Summer is upon us, Memorial Day has passed, and school is just about out for most of the country. Warmer weather means barbecues, picnics, and spending time in the great outdoors. Whether you enjoy entertaining friends and family or you … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Newborn baby pants from a t-shirt
Roubidou shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a pair of newborn baby pants out of a t-shirt. You can repurpose the shirt hem into the hems at the bottoms of the pants leg, making this a quick, easy … Read More...
Nursery Monogram
Oh expecting a baby is so exciting! The waiting is a bit maddening, especially when you just can’t wait to peer into their sweet little eyes and tell them you love them. Mmmm! 🙂 I was browsing around and found … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made her beautiful Bohemian throw pillow with floral applique, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. She was able to find all the fabric and applique motifs she needed … Read More...
DIY Printed Paper Bags
Don’t you just love this idea? I know I do. What a wonderful way to spruce up a child’s lunch bag or create a fun and unique gift bag for just pennies. The animal printed bags are just adorable and … Read More...
Tutorial: Viewmaster pouch
Do you remember the Viewmaster toy you had when you were a child? They’re still around, and still popular with the under 10 set! Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs at Liberate Creativity with a tutorial showing how … Read More...
From Pallet to Bookshelves
Love. I’ve really been loving all the projects people are creating from old wooden pallets lately. I’ve already featured a couple myself, like this pallet coffee table and the pallet garden here. Here’s another brilliantly creative way to use … Read More...
Project: Stamped Frame for Dad
Here’s a fun project to make for dad, a stamped photo frame. I love the addition of the stamped moustache, how cute! Hop on over to Inkadinkado and find the directions.
-Heather
Sewing Pattern: Girl’s T-Shirt Sun Dress for summer
Melissa Mortenson from The Polkadot Chair guest blogs at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make her T-Shirt Sun Dress. The loose fitting t-shirt dress is perfect for summertime fun! It’s made from two t-shirts, plus some … Read More...
Freebie | Nascar SVG File
Here’s another freebie from BeaOriginal, this time for the Nascar fans! This race car SVG file is compatible with both the SCAL and MTC software packages for the Cricut. Click here to go to the download. Check out more … Read More...
Freebie | June Creativity Prompts
Jill at A Matter of Memories has released the Creativity Prompts for June 2011. She includes ideas for scrapping about camping and the summer solstice, among others. Click here to go to the download.
Recipe: Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies · Forkinit
Doesn’t that sound good?
The last line made me crack up though:
Using your hands grab 1″ size balls and stuff a hunk of dark choclate into the center of each, roll into balls and place on an ungreased baking … Read More...
Robelle Parklands
Recently we attended the Robelle Parklands opening and was thrilled to find so many hands on activities for the kids.
Here are a few of the snapshots from the day along with more information on some of the artists.
One … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Mini Kit
Throughout the month of June you can download this free digital mini kit from Misty Cato. It’s part of a designer blog train where various designers offer free coordinating mink kits. Click here to go to the download.
Inspiration du Jour | Farm Girl
Fun Food Candles Offer Recipes on Labels
Are you tired of being teased with mouth watering food smells in candles? Cook With Lisa has combined her love of food with recipes and cooking lessons if you want them!
The scented candles offered so far at the shop … Read More...
Patchwork dress from upholstery samples
Erica from Recycled Fashion made this lovely patchwork dress from some Robert Allen upholstery samples. This is inspiration for quilters to take patchwork off the beds/walls. Read more about how she made it here.
Found at BurdaStyle.
June Polymer Clay
To kick off the month, here’s an oldie but goodie from Gera Scott Chandler. Her posies are so vibrant and colourful, just the way June should be.
Tutorial: Bookworm Skirt with appliqued fabric “books”
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial showing how to make her Bookworm Skirt for little girls. I am SO loving this skirt!! Fabric “books” are appliqued all around the hem of the simple gathered skirt. And the titles … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Picnic Placemat
Need some summer fun to go? Then, why not make a picnic placemat with a utensil holder. Vanessa from the Crafty Gemini shows you how in a tutorial with two segments. After she demonstrates sewing one, she gets three guys … Read More...