The fabric that Aunt Peaches used for this pillow is a custom design. She drew it herself on to some plain fabric, using Pentel fabric crayons. She shares a tutorial at the Pentel blog showing how easy it is to … Read More...
Superhero Sight Word Mash
If you have a reluctant learner who is a fan of superheroes, you will certainly want to check out this educational game created by Carolyn from The Pleasantest Thing. Your child will have a great time smashing the word cards … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Make Your Own Customized Twister Party Game
I’m not nearly flexible enough for Twister these days, but I used to love the game when I was younger. To make this party classic fit the color scheme for your event, check out this tutorial for how to make … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
Craft Room Storage Solutions
Finding appropriate and functional storage solutions for our craft room is not always an easy task. We need our products to be close at hand, yet visible (so we don’t forget what we have), and beautiful as well. We found … Read More...
Chai Latte Soap
Sometimes its more about the presentation than the actual soap. I just had to feature this tutorial not just for the soap recipe but the adorable way of packaging it. This would be a great gift for coffee loving crazy … Read More...
Tutorial: Just the Essentials small tote
This is the Just The Essentials bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. A small tote with a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front, it’s just big enough to carry a wallet, a phone, and other essentials. … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls slouchy raglan sweatshirt
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can adapt a basic raglan t-shirt pattern to create a slouchy raglan sweatshirt. Her tutorial shows how to create the looser fit from your favorite raglan pattern. Folding the hems to the … Read More...
DIY Smocked Jewellery
This isn’t your average necklace! Francesca shares the tutorial for this smocked necklace she created using the kit from a Mollie Makes magazine. The kit was originally for making a patchwork sewing case but she got super creative and turned … Read More...
Wavy Bead Tutorial from Lampwork etc.
Wandering around Pinterest I found a cool tutorial for bead makers. The link took me over to Lampwork, etc. with a post from Victoria’s Glassworks. I love these beads and found this particular way to do it pretty cool as … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted faux fur infinity scarf
Diana from Diana’s Sewing Lessons shows how to make this beautiful twisted faux fur infinity scarf. The thick pile of the fur gives the twist extra dimension. The twisted scarf can go as dressy or as casual as you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a lining to a pants pattern
Jess from If Only They Would Nap shows how you can add a flannel lining when making a pair of pants. The extra layer adds warmth to a pair of pants. She shows it for a pair of toddler pants, … Read More...
Easy Ideas For Beautiful Kitchen Updates
Are you wanting to update and upgrade your kitchen? We always dream of the “perfect” kitchen that we would like to have, but time and money always seem to interfere with our plans. Well, if you are willing to do … Read More...
Sampler Pattern – Don’t Be Distracted
Too late, I am already distracted by this little beauty. I think I should have this in my office as I come online to work and get distracted by all the pretty things and forget about finding interesting stuff for … Read More...
Project: Memo Note Holders
Display hand made cards, photos and notes with these fun memo note holders. Andrea made these using paper mache’ shapes covering them with washi tapes and paints, adding stamped words and curled wire. Find her complete directions over on her … Read More...
Balance the Popsicle Sticks Game
Chelsey, from Buggy and Buddy, was inspired, in part, to make this game when she found a large, half foam ball at her local craft store. Her kids had a lot of fun with a previous balancing activity so she … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt junk food cat toys
My cats are always trying to sneak a way to eat my food off my plate. They are shameless! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can make these cute felt cat toys shaped like your favorite junk food. … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias tape ID lanyard
Onel from Onelmon shows how she created an ID lanyard. She used a package of bias tape, but you could also cut and iron your own fabric tape. Having actual bias in your fabric strip is not necessary for this … Read More...