In the summer, there are flip flops, and then there are flip flops. There are the plain discount store versions, and then there are the cute ones that can cost quite a bit. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how … Read More...
FRILLS SCARF PLUS TUTORIAL
If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out how to get your scarf to make those interesting turns to create the corkscrew look that’s so popular, this pattern and tutorial are for you!
http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/06/crochet-spring-frills-scarf-tutorial.html
I think this one is worth pulling … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalk Lines Skirt with piped seams
One Avian Daemon shows how she made her Chalk Lines Skirt. This is such a smart little skirt! Piping makes the seams really pop. I love the angled side pockets! Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Joyal #22 Quilt Square
Alix from Mamaka Mills made this modern quilt block she calls #22 and I’m calling awesome eye candy! She used fabric samples – not heavy upholstery but suit fabric in its construction. Find out more. Go to the tutorial.
Free cross-stitch charts from Kincavel Krosses
Free Printable | Summer Themed Subway Art
Here’s another printable subway art poster extolling the joys of summer. This time it’s in a rainbow of colours! Click here to go to the download from Wonderful Joy Ahead
Freebie | Graduation Subway Art Printable
Inspiration du Jour | Take Pictures
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DIY Headbands {Weddings}
Summer Wedding Ideas at Funky Finds
If you’re planning a summer a summer wedding don’t miss this great round up of ideas featured at Funky Finds! While you’re there, be sure to check the unique handmade goods featured in The Shops.
Tutorial: Best Burp Cloth
Rae from Made by Rae shows how to make her Best Burpcloth. She shares the tutorial as part of the Celebrate the Summer Boy series. The burpcloths pictured here were made from a custom printed gauze (voile) from Spoonflower as … Read More...
Tutorial: Striped Jammies for kids
Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of kid’s striped jammies. The colors and stripes are inspired by the illustrations of the classic children’s book Goodnight Moon. She originally shared the … Read More...
Paper Bag Craft
Who knew that a paper bag could become something of such simple beauty? Time to get out the paper bags! Playing It Cooley shows just how simple this work of art can be.
Round Up of Father’s Day Candle Projects
If you’re looking for some quick and unique candle projects for Father’s Day, check out these tutorials I found at various craft blogs.
Spindle Candlesticks
Gail from My Repurposed Life creates treasures from trash like these colorful spindle candlesticks.
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T-Shirt Bracelet
Skip to My Lou is one of my favorite blogs that I subscribe to and love to open up my email every morning and see what they are posting about. Here is a guest post from This Mama Makes Stuff… Read More...
Wooly Crafts for Kids
You can find ALL the links to these great ‘wool’ crafts seen in this photo over at KidsStyleFile. Side Note: These craft links were compiled from a computer in Australia where it is currently winter and apparently very cold…but … Read More...
Hungry Caterpillar Painting
I just had to post about this book craft that goes along with one of my favorite children’s books, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
. Currently, my girls are learning about butterflies, in fact we are waiting for … Read More...
Friendship Bracelets
Remember making these taped to your knees when you were a kid? I do… I’m an 80s kid, come on now. Ohdeedoh has some great links to bring back your memories of these childhood charmers. Now you can teach your … Read More...
Matchbox Guitar
My husband is an acoustic guitar player, and is constantly helping the girls put on concerts in our living room. I guess this is why I am so touched by this Father’s Day craft from zakka life. I love … Read More...
Yarn Bombing – Celebrate International Yarn Bombing Day on June 11!
Michaels <http://www.michaels.com/> , North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, celebrates the first ever International Yarn Bombing Day on Saturday, June 11 from 1 – 5 pm with in-store yarn bomb installations and knit-a-thons at five locations.… Read More...