Ady from Crafty Ady shares the how-to for making a cute little zippered pouch she has named The Stuffy. It includes a metal ring so you can hang it on your keychain, and the inside is finished nicely with French … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn an adult t-shirt into a shirred dress for toddlers
Nicole from Create and Delegate shows how to use shirring to transform a plain adult-sized t-shirt into a cute summer dress for your toddler. This quick, easy project is perfect for beginning sewists. Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Stamped Beach Frame
Click here to visit Inkadinkado and find instructions on how to make this fun and colorful stamped “day at the beach with dad” photo frame.
-Heather
Free patterns: Hand-embroidery
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Tutorial: Glass Magnets
Jen at Let’s Make it Ours shows you how to make customised glass magnets using scrapbook papers. Click here to go to tutorial.
SWADDLE THAT BABE
I’ve become entranced with the ‘new’ baby cocoons. Is it really just a cap pattern that’s been elongated? Maybe I’ll try making one that way. Before that, however, I decided to see what different patterns were out there. Needing some … Read More...
Free charts: Cross-stitch
Live With Prima: Summer Album
Join Julie Balzer on July 12th for an online class to make an acrylic album to capture all your summer memories. Learn how to decorate an acrylic album with patterned paper paint and more. Class starts at 5pm PST/8pm EST… Read More...
Tutorial: Origami Gift Box
Learn how to make a gift box from your scrapbook papers using the origami technique. Click here to go to tutorial on Bubblegum and Duct Tape
Inspiration du Jour – This Feels Like Home
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Embossed Soap
The Crafty B shares a fun tutorial showing how to make embossed soap using stamps.
Dream On is dreamy
Thanks to Red Pepper Quilts I now have a new favorite fabric line – Dream On by Urban Chiks. Visit her post to see where to get some now. To sign up for a notification when it’s available at the … Read More...
Free Patterns From Cascade Yarns
Cascade’s got lots and lots of free patterns for you. And some new ones have just been added. Check them out by clicking on this link!
DIY Sunday Tutorial at Polymer Clay Smoshers
Want to learn how to make these lovely two-sided textured beads?
Click here to head over to the Polymer Clay Smooshers blog and get the tutorial!
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Inspiration: Cyan Chain
Originally uploaded by Thea Clark
Here is some inspiration for you. This piece is wonderful with lots of unexpected textures and materials in unusual combinations. The pearls really just finish off this piece perfectly.
Happy 4th of July!
Free Tutorial and Giveaway from Iris Mishly
Iris Mishly of Polymeri Online is giving away this free flag cane tutorial in honor of Independence Day in the United States. She is also doing not just one, but two givaways, one for patriotic keychains, the other for a … Read More...
Free pattern: Tri-fold wallet with zippered pocket
Craft Passion has the free pattern and tutorial for making this pretty but practical tri-fold wallet. The inside includes pockets for paper money, while the outside sports a zippered pocket for your change. Go to the free pattern and tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler pants with gathered ankles
Priti from Arm Candy for You shares a tutorial for making her Cute Bum pants for toddler girls. These cotton pants have shirred ankles and shaped patch pockets. She made them for her little girl, but with the right fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy petal tank tunic for tween girls
Selina from The Sisters 4 Say More Is More shows how to make this cute petal tank, perfect for older girls or the tween set. Of course, it’d also be cute for the littler girls. The rows of petals at … Read More...
Inspiration: Close To My Heart Stamp and Scrap Gallery
Looking for ideas to use with your Close To My Heart stamps and scrapbooking supplies? Well check out their newly redesigned gallery where you’ll find lots of cool projects, ideas and inspirations. Click here to visit the gallery.
-Heather