Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she added a pop of the neon trend to a boxy top, turning it into a cardigan in the process. Cute! Get the how-to.
[photo from See Kate Sew]
Free pattern: Knit baby romper from a t-shirt
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy guest blogs at Nap Time Crafters with a free pattern for making a baby romper out of an adult’s t-shirt. They’re quick to sew up, with easy ribbon tie straps. The washed and worn knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bouquet of t-shirt roses
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a fun project in Green Child magazine for using a child’s outgrown t-shirts. She cuts them into strips and turns them into fabric flowers. I think this would also be a neat way to … Read More...
Project: Unicorn Shaker Card
Make someone’s dreams come true and make this fantastical shaker card for their birthday. What little girl (or grownup girl?:)) wouldn’t love to get this in the mail!? Find a tutorial video on how to make a shaker card over … Read More...
Show and Tell | M is for Memories Gift Album Playing Cards Mini Album
Lowri McNabb shares the 52 Memories minibook she made for her mother this year. It’s a bit late to give this as a Mother’s Day gift this year, but you can hold on to this idea for next year, or … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Colored Stickpins
Connie from Crafty Goodies shows you how she made these colored stickpins from plain corsage pins. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Tutorial | Embroidering on Cardstock
Rachel from Lines Across demonstrates how to embroider on cardstock to make a book mark or scrapbook embellishment. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Bubblicious
6 Cool Lighting Ideas for Your Home
Whether it’s mood lighting ideas or full on chandy stuff, I’ve gathered a few to give you some inspiration. Check out these fun ideas from Three Boys, Sweetest Occasion, BlogHer, and more.
1. Windowpane Lanterns
2. Fringe Chandelier
3. Font … Read More...
DIY: Natural Bug Spray!
Just in time for the warm weather, Jillee at One Good Thing has a tutorial for making your own mosquito (or other bug) repellant. It uses just a handful of ingredients and she says it works like a charm. This … Read More...
Freebie: Body Scrub & Wash Printable Labels
Cause packaging can make the gift, Bethany at Finding Pins and Needles shares her cute and practical labels for homemade body stubs and washes. They fit perfectly on Ball Canning jars and if you laminate them, they’re waterproof too. Get … Read More...
Convert your bridesmaid dress into a quilt
At one time or another most women will have a bridesmaid dress hanging in their closet. One they’ll never wear again, but is too pretty to get rid of just yet. Offered at UncommonGoods.com, you can have said dress … Read More...
Hanging Globe Lantern
Diane at In My Own Style recently shared her take on a project she originally spotted in Lowe’s free Creative Ideas Magazine. They’re so pastoral and perfect for this time of year! Check out Diane’s blog and Lowe’s Creative Ideas … Read More...
Mosaic Art Now Newsletter
It’s been updated and it looks great! It’s Mosaic Art Now aka MAN. MAN provides mosaic artists with a comprehensive place to find out more information about mosaic than you thought you needed and it’s well laid out and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Give “mom jeans” a lower waistband
Jeans. There doesn’t seem to be a happy middle ground between the 1-inch show your crack super low rise jeans, and the high waisted much mocked “mom jeans”. J from Jillian’s Refashions came up with a solution. She took a … Read More...
Word Search Art
Here’s a totally fun idea! Create a large word search with your family member’s names hidden inside. Circle them like a word search puzzle and you have instant wall art that will make a great conversation piece! Check it out … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top
Kristy from Swamp Hollow Designs shows how to make her Summer Love Shirred Peasant Top. She shows how you can draft your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a sizing guide, so you can make this in just … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging tooth fairy pillow
Anorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how to make a tooth fairy pilow that can be hung on a door or bed knob. Made from a square of fabric in a fun novelty print, the design works equally well for boys … Read More...
Free template: Dinosaur applique design
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest added this awesome dinosaur design to a t-shirt for her young son, and she shares a template so you can make one, too. Get the template.
[photo from Aesthetic Nest]
Do you have a Dinosaur … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather and webbing cuff
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a cool cuff out of nylon webbing and scrap leather, embellished with leather stamps and contrast stitching. Go to her tutorial… Read More...