Most of us knitters would like to be more productive with our knitting, whether that means knitting faster when we have time to or making more time for our knitting in the first place.
A few years ago I took … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Most of us knitters would like to be more productive with our knitting, whether that means knitting faster when we have time to or making more time for our knitting in the first place.
A few years ago I took … Read More...
Weddings are such an exciting time, but the actual wedding day isn’t the only celebration to be held for the couple-to-be. Hosting a bridal shower can be a fun little party and the perfect place for the bride to be … Read More...
If you live close to, or have been to a beach in the last while, then you are aware of the large amounts of driftwood that can be salvaged from the sands and water. Before you toss that chunk of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Did you know you can sew a fabric slip cover for a frisbee? And that it will still fly with the cover on? Yes you can, and yes it does. Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
We came across this fun sewing elements chart.
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When it comes to planning lessons, your mind probably thinks of elementary-aged kids, preschoolers, and even toddlers. I am sure most people would think to plan learning lessons for babies, but this is actually the age group that is sometimes … Read More...
Back to school is not far a way for most kids, and if you are one of those parents who has only a few weeks until your little ones are back into bus-riding mode, you’ve probably already been thinking about … Read More...
Kristina Werner has a video tutorial on her blog showing how to achieve a soft ink blended background for your stamped cards using ink pads and a blending tool along with complete directions for making this lovely owl wreath card,… Read More...
by Katie Smith
Today I have a tutorial to share with you by Amy at Delineate your Dwelling. She created this simple and stunning Gold Foil Doily Art. Every month Amy does a “Easy Art Work in 1.2.3” post where she shows you … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Every year, the geeky hooker, AKA, well.. the geeky hooker (as she doesn’t reveal her true name), crochets some of these cute little creatures based on, you guessed it, comic books. And she then drops them around the annual … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Melissa from Polkadot Chair shows how you can make the sweetest burp cloths using vintage handkerchiefs. They are backed with a soft and absorbent chenille and trimmed with ric rac around the edges. You can usually find vintage handkerchiefs at … Read More...
Do you love making jewelry, but seem to be in rut with ideas? Maybe you are just looking for some fresh ideas for something new to try. This post from Flamingo Toes has over 50 ideas of DIY tutorial you … Read More...
by Katie Smith
If you have a garden, you are going to LOVE this idea! I’m in the process of moving, so I don’t currently have a Summer garden, but once I get moved and do have my garden again, this is on … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shares a tutorial for making a set of soft baby blocks. They’re a classic baby toy and the perfect baby shower gift, especially when you don’t know the gender of the baby. She makes them … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Here is a quick and easy way to bring some bright and cheery color to some plain old milk bottles! Kristi, from the Making it in the Mountains blog, shared these and I think they are so fun! She used … Read More...
I just love the texture in this project by Aimee. The embroidery is embellished with a beaded circle around the outside. You can really let your creativity shine with a little experimenting and a little bravery too. Here is Aimee’s … Read More...
Looking for a fun yet classy way to make your own wedding favor gifts? This post from The Idea Room has some beautiful ideas that your guests will love and can actually use! Take a minute to look through this … Read More...
Head to your pantry instead of your craft stash to make cool metallic accents for your cards with a faux pewter embellishment made of tin foil. The All Free Paper Crafts site has a template and instructions for making a … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Learn how to create simple paper cones to construct this easy paper lantern by following this tutorial from Amy at Delineate your Dwelling!
When I first saw the photo above, I have to admit, I thought something along the lines … Read More...
When I first saw this lamp I thought it was a piece of coral or something organic then at closer inspection I saw that it was a cluster of toy action figures. Too funny! Pop on over to Instructables to … Read More...