You need to order this book, Coldworking Glass Without Machines, if you do any kiln forming and especially if you don’t want to spend money on a bunch of equipment. I have to say, I like to spend money … Read More...
Tutorial: Beachcomber Bag
Christina from 2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Beachcomber Bag. You can take the drawstring bag with you on trips to the beach or pool, or on other summer adventures. Fabric-covered elastic loops around … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered felt daisy
Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a layered felt daisy. The little felt covered centers are so clever! These would be pretty on a hair accessory, or as a brooch … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew sequin flower tank
Megan from Brassy Apple guest blogs on I Make Stuff with a tutorial showing how to make her sequin flower tank, no sewing required! She starts with a store-bought tank and embellishes it with sequin trim. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Sniff Pet Candles Offer Aromatherapy for Dogs
Jenn Mohr combined her love of candles and dogs by creating an aromatherapy candle line for dogs called Sniff Pet Candles.
Apparently the candles will “promote your dog’s optimum health and well-being”. They’re made with all natural ingredients like essential … Read More...
Decorated Seashell Cookies
As one who grew up very connected to the shore–specifically, the Jersey Shore, where my great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper, a fact I proudly drop every chance I get–I’ve dabbled quite a bit with decorating shell cookies. I always … Read More...
Radish Toadstools
Radishes carved to look like toadstools? Awwww. I envision these atop a spinach salad with goat cheese and raspberry dressing tossed by fairies in the woods. Learn to make them HERE at Red Currant Designs.
Tutorial: Hammered leaves on fabric
Lynda from Bloom, Bake and Create has an interesting method for creating leaves on fabric. It involves tape and a hammer. She says what you end up with can be used in a wall hanging or appliqued on a project. … Read More...
Free pattern: City Weekend quilt by Liesl
I heart the City Weekend fabric collection by Liesl Gibson, founder of Oliver + S. See my earlier post here. I just spied this City Weekend quilt pattern that showcases the line. It’s spectacular! Get a link to … Read More...
Ta Dah!: First quilt is no sleeper + DIY
Bravo! to Sarah from While They Snooze for starting and finishing her very first quilt – shown. I am smitten with her color choices – the olive-green, aqua blue and brown. Of this project she says,
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Rainbow Hot Dogs, Ladybug Pops, Bee Corn Dogs….
Everything at Hungry Happenings is so very edible craftsy and clever (or “themed cuisine” as dubbed on the site), it’s hard to choose just a few to feature here. From the archives: Learn to make a bumble bee corn dog… Read More...
Hoo’s in The Forest fabric coming soon!
Due out in mid June, this adorable fabric collection comes in two colorways – blue and pink. It’s Hoo’s in The Forest by Doohikey Designs. Spied at Hawthorne Threads, see the entire collection on their website.
Making Colds and allergies Fun with DIY tissue monsters!
There are the winter colds and the spring and summer allergies that cause us all to reach for a tissue and we all want our children to learn to use them. When I saw this I thought, what a great … Read More...
Restoration Hardware Knock Off: Industrial Letters
I really enjoy a knock off project, don’t you? It’s so great to see someone make something from their creative being that others must purchase. I love that about crafting! These letters are a knock off of Restoration Hardware’s industrial … Read More...
Free pattern: Super cute turtle softies
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making these super cute turtle softies, inspired by similar stuffed turtles she saw while shopping at Pottery Barn Kids. I love the mixy-matchy … Read More...
Tutorial: Gift card purse
I am crushing on this 9-patch purse made from used gift cards. See how Anna did it at A as in Anna.
Via Rhonda at Dollar Store Crafts.
Tutorial: Adult-sized bib
Kim from Seven Thirty Three created this adult-sized bib for a dear relative with a degenerative disease that has affected her fine motor control. It’s large enough to protect the whole shirt (and even part of the legs) from the … Read More...
Project: Bookmark for Dad
Here’s a fun project for Father’s Day, make dad a stamped bookmark, add a photo for the perfect personal touch. This would be a great projects for the kids to make themselves! Visit the Create blog for instructions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Grommet drapes
Jennifer from Ginger Freckle shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a set of grommet drapes. I love the clean lines of this style of window treatment!The curtain rod is threaded through really really large grommets set … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Kid’s bowling shirt refashion
KJ from Let’s Go Fly a Kite shows the retro-awesome bowling shirt she made for her daughter. She gives a couple of links to patterns and tutorials for making a bowling shirt from scratch, but hers is actually refashioned from … Read More...