Jenna of Sew Happy Geek is on point in getting the most mileage from her fabrics when creating Granny Squares. She shares how on her blog. Get the mini-tute.
Image credit: Sew Happy Geek
Kitchen Addition in Polymer Clay
Give your kitchen counter a bit of a face lift with Tamara’s clever re-do of her utensil caddy.
Now I’m curious what else people have done with their clay and their kitchens… hmm. I know in my kitchen the clay … Read More...
Free pattern: Little Purple Pansies doll quilt
Becky of Patchwork Posse made this 15″ square doll quilt using up the limited number of purples in her stash. So sweet! Of the pattern she explains,
… Read More...Now don’t go all crazy thinking that the blocks are tiny. They totally
Checkerboard, I mean Chess Board, Cake
I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire. Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE … Read More...
Tutorial: Mango Citrus Body Butter
If you’re in need of serious dry skin repair, this recipe is for you. Stevie at Garden Therapy made this from the book A Green Guide to Natural Beauty and includes the recipe in her post. She gave this one … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellished cuff jeans
Candy from Taylor & Demolish shares a tutorial at the M&J Blog showing how to embellish the cuffs of a pair of jeans with acrylic gems, beads, and other fanciness. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Fleece bean bag horseshoe game
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...