I love the look of watercolors, but I’m much better with a pencil than I am a brush. Thankfully the talented blogger behind Grow Creative posted a wonderful tutorial on how to get the beautiful look of watercolors using a … Read More...
Found Magazine Road Trip
Calling all lovers of bizarre found bits and pieces! Those mass collectors of novel and interesting fragments, Davy and Peter Rothbart (founders of FOUND magazine) are hitting the road in honor of FOUND magazine’s 10th anniversary. They plan to … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Potholder by Felicity
Felicity of Felicity Quilts did a guest post at FairyFace Designs with a tutorial on how to make this scrappy potholder as part of the {Sew} Get Started: Beginner Sewing Tutorials series. Felicity will show you how to paper piece … Read More...
6 Creative Gardening Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As a gardener, I know that planting seeds and starting a new gardening project can be exciting and fulfilling. Even though it may seem a little late, I don’t think so, and I’ll be … Read More...
Cup Holder Jewelry Stand
You’ve seen them at the thrift store. Wooden coffee cup holders from the 70’s just dying for a home again. Well those outdated vintage cup racks make fabulous jewelry holders as Amy from Mod Podge Rocks demonstrates! Let her show … Read More...
My Next Project…..
Ok, need more ideas.
I have some Applause from Classic Elite. It is discontinued, a mohair/silk/rayon/wool/nylon concoction and my daughter wants a poncho. She wants the v in the front and back, a high neck and a hood. I can … Read More...
Earth Day Chocolate Popcorn Trees
Whatta yummy way to celebrate Earth Day: Chocolate and Popcorn. Learn to make these crazy clever trees from chocolate, colored popcorn and candy buttons (genius for fruit) HERE at … Read More...
Puff Pastry Rose Pops
I know I have many food weaknesses, but in case I’ve not mentioned it before, one is puff pastry. Just like my mom, puff pastry finds its way into my menu pretty frequently, both dinner and dessert. Now I have … Read More...
New Release: Printworks Stamps
I recently “re-discovered” a stamp company I used to love years ago called Printworks. I’m happy to see they still offer loads lovely stamped images. Their latest release is all about flowers and sentiments, perfect for Mother’s Day or Spring … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric luggage tag
Anne from Able to Sleep shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric luggage tag. The colors and patterns on the fabric you use will make it easy to identify your suitcases from the baggage claim. … Read More...
Tutorial: Dimensions to make totes bags in any size
Susan from Moonthirty shares the latest in her Rock the Tote series with a tutorial showing how to alter the size of her basic tote. She gives the dimensions to make a taller, wider, or miniature bag. If none … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip Blouse
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a PDF tutorial on her blog for making her Tulip Blouse. It’s quick to make and the blousey shape is perfect for spring. The tutorial includes instructions for making the pattern and sewing it up. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinch-free adjustable fabric headband
Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi tells how she created an adjustable fabric headband. The construction is so simple and so clever! It’s easily adjustable to any length so it won’t pinch or fit too snug around the head. … Read More...
Giveaway: A rainbow of fat quarters in designer solids
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a rainbow. A rainbow of fat quarters, that is. The set of 11 fat quarters of designer solid fabrics are from The Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway… Read More...
From Chairs to Bench
This project totally caught my eye. I love it when people think outside the box. Instead of just redoing some old chairs, they were made into a fun and colorful bench that’s perfect for your front porch, deck or yard. … Read More...
DIY-Felt PINK Flower Tutorial
Dini the of “capungmungil camp” is sharing her sweet Felt PINK Flower Tutorial with us. She is showing us something real tricky you can do from a simple pink felt circle. . . With Dini’s tutorial you can use … Read More...
DIY Child’s Nook Table
Using some scrap wood from her father’s garage and some boards from Home Depot, Becca made this cute little child’s table from scratch. She made the table to go along with four little childhood chairs her parents were ready to … Read More...
Etsy Find: Irregular Expressions
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, be inspired by Sebahat Çetinkaya from Bolu, Turkey. Sebahat is the artist behind the unique and delicate pieces featured at Irregular Expressions but daughter Aysegül helped begin the Etsy shop in 2007 and continues to … Read More...
Make an Imagination Movers Craft & Win 4 Tickets
CraftFoxes.com and the Disney Jr. show Imagination Movers have teamed up on an exciting craft contest for the whole family. Between now and April 20th, submit your Imagination Movers inspired craft idea for a chance to win a VIP Package … Read More...
Spring Wheat Grass Wreath
Live plants on a wreath, what a fun idea! Very spring-ish indeed. Steph from The Silly Pearl sent this to me and I knew I had to share it, what a unique idea. 🙂 Head over to see exactly how … Read More...