Katie from Punk Projects shows how to turn a pillowcase into a little girl’s dress. She’s making the dresses to donate to the Little Dresses for Africa program. The simple construction and flexible sizing make this a perfect style for … Read More...
Gum Drop Roses
Find a beautiful step-by-step tutorial to make gum drop rose pops HERE at Craftberry Bush, and beautiful is really the best word for the tutorial. Be sure to check out the gum drop daisy pop, too. (PS. Thanks to … Read More...
Tutorial: Cupcake and Roses Valentine t-shirt applique
Jessica from Sew Homegrown shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Cupcakes and Roses t-shirt, inspired by a similar shirt from BabyGap. This would be awesome for Valentine’s Day! Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Very Hungry Caterpillar softie that turns into a butterfly
For the child who loves the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Arianna from Still Parenting tells how she created this clever caterpillar softie. Just like the story, he starts out as a fat little caterpillar. But turn him inside … Read More...
Challenge Blog: Lawn Fawn Stamps
Since I love Lawn Fawn stamps so much I was really excited to come across a fun new challenge blog! It’s called Lawnscaping (what a cute name!). Follow along with the challenge rules using Lawn Fawn stamps and you could … Read More...
Purple and Fushcia Inspiration
Purple and fuschia take a turn for the sophisticated with the additon of cool gray accents in this colorful inspiration board featured at Things Festive!
Knit Happy Sticky Note Organizer.
Are you kidding me? This is a dream come true for someone who’s as addicted to Post-It’s as I am. I use Post-It’s 24/7. Use them for everything! Would forget to breathe if I didn’t have them to remind me. … Read More...
Tutorial: Stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for her stunning Avalanche bustle skirt for girls. One look at this fabulous skirt and you’ll understand why it was the winner of the Winter Wonderland challenge… Read More...
Tutorial – Continental Knitting: Norwegian Purl….
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Inset heart motif with a finished edge
Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knitted Hat
One ball/skein of yarn and this Paper Bag Hat could be yours. Mix it up with variagated colors, hand paints, left overs….
From Noble Knits.
Click HERE for the FREE Knitted Hat Pattern from Noble Knits!
Tutorial: Little Swan Rosette fabric flower embellishment
Ashley from Pretty Posy shares a tutorial for her Little Swan Rosette. The pretty fabric flower is made from layers of gathered fabric and lace, and is attached to a hairclip to make a pretty hair accessory for her daughter. … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Markers
Pop on over to The Daily Marker blog and learn how to use markers and water on your rubber stamps for a stunning watercolor effect.
-Heather
Cinnamon Trolls
Freakin’. Awe. Some. Forgive the dated lingo, but it can’t be helped. Just look at these cinnamon roll trolls and tell me the first words in your head aren’t “freakin'” and “awesome”. Learn to make them HERE (with video!) at … Read More...
DIY Felt Valentine Button Covers
Martha Stewart we love you for sharing all your amazing crafts for every holiday. These button covers are adorable and I think that it would be fun for mommy to wear them on Valentine’s Day too. The secret to capturing … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with contrast box pleats
Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
More notebook favors
Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...
More notebook favors
Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...
DIY Sketchbook Favor
Pretty and practical at the same time, a handmade mini sketchbook is a great idea for a wedding favor your guests can really use! Click here for the complete tutorial on the Ruffled blog.
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More...