This may be a random sentence to utter, but “I don’t do enough with spoons.” Lollipop sticks, marshmallows, cookies, yeah, but not enough spoons. OK, enough about me. Learn to make these chocolate-dipped Easter spoons HERE at Make the Best … Read More...
Tutorial: Chevron-inspired pillow
Marci at Timber and Lace made this awesome black and white pillow for her kid’s playroom. Inspired by the Chevron, her take on this classic design makes a modern statement. For quilters, know you can take any one patch … Read More...
Tutorial: “Best When Barefoot” smock top
Jodi from Sew Fearless shows how to make her “Best When Barefoot” apron top, a smock top that ties in the back. It’s open in the back with just a simple tie closure at the bust (like an apron), so … Read More...
Tutorial: Back button closure for a dress or shirt
Elizabeth from Simple Simon and Company shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she creates a button closure for the back of a dress or shirt. A slit at the center seam is held together at the top with … Read More...
Freebie: To Do List
Tutorial: Pillowcase dress from 2 fat quarters
Aubrey from Mauby’s shares a tutorial on Moda Bake Shop showing how to make a simple pillowcase dress. But instead of using a pillowcase, she uses two fat quarters – one for the front, and one for the back. … Read More...
Giveaway: Gorilla Glue 2!
In honor of National Craft Month, our friends at Gorilla Glue have offered another fun prize pack! This great prize package includes original Gorilla Glue, super glue, their dries white formula, epoxy glue, wood glue, Gorilla tape and a fun … Read More...
Play things To Crochet For The Kids
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You need something to put in those Easter baskets, don’t you? Warm weather is coming (although right now, it seems hard to believe in my neck of the woods!) and the kids will be looking for fun, new playthings. … Read More...
Travel Themed Dresser
Before you head over to Courtney’s blog to check out this cool dresser, I want to point out a few things. The most obvious embellishments are the map covered draw fronts. Very cool. But look a little closer. Check … Read More...
Winner of Floral Scented Ashland Candle Giveaway
The winner is Kayla who is comment number 26! I’ll email you so I can get your details and send the candles out. Congratulations and enjoy.
For those who did not win, I’ll announce a fruity candle giveaway for National … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthropologie-insipred cami from a t-shirt
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into this fabulous cami, inspired by a similar one from Anthropologie. I love the pintucks running down the front! And the little gussets … Read More...
Free pattern: Googy Eggs basket for Easter
Bronwyn Hayes from Red Brolly shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Googy Eggs Basket. The pretty fabric bag is cinched in at the sides and has a hexagon front panel. The pattern includes two templates for the … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric prints with wax paper stencil
Green Eyed Monster shows how to use wax paper and fabric paint to create a custom print for your sewing project. I’ve seen similar projects with freezer paper, but didn’t know that it worked with wax paper as well. This … Read More...
Welcome Spring
This is a fairy door, meant to welcome fairies. I can’t really think of a more spring-y way to welcome spring either. All the sweet details in this piece can be found throughout ClayByKim’s work, too.
Wedding Book Invitations
Prepare to be amazed by the creativity, thoughtfulness, and sheer ambition of the bride and groom who created these incredible invitations for their wedding! I discovered this post about them on Polka Dot Bride, and couldn’t wait to share … Read More...
New Release: Whipper Snapper
Whipper Snapper has released four new cling sets for March, yummy cupcakes, cute fishes, phrases and my fave, foxes! Click here to see all the new sets.
-Heather
Another Giveaway for National Craft Month: Cookie Cutters and an Icing Pen
Congratulations to Kirsten who won the Cupcake Batter Dispenser and Icing Writer giveaway from Kid Smart Living!! But wait… there’s more! Another giveaway from the wonderful, generous, fabulous (and a million other like adjectives) folks at Kid Smart Living… Read More...
Tutorial: Sweet Pea Sunday dress
Sharon fromSweet Pea and Pumkins shares a 2-part tutorial showing how to make her Sweet Pea Dress. It’s fully lined on the bodice and the skirt, with a zipper closure at the back to make it easy to put … Read More...
Superhero Birthday Party
And the next party, on a totally different note: a Superhero Birthday! Check out all the details HERE at 3 Sweet P’s, including links to free downloads and templates. Zap, Wham, Pow, whatta great party.
Tutorial: Make a new skirt from a pair of baggy pants
Ruby Murray continues her series on refashioning garments with a tutorial showing how to turn a pair of baggy pants into a skirt. By starting with a pair of pants that already fit in the waist, you can complete the … Read More...