Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight jersey knit cardigan for summertime. She originally made it for herself, but when it turned out smaller than she expected she realized that it was perfect for her tween-age daughter. … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s jumper dress
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a little girl’s jumper dress. She can wear the sleeveless dress all summer long. When the weather turns cold, layer it over a long-sleeved tee … Read More...
Video tutorial: Modern Girl Clutch Purse
Whitney Sews shares a video tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Modern Girl Clutch. The fold-over clutch purse has a simple button and loop closure. Go to the video how-to.
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Project: Pocket Cards
You can find a great tutorial video over on Pine is Here showing how to make some pretty floral pocket cards. I love the flowers stamped in white on the kraft paper, such a lovely combination!
-Heather
Online Scrap Event | Summer Contest at My Scraps & More
Join in the fun all summer long with this contest at My Scraps & More. This non-elimination contest starts June 8th and runs until August 17th. Click here for more information.
Show & Tell | Lynn’s Paradise Cafe
Sondra shares some of the creative techniques that she used on this layout. Click here to see more.
Show & Tell | Travel Notebook
Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That shares how she made some additions to a notebook in preparation for an upcoming trip. Click here to see more.
Inspiration du Jour | Just Dance
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Tutorial: Newbie pinwheel blocks
Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a project on her blog that she describes as perfect for quilting newbies – pinwheels. You’ll learn to successfully work with triangles that are on the bias (code for stretchy) to create 8″ quilt blocks. … Read More...
Recycled Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons – Rook No. 17
These hot air balloons are so cute! I’d never know they were actually recycled lightbulbs. Head over to Rook No. 17 to check out this great tutorial on how to create one of your own. It’d be a great way … Read More...
1001 Uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones
Well, not so much 1001, more like 5, but 5 clever uses for Drumstick Ice Cream Cones equals 1001. CakeSpy tested out some new Drumstick Pretzel Dipped Cones (note to Nestle, I’m happy to test out ice cream cones, too) … Read More...
Glass Art Society Conference Soon
The GAS conference is right around the corner. June 13-17 and it’s in Toledo, OH. You may wonder why Toledo? Well that’s where the Studio Glass movement got its start and for the 50th anniversary it was decided that that’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Use cotton yarn to create tie-dye stripes
Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica, shares a video tutorial at the I Love To Create blog showing how to create a striped tie-dye effect on fabric. She uses a Tulip tie-dye kit and lengths of cotton yarn. Brilliant!! Watch … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Turn a polo-style shirt into a loose-fitting top
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how you can turn a man’s polo-style shirt into a loose fitting top for yourself. She models it so the front buttons are at the back, but it can actually be worn either … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby Butterfly softie toy for babies
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make butterfly softie toys for bitty babies. A bell on the inside of the body … Read More...
Book Review: Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World by Amy Anderson
Just the cover of the book Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World
and the name makes me smile. But you can judge a book by the cover as that is just what the projects included in Mod Podge Rocks! make … Read More...
Free Pattern for; Mini Pirate or Mini Tricorn Hat
Angel is a stay at home mother of two beautiful girls and hosts “fleecefun”. She is married to an understanding man, who has given her a gift: a room of her own to create in. I am jealous! She was … Read More...
Quilts as props by Two Eyes
I love this Geddes-inspired photo. The sweet infant on folded quilts, so perfect! Go to Two Eyes Photography to see more of her work.
Image credit: Two Eyes Photography
Stovetop Beeswax Candle
Creative Soul Spectrum shares a prettily photographed tutorial for making your own beeswax candle on the stove. The blogger is a first time candle-maker and talks in her post about how easy it really is. Check it out.
DIY Confetti Favors
Emmaline Bride bills these festive confetti favors as “ridiculously easy!” Get the tutorial here.