Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a soft Baby Lovey Cuddle Square. One side is a soft minky and the other a fun flannel print. Bright ribbon tags peek out from the edges. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage Feedsack Dress for little girls
Jess from Bits for Baby and Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Vintage Feedsack Dress for little girls. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dress!! Of course, it doesn’t hurt that it’s inspired by American Girl doll … Read More...
Free pattern: The Knot Tote
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Knot Tote. The slouchy purse is tied in knots in two places – at the top of the handles and across the front. It’s a quick … Read More...
Paint Chalk Pallet Re-mix challenge
Quilters have long gained design inspiration for their projects from paint chips. Well, why not get color inspiration from the hottest paint out lately – Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Maddie from Domestic Anarchy has created a Paint Chalk Pallet … Read More...
50’s Style Wedding!
Jeni & Travis shared their fun and funky 50’s style wedding over at Poptastic Bride! So many cute and colorful details! If you’re looking for a wedding that’s outside the box, don’t miss this creative duo’s inspiration!
Handmade Bridesmaid Gifts {Spa Essentials}
Pamper your bridesmaids with milk bath, epsom salts or bubble bath contained in pretty little glass bottles! For a DIY tutorial click here to visit Grey Likes Weddings. You’ll also find a free download for the Milk & Honey … Read More...
Custom Letterpress Invitations by On Paper
Yesterday I was exploring the Short North Arts District in Columbus, Ohio and discovered an intriguing little shop called On Paper. I was drawn in by the eye-catching window display featuring hanging paper globes and charmed by the eclectic … Read More...
Burlap Boutonniere
Burlap is the perfect accent for a rustic wedding! Here’s a great DIY tutorial for an inexpensive burlap boutonniere featured at Green Wedding Shoes.
DIY Glitter Cupcake Stand
Wouldn’t these sparkly cupcake stands be sweet at a bridal shower or on a dessert table at a wedding reception? Jenny from Hank + Hunt created them and you can find a DIY tutorial featured at The Sweetest Occasion!
{Wedding Details} Galvanized Pails
Jenny Rohrs of CraftTestDummies sent over a link featuring 5 ways to use mini galvanized pails as wedding favors. Very cute and inexpensive! Thanks Jenny!
Technique: Distress Letterpress
Visit Gina K. Designs for a wonderful video teaching you how to ink and emboss with your Cuttlebug for a great distress letterpress background.
-Heather
Fabric Lanterns
I stumbled upon this amazing Tomato Cage Lantern while searching for July 4th crafts back from 2010…I just love the rustic look of it. Your kids will love this lantern next to their tent while partaking in the Great Backyard … Read More...
Colored Rice Centerpiece
With some adult supervision, this craft could be super fun with the kids! HEad on over to Make and Takes to learn how to turn your rice….red, white and blue!
4th of July Kids Craft Round Up
I think Independence Day crafts may be my favorite because of the vivid bright colors of red, white and blue. I love the ‘crispness’ of every craft. July 4th is a great time to teach your children about the history … Read More...
Sparkle ring tutorial
Mortira at Inspirational Beading shares a tutorial for this lovely, sparkly ring from the designers at Beads Direct. Check out her post. Mortira says this is a great way to use left-over beads and it can be completed … Read More...
Tutorial: Shabby Chic lamp shade
The talent behind Quilted Cupcake shares how she made this lovely lamp shade. The base is a mason jar full of buttons and the top is fabric scraps she wrapped around a shade frame. It would make a great addition … Read More...
Swap! Not Shop! Homeygrown Clothing Exchanges
Clothing swaps are excellent places to find great fabrics and such! Here is one coming up this weekend in the Bay Area.
Tutorials: Two bags and a tumbler
Kiera from It’s Sew Kiki shares some sewing fun that will brighten your summer. She designed three projects and shares how she made them – all of them are winners. The first is Go! Baby Summer Bag. If you … Read More...
Felted Nest Tutorial and a New Wee Bird
Karen Bailey lives in Canada and hosts her blog called “Todolwen” Her passion aside from her family is finding old things and crafting. She loves walking through antique stores and other interesting places to search for new treasures that she … Read More...
How to make recycled jar fabric scrap organizers
For a scrap fabric saver this is the perfect solution for me! And I bet you too. See how to make fabric scrap jar organizers over at Michelle’s great post featured at her blog I Like Orange Too.