I spied this Japanese cotton fairy tale fabric at Felt Cafe, adorable.
Then I saw this at Japanistic, Letjapanistic.com/blog/lets-play-lego‘s Play Lego, so cute.
Birthday Quilt in Pooches and Pickups
Birthday Cake designed by Elizabeth Hartman of Oh Fransson. This one showcases the Pooches and Pickups fabric collection by Laurie Wisbrun from Scarlet Fig. You can download the free pattern here or here.
This is my fave … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric wallet
Stacey from Stacey’s Place shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a fabric wallet. The inside has small pockets for credit cards or IDs, as well as one larger pocket across the back for folded money. … Read More...
Tutorial: Nova’s quillow
Nova from A Cuppa and a Catch Up shows how to make a quilt that folds up into a pillow – aka quillow. What a cute kid’s gift, especially if you personalize it, as shown here. Go to the tute… Read More...
Felting Tutorial – How to Make a Wet Felted Pod / Vessel using a resist
I do not know much about using resist in felting but with this in-depth tutorial by Lyn of “Handmade by Rosie Pink” I will give it a try. This tutorial will show you how to make a 3D felted pod … Read More...
Distressed Numbered Benches
Why didn’t I think of that?? Love these little benches all dressed up with a bit of typography character. I’m a big fan of distressing too, so these are definitely right up my alley. Makes you look differently at all … Read More...
Project: Memo Board
Here’s a fun memo board project at the Create blog made from a picture frame. It’s perfect for a Father’s Day gift! Even though there’s no stamping on the sample you could easily incorporate lots of stamped images that fit … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Pretty summer top from a man’s button-down shirt
Head over to Smashworks to find out how to turn a man’s button-down shirt into a woman’s pretty summer top. This is just like the pillowcase dresses that we make for little girls, but sized to make a woman’s top … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical key chains from your scrap fabric stash
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Scrap Your Stash series at Living With Punks with a tutorial showing how to use your scrap fabric stash to make the cutest little key chains. You can leave them … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty tulle hair bows
Is there anything more girly than a bit of gathered tulle? Jennifer from The Polka-Dot Umbrella gathers up a bit of tulle and uses it to make a pretty hair bow. It’s soo pretty and poofy and girly!! Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy vintage fabric clutch
Deeds & Petunia shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a quick little clutch with a pleated fabric and button embellishment. It’s made with just a few seams – straight seams, at that – so it’s also … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a zippered lining to a bag
Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add a zippered lining to the next bag that you make. She includes instructions for adding a zipper to close up the top of the bag, as well as zippered interior pockets set … Read More...
Lemon Macarons
Given my own disaster trying to make macarons, these wonderful lemon-shaped lemon macarons stunned me in their perfection. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at 6 Bittersweets, the shaping idea adapted from Macarons by Erica.
Free cross-stitch charts
We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More...
Monkey Moon Pie Pops
I think the expressions got me. Learn to make these (easily, from store-bought items) HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I know that I’ve probably posted on ice cream cone cupcakes a million times already, but don’t these gems deserve revisiting? Especially with the old fashioned candy stick included? And the bow? I mean how darling. Find the recipe and … Read More...
4th of July Treat Ideas
Find a roundup of ideas for 4th of July HERE at from glitter to gumdrops, including these patriotic stawberries and stars on a stick.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Mini Lantern Provides Portable Light
If you’re looking for a compact rust-proof, wind-proof lantern, UCO Candle Lanterns
has created a micro candle lantern.
It lasts several hours after inserting a tea light, which makes it one of the most inexpensive lanterns as well. If you’re … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork purse in greens
Ulinkap from Szycie Uli made this fun patchwork purse. All that green makes me think summer. See more photos – the lining is even cuter – on her blog post.
Knit and crochet jewelry
Cyndi at Beading Arts shares the crochet wire work of Meghan and knitted wire from Nomi Joyrich. Bringing two crafts together, Meg crochets wire and beads into jewelry while Nomi’s cuff is knitted wire. You can see more of … Read More...