Whatta yummy way to celebrate Earth Day: Chocolate and Popcorn. Learn to make these crazy clever trees from chocolate, colored popcorn and candy buttons (genius for fruit) HERE at … Read More...
Puff Pastry Rose Pops
I know I have many food weaknesses, but in case I’ve not mentioned it before, one is puff pastry. Just like my mom, puff pastry finds its way into my menu pretty frequently, both dinner and dessert. Now I have … Read More...
New Release: Printworks Stamps
I recently “re-discovered” a stamp company I used to love years ago called Printworks. I’m happy to see they still offer loads lovely stamped images. Their latest release is all about flowers and sentiments, perfect for Mother’s Day or Spring … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a fabric luggage tag
Anne from Able to Sleep shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric luggage tag. The colors and patterns on the fabric you use will make it easy to identify your suitcases from the baggage claim. … Read More...
Tutorial: Dimensions to make totes bags in any size
Susan from Moonthirty shares the latest in her Rock the Tote series with a tutorial showing how to alter the size of her basic tote. She gives the dimensions to make a taller, wider, or miniature bag. If none … Read More...
Tutorial: Tulip Blouse
Leah from Sew Spoiled shares a PDF tutorial on her blog for making her Tulip Blouse. It’s quick to make and the blousey shape is perfect for spring. The tutorial includes instructions for making the pattern and sewing it up. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pinch-free adjustable fabric headband
Kataryna from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi tells how she created an adjustable fabric headband. The construction is so simple and so clever! It’s easily adjustable to any length so it won’t pinch or fit too snug around the head. … Read More...
Giveaway: A rainbow of fat quarters in designer solids
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is giving away a rainbow. A rainbow of fat quarters, that is. The set of 11 fat quarters of designer solid fabrics are from The Intrepid Thread. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade to enter the giveaway… Read More...
From Chairs to Bench
This project totally caught my eye. I love it when people think outside the box. Instead of just redoing some old chairs, they were made into a fun and colorful bench that’s perfect for your front porch, deck or yard. … Read More...
DIY-Felt PINK Flower Tutorial
Dini the of “capungmungil camp” is sharing her sweet Felt PINK Flower Tutorial with us. She is showing us something real tricky you can do from a simple pink felt circle. . . With Dini’s tutorial you can use … Read More...
DIY Child’s Nook Table
Using some scrap wood from her father’s garage and some boards from Home Depot, Becca made this cute little child’s table from scratch. She made the table to go along with four little childhood chairs her parents were ready to … Read More...
Etsy Find: Irregular Expressions
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, be inspired by Sebahat Çetinkaya from Bolu, Turkey. Sebahat is the artist behind the unique and delicate pieces featured at Irregular Expressions but daughter Aysegül helped begin the Etsy shop in 2007 and continues to … Read More...
Make an Imagination Movers Craft & Win 4 Tickets
CraftFoxes.com and the Disney Jr. show Imagination Movers have teamed up on an exciting craft contest for the whole family. Between now and April 20th, submit your Imagination Movers inspired craft idea for a chance to win a VIP Package … Read More...
Spring Wheat Grass Wreath
Live plants on a wreath, what a fun idea! Very spring-ish indeed. Steph from The Silly Pearl sent this to me and I knew I had to share it, what a unique idea. 🙂 Head over to see exactly how … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bobby Pin
Valerie Wilson shares how she added a stamped image onto a large faux flower and attached it to a bobby pin for a fun and funky hair accessory.
-Heather
Tutorial: Cakecup Pincushion
Jessica of Teacher Gone Crafty shows us how to make a cupcake pincushion on her blog. A batch of these would make great gifts for family and friends. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Teacher Gone Crafty
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Tutorial: Tufted pincushion
Heather from Olive and Ollie shares a tutorial on Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College showing how to make a tufted pincushion. Hers is made from a fabulous combination of an orange chevron print and an aqua solid, but this would … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make summer shorts from winter’s pants
Making a pair of cut-off shorts is as simple as cutting off the legs of a pair of jeans. But when you want a more finished hem on the legs, you’ll need to do an extra step or two. Ashley … Read More...
Scrappy Cowl
This cowl demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that so many crocheters possess. First, it’s Sarah’s first published design (and it’s a free pattern for us). Second, she makes great use of some yarns in an interesting color combination that inspires … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s ruched A-line dress
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make her Alice in Rucheland dress, a little girl’s A-line dress ruched down the center. The tutorial is part of her Ruffles 2012 series. Get the tute.
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