Over at Bullseye’s web site they have a section for education. I’ve sent you over there befre for a project or two in the past. Today I’m sending to the need to know sections. First there’s Torchtips for the lampworkers … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a child’s pattern sloper for boys, men, and women
LiEr from ikat bag continues her series on pattern drafting. Up until this point her series has been focused on creating patterns for girls’ clothes, but in this installment she tells how to draft patterns for boys, men, and women. … Read More...
Tutorial: Shower curtain with scrappy stripes
Tam from Sew Dang Cute shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this pretty shower curtain. The scrappy stripes at the top and bottom of the shower curtain are pieced from a honey bun of … Read More...
Tutorial: How to create bound seams
April 1930’s shares a tutorial at Oliver + S explaining how to create bound seams. Bias tape wraps around the seam allowance encasing all of the rough edges. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Oliver + S]
Tutorial: Dress up your jeans with old neckties
Erica Louise from Recycled Fashion shows how she repurposed some old neckties into some cool accents for a pair of blue jeans. Part of the ties became cuffs, while others became back pockets. Get the how-to.
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God’s Eye Birthday Bouquet
I stumbled upon this post over at My Own Ideas…and I thought it was a perfect combo of a kids craft turned into a beautiful gift. Grandparents would love to receive this gift, and even children when they head … Read More...
Paper Bag Owl Craft
Family Buzz has a simple tutorial for making owls out of paper bags. Perfect for welcoming the fall season….kids may even like to bring these to school with their lunch in it!
Monster Feet
These monster feet would be perfect to do a craft along with a book such as ” Where The Wild Things Are”. Is it just me, or are these monster feet REALLY cute and not a bit scary? Head on … Read More...
Sharpie Pirate Wench Ukulele
Sharpie Pirate Wench Ukulele
Originally uploaded by Kayla LaFleur
Nice. This ukulele has been decorated with a sharpie to look like a mural from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland. I love sharpie art!
Her blog: rawgirllive.wordpress.com/
Paper House Tutorial
Our very own sewing editor Ann Weaver has a two great ideas on her own blog…Casserole Blog. She had the idea of a Reward Craft Project for her daughter’s class, but also these Little Paper Houses are so … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Flower Fairies
Pink and Green Mama added these fairies to their Autumn Sensory Box…what will you add these precious fairies to? I love the flower and leaf bodies!
Etsy find – birdzNbeez
This interesting locket makes me think of the book Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith. Take a look at birdzNbeez’s Etsy shop to see the other quirky and fabulous trinkets there.
Candy Corn Cupcakes
It must be cute cupcake day. Learn how to make candy corn cupcakes HERE at The Curvy Carrot.
Flowerpot Cupcakes
10 Fall Wreath Ideas
The wreath projects around the internet are abundant! I’ve already featured quite a few wreath projects, but more and more just keep hitting my radar. How can I hold them all for myself? Wreaths are such a fantastic way … Read More...
Lil’ Cowboy Sign
I am in love with this sign. Makes me wish one of my boys was into the cowboy theme. I love how Ali made this plank of wood look like a chunk of wood flooring! If you haven’t been to … Read More...
Unique Flooring: DIY Tiling with Coins
I was browsing around Apartment Therapy this morning and found this fabulous bathroom floor renovation. At first glance it just looks like regular tile flooring, but a close up reveals that this tile floor is made from nickels! The renovation … Read More...
Sunflower Sandwich
Learn how to hide all kinds of healthy things in this sunflower snack HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.
Super Tiny DOTS Cupcakes
What is it about tiny things and cupcakes made from things that aren’t cupcakes? Either will get me every time. I adore these “cupcakes” made from DOTS candy at Sugar Swings!. Check out the Halloween version, too.
Sewing Tutorial: Paint can craft caddy
Emily from Toad’s Treasures shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a paint can into a craft caddy. You can put your larger supplies in the can itself, while smaller tools like pencils and scissors find … Read More...