Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More ...
How to paint a watermelon hat and flip-flops
Painting some new summer accessories like a wide-brimmed hat and flip-flops with Testors craft paint can be a fun project as each summer can have a new theme and color scheme – this year it is watermelon for me! If … Read More ...
How to make Princess Leia yarn hair
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More ...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More ...
How to make a recycled denim pennant banner
Denim is such a versatile material and what I like most about this project is that it uses the side seems as a decorative element along the top of the triangles. Pop on over to the blog Skip to my … Read More ...
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 28, 2016 and you are in the running for this amazing collection of paint!
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Looking for some inspiration on … Read More ...
How to paint shoes with stripes
This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More ...
How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress
I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...
Giveaway- Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids
Giveaway-Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids
Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 11, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book that features all sorts of great ideas and tutorials on … Read More ...
How to make a spider web poncho
With Halloween coming up this would make a great project to make so it can be worn for the whole month….even longer if spider webs are your style year round. Pop on over to the blog Being Bianca for her … Read More ...
How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt
Babies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More ...
Giveaway: Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing
Giveaway: A copy of the super cute new book Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 27, 2015 … Read More ...
How to make a recycled material cat tent
This tutorial makes me want to make a cat tent even though I don’ town a cat….maybe I could make them for charity? Pop on over to the blog Practically Functional for the fun and easy tutorial on how … Read More ...
15 easy Chic winter fashion tutorials including needle felted heart elbow patches
This idea for needle felting heart shaped patches would be just the thing to do for your Valentine’s Day outfit or to give to your Valentine. For 14 more fun fashion ideas from projects made from scratch to simple glitter … Read More ...
How to make a bling covered headband
Just in time for New Year’s Eve- a holiday I associate the most with bling, Allison sent in a link to the blog The Quiet Lion where there is wonderful photos and a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...