The first time I witnessed a roll up was at Urban Glass in Brooklyn. It was absolutely amazing to watch. The piece being made was a very large, and would become the globe for a lamp. I never saw the … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Decorated Cookies
If it’s St. Patrick’s Day cookies you’re looking for, then make sure to stop HERE at Pink Little Cake. You’ll find decorating instructions for the whole set shown.
Rainbow Slice and Bake Cookies
Methinks I’ll never tire of sweets made into rainbows. Make slice-and-bake rainbows HERE at Crazy for Crust.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Easter Baskets
Putting these in the “cute, easy and doable” category…. Make Rice Krispies Treat Easter baskets HERE at Beauty and Bedlam.
Tutorial: Blog button | Picnik alternative {PicMonkey}
Jennifer at Ellison Lane Quilts is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a freebie. She shares how to make a blog button with a tool that she says is a great substitute for Picnik, now defunct. It’s PicMonkey. … Read More...
Upcoming Indie Craft Shows Near You?
One of my favorite things about Indie Crafting is getting to hang out with others in person. Sure, I love the global accessibility of the internet, but sometimes it’s fun to rent a giant space, set up tables, and buy … Read More...
Tutorial: Sofie sleeveless empire waist top for little girls
Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shows how to make her Sophie top for a little girl. It’s a sleeveless top with a gathered skirt hanging from an empire waist bodice. The arm and neck holes are trimmed with contrast … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Oasis maxi dress
Kirstin from Kojodesignsguest blogs in the Sewing for Me series at Sewing In No Man’s Land with a tutorial showing how to make her Oasis maxi dress. The design of this beautiful dress is inspired by a similar dress … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Make your own maternity jeans
If you’re having a hard time finding maternity jeans that fit the way you like, you can always make them yourself. Nat from Crafty Cousins shows how to do it, using a regular pair of jeans and a bit of … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Fabric Background for a Mini Quilt
This wonderful little mixed media art quilt was made Katarina Light. For the background she used scraps of suede fabric and stitched them together and then stamped on them, she shares her tips for this process on her blog Spring … Read More...
Metal Punch Keychains
This great idea from Athena at The Stuff of Success shows you how to turn ordinary washers into a personalized metal punch keychain. A gift for their Pepe, this keychain reminds him he is loved and has the kids nicknames … Read More...
FREE Printabe Easter Baskets
Aren’t these Easter baskets just crazy adorable? Not to mention, they’re incredibly easy to make yourself using just paper and a printer! Whether you’re looking for … Read More...
Easter Pattern: “A little Birdie Told me” free felt pouch pattern
“A little Birdie Told me” by Mags Kandis found on KNITTY. This purse is so pretty and done is such a springy color. You can download the pattern from KITTY. This pouch is a perfect fit for simple daily needs: … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a bubble skirt
Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to make a bubble skirt. Lovely!! I am LOVING the yellow fabric she used in her example! Get the tutorial.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Giveaway: Betz White bag pattern and the fabric to make it
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for the fabulous Betz White. She’s got a Betz White pattern (choose from Stitch Along Tote or Caitlyn Handbag) as well as enough of her Stitch Organic fabric to sew it up. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart handle cover with tags for baby’s toys
Jenni at Snippets of my Family, Faith, and Crafting shows how to make a cover for a shopping cart handle that doubles as a place to hook toys to keep baby entertained while you’re getting your shopping done. Brilliant! And … Read More...
Think Outside the Hoop
Look at this unique way to display small projects – it really rocks! (ha! ha!) It is such a cute presentation. Learn more.
Totally Tubular Aquarium Cross Stitch Chart
Tutorial: Cascading Ruffles dress for little girls
Nancy from Nancy’s Couture shares a 5-part sew-along showing how to make her Cascading Ruffles dress for little girls. Part 1 shows how to draft the pattern, using a t-shirt as a guide. In Part 2, she shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled flip flops
Head over to The Mother Huddle to find out how you can make these awesome ruffled flip flops. You start with a plain pair of discount flip flips, and then take them apart and rebuild them into something far cuter. … Read More...