Looking for a unique and charming way to celebrate Easter? Why not try knitting your own Easter basket with this free pattern from an Italian website! While the pattern may be … Read More...
Wired Button Decorative Accents
Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read More...
Make: handprint Felt Easter lily brooch
I love this idea and it is something to keep when the child grows up you can wear it on Easter every year. What an awesome keepsake for mom or grandma. When you were a kid, did you ever make … Read More...
Easy Knitted Diaper Bag
This diaper would make a fun summer purse too. The pattern came from Better Homes and Garden. Create this easy-to-make felted and fringed diaper bag. Design by Virginia Rowan Rokholt. Skill Level: Easy
Finished Measurement: Approx 12 … Read More...
DIY Tissue Packet Favors
I’m constantly checking the Emmaline Bride blog for the exclusive DIY wedding projects and tutorials created by their DIY Team Expert Lauren Elise! Lauren’s projects are always pretty and practical, and her tutorials are easy to follow and include lots … Read More...
S’mores Cake in a Jar
I can scroll through a kajillion desserts, and I’ll always pause on a mason jar. Always. S’mores Cake in a Jar. Simply gorgeous. Find the recipe HERE at How Sweet It Is.
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Cute cute cute. Learn to make these totally edible carrot patch cupcakes HERE at Frog Prince Paperie.
Bunny Cake
This classic bunny cake reminds me of the cake my mother-in-law has been making for her kids since they could first eat cake. You might be wondering why … Read More...
Aid Breast Cancer Care & Knit a Libby Tomey Tea Cosy
This pattern for a gorgeous strawberry tea cosy has been created by Libby Tomey to highlight the fact that she holds a Strawberry Tea event every year to raise money for Breast Cancer Care to show support for her aunt … Read More...
Cutting – Week 3 at Chasing Cottons
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is cutting it up in Week 3 of her Quilt Class 101 series. She wants new quilters to learn the proper way to use a rotary cutter, ruler and self-healing mat – skills she says she … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk flower hairclips
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how she made beautiful silk flower hairclips. You can vary the look of the flowers by changing out the shape of the bloom, the color, or the number of petals you stack. They’re quick … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt refashion with oversized ribbon letter appliques
Kasia from Szyje no bo to lubie shares a tutorial showing how she turned a plain t-shirt into a tank with ribbon applique spelling out a texting abbreviation in oversized letters. This is such a fun idea, and with so … Read More...
Tutorial: Blooming Brooch with raw edges and handstitching
Leigh Ann from Spincushion shows how to make this gorgeous fabric Blooming Brooch. It’s made from a lightweight sheer fabric, with raw edges and trimmed with contrast-y handstitching. The gray and yellow color palette for her example is FABULOUS! Get … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Mornin’ Sunshine mini quilt
Kelly from Pinkadot Quilts shares her entry in her sewing group’s challenge Coffee or Tea and Me. I have some of her background fabric in my stash, what a great choice. And I do love the hair. Read more HERE… Read More...
Tutorial: Photo Mosaic Egg
Follow this tutorial on Photojojo and make a mosaic Easter egg using a favourite photo! They include detailed instructions and step by step photos. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Get it now: Free pattern for 1950’s party apron
From now until April 25, 2011, you can get a free pattern from Bramcost Publications for making this195o’s party apron. It’s made of organdy and trimmed with bias tape. I bet it would also be cute out of a quilting … Read More...
Tutorial: You and Me waterproof picnic mat
Anne from Blue Milk and Cookies shares a tutorial showing how to make this sweet little mini picnic mat. It’s sized just right for two little bodies to share a bite to eat out in the lawn or at the … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Easter Treat Bag
Visit the Paper Gardens Projects blog to learn how to make this adorable Easter treat bag. There is even a free download for the bag and instructions on how to incorporate digital stamps as well. So cute!
-Heather
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Tutorial: Masking With Hot Glue
Lucy Folch teaches you to create a mask using hot glue for use with misting. She also shows that you can then use the mask as an embellishment on a separate project. Click here to go to the tutorial.
PB Inspired Airplane Art
I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read More...