This video from HobbyCast demonstrates how easy it is to make your own rubber candle molds. He sealed the outside of the base with clay, but you could also use a glue gun.
Silicone rubber is perfect for making detailed … Read More...
Tutorial: Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie
Erica from B is for Boy shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her super cute Little Gentleman’s Faux Vest Onesie. The vest is appliqued on to the front of the onesie so your little guy can … Read More...
Rainsticks Reprised
We previously mentioned Pam’s Rainstick Tutorial but Hava has her own colourful variant on PCC.
I only mention rain in this sort of reverse psychology sort of way. We still have rain and yes, even some of the white stuff. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pillow from a tea towel
Magdalena from The Craft Revival created this awesome throw pillow out of a thrifted tea towel, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the how-to.
[photo from The Craft Revival]
Ta Dah!: Single Girl with three rings
Cathy from Cabbage Quilts is celebrating this fantastic finish – a Single Girl pieced top that once quilted, will hang over a lounge in her home. I love her color choices, so cheerful. The Single Girl pattern is by Denyse … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless silk blouse from a thrifted button-down shirt
Alli from One Pearl Button shows how she created this simple sleeveless blouse out of a thrifted button-down shirt. The shirt she used was made of silk, but this would work with a shirt made from any lightweight fabric. Get … Read More...
Free pattern: Blooming Lovely mini
Ellie from Bustle and Sew is sharing a pattern for this lovely creation she made as a result of enjoying her garden coming alive this Spring. Go to Blooming Lovely Applique to download the PDF.
Tutorial: Pincushion from quilted bits
Leah Day made this pincushion from quilted pieces she had lying around her studio. Two things about this project stand out – the adorable pin toppers and a tip for what to use for stuffing your pincushion that will keep … Read More...
Bloggers’ Quilt Festival coming soon!
Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is hosting another Bloggers’ Quilt Festival. This is a non-competitive event – all quilters (modern and traditional) are welcome to enter a photo of a recently finished quilt. Get more information HERE.
Peace Sign from Driftwood
The other day I was flipping through my Pottery Barn catalog and saw a really fun peace sign made out of drift wood. I thought it would be fun to make something similar. Then I was going through my “saved … Read More...
Repurpose a Door Into a Nightstand
Gail over at My Repurposed Life never ceases to amaze me with her furniture building skills. I wish she were my neighbor! She took an old door and some small cupboard doors to create the frame for this awesome transformation. … Read More...
Weight Loss: Honey Water In The Morning
Experts say, the first thing you should do when you get up in the morning is to drink a glass of light honey water. You should pick honey which is liquid without crystallization, the color should be light, and the … Read More...
Design a lanyard contest
ID Wholesaler is on a mission to dress up ID badges with their lanyard design contest. There is no cost to enter the contest and the grand prize is a $300 VISA gift card. Head over to ID Wholesaler’s website… Read More...
Subway Art Sewing Machine
Inspired by a subway art KitchenAid mixer, this sewing machine has a fun new look with the help of some vinyl and a Silhouette machine. If you head over to Sumo’s Sweet Stuff, you can get the tutorial to make … Read More...
Teddy Bear Ice Cream Cone
I don’t know who created this cuteness on an ice cream cone. Spotted HERE, if anyone knows the original source, please send!
Flower Candy Place Cards
Make easy, flower candy cup placecards HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Beachy Cottage Style Box
Last month I stumbled across a blog called “a beach cottage, life by the sea”. The name alone makes me swoon. The peaceful sound of crashing waves, the smell of sea air and the occasional squawk of seagulls in the … Read More...
Make Pretty Paper Punch Easter Eggs
Aren’t these lovely? Seems like each year there’s a barrage of new ideas for decorating eggs and a slew of ways to create decorative eggs from craft mediums. I’ve seen similar projects to this, but this one just struck me … Read More...
Tutorial from Mel Designs
Melony is sharing her tutorial for making jewelry using your paper-crafting tools and scrapbook supplies. See how she made this fun bracelet and learn to make your own at Mel Designs.
Chocolate Pudding Flower Pots
A classic. Learn to make chocolate pudding flower pots HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.