Kraft * Paper * Wedding…say no more! I adore kraft paper, and it’s perfect for a DIY wedding because it’s neutral enough to suit any style from rustic to modern, and works for all seasons.
A kraft paper wedding, with … Read More...
Pinterest updates Terms of Service
Today, Pinterest updated their Terms of Service, effective April 6, 2012. Go HERE to read the new Terms of Service, at the top of the page.
Newsy: Retro Flower QAL
Are you ready to conquer the curve? Megan of City Stitches and Bianca of Sweet Diesel Designs will show you how in their Retro Flowers Quilt Along kicking off April 2, 2012. To join the fun you’ll need to buy … Read More...
Read all about it: A designer spies her fabric on TV
Fabric designer Josephine Kimberling was delighted when she spied one of her designs on a famous TV personality. Who was it? You’ve got to go her blog to see.
[photo from Josephine Kimberling]
Tutorial: DIY tailor’s ham
Kristin Roach from Craft Leftovers shares a free project at Craft showing how to make your own tailor’s ham. A tailor’s ham is useful when pressing out curved seams. The project is an excerpt from her new book Mend It … Read More...
32 Ideas to Decorate Your Garden
I don’t know about where you live, but in southeast Wisconsin the weather has been unseasonably warm. Beautiful in fact. I just went to Florida for a week to escape the cold and as it turns out, there was no … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Easter basket from vintage sheets
Cathy from year 27+1 used vintage sheets to create the sweetest little fabric Easter basket, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The vertical pleats give the outside a texture like you’d expect on a woven basket, … Read More...
DIY: Make your own toothpaste (with coconut oil!)
My idea of homemade toothpaste is baking soda — just baking soda — on my tooth brush! But Jillee at One Good Thing has gone way beyond that and made her own toothpaste, using coconut oil. And the bonus? … Read More...
Easter Chick Cupcakes
Not only do you get to decorate these crazy-adorable chick cupcakes for Easter, but you can take a quick trip down long-ago TV commercial lane HERE at Bird on a Cake. I agree. “Thanks Easter bunny, BAWK BAWK!”
Tip: Make A Stencil for Flocking
Using flocking powder gives a great soft feel to any card but it can be a little messy to work with. The Rubber Cafe Design Team has a great idea for making a stencil to use with flocking, get a … Read More...
DIY Wedding Cake Tips, Ideas for Decorating a DIY Wedding Cake
If you’re planning to make your own wedding cake, be sure to check out all the great tips and tricks at One Fab Day! Get all the secrets for a successful DIY wedding cake here.
Faux Paint Peel Aged Frames
I made these a few weeks back and the response was great. I’ve even had someone tell me they tried my method and they loved the results. Outstanding! I really love that! I bought some of those $5.00 Walmart frames, … Read More...
How to make recycled sweater, socks, and stockings snowmen
Over at Sharon’s blog Crafts ‘n Coffee there is a whole bunch of super fun snowmen themed crafts made from all sorts of recycled clothing. Pop on over and check out her snowmen making tutorials.
Looking for Holiday or … Read More...
DIY Ribbon Frame
Create a gorgeous sign for your guest table or dessert bar using ribbons and a frame! Get the tutorial created by Adore By Chloe and featured as a guest post at Pocketful of Dreams.
Cobra Inspired Chest of Drawers
First of all let me say that I love this dresser. Second, I must admit, this is the first time I have seen a piece of furniture that was inspired by a car. Oh sure, there’s toddler car beds and … Read More...
Butterfly and Dragonfly Marshmallows
For a super crazy quick and easy bit o’ sweet Spring, make these butterfly and dragonfly marshmallows. I made these for a guest post today over at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Find the how-tos HERE.
Tutorial: Chevron appliqued spring top
Sometimes adding a small detail to a store-bought garment is all you need to take it from plain to fabulousness. That’s true in this project that Grace from Finley and Oliver shares in the Sewing for Me! series at Sewing … Read More...
Project: Clay Stamped Tin
Here’s a terific recycling project from Jennifer Ingle over on the Stampendous blog. She covered an empty Altoids tin in clay and stamped it. This would be a great little jewelry or gift box.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Spring top with pleated neck and exposed zipper
Jill from Made It On Monday guest blogs in the Sewing for Me! series at Kojodesignss with a tutorial showing how to make spring top with a pleated neckline. The back of the top gets an exposed zipper. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon Box Pleat Skirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Crayon Box Pleated Skirt. The stripes around the bottom are created by piecing together contrasting solid fabrics. She divided the … Read More...