Amanda from Easy Peasy Organic makes a wonderful case for why you should make your own deodorant…and guess what? It’s easy. And she says it works wonderfully for very little money. Get her step-by-step tutorial here.
Tutorial: Nora dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how she made this lovely Easter dress for her young daughter. Named the Nora dress, it’s a short-sleeve A-line dress with square neck and an empire waist. A contrast … Read More...
Free pattern: Mason jar drinking glass cozy
Heather from Magnolia Skies and Naturally Crafted Mama shares a free pattern for making a cozy for your mason jar drinking glasses. It’s made from a felted sweater that will absorb condensation and protect your hands from the cold (or … Read More...
Tip: Sewing final side of a pillow cover
Moriya of The Harpster Home shows her method of sewing the fourth side of a pillow cover on her blog. She explains,
… Read More...Once you have the three sides sewn up, you’re going to go against everything you know and sew
Tutorial: Create custom labels with an inkjet printer
With all the time you invest in sewing project, wouldn’t it be nice to have a label stitched to it claiming it as your work? Mel from All Wrapped Up shows how to make your own custom labels using your … Read More...
Sock Hop child’s sock with felt features.
Here is a cute bean bag bunny idea for a last minute Easter surprise. You will have to have small children or buy some children socks or ask a friend for a sock that’s mate got lost. It is such … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Pendant
Stamping is so versatile, I love seeing it combined with other types of crafts, like jewelry and/or clay. Find instructions for making a sweet little stamped clay pendant over on the Then She Made blog.
-Heather
Advanced quilting tools at The Learning Center
Join Michele and Pat at The Learning Center today where the subject is Not So Basic Quilting Tools. Hosts and guests tell all about their favorite tool with photos. The tool I’d like to try is the Perfect Piecing … Read More...
Fresh Classes at D&L Art Glass Supply
D&L Art Glass Supply was another booth I wandered over to at Glass Craft. I post things about them as far as new items and specials but have had a few complaints out there about that. You see they’re a … Read More...
Waffle Jelly Shots
I’m already thinking of the extra level of fun that will be infused into the next brunch I host if I were to serve jelly shot waffles. There’s a classic and a blueberry. Learn to make them HERE at the … Read More...
How to make speckled plastic Easter eggs
Want to give those standard plastic Easter eggs a more organic and natural look? Why not try this great idea featured over at the blog We Know Stuff on how to make speckled Easter eggs.
Make a Beeswax Egg Candle for Easter
Make your own egg-shaped beeswax candle using real egg shells! The egg shells are hollowed out using sharp pins and some lung power. According to the tutorial‘s author, morning sun rae, these smell sweet in person. Happy Easter!
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Quick and Easy Easter Basket
Time to Brush Cross Stitch Chart
Decorated Chopsticks
What a lovely, personalized gift: A pair of chopsticks spruced up with paint. Find great tips on adding your own embellishment to chopsticks HERE at Partycraft Secrets.
Free pattern: Spring halter apron
Staci from Crafty Stacishares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Spring Apron. The halter-style top has straps running through a casing, giving a flexible fit and pretty gathers. A waistband, pockets, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Tee pee play tent
Miss Cinti from My Poppet shares a two-part tutorial on her blog showing how to make a tee pee play tent for the kiddoes. In warm weather, it can go outside for a bit of shade and a clubhouse. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Embellish roller shades with home dec fabric
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how just a little bit of fabric can create a custom look for standard roller shades. It’s as simple as adding a strip of fabric to the bottom of each shade. … Read More...
Tutorial: Picnic bag and blanket set
Head over to the Pellon blog for a tutorial showing how ot make a picnic bag and blanket set. The project is designed by Bev McCullough from Flamingo Toes. It’s a free project but you will need to create … Read More...