Shannon from luvinthemommyhood guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Dottie Skirt. The little girl’s skirt is made in two pieces – the simple elastic waist skirt, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric luggage tag for your summer travels
Got travel plans for the summer? RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric luggage tag so your bags will be easy to identify. The fabric tag has a window on the front so you … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Artist Backpack
Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k. handmade shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Little Artist Backpack. It has a large pocket to hold coloring books and pads of paper, and a series of small pockets to hold … Read More...
Burnt Offerings Necklace from Margot Potter
Take a look at Margot Potter’s “retro-fabulous” tutorial for her Burnt Offerings necklace. Made from wooden craft stars and book pages, the possibilities for this type of decoupage “bead” are nearly endless with some imagination! And if you need more … Read More...
Freebie: June Negatives for the Stamp Maker
If you’ve got a Stamp Maker machine from Photocentric you can use these great summer themed negatives to make your own clear stamps.
-Heather
Glamorous Wedding Cakes
Feast your eyes on swoon-worthy wedding cakes like these beauties from The Caketress featured in a round-up of chic and fabulous cake inspiration via Belle the Magazine!
Fabric Crown – Cherished Bliss
Because every Indie crafting queen (or king) needs a fabulous crafty crown, right? Cherished Bliss shared this fabulous tutorial on how to make a fabric crown. This one was made for her daughter–making it a perfect summer craft to do … Read More...
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Greenery Heart Cross Stitch Chart
This greenery heart is an unusual and elegant design that will make a lovely project for a gift or a personal project. Stitch it up today! Get the free chart. (You will need to scroll down the post to find … Read More...
Drumroll Please……….
Congrats goes out to Lu and Lee, you’ve both won a copy of “Practical Origami”!! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prize!
Thanks to everyone who entered! I enjoyed reading all your experiences working with … Read More...
how to host a cookie decorating party with kids
For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Teal & Tangerine
If you’re wishing to be inspired by bold colors, don’t miss this bright and beautiful mood board featured at Bow Ties & Bliss!
Tutorial: 4th of July felt star garland
Here’s a quick and easy project for 4th of July. Use felt shapes and a line of stitching to create a red, white, and blue star garland. Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to do it. This would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls
Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls. At first glance, it looks like the … Read More...
Tutorial: Color Blocked Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag
Sew4Home has a tutorial for making their Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag. The color blocked wavy tucks create such a cool effect!! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sew4Home]
Tutorial: Sun visor car organizer
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a car organizer that attaches to your sun visor. It has pockets to hold your favorite CDs, and elastic straps to keep your sunglasses at the ready. You can make one … Read More...
Stars n’ S’mores
Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check … Read More...
Apple Grills
Well, I missed this for Father’s Day, but I think this apple-turned-grill is apt all Summer long, yes? Make apple grills HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Get your ‘spark on’ with Fourth of July quilt pattern – freebie
This classic four-patch quilt pattern by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltsville’s Quips & Snips is a perfect choice for your Fourth of July get-together or outing. Her attention to value gives this quilt sparkle! Go HERE to get free download.… Read More...
Tea Party in a Box
Far away from your tea loving, Jane Austenite? What an easy, mailable gift idea: A tea party in a box, including cookies and tea quotes on the tea bags. (Wonder if you could make a coffee version for the likes … Read More...