Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or … Read More...
Luke Haynes and Christina’s World
Luke Haynes talks about this quilt and the painting that inspired it on his blog. Go HERE to learn more.
Image credit: Luke Haynes
Polymer Clay Miniature Food Tips
Continuing along with my week (well, probably two) of miniatures related posts I’ll send you over to one by TheMouseMarket who makes absolutely lovely minis. Her post talks about how to achieve the most realistic effects in your mini foods… Read More...
Oceans and Beaches {Lesson Plan and Crafts}
I love when I can post about an entire unit of study for kids that includes a full week’s worth of activities, lessons and crafts for you! This theme is based upon oceans and beaches, and the crafts are just … Read More...
Easy DIY Stamps with Foam
My girls are always wanting to create things that are unique to their personalities and creativity. These DIY stamps made with foam, glue and wood pieces are just the ticket for letting them express themselves! You can find the awesome … Read More...
Tutorial: Simply Charming Tablecloth
Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm … Read More...
Small Hands Creating HOPE
mama smiles:) has put together an amazing group of bloggers who will collaborate to create book that will include crafts to encourage and give hope to patients with cancer. You will definitely want to check out some of these upcoming … Read More...
Free pattern: Pin This quilt block
I spied this paper pieced quilt block on a Craftsy Pinterest board. This original pattern called Pin This was created by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time, available at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the free pattern.
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Tutorial: Boxy zippered travel pouch
Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made a boxy zippered pouch to carry her toiletries. She made hers from a laminated cotton. The boxy shape looks like it might be complicated to make, but it … Read More...
Tutorial: Hemming around a tight curve
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she puts a hem around a tight curve. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]
It’s PursePalooza!
It’s June, and that means it’s Purse Palooza over at Sew Sweetness! Sara has organized a month of posts on her blog all about making purses. Every weekday will bring 2 guest bloggers with purse sewing pattern reviews. She’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Arrowhead Skirt for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Arrowhead Skirt. It’s a basic gathered skirt with oversized chevrons stitched down the front. Love! Get the … Read More...
Tips for Fancying Up a Plain Candle
Family-friendly blog Just Us Four has a tutorial up sharing ideas on improving a plain candle with washi tape and adhesive stencils and paint. Check out their full roster of ideas.
Comfort quilt born of generosity
Jen of Betty CrockerAss collaborated with friend Amber to make this pretty quilt for their friend’s 9 month old daughter, Georgia. Georgia is in the hospital, so this quilt is sure to comfort her. I love this aspect of quilters … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bracelet
This fun tropical bangle bracelet would go perfectly with any summer outfit! Find out how to stamp your own over on the Paper, Ink and Smiles blog.
-Heather
Dream Eater felt cell phone case tutorial
Onellyantie was born in Medan, Indonesia in 1988, graduated from LASALLE College. She hosts the blog called “onelmon” and has some very fun and cool felting tutorials on her blog. Onellyantie blog is a bilingual blog (English and Indonesian) that … Read More...
Corativity rocks the cardigan with patchwork bottom
This quilt cardigan is the brainchild of Corativity, who sells the pattern for it over at You Can Make This. I’d choose a zig zag design for the bottom of mine. Let me hear what you would create. Go … Read More...
Round up – DIY Typography Dishes
So I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but DIY typography dishes are all over the place right now. This one above is from Eclectically Vintage, and one of my personal favorites, as it features lyrics to your favorite songs … Read More...
Sweet Teacher Gift Ideas
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… I’m a big fan of edible teacher gifts. Consumable, thoughtful, leaves no clutter. Extra bonus for sticking a gift card in the sweets box, too. This DIY caramel apple kit is a … Read More...
Vintage Coca Cola Crate Footstool
I love it when people think outside the box. Here’s a really creative way to create a useful piece of furniture with some awesome vintage flair. An old Coca Cola crate transformed into an ottoman for the living room. Fabulous! … Read More...