The Pixie Cottage has directions for using Scrappers Floss (which is made from paper , holds it’s shape and is a great substitute for embroidery floss ) to make a pretty flowers for card embellishments.
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Ruffle Back Chair Redo
This pretty chair didn’t start off so pretty. Kind of boring in fact. Retro would probably be a kinder word. I’ve never recovered a chair myself, but there are enough step by step photos in this post that I think … Read More...
DIY Totoro Plush Tutorial & Pattern
I found this delightful plushy named “Totoro“on Cheek & Stitch; this little guy is designed and created by Hayao Miyazaki. Amanda hopes you find this tutorial of her “Totoro“ plushy enjoyable and make a Totoro plush for yourself or as … Read More...
How to give a glass bottle a fab makeover
Over at the blog Turnstyle Vogue Shair shared her tutorial on how to give a Crown Royal bottle a “royal” makeover.
French Blue Painted Silverware Organizer
I have one of these wood cutlery organizers and now I want to redo mine! This turned out so pretty and the addition of the lovely silverware really makes it shine. Get the how to over at LiveLoveDIY: French Blue … Read More...
Birdhouse Cross Stitch Pattern
From Stickeule, here’s a fun birdhouse cross-stitch chart for you to stitch. Get the free chart.
Free Earth Day Cross Stitch Pattern
In honor of Earth Day, My Simple Walk posted an appropriate free chart reminding us that we only have one planet. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered skirt with wide elastic waistband
Amber from Very Handmade shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boho Skirt for little girls. The gathered skirt is made with a wide elastic waistband. She gives hers a boho look with a bright pattern, … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make lounge shorts from a sweatshirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of lounge shorts. She gets the soft, comfy knit from a sweatshirt. Shorts always take more fabric than what … Read More...
4 Fun Pet Projects
Hey you pet lovers out there, or more specifically dog and cat lovers.. here are some fun projects to make with Fido or FiFi in mind. Does anyone really ever name their pets Fido or FiFi?? Anyway, here are 4 … Read More...
Tutorial: Absorbant and waterproof car seat cover
Chica from Chica and Jo got a shiny new car and wanted to keep it looking nice, so she created a car seat cover to protect the upholestery on her seat. She shares a tutorial on their blog showing how … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled bra straps from recycled knit
I recently shared a tutorial from Meijo’s Joy showing how she created decorative bra straps out of braided t-shirt scraps. The decorative straps look more like a layering tank than bra straps, so you can show them off rather than … Read More...
No-Slip Clothes Hanger Trick
Here’s a pretty brilliant and very frugal solution to your clothes sliding off your hangers. I use these same hangers and have this same problem and will definitely be implementing this idea. What better for a crafty woman’s closet than … Read More...
Tutorial: Red Poppy round bag with ruffled flower
Sara from Sew Sweetness guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew with a tutorial showing how to make her Red Poppy Bag. The name comes from the oversized red flower stitched to the front of the … Read More...
Technique: Enlarge a Stamped Image
Kathy from the Daily Marker wanted a large version of the mushroom stamp she has so her little gnome would have a big house to live in, so clever girl that she is, she used her projector to enlarge the … Read More...
Party In Peach {Monday Moods at DIY Weddings}
If you love soft, romantic colors, this aqua, peach and ivory color scheme is just right for you! Check it out at The Perfect Palette!
Neon Polka Dotted Wedding Favors
So simple yet so adorable! I love these bright and modern favors created by Chelsea Fuss of Frolic for Project Wedding! For the details to make your own click this link.
Mini Furniture Waffle Iron
I’ve had miniature on my mind of late. You see, ages ago I bought a dollhouse at a yard sale for ten bucks. I’m only now just getting to decorating it, and have been on a massive hunt for inexpensive, … Read More...
Egg Salad Chick
Anyone still have lots of leftover Easter eggs? Make this cutie egg salad chick in a pretzel nest for lunch HERE at Hungry Happenings, from guest blogger Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them … Read More...