This is such a fun collection of prints! The Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) is compliments of Fat Quarter Shop, … Read More...
Free pattern: Vintage style baby romper
Cassandra from Rosy Lou shares a free pattern and tutorial over on her blog, Cass Can Sew, for making a vintage style baby romper. It has a bib front, bloomer bottoms, and crossover back straps. The pattern is in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a onesie bottom to a baby girl’s shirt to keep it tucked in
Kojo Designs shows how to add a onesie bottom to a little girl’s shirt to keep it tucked into a skirt. They call it a Skirt Shirt, and use the bottom of a onesie to turn a regular shirt into … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Holiday Card Magazine
Paper Crafts is offering a free digital download of their Holiday Cards and More Vol 6 magazine! It’s full of wonderful paper craft holiday cards, gift tags, packaging, decorating ideas and more. Click here to download.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Bandana drawstring backpack
Becky from U Create shows how you can make a drawstring backpack using bandanas. You’ll need four of them, plus some cording and some grommets. Get the how-to.
[photo from U Create]
Wooden Wall Decor { Kid Craft}
My girls are coming to the age where they want to decorate their room with personal touches…like their own artwork. Sometimes they will tape up a newly crayoned picture above their bed. This craft would be a great compromise in … Read More...
Stamped Mini Totes {Kid Craft} and More…
There is something so cute about little birdies…add them to a craft, and I’m sold! This cute little kids craft that uses handmade cheap stamps to make adorable little totes is just one of many great crafts that Making Lemonade… Read More...
Bread Clay Beads and Necklace {Kid Craft}
I’m not sure what rock I have been under that I have never heard of bread clay, but it is amazing! I’m showing you the post that features a kid made necklace that is just beautiful, but the mama miss … Read More...
Make Your Own Spin Drum
When my daughter was a little girl ,my sister in law bought one of these for her while on a trip to Mexico. I always thought they would be a fun craft, and now someone has done it!! You can … Read More...
Dragonflies Craft
This is a great craft to increase your children’s dexterity, concentration and manual skills. I love the wings that are printed on acetate paper, don’t you? Check out the full tutorial and materials over at Ginx Craft.
Matchbox Stone Pets
Looking for a simple ‘non-messy’ craft to fill your children’s days with entertainment, imagination and wonder? Look no further than Red Ted Art’s Matchbox Stone Pets. She also has a few links to other ‘stone creatures’ that are a little … Read More...
DIY Mini Light Saber
These Light Sabers are definitely mini… meaning, they are meant for your older children to play with. That said, there is a lot of awesomeness packed into those little light swords…. I love Star Wars and can’t wait till my … Read More...
Teach Your Kids Their Alpha, Bravo, Charlie’s…T-Shirt
I love it when a mom puts her mind to work to help her children learn something. This mom figured out how to entice her children to spell using the military alphabet chart. Instead of spelling something out, she will … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baseball tee
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to make a baseball (raglan) tee. I’m loving the combination of the solid white body and floral sleeves! Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Cotton & Curls]
Tutorial: Braided bandana headband
Jennifer Gordon shares a video tutorial showing how you can create a cute braided headband out of bandanas. The braided headband has a bit of elastic sewn into the bottom so it fits snug. If you don’t have bandanas, you … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn two tight tees into one drapey top
Meg from meggipeg shows how she turned two t-shirts that were too tight into one loose-fitting drapey top. One shirt becomes the main body piece, and the other turned into side insets with pockets. She includes a free pattern for … Read More...