Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little kid version of a horseshoe game. The heavy metal horseshoes are replaced with fleece bean bag horseshoes. What a great idea! You could make up a set … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece Flower Petal Pillows
Laura from Come Together Kids shows how to make this dimensional flower pillow out of fleece. Though all the layers of petals make this look like it might be difficult, it’s actually a low-sew project. The pillow base and leaves … Read More...
Proejct: Sweet Bakery Card
This yummy bakery shop card comes from Mel from Mel Stamps, she used a combo of paper, inks, stamps, stains and rub ons for this card that would put a smile on anyone’s face (especially if you gave them a … Read More...
Ladybug & Daisy Garland {Tutorial} and/or a giveaway
Stephanie hosts “Toastie Studio” and has this darling tutorial to make; a cute summer garland with ladybugs and daises. It can all be made with hand sewing, so also a great project to get the kids making! What a delightful … Read More...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.
Recycled Playhouse
This is one of those projects that as soon as you see it, it makes you smile. I can just imagine the look on the lucky child’s face when they saw the finished playhouse. Kellie made this adorable house from … Read More...
Vanilla Ice Ice Baby
Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink … Read More...
“Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies Treats for the 4th of July… now, with more pop! Pop Rocks, that is. Make “Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats HERE at CraftTestDummies.com.
Twig-Wrapped Candle Holder
Silver White Winters recently posted a tutorial for making nature-inspired candle holders. Using twigs, hot glue and twine, this easy-to-make holder would fit in great at any rustic wedding, particularly in the fall. Get the how-to.
Quilty-y tip for stitch and flip technique
Donna of Donna’s Quilts 4U2C guests posts at QM Quilty Pleasures sharing an insight she received to streamline the stitch and flip piecing technique. Her method allows you to skip the marking. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
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How to make a recycled book photo frame
Books are so much fun to make into other things like this photo frame. Pop on over to Autumn’s blog It’s Always Autumn for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled book photo frame.
Tutorial: Summertime vest wrap
Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Sum Sum Summertime series at This HeArt of Mine with a tutorial showing how to make her summertime vest wrap. It can be worn open as a long drapey vest, or … Read More...
Lark Book Advance Giveaway
Lark is giving you a chance to win an advance copy of Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry
! Everyone else will have to wait until this fall to get their hands on a copy of this gallery book that includes bead … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase play cape
Becca from Becca Marie Designs guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a play cape out of a pillowcase. Kids love to wear these for dress-up!! If you don’t have some pillowcases on hand that … Read More...
Tutorial: Open Wide boxy zippered pouch
Sometimes have a big mouth is a good thing. Like, if you happened to be a zippered pouch. A big mouth makes it easy for a person to find what they need. Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her … Read More...
Two Small Birds and Flowers
Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this duo of birdies and flowers is a perfect stitchy project when you need something beautiful to stitch to relieve some stress. Get out your favorite floral floss colors and start it up today. Check out … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Rustic Industrial
Edgy industrial style is softened a bit with a splash of peach and pink florals in this eclectic mood board featured at Oh Lovely Day!
Tutorial: Little leather scalloped clutch purse
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy created this gorgeous little leather clutch for a handmade gift exchange, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it. A triangular panel on the front is covered in scallops. Love!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Peasant style tunic top for baby
Delia from Delia Creates continues the Color Your Summer series with a tutorial showing how to make a peasant style tunic top for an itty bitty baby. She gives the dimensions to cut your own pattern in a size 3 … Read More...
Project: Paper Covered Dress Form
This altered dress form is so sweet! Patter Cross shares how she covered it with pattern papers adding pearl and ribbon embellishments and stamped accents for a lovely addition to any sewing room! Visit Creat x3 for directions.
-Heather