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...
Show and Tell | Under The Sea Card Set
Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner shows us this delightful set of cards made with an under the sea theme. The also lists the supplies used. Click here to see more.
Inspiration du Jour | In Love
Make a dollhouse to-go
Brilliant upcycling! Stacy of Hart & Sew shows us how to make a perfectly portable dollhouse in a suitcase. Create your own custom rooms using just basic fused-applique skills. See the step-by-step instructions at Stacy’s blog post.
Dolls with a tiny quilt
These two La La Loopsy dolls are enjoying a picnic on this tiny quilt made by Vanessa at Punkin Patterns. She said she wants to focus her free motion quilting skills on small pieces of patchwork for now. Go … Read More...
Capiz Shell Cake Stand
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Carolyn’s Homework blog is a regular here. I really enjoy Carolyn’s style, she has a great eye and a natural flair. This unique cake stand is a perfect example of that. Just enough … Read More...
Decorating Wooden Chairs
These whimsical little chairs started life in an elementary school Kindergarten. As time past they were replaced with new ones and eventually sold, luckily to this talented artist who added adorable vintage figures with colored pencil. Check out the post … Read More...
Tutorial: Lined market bag from vintage pillowcases
Cassandra from Cass Can Sew shows how to make a lined market bag out of a couple of vintage pillowcases. The lining looks pretty, and it also helps strengthen the bag (a good feature when you’re using old textiles that … Read More...
“I Will Wear It In Public” sewing challenge
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! announces her latest sewing challenge. In her “I Will Wear It In Public” garment sewing challenge, she challenges you to make a garment for yourself, something you’d actually want to wear out in public for … Read More...
Tutorial: Swim cover-up tunic for little girls
LiEr from ikat bag shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making a swim cover-up tunic for little girls. The long-sleeved and hooded cover-ups are made from a terry cloth and have raglan sleeves. The pattern is … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Pieced rescue for short curtain panels
Karen from Sew Many Ways was gifted a set of curtain panels that were too short for her windows, so she cut them and pieced them into accent panels to hang at either side of her existing window dressing. Perfect! … Read More...
poodle poodle poodle
Eep! Pink poodle alert! The Lone Beader manages to evoke Paris with a few (OK, a lot of) well-placed beads. Brava! See more at the blog post.
Needlefelted joy
Cutest. Pincushions. EVER. From Astrig on Etsy (via Selvage Blog).
Ed. note: Astrig didn’t ask or pay me to post about her stuff. I actually think these are the cutest. Pincushions. EVER.
Make a Chalkboard Table
Summer vacation is coming soon. And while ideally your kids will be outside playing, there will also be times when they are inside and using the “b” word (bored). So instead of switching on the TV or handhelds, why not … Read More...