Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn outgrown jeans into a new pair of cuffed shorts. The cuffed shorts are sooo cute, and they’re perfect for “stringbean” kids who tend to outgrow … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace belt
Toni from Make It Perfect guest blogs in luvinthemommyhood’s Comfy Sews vs. Cozy Knits series (showcased at the blog Versus) with a tutorial showing how to make this super fabulous lace belt. Love love love!! Get the tutorial.
[photo … Read More...
Tutorial: Denim jacket for baby out of an adult pair of jeans
Look at this awesome baby-sized denim jacket! Danielle from D and G Stories made it out of an old pair of jeans. Brilliant! The old denim is already weathered, and she was able to repurpose many of the details. She … Read More...
Need Ideas and Opinions
So today I got an announcement for a baby shower. In 2 weeks. I work full time. I have 2 jobs. I am a farmer. Plus I have a very needy puppy.
So, I need an idea for SUPER QUICK … Read More...
Drops Design Does Easter!
If you’re looking for a great Easter project, you should definitely check out Drops Design and Garn Studio!
Their website features a wide range of patterns for all skill levels, from … Read More...
DIY: Make Your Own Zebra Rug
I have this uber cool friend named Mandi. Many of you already know her from her amazing design blog, Vintage Revivals. Mandi wanted a zebra rug, but didn’t want to pay the $600 price tag. (!!) I can totally understand … Read More...
Tips: Stamping in Your Scrapbooks
Hop on over to Nicol Magouirk’s blog for a great informative video on how to use stamps for journaling and embellishments on your scrapbook pages.
-Heather
Raining Jellybeans
A post by, um, me. It always feels so self serving to post on my own projects, but they just fit this category too well. Learn to make these (easy!) jellybeans raining on bunnies marshmallow pops HERE at my blog… Read More...
Tutorial: Scraps to birdie wall art
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons made this wall art for her sewing space using left over fabric scraps. Brilliant! Get the know-how.
Quilt Class begins with Fabric and Giveaway
Rebecca from Chasing Cottons is hosting a series of posts on how she goes about making a quilt. Go to Course Outline. Week 1 is about selecting the fabrics for a quilt top. She covers cottons, precuts, and what … Read More...
Special Rods from Bullseye
Look what’s new at Bullseye! I know I just wrote about their “Saturday Glass” but I have to tell you about their special rods!! Are you a flameworker looking for new colors to play with? Read this description of … Read More...
Easter Dessert Tables from Pizzazzerie
Find tips and resources for putting together this lovely pink and yellow Easter dessert table HERE at Pizzazzerie (loving the basket cupcake holders). I’ll warn you that the giveaway in the post is over (so sorry, everybody, that I didn’t … Read More...
Free DIY Felt Chick Clip by Craft Snob
Sara of “Craft Snob” has the most adorable “Chick Clip” for your little ones hair and I can see a tween wearing this. She offers a wonderful pictorial tutorial for you to follow. Sara crafts when her babies are sleeping, … Read More...
Personalized Pinatas
I’m hoping to justify the inclusion of these mini pinatas on Edible Crafts since they can be filled with candy, right? Learn to make them HERE at Ruffled. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Memory Quilt from sister’s clothes
Alix of Mamaka Mills Quilts just finished this memory quilt for a family who lost their 5-year old daughter. The parents are giving the quilt to their younger daughter. Alix made the quilt from bits of the sister’s clothing. What … Read More...
Monster Party Food Ideas
I spotted this deep sea punch on pinterest and jumped over here to post. Check out the whole monster madness party HERE at BHG.com. I know it’s for Halloween, but really, monsters work all year round. I also love … Read More...
Giveaway: I Heart Patchwork book
Margaret from Konstant Kaos is celebrating her birthday month (April) by giving her readers a chance to win a copy of this book I Heart Patchwork. Happy Birthday Margaret! Visit her POST for entry details.
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
A great idea for turning wrappers into jewelry
Check out this video and earrings available from a company Trashy Earrings. They import these handmade creations that help support women in Honduras.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft
Roundup of Peeps Recipes
Something about Peeps… I’m a sucker for anything Peeps related. (I’m already anxiously awaiting this year’s Washington Post Peeps Show results to share with you.) Find a roundup of ideas for using Peeps in recipes HERE at babble.
