As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. … Read More...
Make a Driftwood Lamp
Soon you’ll be out vacationing, hopefully by the beach, and you’ll collect seashells, rocks and driftwood to use in marvelous beach inspired projects. Michelle from Sweet Something Design shares with us how she made this amazing driftwood lamp so you … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mug rug inspired from a cup
Leena from Creative Instincts loves mug rugs. She had an epiphany last night at a Friday Night Sew In (FNSI) while thinking about what to make for a friend. Why not create a mug rug to match a coffee cup? … Read More...
Tutorials: Patchwork potholder and doggie bag
Lark Crafts shares not one but TWO free bonus projects from the book Stash Happy: Patchwork by Cynthia Shaffer
. How awesome is that!
The first is a patchwork potholder that coordinates with the Retro Apron, and the second is … Read More...
Tutorial: Slipcovered storage crate with outer pockets
Teresa from My Patchwork used Laura Gunn’s Undercover Crate tutorial to create some pretty storage, but added a set of pockets on the outside to help keep up with smaller items. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. … Read More...
Newsy: Intern needed for The Etsy Blog
Are you a crafty, witty, blog savvy writer living in or close to Brooklyn, New York? If so, listen up. The Etsy Blog is seeking an Editorial Intern. Qualifications include Must enjoy the attentions of Dottie the dog and A … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffled top for baby
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a tiered ruffle top for a baby girl. It’s a remix of her Easy Breezy Tank… Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron sleeveless summer top
Megan from Brassy Apple shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her chevron top for summer. The body of the shirt is made from two squares of knit fabric, no hemming or edging required. It’s hard to … Read More...
Inspiration and Challenge: Deconstructed Sketch Blog
Whenever I’m stuck for a card idea I like looking at sketches, they are a great inspirational jumping off point. There’s a new sketch blog called Deconstructed Sketch featuring challenges with a great sketch, lots of wonderful samples and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Triple ruffle little girl pants
Rachel from With Love by Rach shows how to add three rows of ruffles to the bottom of a pair of little girl pants. Not only is this super cute, but it’s a great way to add some length to … Read More...
Innocent Crush fabric giveaway
Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway to welcome two new sponsors to her blog. The prize is 11 fat quarters of Anna Maria Horner’s Innocent Crush in the Charmed colorway from The Fabric Farm. Go … Read More...
CROCHET MONOGRAMS
I’ve written about monograms in crochet before. You can read all about that here . This time, I’ve come upon an even easier – or more accessible as I like to state it when I don’t want to feel like … Read More...
Crinoline Joke
DIY Tiger Balm Recipe
1 oz cayenne
3 oz arnica infused oil
3/4 oz beeswax
20 drops white camphor essential oil
20 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil
20 drops rosemary essential oil
30 drops clary sage
essential oil
10 drops sweet birch… Read More...
Updated: Homemade Hand Sanitizer Recipe
Heres a simple recipe for making your own hand sanitizer, easy to make and at least you will know what is in it 🙂
YOU WILL NEED
1 cup Aloe Vera Gel
(or you can make your own)
3/4 cup … Read More...
Tutorial: Wearable art denim jacket
Melony from Mel Designs used a combination of fabric paint, stamping, and applique to turn a plain denim jacket into a unique piece of wearable art. She took photos along the way and tells how she did it. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Summer Madras Tote
Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on Grosgrain for making her Summer Madras Tote. A pair of pockets on the outside give an easy place to stash your sunglasses and phone. The madras plaid is a perfect fabric choice for … Read More...
A Pen for Dad
Sculpey gives us another great idea – this one just in time for a Father’s day present. Covering pens with clay is a great gift idea for any event. You can customize the decoration to the recipient and when the … Read More...
Book Craft- Play Dough Island
The Chocolate Muffin Tree incorporated imaginative play, along with a craft, along with a book. What could be better! The book is called The Little Island, and her daughter created her own ‘little island’ using colored play dough. Once … Read More...
Handmade Sticker Book
I think I may have found the solution for de-stickering my house. Today I spent about 5 minutes walking around peeling stickers off the floors, walls and children…if we spend some time creating this sticker book, we can set some … Read More...