Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog. It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy two-piece summer outfit
Tamara from Etcetorize shares a tutorial for making a fab two-piece summer outfit. It’s a strapless top and a matching skirt that you can wear together like a dress or as separates. It’s an easy project, well suited for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Yarn-wrapped fabric weights
Caiti from Walker Whimsy used metal washers (the big heavy ones) and colorful yarn to make a set of fabric weights. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make … Read More...
Tutorial: Table topper | Christmas in July event
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. … Read More...
Tutorial: Panty Pack to sort your unmentionables while traveling
Michelle Dorsey from Sew Michelle shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Panty Pack. Ohh, how I needed this last week when I was traveling! It’s a handy bag to pack your unmentionables in. It has two … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...
Technique: Tie Dye
The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!
-Heather
Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is… Read More...
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE … Read More...
Tips for Making Cookie Pops
For the cookie pop shy, find some great tricks and tips to get you over your fears of adding that stick HERE at Sugarkissed. And awwww, there’s even a link to yours truly.
S’mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
And so it seems I’ve broken the seal on posting unique-ways-to-eat S’mores ideas this summer. What’s so crazy about these is the before picture. Look, there’s a whole s’mores in between the chocolate chip dough and it magically melts down … Read More...
Christi Friesen Style Out on the Net
I’m on a Christi Friesen run this week so for this weeks window shopping there’s pieces made a la CF style:
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| Lion Head Bead by BoodlersBeads | Dragon Necklace by TheScottishGirlShop |
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| Red Dragon Sculpture by playsculptive | Seahorse Necklace by polygolems |
Tutorial: Kid’s travel pillow with tote
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a kid-sized travel pillow, along with a tote to carry it. The small pillow is actually cut down from a standard bed pillow. (She used one bed pillow to make three … Read More...
Tutorial: Satin headband with rhinestone sparkle
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to make a shiny, sparkly satin headband. The headband itself is made from wide satin ribbon, with a rhinestone brooch adding sparkle. It would be a lovely accent for a dressy evening, or … Read More...
Tutorial: Stripey Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series atSimple Simon & Co. showing how to make her Stripey Skirt. The little girl’s gathered skirt is pieced from stripes of coordinating prints. … Read More...
Tutorial: Itch Relief Stick
Based on the number of bug repellant and itch-related items I post, I think it’s clear I live in the bug biting capitol of the world — New England! So when I saw this recipe for a homemade itch relief … Read More...
Another Free Ebook from Knitting Daily
Yesterday I told you about Knitting Daily’s free ebook full of patterns from the television show’s ninth season. Today KD has another new free pattern collection just for the ladies.
The “5 Free Knitting Patterns for Women” ebook includes two … Read More...
Project: Stamped Travel Tag
Summer time is travel time. Send someone off on vacation in style with this cool BonVoyage travel tag from Richele Christensen. Visit her blog California Art Girl for her directions. This would also be a fun luggage tag so you … Read More...
Kids Olympic Artwork
This is a simple craft yet the outcome is just beautiful! What a great way to talk about the history of the Olympics with your children, through art! You can find the tutorial at East Coast Creative Blog.
10 Bug Craft Activities
Here are some wonderful craft ideas to get your children in the outdoor…bug spirit!! Head on over to Toddler Approved to see the full list of Activities.
Check out these insect activity kits 
and these Insect bug keepers
13 Olympic Crafts for Kids
Tonight is the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. I have heard of many people having an Olympic party. If there are kids coming, you will definitely want to have a craft table! Why not use these fun crafts for kids!! … Read More...