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...
Nature Names Craft
{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.
DIY: Beach Hair, Two Ways!
Where I live, Memorial Day weekend is the start of the glorious beach season. But even if you’re landlocked, who doesn’t want nice, wavy I-spent-the-day-on-the-beach hair? So here are two great tutorials to help you get the look (and they’re … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring Stamps with Gelatos
Stars and Stripes 4th of July Patriotic Pound Cake
For the record, I’m way more than OK with a “white blob” as a stand-in for a star shape when one manages to evoke an actual American flag with a cut piece of pound cake. Make this stunning cake (too … Read More...
Bananas, Just Bananas, Ice Cream
When I spotted this picture and the claim this ice cream is made ONLY with bananas, I’m pretty sure I uttered aloud, “Are you kidding me?” I’m going to trust Come Together Kids on this one.
Only bananas, turned into … Read More...
Re-purposing Plastic Cards – Candoodles
It just so happens that I have a large collection of gift cards I’m unwilling to part with because they’re so pretty. (I’ve been roughly planning a purse for…three years now? Humm….) But if you’re like me and have gift … Read More...
Felt flower pillow tutorial
Stephanie of “Fab You Bliss” has been blogging for four years and is a photographer but has really been into crafting and sharing her ideas lately. She has some cool ideas and tutorial on her blog according to Stephanie; this … Read More...
How to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag
If you aren’t into sewing but still into recycling check out this great video tutorial Vanessa of the blog Crafty Gemini sent in on how to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag.
Looking for more ways to … Read More...
New Exclusive Free Chart from Cross Stitch It – Bee Happy
Thanks to Cross Stitch It we have a new exclusive free pattern to share. Be sure to visit the Cross Stitch It website to check out their designs as a thank you! Then check out the Free ‘Bee Happy’ by … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated cummerbund belt
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pleated cummerbund belt. Wide belt elastic inserted into the back portion of the cummerbund gives it a good snug fit. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Kid’s emergency kit inspired by Scaredy Squirrel
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Once Upon a Thread series at No Big Dill with a project inspired by the book Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watts. She made an “emergency kit” for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Layers of Sunshine dress for little girls
This pattern has now expired.
Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Layers of Sunshine dress for little girls. It’s a drop waist t-shirt knit dress with rows of ruffles around the buttom. The … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathering fabric to create ruffles
Kathy from Merriment Design guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to gather fabric to create ruffles. Her method is the same one I have used for years. Get the tute.
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Video tutorial: Hardware washer pattern weights
You can use pattern weights instead of pins when cutting out your patterns. Rather than pinning the pattern down to the fabric, simply lay the weights down at key places on the pattern to keep it in place while you … Read More...
Project: Double Slider Card
Awww, this is such a cute card!! Pull and each side slides out to reveal the images inside. Darlene Designs share directions for making this super fun double slider card.
-Heather
Memorial Day
It is important to remember the military families who sacrifice so much to protect us but especially on the day set aside for remembering all who have served. JCK Online Web Editor Daniel Ford shares a post about those in … Read More...