Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this elegant flannel scarf. The simplicity of design and color makes the gathered panel really pop. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Pom pom winter hat from an old sweater
Kristin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a super cute baby or toddler hat with pom pom balls at the top. These hats definitely have the awww… … Read More...
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Edible Crayons
Yep. Edible crayons that actually work. And are healthy. And beautifully photographed. Take a visual journey through the step by step process of making these beauts from nuts, fruits and lots o’ healthy things HERE at Luxirare.
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Tutorial: Tie-top heart pincushion
Margot from The Pattern Basket shares a tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop for making this heart-shaped pincushion. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, tie-top, tie, heart, pincushion, Valentine[/tags]
Great Site for Educational Crafts
I just happened to stumble on Looledo.com, a site I have never seen before. It is amazing for educational learning through crafts. Even better, he has instructions on video too! Check out his directions for Boris the Bull.… Read More...
Easy way to make Felted Balls By Kim of Wildly Woolly
It is said that good things come to those that wait or in my case asked. I asked Kim of Wildly Woolly to make up a little tutorial showing her Easy way to make Felted Balls and she did.
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The Most Beautiful Yet!!
I’m planning on a couple of posts today…here’s a short one. I have shown you all JC Herrell fantastic beads in the recent past…I had to share these. They are so awesome. That’s all I can say. Buy her beads! … Read More...
Aromatherapy Rice Pillows
The Magic Onions is quickly becoming one of my favorite blogs to check out new things to do with my children. She is very creative, and her projects are simple. Check out this Aromatherapy Rice Pillow from Cashmere and Tea…… Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork organizer for a Nintendo DS
Know anyone who got a Nintendo DS for Christmas? Christine from 3 Sweet P’s shows how to make a patchwork organizer for the DS. It has spaces to hold the handheld game system, accessories, and games in a handy folio … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging dishtowel for your kitchen
Mara from kleio’s belly offers a tutorial for making this hanging dishtowel. The tab at the top buttons around a kitchen cabinet handle or over an oven door handle, so it’s always within easy reach when you need it. Get … Read More...
New Release: Close To My Heart Stamps and Scrapbooking
Hurray for new stamps! Three times a year Close to My Heart releases a new catalog and their latest release is chocked full of over 40 wonderful new stamp designs and four different scrapbooking kits, stickers and embellishments. One of … Read More...
Epiphany Star- Italian Legend Story Craft
La Befana is a great story about an Italian Legend. Storytelling is a great way to inspire your children’s imagination, and this story and craft over at Storytelling Crafts and Kids is a great way to get started this New … Read More...
Solar Queen Bracelet
Solar Queen Bracelet
Originally uploaded by 2Roses Jewelry
Here is a great example of an upcycling project. 2 Roses often make striking jewelry out of unexpected materials.
This bangle is made of wood, cord and recycled buttons. It has a … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY microfiber cleaning pads for hardwood floor mops
Amanda from Viscidly uses a hardwood floor mop to keep her floors clean. The mops use reusable microfiber pads, but they have to be washed frequently. When she ran across some in expensive microfiber at the dollar store, she decided … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Pig softie
Amida from Journey Into Unschooling had some scrap fabric and a bit of stuffing. A quick handdrawn pattern and a sewing session later, she had this sweet little pig softie. Read more about her project at Journey Into Unschooling.
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Tutorial: Soft fabric pocket watch for pretend play
Stacey from Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy made this soft fabric pocket watch for her son so that he can pretend to be a train conductor. It has two fabric pieces that are “hinged” together at the top so he … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Ruffled shower curtain
Kerri from cute little disaster and Lovelies & Reas’ Designs shows the ruffled curtain she made, inspired by a similar one she saw in an Anthropologie catalog. (Have you noticed how many awesome sewing projects are inspired by Anthropologie?) Read … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat buckle for little kids
Many shopping carts come equipped with seat belts, but they’re often broken or tangled. When this happens, it can be difficult to keep a child sitting down in the cart. Care from Obsessively Stitching has a solution with a D-ring … Read More...