You can make these adorable seahorses out of popcorn, paper, glue and some powder tempera paint! This craft goes along with the book Mister Seahorse by Eric Carle….brilliant! The beautifully photographed tutorial is over at C.R.A.F.T.
Hands On Necktie Craft
This craft is perfect for Father’s Day…and of course it plays into my love of all things handprint! Head on over to Free Kids Crafts to see how this is done!
Technique: Masking
Simply Stamped shows how to use the masking technique to add flowers inside of a vase and for a really pretty card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Gardening apron with pockets and loops
Jordan from Blueprint Crafts shows how to make a gardening apron. It takes just 1/4 yard of canvas or home dec fabric. In addition to pockets across the front, there’s also handy loops at the waist for holding your pruning … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with gathered stripe
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting shows how to make a pretty throw pillow with a gathered stripe. The diagonal panel of gathered fabric adds texture without being busy, making this a great style to include in a grouping of pillows. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt with interchangeable embellishments
Nike from Choose to Thrive shows how you can get the look of multiple embellished tees from just one shirt. The secret is that the embellishments snap on and off, making it easy to change them to suit your mood … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Kid’s Travel Tote
Sara from Crafty Mamas created this kid’s Travel Tote in the Color Your Summer contest at KojoDesigns and Delia Creates, and now shares a tutorial showing how she made it. It’s a handy tote that they can use to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy zippered pouch
If the thought of installing a zipper intimidates you, then check out this tutorial by Karen from Sew Much 2 Love. She shows how to make a simple little pouch with a zipper across the front. You’ll learn a … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow t-shirt refashion
Ali Foster from Ali Foster Patterns shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a plain long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee with bow embellishments around the neck. Most of the sewing on this refashion is handsewing, so … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder and Card
Visit the Spotted Canary for instructions on how to make this elegant wedding gift card holder and matching greeting card.
-Heather
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And The Winner Is……………..
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DIY Natural “Green” Mouthwash Recipes
Mouthwash is a neat little invention. It’s an easy way to feel like your mouth is totally clean and fresh smelling in a matter of seconds…all easily achieved without your toothbrush. So it’s no wonder that mouthwash is so popular. … Read More...
Video Tutorial for Garden Tea Light Holder
If you’re like me, sometimes you need to see things done to be able to duplicate them. This tea light holder is basically the same as the camping lantern, only in a video form. Since this is actually a garden … Read More...
How to Sculpt a Fantasy Mushroom
Enjoy this tutorial for a fancy sculpted mushroom.
Sewing Tutorial: Sew a maternity swimsuit
Heather Feather from Heather’s Flights created this fabulous Grow With You Maternity Swimsuit. Like the name suggests, it grows with your tummy as your pregnancy progresses. The gathers on torso are not only pretty, but are adjustable so you can … Read More...
DIY Upcycled Lanterns + Vases
Black & White Wedding Inspiration
A classic combination of black & white lends timeless elegance to any wedding. Click here to view several inspiration boards with a black and white theme featured at Things Festive.
Custom Bridal Hangers
LOVE these custom bridal hangers featured on Emmaline Bride today! These are available in the Etsy shop MyAmberColouredWorld along with custome hangers for bridesmaids. Adorable!
Free Sewing pattern: Sailor pants or shorts for kids
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of kid-sized sailor pants. (She previously shared a tutorial for drafting a pattern for these pants and sewing them up, but now shares a … Read More...