Heather from Squeezing It All In created this beautiful flower throw pillow – out of an old sweater. Love it! She shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Fabric ball from recycled materials
Made by Joel shows how to make a fabric ball out of recycled materials. The cover is pieced from denim and felt panels, and it’s stuffed with bits of cut up t-shirt. Get the tutorial.
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Technique: Fabric Stamping
Stamping on fabric is fun, easy, not too messy 🙂 and can add a lot of pop to any fabric project. Visit Elizabeth Allen’s Art Studio blog for a nice instructional video on how to stamp on fabric.
-Heather
Recycled Felted Sweater Cloche Hat with FREE Pattern
Elizabeth Abernathy of “Elizabeth Abernathy” has an adorable free Recycled Felted Sweater Cloche Hat with Pattern for us to try. Up with Recycling and Elizabeth is an expert! Check out her blog for the complete pictorial tutorial and all her … Read More...
Edible Forks and Spoons
Curry-flavored cracker forks and shortbread spoons means no dishes to wash. Learn more here at Urban Grocer. From the Poilâne boulangerie and patisserie. {spotted at Lost at E Minor}
Watermelon Hedgehog
Tee hee. Learn to make this watermelon hedgehog serving idea HERE at babble. There’s a ladybug, too.
Free Lacing Card Printable
This Domestic Dork is one talented cookie! I love her Mama- Storyboard at the bottom of her post. You can also print out this animal printable to make lacing cards.
Bee Craft – Learning about Pollination
This bee craft is a great starting point for an entire lesson on pollination! I love the simplicity of this craft. Beyond a Garden shows you how to make them. She made one for each of her preschoolers and they … Read More...
Footsteps Keychain- Father’s Day
This ‘Following in…Your Footsteps’ Keychain from Everyday Mom Ideas is so precious. It is made using Shrink film, and you own children’s footprints! I love it! Now the man in your house can carry their children everywhere they go.
Your Dad in Clay
I’m such a caner and bead maker that sculpting seems like magic to me. Elizabeth Bonura is a fabulously talented sculptor. This is a portrait sculpture of someone’s father. What a lovely father’s day piece.
Bullseye Online Classes Available NOW!
I mentioned just the other day how much I love getting emails from Bullseye Glass and today’s no different. They are launching online classes today. There’s a membership fee of $39 but when you see what’s available to view you’ll … Read More...
Mix CD For Father’s Day
We are a very musical family, and my husband has a unique musical taste. My girls would love to pick songs that reminded them of their daddy! They would have so much fun creating a unique CD cover as well… … Read More...
Puppet Play Book Giveaway Winners!
Here are the winners of this wonderful book, Puppet Play by Diana Schoenbrun!
WINNERS UPDATE!!
Our first winner is Comment #5! GM said “We have a lot of scrap fabric here.”
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How to make a recycled vintage scarf flower
DIY Chocolate Bar Wrappers
While I love the idea of making your own chocolate bar wrappers to personalize an easy gift, I love the idea of these vintage-y black and white photos as the wrapping choice even more. Learn to make your own chocolate … Read More...
Chocolate Initial Lollipops
Find tips and step-by-steps to make your own chocolate initial lollipops HERE at Jacs of All Trades.
Tutorial: Dress-up wings on a wrap around skirt
LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a set of play wings for a young child. They are pure fabulousness!! Rather than being attached at the torso, they’re attached to a skirt (with … Read More...
Tutorial: Long sleeves to short sleeves in just 10 minutes
Susan from Crafterhours shows how easy it is to turn a long-sleeved tee into a short-sleeved tee. The sleeves are ruched with a bit of elastic, for a fun little detail. It’s a quick project that can extend the life … Read More...
Technique: Batik Background
Tami Hartlet shares a fun stamped batik background technique for a travel ATC that also fits onto a card. Find her instructions here at Hero Arts.
-Heather
Tutorial: Edelweiss Dirndl Skirt from old jeans
Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how she turned an old (but favorite) pair of jeans into her Edelweiss Dirndl Skirt. Lace pickups on the gathered skirt give it fairy tale charm. What a pretty skirt for summer! Get the … Read More...