Use some patriotic paper, punches and your sewing machine and create some fun fireworks flowers. These would make a perfect embellishment on a stamped 4th of July party invite, table decor or scrapbook page! Visit the October Afternoon blog for … Read More...
Brand New Emag from Interweave!
Colorways….Artison Hues in Fiber and Fabric, the ultimate in spinning and dyeing from the ultimate authority – Interweave!
You only need to click on this emag to be transported to the ancient lands of the South American Indians to learn … Read More...
Red, white, and blue
Pearl at the Beading Gem is sharing a round-up of patriotic inspired tutorials to help you celebrate national days for the US and Canada in July. Take a look at Pearl’s post to get inspired! I think these recycled plastic … Read More...
David Hasselhoff Popsicle
Anyone out there remember the Daniel Craig popsicle? Well, Del Monte is at it again. This time, it’s David Hasselhoff for National Ice Cream Month.
Free Pattern – 3-6 Month Baby Helmet
From McLaughlin Designs, isn’t this cute? Take 65 yds of your favorite color and 5 #7 needles and you’re on your way.
The pattern is free, and your youngin’ will love it!
By Elisa Joy of McLaughlin Designs, Click HERE… Read More...
Easy Patriotic Hurricanes
The 4th of July is almost here, but these days Americans don’t need a holiday to show their patriotism. Since 9/11 the residents of the U.S.A. have a reclaimed sense of pride living in America and are happy to show … Read More...
Anthropologie Inspired Dresser
If you are looking for a great way to dress up a child’s bedroom, this is it. Inspired by an Anthropologie numbered dresser, Amy and Emily took this old beat up dresser and turned it into a totally cool piece … Read More...
Rustic DIY Headboard
Mmmm rustic! My favorite part of this project is that the wood here isn’t actually old, it’s brand new. Dean and Shannon from aka design will tell you how they made new wood look old and give you a cost … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging soap pouch
Maggie from Midwstern Sewing Girl gueswwt blogs at Lolly Jane Boutique with a tutorial showing how to make a hanging soap pouch for the shower (or bath). One side is made from a pretty cotton print, the other from a … Read More...
DIY Sputnik Chandelier
This is awesome isn’t it? I love the unique look of this chandelier. Jenny from Little Green Notebook was inspired by the ever expensive Sputnik chandelier and made it her own. She modified and altered an Ikea chandelier giving it … Read More...
Mod Podged Canvas Art
Using canvas isn’t just for oil painters anymore. Canvas is becoming a popular vehicle for many different craft projects. Here’s an example of how to creatively use a blank canvas to create a lovely piece of art for your home, … Read More...
How to Build Your Own Firepit
This fire pit uses the same stone that we used in ours. They are perfect for it as they are made to form a circle. This fire pit is about the half the size of ours (in diameter) but has … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Simple Raglan Sundress for little girls
Kalleen from At Second Street guest blogs in the Fun in the Sun[Dress] series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial for making her Simple Raglan Sundress for girls. This is SUCH a cute dress! Making the sleeves and trim from … Read More...
Free pattern: The Simplest Skirt
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free pattern for The Simplest Skirt. It’s an easy skirt to make, well suited for beginning sewists. You can make it in any size from dolls to kids to adult (though she … Read More...
Tutorial: The Shirt Sleeve Bag
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Button Down Rehab series at My Own Road with a tutorial showing how to turn the sleeves of a button down shirt into a fun new purse for yourself. The tutorial uses … Read More...
Blue Candy Apples
Candy apples in one of my favorite color combinations: blue and red. Learn to make blue candy apples HERE at Tidy Mom.
Tutorial: Oval bathmat with ric rac trim
Cloud 9 Fabrics shares a set of instructions for making this oval bathmat with ric rac trim. Theirs is made out of some of their lovely fabric, of course. The Fishbone print, to be exact. Go to Cloud 9 Fabrics … Read More...
Fruit Pops for the 4th
Healthy, super cute and on a stick (well, technically, straw)? Perfection in my eyes. Learn to make fruit pops for the 4th of July HERE at Bakers Royale.
Shop: Digi Doodle
Digi Doodle’s carries a nice variety of digital stamps, lots of sweet images with a touch of romance and elegance. Check out there stamps here and a nice gallery full of samples here.
Card sample by Julie at Julie’s … Read More...
Pies in a Jar for the 4th
Make classic cherry and blueberry pie for the 4th of July… but tiny, with stars and in jars. Learn to make ’em HERE at babble.