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
Homemade 4th of July Gumdrops
How sparkly and sweet and perfect to serve or give for the 4th of July (though I’m also thinking of plenty of other shapes and colors for every holiday). Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking … Read More...
Funfetti Cake Batter Marshmallows
Taking things in the marshmallow world up a notch… Marshmallows with oh-so-pretty Funfetti cake batter mixed in? Yes, please. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Freebie & Tutorial | July 4th Pinwheels
Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things shares this free printable template and tutorial for making pinwheels for the 4th of July. You can even see them in action on her blog! Click here to go to the freebie.
Looking for 4th … Read More...
Tutorial | Patriotic Paper Flowers for July 4th
Kelly from Live, Laugh, Rowe, explains how to make these patriotic paper flowers from scrapbooking paper. Perfect for the 4th of July! Use them for decor, or on a patriotic layout or card. Click here to go to the tutorial… Read More...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with … Read More...
JellO Pool and Broccoli Swamp
Hmmm, strange bedfellows, I suppose. Make this fun, kid-friendly, pool party JellO HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The cookie kid even has swimmies on! And it seems somewhat cruel to now follow that up with broccoli, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Good Times
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A guild is born | North Brisbane
QuiltJane gets the word out the first meeting of the North Brisbane Modern Quilt Guild is this week. Go HERE for further details.
Image credit: QuiltJane
Mosaic: Hot Polymer Clay
Since summer is making an appearance here, the keyword has been HOT. My Monday mosaic was inspired by it – hot dogs, hot pink, hot peppers… hot hot hot.
1. hot_stuff001, 2. Small steam punk hot air balloon, … Read More...
Pallet Surfboard Wall Art
I’ve seen lots of projects made with pallets, but this surfboard wall art has to be one of my all time favorites. I’m a huge fan of beach decor as I am rustic decor, so to combine the two is … Read More...