Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about lotions — and some things you didn’t even know you didn’t know — is right here in this fabulous tutorial + primer on making lotions. And the good news is, The Soap Queen… Read More...
How to make recycled cereal box fabric bolts
What a fun idea and tutorial Jen of the blog My Own Road shared on her blog for making recycled cereal box fabric bolts!
Picket Fence Inspired Mantel and Frames
I’m totally in love with how this photo display looks. Rustic and chic, these picket fence inspired frames are beautiful on the stark white mantel. The frames are made from an old reclaimed piece of fencing. Love. Head over to … Read More...
Louie’s Loops June Giveaway Deadline!
Louie’s Loops is having an awesome June giveaway, where you have a chance to win a $50 gift card to his Etsy Shop! A prize which you could use to buy this Fox Scarf/Hat, which I personally adore, or … Read More...
Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries
iLoveToCreate shares how to create charming patriotic luminaries, perfect for a Fourth of July family barbecue. Supplies required include jars, decoupage adhesive, paint, tacky glue and ribbon. You can make these easily with jars from your recycling bin, which I … Read More...
Fleece Fascinator {Weddings}
Learn how to make this pretty fascinator with a free tutorial and pattern at Fleece Fun! Perfect for flower girls and bridesmaids!
20 Ways to Use a Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter
I bet there are even more, given all you crafty, creative foodies out there. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, asked 20 bloggers to come up with ideas for using a star-shaped cookie cutter. I love that all … Read More...
The truth about thread care
Angela Walters of Quilting Is My Therapy shares some simple truths she learned about thread storage while working on her latest quilt project. She grabbed up some older thread she had lying around and the sewing did not come easy … Read More...
Baguette Cups for Veggies
I’ve decided this will be my new entertaining thing: Individual servings of foods you can pick up and easily carry around. No more messy utensils and dipping. Yep, that’s my plan. Starting with these lovely baguettes filled with dip and … Read More...
Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies
Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.
Watermelon JellO
Not too hard to decipher what’s on my mind… I spotted this adorable watermelon JellO and my first thought was, “hmm, I wonder if these can be made into JellO shots.” Sure enough the recipe calls for water OR vodka. … Read More...
Easy Two-Tone Party Straws
Here’s one of those simple little details that give your party guests pause… Make colorful two-toned straws HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Free Printables! Tandem Bike Favor Tags
The brilliant Cynthia at Poptastic Bride is a whiz at creating whimsical wedding invites with fresh modern style! To go along with her fun Tandem Bike Wedding Invitation Suites, she whipped up some free, editable favor tags for you … Read More...
Felt Envelope Tutorial
These are the cutest envelopes and I think I will make one to put a gift of money in. Kelly of “Live Laugh Rowe” has the cutest idea with her Felt Envelope Tutorial. Think of all the colors you … Read More...
I Heart Fake Food – Felt French Bread Tutorial
Amy, the host of “While Wearing Heels” shows us how to make Gluten free French Bread Tutorial; this tutorial is easy to follow, adorable to look at. I love the picture with the stunning basket holding the loaves making you … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro, skinny, or reversible bow tie variations, plus how to resize the pattern
Kelly from Restitch Me shares a series of posts on her blog showing how to customize Martha Stewart’s DIY bow tie pattern. Her first post shows how to size it up to fit a larger neck. Her second … Read More...
Free pattern: 30-Minute Knit Skirt
Make It Perfect shares a free pattern for making their 30-Minute Skirt. The knee-length skirt is made from a stretch knit fabric for a comfortable, easy fit. And with just two seams, a hem, and a casing to sew, … Read More...
Sheep on the Hill to Stitch
Another cute project from Frimousse, here’s a bunch of sheep on the hill – what a lovely pastoral scene to stitch up. Wouldn’t it be cute to use some furry specialty floss to stitch the sheep in? Get the free … Read More...
Rosy Duo Cross Stitch Pattern
Here’s a couple of roses from Abby Gaelle to stitch in tandem for a glorious project. They will make a lovely summer project – stay in and stitch to beat the summer heat. Get the free chart.
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Tutorial: Piddle Pad to protect a car seat from potty training accidents
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Nap Time Crafters put her sewing skills to very practical use by creating a Piddle Pad to go in her child’s car seat. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The pad … Read More...