This little gift card holder is as sweet as a berry! Find directions for making this simple card from Anita Madden over on the All That Scraps blog.
-Heather
Vicki’s Color Theory 9 – Luminosity
Vicki of Field Trips in Fiber discusses color theory today on her blog. It’s lesson 9 – Luminosity. She explains what created ‘light’ in her quilt, shown here, plus shows other quilts and a couple of paintings you’ll recognize. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Modern nautical placemat clutch purse
Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl shows how to make a placemat clutch purse with a modern nautical flair. She starts with a canvas placemat and uses a few seams to turn it into a simple clutch. She then uses fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby sunsuit tutorial
Rae from Made By Rae has updated her popular baby sunsuit tutorial, and she shares it on her blog. The original tutorial was posted nearly two years ago. Since then, she’s revised the shaping to reduce some of the … Read More...
Gnome Sweet Gnome
Amy is the host of “while wearing heel” has a cute idea for a gnome house. As you can see from the picture she put a handle on it so Grace could carry it around and the Gnomes follow. … Read More...
Find: Trio of Mason Jar Soy Candles for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, and if you’re in the market for masculine-scented candles, PaperOak on Etsy has the gift for you – a trio of soy candles in mason jars. You can choose among the following scents:… Read More...
How to make felted soaps and pebbles tutorials
Annie & Lyn of “Rosiepink” have these amazing tutorials for you on how to make felted soap and pebbles. They have a complete pictorial tutorial for you to follow. This would make a fun and clean last minute Father’s … Read More...
How to make a recycled star spangled straw caddy
I love how this practical straw caddy looks like a fire cracker perfect for 4th of July! See how to make a recycled straw caddy over at Christina’s blog I Gotta Create.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More...
BBQ Cookies
Just look at those ever-so-cute and animated ketchup and mustard bottles! (Yes, adding candy eyes to anything makes it “animated” in my own eyes.) Love, love these summery and barbeque-friendly cookies. Find the BBQ cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Video tutorial: Lower the neckline of a collared shirt
Emily Tao has added some a new video to her series of pattern drafting tutorials on You Tube. This one shows how to lower the neckline of a collared shirt. Her tutorial shows how to lower the neck and adjust … Read More...
4th of July Fireworks Cake
This painted fireworks cake is perfectly festive for the 4th of July, but do-able to make and decorate, even with a kid’s help. Make a marbled, red, white and blue cake with painted fireworks HERE at Bird on a Cake… Read More...
Golf Ball Cupcake Cones
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a swimsuit coverup
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a swimsuit coverup. It hangs loose and comfy, but cinches in slightly for an empire waist. She used a summery seersucker, but this would work … Read More...
Homemade Gummy Bites
Last year’s were flavored chipotle, this year’s are mango lime. Imagine the other flavor possibilities when making your own. And what pretty, little squares. Make homemade gummy bites HERE at The Nature of Grace.
Making your own gummies has … Read More...
Tutorial: Towel wrap for toddlers
Lindsay from Arts-Fartsy Mama guest blogs in the Sew It Yourself: Kids Clothes series at Fireflies & Jellybeans with a tutorial showing how to make a towel wrap for little kids. The body of the wrap is made from a … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s bubble dress for summer
Heather from Sew Easy Being Green shows how to make her Double Bubble Dress. The back is cut deep in a crossover style, so there are no buttons or other back closures required. It’s cute made from two coordinating cotton … Read More...
Technique: Misting with Markers
I’m always so happy when the flowers in my yard start to bloom. I have a tiny hydrangea bush that’s given me some lovely pink blossoms already this year. Here’s a wonderful card from Taylored Expressions (using one of their … Read More...
Tips & Tricks | An Unconventional Dad Layout
Are you bored of making grungy, masculine Dad layouts? In this article Corrie Jones shares 7 Tips for Using Lace, Flowers and Pink on a scrapbook page about Dad. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Printable Father’s Day Card
Rachelle at The Lovely Dept. is sharing this free printable Father’s Day Card. The sentiment is based on a favorite family phrase. Click here to go to the download.
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then … Read More...
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