Hey there! Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get creative with the kids. We’ve scoured the internet and put together a list of some of the coolest Easter crafts for kids. These projects are not only … Read More...
Tutorial: Stylish Storage Boxes
Cheryl of Sew Can Do is celebrating National Quilting Month with a project and tutorial for her nesting quilted fabric storage boxes. She explains,
… Read More...The boxes use an ultra firm stabilizer so they are sturdy & hold their shape well.
Tutorial: Slashed knit vest, 1980s style
I’m sure you’ve noticed this already, but the 80’s are back! And Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a slashed knit vest that, like, totally has the sassy 80s thing going on. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Easter carrot placemats
These Easter placemats by Daisy Mae Belle are sooo cute!! She started with a purchased placemat and added a carrot-shaped pocket to hold the napkin. A green napkin, which looks like the carrot’s leaves. She shares a tutorial showing how … Read More...
Free pattern: Tennis Skirt for little girls
Amanda fromKitschy Coo continues the Make It In A Metre series on her blog with a free pattern and tutorial for making her Tennis Skirt for little girls. The A-line skirt is easy to make and uses far less … Read More...
DIY: Spring Cleaning — Bathrooms!
It’s day two of our Spring Cleaning series…bathrooms! Nothing like a dirty bathroom to make you feel, well, less than clean. So let’s tackle some make it yourself cleaners for that problematic area of the house. Luckily, there are lots … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on an Egg
I thought I’d seen stamping on just about every surface but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on an egg before! Lucy from Craftberry Bush shows how easy it actually is to add stamping to an egg.
-Heather
Tutorial: Gathered top for quilt or duvet cover
This duvet cover is so adorable, I want one, even if Andrea of The Train to Crazy made it for her young daughter. A duvet cover now, Andrea plans to sew it up into a quilt later. She shares how … Read More...
Paint Flowers in 15 Minutes or Less
Colleen from the blog Mural Maker and More will share with you a simple technique for making pretty flowers, even if you can’t paint! Anyone can use this method, so why not give it a try? Colleen has a great … Read More...
A Liquid Passover
Passover through cocktails? Viewing anything through the lens of liquor has to be at minimum interesting. “Cocktail enthusiasts” Rob Corwin and Danny Jacobs have concocted a “Sipping Seder” that tells the story of Passover through cocktails. Each element of the … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper Easter nest
Need a little basket or bowl to fill with Easter treats? Pop on over to the blog We Know stuff where there is an easy tutorial on how to make a recycled paper nest style bowl.
Handmade Thank You: Mason Jar Candles
Bridal blog Something Turquoise offers a great idea for wedding thank-yous: making your own mason jar candles! The tutorial they share is beautifully photographed, making candle making appear completely doable, even for beginners. Maybe it’s the colors used in the … Read More...
Felt Easter bunny ears hair grip tutorial & pattern
Holly came up with this cute idea for us girls for our Easter or an Easter egg hunt. This project is one that the children can help make. It so cute that mommy might want to wear one on … Read More...
Edible Cookbook that Becomes a Lasagna Dinner
I’m sure if I were to chew on this longer (forgive the pun), I’d pull out some grad school jargon about the transient nature of knowledge and the significance in consuming our written words, especially purchased written words, but I’ll … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric magnetic bookmark
Karen from Sew Many Ways shares a fun project for using up small scraps of your favorite fabrics. You can make a magnetic bookmark! The One business card sized sticky back magnet will make one bookmark. Clever idea!! Get the … Read More...
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Easter Bunny Cream Puffs
I don’t believe I’ve ever mentioned this, but while I eat them rarely, cream puffs and eclairs are up there as one of my top dessert favorites. How are there not more edible crafts with cream puffs? This must be … Read More...
Tutorial: Dramatic asymmetrical ruffle dress
Shannon from Googiemomma guest blogs in the Ruffles 2012 series at See Kate Sew by showing the fabulous ruffled dress she made for her daughter. Would you believe that she put this together in less than 3 hours??? She also … Read More...