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...
Daffodil Candles
Ahh, Martha Stewart. No one knows how to do spring better, in my opinion. I was looking for some seasonally appropriate ideas and found these lovely votive holders that help cast soft light across a table setting. They look like … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Nautical Dress from a refashioned tee
Anshu fromBlooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her little girl’s Nautical Dress. The striped knit is actually an adult t-shirt that she reshaped into the little girl’s dress. She added contrast banding … Read More...
Easter Pattern: Felted knitted rabbit patterns
Mollie Makes has an adorable Felted knitted rabbit patterns and tutorial from guest blogger Claire Garland of Dot Pebbles. You can create one for each member of your family with their unique characteristics; have fun with these little guys. Claire … Read More...
Tutorial: Wavy Tunic
I am so digging Wavy Tunic that Jessica from Me Sew Crazy made for her daughter! The simple A-line with a pieced curve down the middle is perfect for an older girl. I’m thinking I may need to make one … Read More...
Alphabet Wall Art inspired by Pottery Barn
This Pottery Barn inspired piece of wall art really caught my eye. I love all the fun colors in it and the idea of how it would totally dress up a child’s room or playroom. There’s a full tutorial too, … Read More...
Baby Owl Crochet Beanie
A baby owl or an owl for a baby—no matter how you look at it, this design is absolutely adorable! Owls continue to be a huge trend in baby accessories and décor, and it’s easy to see why. … Read More...
Plaid Cookies and Cream Stuffed Strawberries
Cookies and cream stuffed strawberries are yummy enough, but add the plaid and… swoon. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Free Easter Brunch Printables
DIY Idea: Easy Modern Centerpieces from Frolic
Tutorial | Paper Patchwork Folder
This tutorial by Belinda of MoonmuM on My Paper Poppet shows you how to transform a boring file folder into a fun and colorful way to keep your paperwork. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Freebie | Printable “Vintage” Mailing Labels
These printable vintage styled mailing labels are available as a free download from World Label. They were designed by The Graphics Fairy. Click here to go to the download. (via How About Orange)
Inspiration du Jour | A Good Day
Urban Sightings | Spoonflower’s fabric contest
It’s time to vote for your favorite fabric at Spoonflower. This week’s theme is Urban Sightings. Go HERE to see all 45 designs.
Image credit: Spoonflower
Making Clay Tiles
Our sister site has a tutorial for a cute Easter Tile. You could tuck cute Easter magnet tiles into your gift baskets this season – the perfect way to add a polymer clay touch to your gifts.
Resolution to fabric kerfuffle | Emily Cier
Kate Spain of The Drawing Board published a post on her blog this evening called On Copyright and Tote Bags. In it she identifies herself as the designer whose attorney’s repeatedly threatened to sue Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks … Read More...
DIY Hunger Games Shirt {Freezer Paper Stencils}
I am so excited for The Hunger Games movie to come out this Friday! I am a huge fan of the teen book, The Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins. So when I found this shirt that says, ‘ I Love … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter bunny pincushion
Here’s a sweet Easter gift from Bronwyn of Red Brolly: a free pattern for a darling pincushion. Go to her post for the download link.
(Unfortunately, Bronwyn passed away and her blog is no longer active, and whilst we … Read More...