Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of capri pants with pockets for little girls. The pockets are gathered at the top with elastic, creating a cute bubble effect. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rub-a-Dub Tubside Mat
Made by Marzipan shares a project to help make toddler bathtime a little bit easier on our adult knees. It’s her Rub-a-Dub TubsideMat. It hangs down the outside of the tub and on to the floor. The hanging portion has … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Flounce ruffle pants
Jessica fromHappy Together shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a second version of her ruffle pants. In this style, the ruffles at the hem aren’t gathered but are more of a flounce. Get her tute … Read More...
Free pattern: Blowfish pincushion
Bree McElroy from Distant Pickles designed this super cute blowfish pincushion, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial for making it over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College. If you don’t want to use him as a pincushion, … Read More...
Freebie: Frames
Bullseye Glass Education Online – New Classes
One of the new classes over at Bullseye Glass’ Online Education Program is a class by Carrie Iverson, Gum Image Transfer. Looks interesting. Her art is amazing so I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from this video. Ah, but you … Read More...
How to Drill Grill – Tutorial Saturday!!
I want the posts I do today to be tutorials. Give you something new to do or maybe just reinforce your knowledge on something…So today this post is how to drill glass. I found this over at ehow.com. Quite … Read More...
Independence Day Necklace
Here’s a fun crafty project that is perfect for creating with your kids! Jenni shows how to make this cute necklace from wooden beads. See how easy it is at Vintage Umbrella.
Olympic Rings Necklace
Take a look at this stylish and timely necklace from Remarkably Domestic. Easy to make and just in time for the summer games, Beth shares how you can make your own set of Olympic rings to wear.
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Puffy fabric flowers
Lindsay from PA Country Crafts shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a puffy fabric flower. The petals are made from gathered fabric, with a button serving as the center. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Little boys Tuxedo Tee
Max from Max Caliornia shares a free pattern and tutorial on Project Run and Play for making her Tuxedo Shirt for little boys. The shirt is pieced together to create the look of a t-shirt layered under a jacket. The … Read More...
Giveaway: Sweet Summer Dream 15 fat quarter bundle
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Pink Castle Fabrics this week. They’ve got a Sweet Summer Dream bundle of 15 fat quarters to give to one of her readers. The fabrics for the bundle were selected by Maureen … Read More...
DIY: “Vick’s Vapor” Shower Disks
If you’ve seen those ads for the Vick’s VapoRub shower disks
and wondered if they work, they do, says Sarah of Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity. They clear out your sinuses while you’re showering, making colds feel better. … Read More...
Let’s Use Streuter Technologies Bail Bond with Fused Glass
When I need to glue a bail to a glass cabochon bail bond is the best. It’s another one of Streuter Technologies heat activated adhesives and this stuff is strong! I have tried with all my might to pry off … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Your Own Cloud Template
Don’t have a cloud stamp or template? No problem, use your scallop scissors and make your own little inking template. Kittie Caracciolo shows you how over on her blog Kittie Kraft.
-Heather
Strawberry Decoys
You may have heard that one way to deter birds from pecking away at the precious red fruit on your strawberry plants is to create some decoys. Paint some rocks that are roughly the same size as actual strawberries and … Read More...
Free pattern: Summer Travelers Plushie
You can find a free downloadable pattern and tutorial for making these cute Summer Travelers Plushies at Patchwork Posse. The basic body can be turned into a cat, a dog, a bear, a tiger, a bunny, or more. Your … Read More...
Handprint and Footprint Flag {Kid Craft}
Every child loves to get their hands and feet painted and then go to town on paper! This craft is so cute, and I love the little hands and feet creating something so beautiful… a keeper for sure! You can … Read More...
Tutorial: Happy Travels Wallet
Teresa VanHatten-Granath of the Green Bag Lady shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Happy Travels Wallet. The small wallet has a pocket for a passport or paper money, and a zippered pocket for change … Read More...
Handprint Flag for 4th of July
This is a great idea if you need some fun Patriotic decorations around your house. I love the little poem that goes along with the artwork! Find the idea over at Carrie with Children.
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