Citra from Innocentia needed a carrying case for her computer’s external hard drive. But where to find one that’s pretty? The ones in the stores are all so… plain. She decided to create her own, and now she can transport … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew monogram using spraypaint and a doily
Cheryl, AKA Tidy Mom, shows how to make this no-sew monogram for a tote bag. All it takes is a doily, a letter stencil, and some acrylic paint. So pretty! Go to the tutorial.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Re-useable Mushroom or Owl Lunch Sack for back-to-school
Nothing says back-t0-school like a brand spankin’ new lunchbox. Why not make one this year instead of buying a mass-produced one from the discount stores? Christie from A Lemon Squeezy Shop and A Lemon Squeezy Home shows how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging fabric storage baskets
If you have a bit of free wall space, you have a spot for some easy-reach storage. Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this set of hanging storage baskets. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Stamped Fabric Flowers
(image by Whiff of Joy and Gio)
Isn’t this craft room door hanger simply wonderful!? Visit the Whiff of Joy blog and learn how to make the flowers shown using fabric, stamps and buttons, click here for tutorial.
-Heather
Party Monday: Butterflies
Just when you were getting used to Recipe Tuesday, I go and throw another new feature at you: Party Monday. Every Monday I’ll collect party ideas from party geniuses around the web and gather them in an inspiration board. … Read More...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2010 MEETING ROUND UP
I’m choosing to post the Show ‘n Tell notes from the St. Louis Crochet Club’s August, 2010 meeting here so I can highlight some of the yarns used. Those of you familiar with my usual meeting ’round-up’ posts know that … Read More...
Black Leaf Filigree Earrings by LaFemmeJewels
Earrings? Sterling Silver Earwires? Large Modern Black Leaf Filigree Earrings by LaFemmeJewels on Etsy. Gorgeous big 53mm (2.25″) long black filigree leaves on Sterling Silver earwires that pack a punch.
These statement earrings are made with black coated brass … Read More...
Tutorial and Freebie: Mini Envelopes
Download the free file for your digital cutter and watch a video showing how to make the envelopes shown above. The file comes ins SVG,GSD, DXF for digital cutters, and also as a PDF for good old-fashioned hand cutting. Click … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Computer Games
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
Rub a dub dub, Havin’ fun in the tub!
1. Super Hero Ducky Soap by Naked Garden
2. Free the Red Alien Monster Soap from the Spaceship by Cosmic Clean Body
3. Sweet Fix Fudge Soaps by Mama Made USA
4. Matchbox Car Soap Set by Connie’s Beauty Boutique… Read More...
DIY Cake Bunting
And so the trend continues… learn how to make this bunting for a birthday cake HERE at (my new favorite site) little. lovely.
[tags]birthday cake, bunting[/tags]
Tutorial: Gathered camisole dress from a maxi skirt
D’Arcy-Jean Milne, author of Fabric Leftovers
, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she refashioned a maxi skirt into a gathered camisole dress. What a clever refashion! Don’t have a maxi skirt in your refashioning stash? I suspect … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a swaddling wrap from receiving blankets
Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an infant swaddling wrap from receiving blankets. By cutting and reshaping the receiving blankets, she creates a swaddler that wraps around baby and ties up … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew tie-dyed elastic hair accessories
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make awesome hair accessories by tie-dying satin elastic. Longer lengths of elastic make headbands, while shorter lengths can be used to hold ponytails. This is … Read More...
Apple Decor
Yes, I do have back to school in mind… Find a roundup of ideas for apples at parties HERE at Frost Me!, such as these apple stands.
[tags]apples, parties[/tags]
Trix on Sticks
I need say nothing more. Except find them HERE at Keep Home Simple. And except that I found these via Tater Tots and JellO.
[tags]cereal, Trix, kids, sticks[/tags]
Doughnut Dude
Learn how to make this little doughnut guy (or gal?) HERE at raspberri cupcakes. Oh, and you’ll also find the recipe for those yummy baked cinnamon ones, too.
[tags]cinnamon, doughnuts[/tags]
Mirrored Vase
Heidi Smith over at Budget Wise Home took a thrift store vase and a few packs of mirrors from the craft store and created this stylish mirrored vase.
See how Heidi made this mirrored vase at Budget Wise Home.
Make Your Own Creamware
Madigan Made has a wonder post on how to create your own creamware. Creamware can be pretty pricey, but if you follow Madigan’s instructions and shop at the thrift stores, you can have your own wall of lovely creamware.
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