“The Soapy Fanatic” at Riverlea Soap has a super cute melt and pour tutorial using chocolate transfer sheets. This would be a fun Mother’s Day project, or something fun to do with the kids *on* Mother’s Day. So if you’ve … Read More...
Looking for a Soaping Challenge?
Amy Warden at Great Cakes Soap Works is running weekly soaping challenges. This week the challenge is to make a salt bar, something she describes as “its very own category of soap.” She offers up 3 sample recipes, a video … Read More...
Free Pattern – Dainty Knitted Bells
Wedding decorations, shower decorations, Christmas or Easter Trees, gift wrappings, the possibilites are endless!
From the Grateful Prayer, Thankful Heart Blog, HERE
Looking for more Christmas themed Knitting patterns? Check out some of our favorite Knitting patterns on Etsy and… Read More...
JellO Cookies
What a gorgeous rainbow of colors Jello makes, and a smart idea for kid-friendly cookie making. Find the how-tos to make JellO cookies HERE at i heart naptime.
{DIY} Personalized Aisle Runner
Roll out the custom aisle runner for your wedding with this step-by-step tutorial via Oh Lovely Day!
Vintage Millinery Cupcake Toppers
I love these beautiful vintage millinery cupcake toppers. Simple cupcakes are turned into a lovely field of flowers in minutes. Find the how-tos to make your own HERE at Mint.
Queen of Hearts Felt Earrings tutorial
Mallory Paige knew for fact that she wasn’t “artistic” and she was pretty sure that she didn’t even have a crafty or creative bone in her body. She was passionate about bringing handmade into her life. Then she decided to … Read More...
Pinata Anatomy
Because whacking a piñata is hardly delicate surgery, we really just don’t know what is truly inside. Carmichael Collective to the rescue with this rare glimpse at the anatomy of a piñata. {spotted on Foodiggity}
How to make a scrap fabric fun headband
As someone with a huge stash of little scraps of fabric projects that use them are way up on my list of faves. Pop on over to Jamie’s blog Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom for her easy tutorial on … Read More...
Heart Trio Project
The projects at Stickeule are often quite simple, but I find that pleasing myself. And I really like this heart trio project. It will be nice to stitch up for a lovely gift for your Amour, your Liebe, your Love. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fill an empty thread spool with serger thread
Serger thread really isn’t all that expensive when you consider just how much thread is on one of those cones. But you’ll need three or four of them to thread a serger. That’s fine with colors you know you’ll use … Read More...
Mini Canvas Wedding Guestbook Alternative
I spotted this stunning, modern wedding shoot by Jasmine Star Photography at Grey Likes Weddings, and fell instantly in love! Colorful custom details make this wedding special, and I was especially taken with the idea to use mini watercolored … Read More...
Stitch up a Sweet Tweet
This little birdie really is a sweet tweet. Stitch it up for Mom! Or for yourself if you’d rather do that. It’s free from Lady Kell at Kinkavel Krosses. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Dolman sleeve top for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew shows how to make a simple dolman sleeve top for little girls. The sleeves are cut in with the main body piece, so there are just two pieces (a front and a back) to cut … Read More...
Awesome Teen Bedroom Makeover
Wow, this is an amazing bedroom! If you have a teen and their room needs to get with the program, you’ll want to head over to Today’s Creative Blog and see all the fabulous things that Kim and her talented … Read More...
Tutorial: Colorful gathered flower belt
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to make a wide belt with a colorful gathered flower embellishment. The oversized flower is made from a mix of print and pattern for a delightfully scrappy look. This project was designed and … Read More...
My new craft column in the Chicago Tribune!
I know that I’m usually tooting other peoples’ horns on this blog, but today I’m tootin’ my own! I have a new monthly craft column with The Chicago Tribune and my first project debuted on their site today. It will … Read More...
Volcano Cake with Candy Lava
Soooo cool. The best part about this volcano cake is the spewing candy lava that you can be messy and lazy making. Love it. Make a volcano cake HERE at The Sew*er, The Caker, The CopyCat Maker. (Thanks, Ashley… Read More...
Tutorial: Embroider your toddler’s scribbles on a t-shirt
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how she made her Motor Skills Tee for her toddler son. The name of the shirt has nothing to do with cars or steering wheels, but everything to do with those fabulous scribbles that … Read More...
Tutorial: Make perfectly matched pocket flaps
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply and Off the Cuff Sewing Style shows how to make a pair of perfectly matched pocket flaps. She does it by removing the seam allowances from her pattern before she stitches the fabric. Huh? Go … Read More...