OnlineFabricStore.net shares a tutorial on their blog telling how to add a lining to the next skirt or pair of pants that you make. A lining can serve as a layer between a scratchy fabric (like wool) and your skin, … Read More...
Tutorial: Little boys’ dress-up chaps from a pair of jeans
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to turn a pair of little boys’ jeans into a pair of denim chaps. These make an awesome dress-up accessory for little cowboys! Go to the tutorial… Read More...
Tutorial: Pojagi seam finishes on your machine
The Silly BooDilly shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to achieve Pojagi patchwork seam finishes on your sewing machine. These finishes would be lovely incorporated into your next project! Go to the tutorial.
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New Release: Stampin’ Up
Stamping Up has just released their brand new catalog, it’s full on lots of wonderful new stamps, pattern papers, embellishments, dies and more. Click here to download a PDF of the whole new catalog and click here to find a … Read More...
Giveaway: Sizzix EClips Starter Set
Scrapbook,com is giving away the new Sizzix EClips electronic cutter
! Every eligible order placed at Scrapbook.com between July 5, 2010 and July 31, 2010 is automatically entered into a drawing for a Brand New Sizzix EClips Electronic Shape Cutting … Read More...
Article: 8 Ideas for Placing Embellishments
Debbie Hodge shares some tips for placing embellishments on a scrapbook page. You will learn various techniques for placement including clustering, layering and grouping. Click here to go to article.
Pajama Party Wednesdays 9PM EST
Put on your slippers and join the fun tonight at a real-time interactive pajama party. Crafty goodness awaits you every Wednesday night at 9PM Eastern, US. Go here for details.
Inspiration du Jour – Beloved Angel
Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog
DIY: Watermelon Scrub
Watermelon is as much a part of summer as heat and mosquitoes, so why not incorporate watermelon into your body products? Whip up a nice Watermelon Scrub using this recipe from BathBodySupply.com.
Tutorial: Sew a cute sleep mask
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to sew up a cute sleep mask. It’s a quick project and takes just a few scraps of fabric (plus a bit of batting and some elastic). If you’re already making a nightgown or … Read More...
Tutorial: Toddler’s bathrobe from inexpensive dishtowels
Care from Obsessively Stitching guest blogs over at Dollar Store Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make this super cute toddler-sized bathrobe. If you’re wondering where she found such a great terry cloth print, it’s actually a pair of … Read More...
Tutorial: Cooling cover for a carseat
When you park your car in the sun, you know to expect the seat to be hot when you sit down. But what about our littlest passengers with sensitive baby skin, and who are too young to understand why their … Read More...
Tutorial: Twirly Dress-up Skirt for little girls
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at Samster Mommy showing how to make these fabulous Dress-Up Skirts for little girls. The layers of tulle and trim will delight any little girl’s fancy. Go to the tutorial.
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Turn an Old Window into Illuminated Art…a Video
Here’s a glass craft that is slightly out of the usual for this blog but I thought it was a cool project to share. Since it’s made with a window, it’s a glass project. But it doesn’t require fire or … Read More...
Sale and New Release: Impression Obsession Stamps
Impression Obsession. is having a sale on all their clear stamp sets, 20% from now until midnight July 7th, not much time so hurry!! Click here to see all their clear stamps.
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Venus Fly Trap Craft/Game
I love when a craft is associated with a book…No Time For Flashcards is excellent at coming up with crafts on the fly to go with books…see how she made this Venus Fly Trap Game!
World Cup Stadium Horns
Who wouldn’t want to feel like they are at the World Cup
…especially with those horns!! Well, now you can have them in your living room…or outside, whichever suits you. Alpha Mom makes them out of baseball bats!
Popsicle Stick Harmonica
maya*made has a great how to for making a Popsicle Stick Harmonica. Any homemade musical instrument is worth a try in my book! She shows you step by step with pictures! There are lot’s of music learning resources available online … Read More...
Felted ‘Swiss Roll’ Bracelet Tutorial (free)
This Swiss Roll Felt Bracelet tutorial is created by Sticky Paws blog. It is similar to caning with clay but of course it is softer and lighter. The colors you use are totally up to you to match your … Read More...
A sand “box” made from tree logs
I grew up with a sandbox at my house and my grandmother’s house. I can tell you many hours were spent in it creating things and stories to go along with those sand “things”. I am not quite sure how … Read More...