This Gnome Mummy is so cute and looks easy enough to make and we are all thinking of Halloween because the stores are already filled with decorations to remind us. Kimara and Michelle host Wee Folk Art a mother/daughter team … Read More...
T-Shirt Printing {Kid Craft}
In the words of Vicki, ‘It’s always fun to wear your art.’ I couldn’t agree more. This fun printing t-shirt activity is a great way for your children to express themselves through art, and then express themselves in their clothing! … Read More...
Mud Monster
I just recently found out that my five year old daughter loves mud. She could spend hours making mud pies, mud huts for fairies, or any other mud sculpture you can think of. This Mud Monster would be perfect to … Read More...
Juice Can Play Money
As a homeschooler, sometimes I just can’t wrap my head around teaching certain things. Money is one of those things. This is a great project that could help your child learn about money! Head on over to Craftiments to find … Read More...
Want More Free Stuff? A Chance to Win Sock Yarn
Earlier this week I posted a giveaway from Will Save Nine and she had so much fun doing it she decided to do another. This time it’s for a ball of Woll Butt yarn from Butinette. It’s a wool/polyamide blend, … Read More...
Video tutorial: Create a tank using the drape method
Emily Tao has been sharing the secrets of pattern drafting in a series of video tutorials. Now she shows how to make a jersey knit tank top using the draping method. The simple shape of the tank (just two … Read More...
Giveaway: 6 fat quarters from Oval Elements
Maureen Cracknell Handmade has a set of 6 fat quarters from Art Gallery Fabrics’ new Oval Elements line to give away to one of her readers. The fat quarter set is courtesy of one of her sponsers, Canton Village Quilt … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bunting gift tags
Are you a scrap hoarder? I sometimes marvel at the ridiculously tiny fabric scraps that I can’t bring myself to throw away. Melony from Mel Designs shows how you can use even the ittiest of your fabric scraps to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a prairie skirt for back to school
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a girl’s prairie skirt for back-to-school. The long ruffle sewn on to a yoke creates a full skirt without making it too bulky through the hips and waist. She gives the dimensions she … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a magnetic pin dish
This might look like a just a pretty little dish, but it’s actually a magnetic dish to hold your sewing pins. Magnets on the under side of the dish keep the pins stuck to the dish. Alyssa from Elemental Carbon … Read More...
Project: Floral Card
Studded High Tops – Love U Madly
So if you’re like Love U Madly and have been eyeing the super hot studded high tops being put out by Louboutin and YSL. If so, you must check out the tutorial to make a pair of your own. … Read More...
Steampunk Alchemy Embroidery – UrbanThreads
Are you need of some awesome embroidery to steam up your summer? UrbanThreads to the rescue! Their gorgeous new Steampunk Alchemy set would be perfect for working on some early Halloween projects. Or even a wizard theme party! I’m sure … Read More...
Interesting and Unusual
A little of the different from the claying talent on Etsy:
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| Cosplay Cat’s Ears by GingerKittyCreations | Tiny Purses by MaryLovesFashion |
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| Rainbow Cat Face Cab by graphixoutpost | Elven Lady Sculpture by Angelsbynoemi |
Ta Dah!: Quilt from Goodwill
Nifty Quilts said something told her to make a trip to her local Goodwill. This primitive feeling hand pieced and embroidered bed quilt awaited. What a wonderful find. Go HERE to see entire quilt and many more closeups.
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Beach Starfish Coffee Mugs
With a Sharpie folks. That’s right. Carolyn made these with a Sharpie. Genius! I have to say that I absolutely love these and it has my head swirling with ideas! Head over to Carolyn’s blog and she’ll give you the … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Strapping Stick Hobby Horse
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Strapping Stick Horse. It’s the classic stick horse toy that you probably remember from your own childhood. His head is made of faux suede with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered welt pocket
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered welt pocket. This is a good pocket to use on a purse since the zipper will help keep your belongings safe and sound. You … Read More...
DIY: Epsom Salt Bath Cubes
Ok, you always have me with anything square, not sure why. And I will admit the name of this blog tickled my fancy…so without further ado, find out how to make lovely square bath cubes cheaply and easily from Pearl … Read More...
Tutorial: Pot Mitts from vintage sheets
Cindy from Retro Revival shares a tutorial over at The Vintage Sheet Blog showing how to make a Pott Mitt. The retro style of oven mitt is super cute out of vintage sheets and fabrics, but they’d also be cute … Read More...