Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shares a free pattern for a peasant-style nightgown for little girls. It’s an easy style to make, and looks so cute on little girls. If shirring with elastic thread has given you trouble … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple sewing tip to avoid stretched out seams on knit fabric
I love sewing on knits, but I don’t love trying to control the stretch as the fabric moves under the needle. Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares her latest discovery on her blog for sewing on knits without creating stretched-out … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruched throw pillow
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make a ruched throw pillow. The gathered fabric adds texture and interest to the solid colored pillow. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Girl. Inspired.]
Tutorial: Faux acid-wash t-shirts
Is there anything more evocative of 80’s fashion than a good ole’ acid wash? Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can recreate the look of acid washed fabric on your t-shirts. You don’t have … Read More...
{Wedding Favors} Geometric Boxes
Make modern and colorful favors for your wedding with a tutorial for festive, geometric boxes spotted at Wedding Clan. So
festive!
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these out. DIY wedding favors are not only a great … Read More...
Quick! Make A Pile Of These!
I like to get a jump on holiday gifts, so finding a free, cute pattern like this one really puts me in the mood to make a stack of them to have on hand. This crocheter lined up her colors … Read More...
Tutorial | Chevron Misting Template
Wendi from Scrappy Day in Paradise shares how she made the background for this layout suing a chevron template that she made herself. It’s a very neat idea! Click here to see more.
Tutorial | Embroidered Tags
Nathalie from An Ounce of Creativity shares this great tutorial for making embroidered tags. You are going to love this one! Click here to go to the tutorial.
Inspiration du Jour | Save Our Planet
{GALLERY} {BLOG}
May Miniatures
I went looking for minis again and found some cuties – not all foods even. I could totally live in the little house… if I were an inch tall.
1. Summer in Venice – Dual Canal Houses, 2. .SLR … Read More...
Magic Wands
I love this artistic spin on a magic wand for kids. The tutorial for this is actually a video, and you can find it at Mark Montano’s blog. {FYI Parents- this website page has a word that you may not … Read More... Sugar Scrub {Kid-Made Gift}
Often times, we as parents can get so stressed about what we will give to our children’s teachers. Why not put the ball in your child’s hands? This craft will get your children into the giving spirit while also teaching … Read More...
Jellyfish Craft
I have previously posted about a Jellyfish craft, but this one is also worth mentioning! I love the idea of thin tissue paper as the body of the jellyfish, makes it see through! You can find the tutorial and … Read More...
Patriotic Hand Print
I’m a little late in getting this post out for Memorial Day, but I thought it would be a wonderful craft to also keep in mind for the 4th of July! B.Inspired, Mama! has a great tutorial to go with … Read More...
Paper Cup and Ball Game
This is a wonderful craft because it teaches the beginning techniques of Origami, and it also is a craft that will keep your children having fun long after it has been created! You can find out how to make this … Read More...
Nature Names Craft
Around here, the kids are getting ready to get out of school, and this is the perfect craft to get them outside and creating! Kids will love to see their names designed with supplies they found in nature! You can … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Playful Pink Spring
Pink + a dash of berry red = the perfect palette for spring! Visit Glamour & Grace for all the details in this cheery inspiration board!
Tutorial: Use bleach to create a subtle chevron print
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how she used bleach to create a subtle chevron print on some knit fabric. She used the fabric to create a pretty maxi skirt, but I can also see this print making a cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted knit fabric headband
Homemade Mamas shows how to make this cute knotted headband out of strips of jersey knit fabric. The nautical look of the knotted knit is perfect for summertime! If you don’t have knit yardage to cut the strips from, you … Read More...
DIY: Polka Dot Manicure
I can’t wait to try this one…The Beauty Department shows us how to make our own “dot” tool and then some great different looks for a polka dot manicure. Brilliant all around! Find all the details here.
