Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a busy bag for a boy. I love this idea!! It’s made from a man’s button down shirt and a matching tie, so … Read More...
Tutorial: Sun bonnet for baby
Delia from Delia Creates shows how to sew up a sweet little sun bonnet to keep the summer sun off of baby’s skin. The tutorial is part of the Color Your Summer series she is co-hosting with Kojo Designs. … Read More...
Project: Note Pad and Pen Gift Set
Who wouldn’t love getting this as a gift? Kathy Roney designed this matching set with a covered notebook, ink pen and gift bag holder with tag for Our Daily Bread, find her detailed instructions here.
-Heather
Getting Ready to Serve – Tennis Player Cross Stitch
Here’s another in the series of tennis players, this one getting ready to serve, from Brigitte Dadaux. Stitch it in tennis white on a colorful fabric on in any color you chose on a light color fabric. It will make … Read More...
Harry Potter Wand {Party Craft}
I love themed parties, especially ones like Harry Potter parties!! I love this idea of doing a craft for older kids at a party. These wands look like the real thing! You can find the tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! … Read More...
Bride of Frankenstein Felt Badge tutorial and pattern
Jivvy of “Dollhouse Miniatures” made her fun Frankenstein’s Monster felt badges for us to copy. Well today she has given Frankenstein a bride and we are all invited to the wedding. Now the kids can have a little monster wedding. … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted toy leash to keep baby’s toys attached to the stroller
Lisa Calle from Vintage Modern Quilts shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a quilted toy leash. The quilted fabric strap has a plastic link at one end, and a Velcro closure at the other. Use … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an apron from a man’s button down shirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a man’s button down shirt into a cute apron. The button placket makes a pretty edging for a large pocket on … Read More...
Clothespin Caterpillars
Every time I see a caterpillar, I will be sure to think of this adorable craft! Her photos are beautiful too! You can find the materials over at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom…the directions are kind of self… Read More... Make Your Own Rapunzel Wig
What little girl doesn’t want to have hair that she can brain down to her toes? This Rapunzel Wig is just the perfect craft for enticing your child to get into her imagination and run wild! You can find this … Read More...
Butterfly Kite Kids Craft
My children love to have straws around the house. I think straws are an amazing invention because you can drink with them, but you can also create many awesome things…like these Butterfly Kites for example! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew on buttons quickly and easily
Have some buttons to sew on to a project? Sew4Home shows how to do it in just 5 steps. Once you get the process down, you’ll make short order of sewing down your buttons. Go to their tutorial.
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PennyDog wins Shape Workshop for Quilters
I’m happy to announce the winner of my book giveaway, Shape Workshop for Quilters
: 60 Blocks + a Dozen Quilts and Projects by Lark Crafts. Using the handy-dandy RNG, a copy goes to commenter 4, Kerry of PennyDog … Read More...
Fruit Roll-Up Flower Cupcake Toppers
Now here’s a way to add lots more sugar to a cupcake, and it’s super easy. Make fruit rollup flowers to top cupcakes HERE at Rock Ur Party.
How to make a recycled magazine Fiesta wreath
Can you really ever have (or make) too many wreaths? I don’t think so. This one sent in by Ellen of the blog Stitches and SNPs for Fiesta Days is so cheerful. If you like it too then check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Zippered pouch for an iPad or eReader cover
Melissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and The Polkadot Chair made this clever pouch that attaches to her iPad cover by way of a long band of elastic. She uses it to hold pens, earbuds, and other essentials for a plane … Read More...
Tutorial: Kawaii Magic little girl dress with removable apron or pouch
Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how to make her Kawaii Magic Dress for little girls. It’s a peasant dress at heart, but what makes it magic is a set of buttons sewn on to the wide shirred … Read More...
Project: Death Star Card
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da………yeah, that’s me “singing” Darth Vaders theme song 🙂 I can’t help it, looking at this amazing card from Valita it’s all I can think of!! The little geek girl in me … Read More...
Tutorial: Collapsible fabric storage bins
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and Naptime Crafters needed some extra storage for her daughter’s toys, so she made a set of fabric bins that fit perfectly under the changing table. They have handles to make them easy to pull … Read More...
Bumblee Bee Cookies
Cutest, sweetest scary insects ever! Make bumble bees from store-bought cookies and candies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.