Ty from Know and Tell Crafts shares his method for getting clear portraits with a white background. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Photo Tip | Conversions & Cropping
Laura Kurtz from the Studio Calico Design Team shares some tips on creative photo cropping and conversions. This may help if you are trying to scrap a less than perfect photo. Click here to see more. Visit our online Amazon … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Papa & His Girls
Papa & His Girls by soaphousemama
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Wedding Mailbox Guestbook Inspiration
Whether you buy it or DIY it, a decorated mailbox makes a cute alternative for a wedding guestbookor cardholder! Get loads of inspiration from Bridal Musings for making your own here.
Tutorial: Another Pin
After finding the shawl pin tutorial the other day I noticed this one for a Mocking Jay themed one – perfect for all the Hunger Game fans near you. My kiddo is a super fan of sorts so I’m seeing … Read More...
Text Art {Teacher Gift}
The end of the school year is upon us, and I have been looking for a simple cheap gift for my kid’s teachers. I think I have finally found it. The directions are simple, and you can cater it to … Read More...
Win a Kiwi Crate!
FYI, Craftfoxes are offering up a Kiwi Crate box with ‘wind power’ activities in it. These Kiwi Crate boxes are wonderful! I had the opportunity to review one just this past week, and they truly are amazing! Head on … Read More...
Paper Lanterns
These paper lanterns are a wonderful way to start off the summer season, and decorate your back yard for all of those fun barbeque’s and lazy nights gazing at the stars. You can find the full tutorial over at Art … Read More...
My Adventure Book {Summer Journal}
Summer is a time for adventure and making memories. Your children will love being able to record their memories in a book that they made! Head on over to Crazy Little Projects for the tutorial.
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Song Basket
This song basket is a lot like a book basket, but it encourages singing! How cute is that?!? You can pick your children’s favorite songs, and then find something to inspire them to sing it! Find out more at Love … Read More...
Free Pattern – A Dishcloth From Dishcloths!
So you take the soft fabric dishcloths sold just about ANYWHERE… and knit them together using simple knit stitch. How soft, and just a touch of “scrubbie”. Super easy and as colorful as you want to make it (or with … Read More...
Tutorial Giveaway
You could win the tutorial for this fabulous pendant from Handmade Jewelry Club. Get details for how you can win.
Tutorial: Scrappy knotted fabric wreath
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shows how to make scrappy knotted fabric wreath, no sewing required. For a truly scrappy look, hit your scrap stash for all the strips. For a color-coordinated scrappy look, you can buy small cuts of a … Read More...
DIY painted wood bead necklace tutorial
Isn’t this necklace whimsical and sweet? Check out the tutorial at She Knows.
Tutorial: Dinosaur hoodie
Diana from Whatever Dee Dee Wants shows how to make a cute dinosaur hoodie. It’s a quick and easy project, starting with a purchased hoodie and adding the felt dinosaur spikes down the back. Get the tute.
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Handmade Jewelry to Sale?
There’s a new website for American crafters to sale their wares. Free for the first 30 days and only $5 each month after, you can imagine how quickly this site is growing. Whether you have handmade jewelry to sale or … Read More...
DIY: Herbal Salves
Everything, and I do mean everything, you need to know to make your own herbal salves, starting with herb-infused oils. This thorough tutorial from the folks at the Mountain Rose Blog gives you detailed information on the uses of quite … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard Flower Pots
Learn how to make these adorable chalkboard flower pots at Emmaline Bride! So cute for table numbers, wedding favors, and more!
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Perfect Pearls
Paper Craft Planet has a great tutorial for coloring with Perfect Pearls . Add some shimmer and shine to your next card!
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DIY envelope clutch pattern & tutorial
Valerie is the designer, owner, and sole sewer at Holland Cox, the home of handcrafted fabric handbags and fashion accessories. December 2009 was her fifth anniversary in business. On her blog “Insatiable Need” she is sharing the pattern and pictorial … Read More...