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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Indulge Your Shelf: A red train case, and a celebration

Indulge Your Shelf: A red train case, and a celebration: Thank you for all your support and for keeping my neck of the woods in your thoughts and prayers.  We have 346 homes confirmed lost.  Among ...

Bitter Betty Blogs: Tutorial Tuesday: Vintage Suitcase into Mobile Stu...

Bitter Betty Blogs: Tutorial Tuesday: Vintage Suitcase into Mobile Stu...: Once only a lonely lost piece of lugga g e Now this cutie is full of gift tag and correspondence goodies... I like a good vintage suitcas...

A Place to Roost: Vintage Sewing Case

A Place to Roost: Vintage Sewing Case:   When I found this suitcase  I didn't know how I would use it, but after a few days I knew what I was going to do with it. It has now becom...

*lyssa beth*: tidy-up tuesdays: DIY magazine holders from Priori...

*lyssa beth*: tidy-up tuesdays: DIY magazine holders from Priori...: As i'm organizing my craft space and getting it presentable, I found a dilhema.  What do you do with 5 years worth of Scrapbook magazines?!...

Rosey Corner Creations: Holiday Stocking Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Holiday Stocking Tutorial: Well, it's only been what? A month since I was going to post this. And now it's past Christmas and who needs a tutorial on how to make ...

Rosey Corner Creations: Paper Roses and a Vase

Rosey Corner Creations: Paper Roses and a Vase: I'm helping with the decorations for an activity for the young women in our church. I wish I could say I'm really good at decorating...

Rosey Corner Creations: Utility Apron Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Utility Apron Tutorial: I  Love, love, love, this utility apron. Perfect for teachers, crafters, gardeners, vendors, sewers, homemakers, children's church music lea...

Rosey Corner Creations: Pins & Needles, Matchbook Sewing Kit Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Pins & Needles, Matchbook Sewing Kit Tutorial: Okay! So here is my second sewing kit that's been bouncing around in my brain! It's a matchbook style. Shhh...don't tell anyone bu...

Rosey Corner Creations: Too Cute Card Keeper with clear vinyl pockets Tuto...

Rosey Corner Creations: Too Cute Card Keeper with clear vinyl pockets Tuto...: This project was born because I wanted to make something for the young women I work with at church . I thought a small wallet for them to k...

Rosey Corner Creations: Fabric Covered Button Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Fabric Covered Button Tutorial: I have no idea why - but I've been a little intimidated by fabric covered buttons. How do they work? Why do they work? Will they take a lon...

Rosey Corner Creations: Twisted Fabric Flower Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Twisted Fabric Flower Tutorial: These twisted fabric flowers are everywhere right now. And why not? They are so easy and quick to make and can be made completely needle and...

Rosey Corner Creations: Easy Fabric Headband Tutorial

Rosey Corner Creations: Easy Fabric Headband Tutorial: I love head bands. I love coordinating them with all different kinds of out fits and, I love putting them on my girls too. I don't like spen...

Rosey Corner Creations: Pins and Needles: A travel sewing kit, gift idea T...

Rosey Corner Creations: Pins and Needles: A travel sewing kit, gift idea T...: The other day while at church I was preparing to teach my class of young women when I felt what I thought was a long hair on my skirt touc...

Mommy by day Crafter by night: {all wrapped up} kindle case + tutorial

Mommy by day Crafter by night: {all wrapped up} kindle case + tutorial: Last March, my hubby gave me a kindle for my birthday... I was so excited! He even got me the case that had a light in it! There were many ...

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

How To: Felt Raincloud Brooch

How To: Felt Raincloud Brooch

A Feathered Nest: 100% Calorie Free Cupcakes

A Feathered Nest: 100% Calorie Free Cupcakes: These are pretty much the only cupcakes I need to have in my life. Aren't they scrumptious ?! They're going to be glued to some hair cl...

Simply the Sweet Life Magazine-Recipes, Food, Crafts, Travel, Lifestyle, Entertainment: Creating * Christmas Glass Glitter Star Ornament C...

Simply the Sweet Life Magazine-Recipes, Food, Crafts, Travel, Lifestyle, Entertainment: Creating * Christmas Glass Glitter Star Ornament C...: Back in August I bought a bottle of vintage German Glass Glitter at my favorite antique store to make these pretty stars for our Christmas ...

A Feathered Nest: Embroidered Felt Bookmarks

A Feathered Nest: Embroidered Felt Bookmarks: Recently, I was honored to be asked do a feature for Simply the Sweet Life , which happens to be a FANTASTIC magazine, as well as a blog sit...

Mich L. in L.A.: Bobbin baubles redux.

Mich L. in L.A.: Bobbin baubles redux.: Hi, gang!  This is not truly new, rather a quick re-run for continuity's sake.  A while back I did a guest tutorial on the great blog seven ...

felt dove ornament tutorial

felt dove ornament tutorial

minimoz: Reindeer Food!

minimoz: Reindeer Food!: I found some free printables   from  tom kat studio Materials: The free printable Cardboard Glue Ribbon Clear bags Oats Sprinkles - Re...

minimoz: Easter Bunny Shoes

minimoz: Easter Bunny Shoes: How cute are these shoes!! Remember back when I made the Superhero Shoes Well, I saw this   and knew that I had to make them. ...

minimoz: Felt Chick & Bunny

minimoz: Felt Chick & Bunny: Remember way back when I posted my first  Tutorial on Felt Owls I've always thought about how many animals you could make,  SO  because East...

minimoz: Felt Flower Ball

minimoz: Felt Flower Ball: Materials:  Polyfoam Ball - 100mm Felt - Maybe 10/15 sheets Dressmaking Pins Scissors Circle to trace Pen  Ribbon (optional) Step  1....

minimoz: Love Map - A Tutorial

minimoz: Love Map - A Tutorial: I have been receiving many requests on how I made the Love Map . So here is a quick run down. This is the frame that I started with.  (sm...

Monday, August 27, 2012

minimoz: Felt Owls

minimoz: Felt Owls:  FELT OWL I found these cute little owls from a project sheet given to me from  riot stores , a craft shop in Melbourne. I am unsure ...

Benzie: A fanfare of felt.: Felt like a tutorial: Owls

Benzie: A fanfare of felt.: Felt like a tutorial: Owls: Owls sure look smart, and this is why we associate them with school studies. Now that August is here it's time again to prepare our chi...

Tiny Apartment Crafts: Felt Owl Measuring Tape + Free PDF Pattern

Tiny Apartment Crafts: Felt Owl Measuring Tape + Free PDF Pattern: OK Internet, as promised , an owl craft made just for you! You can download a PDF pattern for this little Owl at the bottom of the page. I...

Benzie: A fanfare of felt.: Introducing Scallop Wreath Kit & Giveaway!

Benzie: A fanfare of felt.: Introducing Scallop Wreath Kit & Giveaway!: I'm giddy -and I think you will be to. I have something for you that will make all you crafting machines happy and shout with joy! A diy wr...

Craftside: How to make a felted hedgehog from the new book Wool Toys and Friends: Step-by-Step Instructions for Needle-Felting Fun

Craftside: How to make a felted hedgehog from the new book Wool Toys and Friends: Step-by-Step Instructions for Needle-Felting Fun

Craftionary: Nylon flowers material

Craftionary: Nylon flowers material: THINGS YOU NEED: The basic material for every nylon flower is the same. Nylon/ stocking net   is available in a variety of color...

Craftionary: How to make basic nylon flower

Craftionary: How to make basic nylon flower: Stocking net flowers are easy to make. Once you understand the basics of these flowers you can make any flower using your imagination. ...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower american peony

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower american peony: American Peony  is a garden plant of the genus  Paeonia (Peony),  having large, variously colored flowers with numerous stamens and...

Craftionary: Learn to make nylon wedding lily

Craftionary: Learn to make nylon wedding lily: Don't you think they are pretty? Have you every thought why everything is so pure and peaceful in white. It's an amazing color, it goes wi...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower felwort

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower felwort: A  felwort  is a beautiful perennial plant, found in damp areas of Europe, Asia and North America. The flower of felwort is violet, blu...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower lotus

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower lotus: LOTUS  is an aquatic plant belonging to the water lily family. It has shield-like leaves and showy, solitary flowers u...

Craftionary: Nylon sunflowers

Craftionary: Nylon sunflowers:   SUNFLOWER  is a plant with tall coarse stems and large yellow-rayed flower h...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower calla lily

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower calla lily:  I love making flowers, specially for beautiful occasions. Calla Lily is widely cultivated in Africa, and is very famous because of it's...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower hibiscus (tutorial)

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower hibiscus (tutorial): HIBISCUS   is chiefly tropical shrub or tree, which has large, showy and variously colored flowers with numerous stamen...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower lily

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower lily: LILY   the name is used chiefly for plants of the genus " Lilium"   and related species but is applied also to plants of other families,...

Craftionary: Nylon flower poinsettia for christmas

Craftionary: Nylon flower poinsettia for christmas: POINSETTIA  is a tropical American shrub that has showy, scarlet leaves that look like petals with a small, yell...

Craftionary: Nylon flower daisy (flower tutorial)

Craftionary: Nylon flower daisy (flower tutorial): Daisy is a low-glowing plant widely found in Asia and Europe. Usually, daisies have a bright yellow centre with pink or white petals. Th...

Craftionary: Cute pansy made with nylon

Craftionary: Cute pansy made with nylon: PANSY  is a flower with velvety petals of various colors. Usually found in deep to strong violet color. Pansies have heart-shap...

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower rose

Craftionary: How to make nylon flower rose: ROSE  is a wildly cultivated, usually prickly-stemmed, pinnate-leaved flower. It belongs to the Rosa family and is a type of shrub....

Craftionary: Floral

Craftionary: Floral

Craftionary: Easy flower paper craft

Craftionary: Easy flower paper craft: Hey crafty friends I'm back with another week of origami love. This flower is the simplest thing I have ever made and it so pretty. A...

Craftionary: Floral

Craftionary: Floral

Simply Designing with Ashley Phipps: Folded Hair Flower Tutorial

Simply Designing with Ashley Phipps: Folded Hair Flower Tutorial

Free Time Frolics: Basket Purse

Free Time Frolics: Basket Purse: I found this little basket bag at target in the dollar section.  My target sold out of them but thy just got some.  So hurry over and grab ...

Free Time Frolics: My Little Unicorn

Free Time Frolics: My Little Unicorn: A few months ago my our family went to Lava Hot Springs for the day then off to Golden Corral. My kids were in heaven when they saw the buff...

Free Time Frolics: Rain{Bows} from My Sister's Suitcase

Free Time Frolics: Rain{Bows} from My Sister's Suitcase: Happy Bloggy Birthday Adrienne!! Nat and Holly here from My Sister's Suitcase . Adrienne is a great friend and one of our very first blog ...

Free Time Frolics: We all scream for {Ice Cream!} Felties

Free Time Frolics: We all scream for {Ice Cream!} Felties: I love all the cute Felt food. But oh the time.   My little girl loves to play in her little kitchen. I have seen lots of felt food tut...

My Sister's Suitcase: From Changing Table... to Ice Cream Parlor!

My Sister's Suitcase: From Changing Table... to Ice Cream Parlor!: My "Round 2" project for American Crafter was inspired by my little girl and her love of ice cream {she takes after her mama.} Back to that...

Butterfly Paint Chip Wreath (Tutorial)- Guest Post | Craftionary

Butterfly Paint Chip Wreath (Tutorial)- Guest Post | Craftionary

Guest Post- Felt flower bling | Craftionary

Guest Post- Felt flower bling | Craftionary

My Girlish Whims: DIY Owl Mobile

My Girlish Whims: DIY Owl Mobile: Ok ok. I promise this is my last post about owl related craft items for a veryyyy longtime. (Missed an owl post? Owl embroidery here , Owl P...

My Girlish Whims: Felt Owl Tutorial

My Girlish Whims: Felt Owl Tutorial: My sister is pregnant with her first baby and is planning an owl theme nursery! I'm working on a mobile for the nursery, but won't be able t...

My Girlish Whims: Silk Flowers in Paper Cones Pew Wedding Decor Tuto...

My Girlish Whims: Silk Flowers in Paper Cones Pew Wedding Decor Tuto...: One of my hardest planning items for this wedding was how I wanted to decorate the pews in the church. Sounds kind of silly - I know - but I...

My Girlish Whims: Paper Fan Banner Tutorial

My Girlish Whims: Paper Fan Banner Tutorial: Along with having a big space above my bed in my dorm (check out this post for pics), I also have one above my desk.  So, I decided to live...

Guest Post- White lace flower pin | Craftionary

Guest Post- White lace flower pin | Craftionary

Make a party rosettes necklace with yarn | Craftionary

Make a party rosettes necklace with yarn | Craftionary

Guest Post- Embroidery hoop wreath | Craftionary

Guest Post- Embroidery hoop wreath | Craftionary

Guest Post- Make Vintage- Inspired Fabric Flower ring (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Guest Post- Make Vintage- Inspired Fabric Flower ring (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Guest post- Rosette pillow | Craftionary

Guest post- Rosette pillow | Craftionary

Making Flowers with Fabric & Burlap (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Making Flowers with Fabric & Burlap (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Make Yarn Rosettes (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Make Yarn Rosettes (Tutorial) | Craftionary

Made by Nicole: Paper Flower Tutorial

Made by Nicole: Paper Flower Tutorial

Made by Nicole: Painting with Markers (Tutorial)

Made by Nicole: Painting with Markers (Tutorial)

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Made by Nicole: Quilted Coasters for Beginners

Made by Nicole: Quilted Coasters for Beginners

Made by Nicole: Crepe Paper Ornaments

Made by Nicole: Crepe Paper Ornaments

Made by Nicole: Paper Towel Spring Wreath

Made by Nicole: Paper Towel Spring Wreath

The Creative Imperative: Sunflowery Wreath

The Creative Imperative: Sunflowery Wreath: Time to switch out Old Glory for something new And this only took me an hour to do! I'm usually not crazy about sunflowers, but this idea ...

Fabric Flower

Fabric Flower

Wild Olive: project: diy needle threader

Wild Olive: project: diy needle threader: We have this fun calendar with crazy days and holidays listed, and imagine my delight when I saw Thread the Needle Day was coming up. And ...

Felt Strawberry Pinwheel

Felt Strawberry Pinwheel

Craft Project: Felt Christmas Ornament

Craft Project: Felt Christmas Ornament

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Two Girls Being Crafty: Intersecting Circles Wall Art Tutorial

Two Girls Being Crafty: Intersecting Circles Wall Art Tutorial: Remember how I promised a fun paint chip project a few weeks ago?  Well, here it is ( finally )!  It's more DIY art for us "non-artists", so...

Stubbornly Crafty: Kindle Case With Flower How To

Stubbornly Crafty: Kindle Case With Flower How To: I was released from my calling in the Young Women's program a few weeks ago. I bawled like a little baby as soon as I heard. Uncontrollabl...

Stubbornly Crafty: DIY Flower Corsage Tutorial

Stubbornly Crafty: DIY Flower Corsage Tutorial: My dear Grammy just had her 83rd birthday. Happy Birthday, Grammy! I've been trying to think of what to get for her that she'd appreciate. I...

Stubbornly Crafty: Monster Bib {Pattern & Tutorial}

Stubbornly Crafty: Monster Bib {Pattern & Tutorial}: Hi all! After the great response on my girly baby bib post I decided to make a tutorial for my newest bib design. The monster bib. I l...

ikat bag: Clowns, or Donut Holes Part 2

ikat bag: Clowns, or Donut Holes Part 2

Smashed Peas and Carrots: The Everything's Coming Up Roses Skirt {A Tutorial}

Smashed Peas and Carrots: The Everything's Coming Up Roses Skirt {A Tutorial}

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Fabric Flower Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Fabric Flower Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Blueberry Muffin and Liner Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Blueberry Muffin and Liner Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Cinnamon Roll Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Cinnamon Roll Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Cupcake and Frosting Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Felt Cupcake and Frosting Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Tiffany-Inspired Jewelry Bag Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Tiffany-Inspired Jewelry Bag Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Gift Bow Hair Clip Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Gift Bow Hair Clip Tutorial

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Get Creative with THE LORAX: Roll A Dice Lorax Game

Smashed Peas and Carrots: Get Creative with THE LORAX: Roll A Dice Lorax Game

Rachael Rabbit: Introducing the Cupcake Crew and a Cupcake Tutoria...

Rachael Rabbit: Introducing the Cupcake Crew and a Cupcake Tutoria...: I'm so happy we have such a great bunch of people in the cupcake and tea swap (I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!) ... A Spoonful of Sugar ...

Friday, August 24, 2012

Checkout Girl: Snowbaby (Don't look if you're Meg!)

Checkout Girl: Snowbaby (Don't look if you're Meg!): Sadly, the snow has melted, washed away by today's unseasonably warm rain. Here to stay, however (or to go live with Meg , my Holiday Tradit...

Checkout Girl: Jellyfish Tutorial

Checkout Girl: Jellyfish Tutorial: Materials: small pieces of felt in white and pink (or the jellyfishy colors of your choice) a bit of stuffing a five(ish) inch piece of rib...

Checkout Girl: Easy Little Ornament

Checkout Girl: Easy Little Ornament: I was hoping I'd have a leisurely afternoon before the middle of December to make a full-fledged tutorial, with step-by-step photos, for thi...

Checkout Girl: Free Bird (Better Late Than...)

Checkout Girl: Free Bird (Better Late Than...): Hello, friends! I'm finally back with instructions for a little hoop I'm calling "Free Bird." This project combines simple embroidery wit...

Little Pink House Tutorial (Wool Felt Applique in Hoop Frame)

Little Pink House Tutorial (Wool Felt Applique in Hoop Frame)

Be My Bluebird ~ Wool Felt Valentine Tutorial

Be My Bluebird ~ Wool Felt Valentine Tutorial

Checkout Girl: Holiday Tutorial: Let it Snow!

Checkout Girl: Holiday Tutorial: Let it Snow!: To make this cheer-inducing winter scene, you will need: 1. 1 9-inch wooden embroidery hoop 2. a piece of cotton or linen about 12" square ...

like a pretty petunia: Peg Doll Pals

like a pretty petunia: Peg Doll Pals: Are these not the cutest things you've seen in a long long time?  I haven't done any peg dolls since these and these .  We are way past ...

Thursday, August 23, 2012

You tell ‘em GIRL!!!

You tell ‘em GIRL!!!

Flower Power!

Flower Power!

Chiffon Necklace on the cheap!

Chiffon Necklace on the cheap!

Freezer Paper Stenciling

Freezer Paper Stenciling

Cart Caddy:TUTORIAL

Cart Caddy:TUTORIAL

Scrap Fabric Bracelets

Scrap Fabric Bracelets

Music Note Gift Tags

Music Note Gift Tags

Sweater Revamp

Sweater Revamp

Craft #1: Ribbon and Pearl Neclace

Craft #1: Ribbon and Pearl Neclace

Craft # 2: Butterfly Clips…or a variation of such! Oops!

Craft # 2: Butterfly Clips…or a variation of such! Oops!

Home Depot here we come!

Home Depot here we come!

Felt Flower Pin

Felt Flower Pin

Headbands love Ruffles too you know!

Headbands love Ruffles too you know!

Wire Ribbon Rosette

Wire Ribbon Rosette

Rolled Felt Headband

Rolled Felt Headband

Blooming Fabric Flower pin!

Blooming Fabric Flower pin!

Double Ribbon Washer Necklace!

Double Ribbon Washer Necklace!

Folded Felt Flowers

Folded Felt Flowers

Sock Wreath

Sock Wreath

Flower Power!

Flower Power!

vixenMade: Kids Craft: Paper Flower Bouquet

vixenMade: Kids Craft: Paper Flower Bouquet: http://wondertime.go.com/create-and-play/article/flower-necklace-printable.htmlMy daughter is definitely my own in that she loves to do craf...

vixenMade: Rainbow Hair Clip Tutorial

vixenMade: Rainbow Hair Clip Tutorial: So here is the tutorial I promised you. There may be a much easier and neater way of making a rainbow hair clip, but this worked for me!  A...

Toastie Studio Blog: Christmas Tutorial Advent {Cherry Pie Coasters}

Toastie Studio Blog: Christmas Tutorial Advent {Cherry Pie Coasters}: Cherry Pie... hmm any pie is yummy, but cherry pie just has that something special about it. Materials: Golden Felt from Sew Sweet Re...

Toastie Studio Blog: Daffodil Tutorial

Toastie Studio Blog: Daffodil Tutorial: Tomorrow is St Davids day (St David is the patron saint of Wales for those who don't know). As I am from Wales and grew up there I always li...

Toastie Studio Blog: Little lamb soft toy pattern & tutorial

Toastie Studio Blog: Little lamb soft toy pattern & tutorial: Not so much an April fools as a spring time gift! Here is a cute little spring lamb soft toy, make it in time for Easter gifts or just becau...

Toastie Studio Blog: Rainbow Felt Cake {Tutorial}

Toastie Studio Blog: Rainbow Felt Cake {Tutorial}: Last week I shared a felt rainbow cake tutorial over on Sew Sweets blog . It was their 1st Shop birthday and they had some great celebrati...

Toastie Studio Blog: Cancer Surviors Day - Butterfly Ribbon Brooch

Toastie Studio Blog: Cancer Surviors Day - Butterfly Ribbon Brooch: I had planned a tutorial for this day almost a month ago, having had several family members and friends who have gone through cancer, and no...

Toastie Studio Blog: Mini cake tutorial

Toastie Studio Blog: Mini cake tutorial: This weekend I am sharing a tutorial to make cute little cakes with fruit decoration! These little cakes are very similar in method to ma...

Toastie Studio Blog: Christmas tutorial advent - House needle book

Toastie Studio Blog: Christmas tutorial advent - House needle book: You will need Blue felt Cream felt Felt scraps in red & cream Sewing needle & threads Scissors Pattern (above) Print off and cut out the pa...

PellonProjects.com. Nifty Needle Case

PellonProjects.com. Nifty Needle Case

Sew Sweetness: Reader Tutorial: Owl Hat

Sew Sweetness: Reader Tutorial: Owl Hat: Welcome to Reader Tutorial week here at Sew Sweetness! Each day this week will feature a wonderful step-by-step sewing tutorial from one of ...

Guest Post: DIY Dinos

Guest Post: DIY Dinos

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

my life. my story.: :: diy victorian-themed headband ::

my life. my story.: :: diy victorian-themed headband ::: I was invited to a famous blogger, Shazwani Hamid's tea party last month. The theme was Victorian and since Victorian is sync with lace, sat...

Library Book Tote

Library Book Tote

Love T-Shirt Makeover

Love T-Shirt Makeover

Flatrock Cabin: Friday Night Sew In

Flatrock Cabin: Friday Night Sew In: I hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful Saturday wherever you live.  It is sunny and not too hot here.  I probably won't get outside today...

MAD IN CRAFTS: Mad Writing Skills: How to Write an A+ Tutorial

MAD IN CRAFTS: Mad Writing Skills: How to Write an A+ Tutorial:     A few weeks back I wrote a two-part series for Crafterminds on how to write an A+ tutorial .  Using my background in educatio...

my life. my story.: :: how to make paper napkin dress ::

my life. my story.: :: how to make paper napkin dress ::: Here is another baby shower related tutorial for all of you. When I Googled napkin fold for baby shower, most of the ideas were diaper shape...

my life. my story.: :: pompom felt flower ::

my life. my story.: :: pompom felt flower ::: I am in the mood for making craft projects. I actually planned to make satin rose buds but couldn't find any tutorial for the rose buds ...

Bright Spring Wreath

Bright Spring Wreath

Day 25: Stenciled Burlap Placemats

Day 25: Stenciled Burlap Placemats

Day 26: T-shirt Bracelet

Day 26: T-shirt Bracelet

Day 5: Striped Ribbon Flowers & Tattered Flowers

Day 5: Striped Ribbon Flowers & Tattered Flowers

Day 24: Fancy Schmancy Hand Towels and Dishcloth-a-Day

Day 24: Fancy Schmancy Hand Towels and Dishcloth-a-Day

Copycat Creativity

Copycat Creativity

Day 9: Long-Sleeve to Bow-Sleeve Tee Refashion

Day 9: Long-Sleeve to Bow-Sleeve Tee Refashion

Day 16: Thrift Store Sweater Refashion

Day 16: Thrift Store Sweater Refashion

Monday, August 20, 2012

Apron History: Project- Dish Soap Bottle Apron

Apron History: Project- Dish Soap Bottle Apron: Today's project - Aprons for your dish soap bottles! I am not sure why a dish soap bottle needs an apron, but they are cute! My sister did p...

For What It's Worth...or Not.: Felt Food: FREE Breakfast Pattern & Tutorial

For What It's Worth...or Not.: Felt Food: FREE Breakfast Pattern & Tutorial: AKA: the MOST anticipated Christmas Gift of 2011!!!! (read as...Mama is SUPER excited for Samantha to open this one) I'm rather late to t...

For What It's Worth...or Not.: Felt Mistletoe Tutorial

For What It's Worth...or Not.: Felt Mistletoe Tutorial: One of the gifts I'm most excited about this year is Felt Food for Sam!  I know, I'm like the last crafter on the PLANET to jump on the Fel...

How To Make A Primitive Snowman Holiday Ornament or Refrigerator Magnet Pattern

How To Make A Primitive Snowman Holiday Ornament or Refrigerator Magnet Pattern

Highland Monkeys: Pull up a chair and sit down! Mini Sampler finishe...

Highland Monkeys: Pull up a chair and sit down! Mini Sampler finishe...: Have a seat while I ramble on about the mini sampler! The mini sampler was finished a bit quicker than anticipated. Some squares were a...

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Selvage Edge Scraps Spike Fabric Flower Tutorial

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Selvage Edge Scraps Spike Fabric Flower Tutorial: Since I make a lot of blankets, I have a ton of small selvage edge scraps I am always wondering what I can do you use them and not just thr...

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Wired Ribbon Flowers

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Wired Ribbon Flowers: Take 2" wired ribbon. Cut a piece as long as your arms Pull out one wire. On the other wire place tape at one end. The tape is to mak...

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Dr. Seuss Christmas Trees = Awesome Kids Craft

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Dr. Seuss Christmas Trees = Awesome Kids Craft: Remember yesterday?  Those fun trees?  If you don't go HERE   Well I sat down with extra fabric from my halloween daughters costume  It w...

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Brown Fabric Flower with Beaded Flower Tutorial

A Vision to Remember-crafting, sewing, creating, eating, sahm, cooking, LOVING: Brown Fabric Flower with Beaded Flower Tutorial: I saw a flower similar to this one someones blog that they had purchased. Ever since then I have wanted to try it out (if that person was ...

Craft.a.world: Pink pin cushion a gorgeous cupcake

Craft.a.world: Pink pin cushion gorgeous cupcake

Craft.a.world: Oven Mitt

Craft.a.world: Oven Mitt

Paper, Paws, etc.: Doily Dress Folds Tutorial

Paper, Paws, etc.: Doily Dress Folds Tutorial: I've had a bunch of folks ask me how to do the folds, so I'm finally gonna do it!  Yay!  Hope the following makes sense: Take a ...

Sunday, August 19, 2012

OHventures: Buckeye Bucket List

OHventures: Buckeye Bucket List: This is it. The Buckeye Bucket List. This tool will help maximize your OHventures experience. Refer to the Buckeye Bucket List for the...

Ucreate: Sunburst Flower Tutorial

Ucreate: Sunburst Flower Tutorial:   Create this beautiful flower with Heidi at Sew. Craft. Create. by using strips of fabric, needle, and thread! Sunburst Flower Tutorial...

Ucreate: Creative Guest: Budget Beautiful DIY

Ucreate: Creative Guest: Budget Beautiful DIY:   Hello! My name is Alicia and I have the blog Budget Beautiful DIY . Four years ago, I left a career as a hairstylist in a gorgeous sa...

No Frills Handkerchief Doll

No Frills Handkerchief Doll

Baby Butterfly Tutorial by Abby Glassenberg

Baby Butterfly Tutorial by Abby Glassenberg

Paulas Needlecraft: Mini Hankerchief doll

Paulas Needlecraft: Mini Hankerchief doll: I like to make things that are fun as well as useful. I made this little mini hankerchief doll she is very sweet and tiny. The pictures are ...

Pioneer Handkerchief Dolls

Pioneer Handkerchief Dolls

Saturday, August 18, 2012

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: Chocolate Flower Necklace tutorial....

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: Chocolate Flower Necklace tutorial....: so.... i have been out of town for nearly the whole summer and my poor sweet talented sis Sophie might go nuts if i don't post... p.s. grea...

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: blooming bib DIY ~ 1$

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: blooming bib DIY ~ 1$: In my search for the perfect colorful accessory I came across this T-shirt that I bought from the Dollar Tree , the color was just right s...

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: Scrappy Petal Tank

The Sisters 4 say.... MORE is More: Scrappy Petal Tank:  i have WAY too many stupid scraps!!! i always tell myself i will make some sort of cute hair-thing out of every little tiny extra nothing...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Scrappy Cards

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Scrappy Cards: One of the questions asked during a Sharing Saturday was, "What do you do with all your fabric scraps?"  This is a great question and I've b...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Petal Pillow with MY Momma

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Petal Pillow with MY Momma: So you've met my little sis and seen stuff she's done, but today you get a piece of my mom.  My mom is crazy-talented.  She sewed all our pr...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Cozy Button Wrap with Disney from Ruffles and Stuf...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Cozy Button Wrap with Disney from Ruffles and Stuf...: Welcome to the first day of Refashionista!  I'm so glad you're here.  Our first guest needs NO introduction, but I'm going to give her one ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Patterns Winners AND Belt Pouch with Ali Foster

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Patterns Winners AND Belt Pouch with Ali Foster: First off, here are out 9 winners from Friday's Pattern Giveaway: Dana's Pattern Winners: Andrea who said:  All great giveaways, hope I ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Monogrammed Luggage Tags and Vinyl Monograms

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Monogrammed Luggage Tags and Vinyl Monograms: Kari over at UCreate has been doing a really fun series the past week.  Her blog has been featuring great gift ideas for neighbors, co-wor...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Scrap Album for Valentine's Day

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Scrap Album for Valentine's Day: Today we're going to kill two birds with one stone.  We're going to make a fun keepsake album and use up tons of scraps you have around the...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - Rick Rack Skirt

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - Rick Rack Skirt: This week I posted a skirt I embellished using an existing skirt I bought at Wal-mart.  After I posted that I got a comment from Autie at i...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Sun and Sky Tee

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Sun and Sky Tee: Now that the weather is getting warmer I've realized I don't have a lot of short sleeve tees for the season.  So I'm trying to add some here...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Granny Chic Tote

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Granny Chic Tote: I'm back!  It was really great to take a little time off.  I needed it.  Thank you for all your thoughtful, understanding comments.  I feel ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - Freeze Pop Holders

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - Freeze Pop Holders: Today's Feature Friday is really simple and fun.  I say these Freeze Pop Holders at Under the Table and Dreaming .  I thought my boys would ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Upcycled Scarflette

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Upcycled Scarflette: I'm sneaking in another rerun on you guys today.  It's an old guest post I never fully published here and it's a fun project for the upcomin...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - 101 T-shirts

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Feature Friday - 101 T-shirts: For today's Feature Friday I tried a shirt from this book that was sent to me. Cathy Filian is an Emmy nominated tv host, crafter, invent...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Tohoku Tote

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Tohoku Tote: Today I am publicly posting the full pattern and tutorial for the Tohoku Tote.  I have chosen to do this for a few reasons.  1) Kari from ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Halloween Treats

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Halloween Treats: I wanted to share this little idea with you while we still have a couple of weeks till Halloween.  While there's no way I'd sew enough for...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: How to Sew a Basic Clutch

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: How to Sew a Basic Clutch: Quite a while ago when I posted this Beaded Clutch a lot of you requested a tutorial for a basic clutch.  Well, today is the day, baby. ...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Cherry Blossom Tee

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: Cherry Blossom Tee: One of Rex's preschool teachers is the cutest thing ever.  My sister (whose kids go to the same preschool) made her a shirt just like  THI...

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Scribble Challenge

I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar: The Scribble Challenge: I was given the following items as part of the "Scribble Challenge."   The Scribble Shop is an online store full of crafty goodness.  Thi...

Virginia and Charlie: My Handwriting as a Font

Virginia and Charlie: My Handwriting as a Font: I decided to make my own handwriting a font.  It's four simple steps and takes about 10 minutes. You start by writing each letter on the ...

Virginia and Charlie: Book Page Ornaments

Virginia and Charlie: Book Page Ornaments: I recently saw these ornaments at Anthropologie and I thought "I can make that!"  It turned out to be easier than I thought. You will ...

Virginia and Charlie: Better late than never...

Virginia and Charlie: Better late than never...: This year we held Thanksgiving dinner at Charlotte's house.  As a family, we aren't too into decorating (except for Christmas), but Char d...

Virginia and Charlie: Christmas Wreaths

Virginia and Charlie: Christmas Wreaths: I had a little free time on my hands the other night, so I decided to put it to good use. This little wreath was a very simple projec...

Virginia and Charlie: Gettin' Crafty

Virginia and Charlie: Gettin' Crafty: Lately, I've been a little lazy as far as crafting goes.  Good news!  I finally got my rear in gear and made something.  Not gonna lie, it f...

Virginia and Charlie: Canvas Project

Virginia and Charlie: Canvas Project: To all of your coming over from Pinterest: Thanks so much for stopping by!  Who knew such a simple project could become so popular?  If y...

The Misadventures of Handmade: Pretty Petals

The Misadventures of Handmade: Pretty Petals: Hey everyone.  I have been meaning to get this blog posted for a while now but have been swamped with Etsy orders! :) I first want to st...

The Misadventures of Handmade: Simple-Sew Barefoot Sandals and Flower Tutorial

The Misadventures of Handmade: Simple-Sew Barefoot Sandals and Flower Tutorial: With warmer weather fast approaching the barefoot sandals are all the rage.  And with this style I think they would be just as darlin' over...

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Shape Moth: Cup coasters/bias tape tutorial - pic heavy

Shape Moth: Cup coasters/bias tape tutorial - pic heavy: Well, time for my first tutorial. How to sew pear cup coasters (including bias tape witch I use to finish edges)...   1. Fabrics are chose...

Shape Moth: Fabric water lilies - tutorial

Shape Moth: Fabric water lilies - tutorial: I decided to split the tute for the 'Koi Pond' wall hanging in two parts. First the lilies, then koi PP pattern. Zdecydow...

A Girl In Paradise: Easy Pin Toppers

A Girl In Paradise: Easy Pin Toppers: Have you ever been on Etsy and drooled over the cute and creative pin toppers?  When I was putting together my pin cushion and some goodies ...

A Girl In Paradise: The Big Chunk {a pincushion tutorial}

A Girl In Paradise: The Big Chunk {a pincushion tutorial}: Ever since I started blogging and getting involved with swaps via Flickr I have been obsessed with pincushions.  How to make them, and how ...

A Girl In Paradise: Retro Braided Ribbon Barrettes

A Girl In Paradise: Retro Braided Ribbon Barrettes: Do these bring you back to the day? They sure bring me back. For me nothing says the 80's quite like these. When I was in grade school these...

A Girl In Paradise: Fabric Flowers

A Girl In Paradise: Fabric Flowers: So, I have been going a little crazy with the fabric flowers lately .... and I have become obsessed with buttons, who has the best selectio...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Plush By Tammy: Chubby Mamegoma Template

Plush By Tammy: Chubby Mamegoma Template: Here is the template for my chubby mamegoma plush :)  And here is the tutorial, in case you missed it

Hopeful Threads: Penguin PJs w/ free Applique Template

Hopeful Threads: Penguin PJs w/ free Applique Template: After lots of cutting and ironing and stitching and drawing and stitching some more, our Penguin Jammies for our Christmas Eve tradition be...

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Needle Keep iTunes Card

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Needle Keep iTunes Card: Old, used up, empty gift cards. We have so many of them around our house, especially after the holidays. Our 2 teenage daughters always rece...

Spun Sugar Quilts: Handmade Holiday Project

Spun Sugar Quilts: Handmade Holiday Project: Jandi from Jandi in Stitches , invited me to participate in the Handmade Holidays blog tour this week. I am always looking for Holida...

ric rac dahlias

ric rac dahlias

Spun Sugar Quilts: Be Mine Blog Tour Day 1

Spun Sugar Quilts: Be Mine Blog Tour Day 1: Valentine Heart Ornaments Supplies: 1 Layer Cake of Giddy by Sandy Gervais or red, pink, aqua and cream scraps 10"X10" ...

Gypsy Bandana: Needle book!

Gypsy Bandana: Needle book!: My sister found this quilted needle case tutorial on pinterest.. It was way to cute not to make one! Here's my version:

Gypsy Soul Designs: Scrappy Cuff Bracelet

Gypsy Soul Designs: Scrappy Cuff Bracelet: I've been wanting to try this for a while. Got the idea from the book Sew Wild by Alisa Burke and while this is a first attempt it gave...

Gypsy Soul Designs: Felted flowers

Gypsy Soul Designs: Felted flowers: I decided my upcycled scarves needed a little bling, you know, that boost every girl needs from time to time. So I played around with so...

Gypsy Soul Designs: Glue Resist Fabric Treatment

Gypsy Soul Designs: Glue Resist Fabric Treatment: I've been reading about different fabric treatments and decided I had to try the Glue Resist technique - where glue is added, paitned o...

i'm a ginger monkey: Simple Strawberry Notebook Cover Tutorial

i'm a ginger monkey: Simple Strawberry Notebook Cover Tutorial: Are you ready for my first ever tutorial?....don't get too excited, it's not a difficult one, and it might be fun for the kiddywinks to try,...

i'm a ginger monkey: A Christmas Wreath Tutorial

i'm a ginger monkey: A Christmas Wreath Tutorial: It's coming...the Goose is getting fat, it's already the middle of October. Let's talk about Christmas, shall we? Every year I buy a wrea...

Moda Bake Shop: Travel Mug

Moda Bake Shop: Travel Mug

Moda Bake Shop: Reversible Pocket Calendar Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Reversible Pocket Calendar Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Neptune Necklace

Moda Bake Shop: Neptune Necklace

Moda Bake Shop: Charming Coasters

Moda Bake Shop: Charming Coasters

Moda Bake Shop: Funky Quilted Binder Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Funky Quilted Binder Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Binding and Hair Clips

Moda Bake Shop: Binding and Hair Clips

Moda Bake Shop: The BOOKKEEPER

Moda Bake Shop: The BOOKKEEPER

Moda Bake Shop: Business and Travel Accessories

Moda Bake Shop: Business and Travel Accessories

Moda Bake Shop: Coupon Clutch

Moda Bake Shop: Coupon Clutch

Moda Bake Shop: Binder Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Binder Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Custom Camera Slipcover

Moda Bake Shop: Custom Camera Slipcover

Moda Bake Shop: Charming Book Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Charming Book Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Poochie Pillow

Moda Bake Shop: Poochie Pillow

Moda Bake Shop: Dog Harness Tutorial

Moda Bake Shop: Dog Harness Tutorial

Moda Bake Shop: Layer Cake Wallet

Moda Bake Shop: Layer Cake Wallet

Moda Bake Shop: Quilter's Ironing Pad

Moda Bake Shop: Quilter's Ironing Pad:                                        

Moda Bake Shop: Retro Fun Book Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Retro Fun Book Cover

Moda Bake Shop: Fabric Envelopes

Moda Bake Shop: Fabric Envelopes

Moda Bake Shop: All Purpose Caddy

Moda Bake Shop: All Purpose Caddy

Moda Bake Shop: Cathedral Window Pincushion

Moda Bake Shop: Cathedral Window Pincushion

Moda Bake Shop: Introducing Owlivia - A Sewing Companion

Moda Bake Shop: Introducing Owlivia - A Sewing Companion

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial: I love hedgehogs.  I would consider moving to New Zealand just so that I could have them living in my yard, even though I hear that they ca...

Monday, August 13, 2012

Natty Michelle: Framed hankie + vintage photos

Natty Michelle: Framed hankie + vintage photos: Last week, I bought a questionable piece of art at Homegoods; I almost felt like I needed to explain to the checkout girl that I wasn't goin...

Natty Michelle: DIY Silhouettes

Natty Michelle: DIY Silhouettes: My friend Pana asked me to make silhouettes for her family, including her hubs Jayce and fluffy kitty Bella (and come January, another w...

Natty Michelle: DIY Large-Scale Quote on Canvas

Natty Michelle: DIY Large-Scale Quote on Canvas: Hi friends! As you know, I love a good DIY project. A friend came to me a while ago and asked if I could help her blow up her favorite E.E. ...

How to Make a Super-Quick Dog Toy - CraftStylish

How to Make a Super-Quick Dog Toy - CraftStylish

Stubbornly Crafty: Turkey Applique Pattern

Stubbornly Crafty: Turkey Applique Pattern: I hadn't made my mom and mom-in-law a Thanksgiving pillow cover for last year's Christmas gift (pillows with changeable covers for each hol...

Stubbornly Crafty: Kindle Case With Flower How To

Stubbornly Crafty: Kindle Case With Flower How To: I was released from my calling in the Young Women's program a few weeks ago. I bawled like a little baby as soon as I heard. Uncontrollabl...

Stubbornly Crafty: DIY Flower Corsage Tutorial

Stubbornly Crafty: DIY Flower Corsage Tutorial: My dear Grammy just had her 83rd birthday. Happy Birthday, Grammy! I've been trying to think of what to get for her that she'd appreciate. I...

Stubbornly Crafty: Girly Baby Bibs

Stubbornly Crafty: Girly Baby Bibs: So many babies coming. I'm not complaining, I love babies and baby crafts. I finally took the time to attach the velcro on these today...

Stubbornly Crafty: Ruffle Tutorial

Stubbornly Crafty: Ruffle Tutorial: My sister-in-law Alyson and I spent from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm crafting it up yesterday making lots of cute things. One of the projects we work...

Stubbornly Crafty: Halloween Witch Hat Banner Tutorial

Stubbornly Crafty: Halloween Witch Hat Banner Tutorial: Take 2 is finally ready to share. If you missed the first Halloween banner I posted, you can see it here . From working on the first banner ...

Stubbornly Crafty: Monster Bib {Pattern & Tutorial}

Stubbornly Crafty: Monster Bib {Pattern & Tutorial}: Hi all! After the great response on my girly baby bib post I decided to make a tutorial for my newest bib design. The monster bib. I l...

Sunday, August 12, 2012

quintonwench: Good wreath! I'm crocheting again

quintonwench: Good wreath! I'm crocheting again: I haven't crocheted much of late, so as I have had a few days off I thought I'd attempt a bright summer wreath... I came across poly...

My Many Colored Days: Teacher Appreciation, Children are like cookies......

My Many Colored Days: Teacher Appreciation, Children are like cookies......: I literally threw this together at the last minute today.  But it came together so awesomely! I got this from a friend YEARS ago.  If your...

My Many Colored Days: Christmas Dove Ornament Tutorial

My Many Colored Days: Christmas Dove Ornament Tutorial: Ahem.  Hello. :)  Yes, I know this must look a little crazy.  I fall off the face of the planet for a couple months and then come back in Se...

My Many Colored Days: fabulous fabric flowers

My Many Colored Days: fabulous fabric flowers: Linsey at Voila is to blame for this new obsession. The perfect corsage for Fall: I've seen pillows at Anthropologie like this: To ...

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Spring Hats Pincushion

Spring Hats Pincushion

Friday, August 10, 2012

the craftingfiend: Hello springtime!!

the craftingfiend: Hello springtime!!: What do you do when the weather outside is frightful? Get ready for spring of course! Introducing a cherry blossom headband! Today we ha...

the craftingfiend: Hand Toasty Tutorial

the craftingfiend: Hand Toasty Tutorial: I don't know about you, but I HATE having cold hands! So I decided to make some hand toasties to slip in my pocket during cold days. I wante...

Wild Olive: the must-have necklace for embroiderers

Wild Olive: the must-have necklace for embroiderers: I don't buy jewelry very often, so believe me when I say that my latest purchase was a big deal. But just look at this necklace. It's a fl...

Wild Olive: embroidery pattern: shiny happy world style

Wild Olive: embroidery pattern: shiny happy world style: This month, some of my sponsors are sharing guest posts, and today I welcome Wendi from Shiny Happy World. She has one of her super sweet e...

Wild Olive: make: felt friends stocking stuffers

Wild Olive: make: felt friends stocking stuffers: As a maker of things for presents, I am very lucky and happy that I have three siblings that love little soft toys. My sister Grace and bro...

hope and honey: gifts from the heart, stephanie from my secret gar...

hope and honey: gifts from the heart, stephanie from my secret gar...: today's guest is unique in that i actually have seen her beautiful face in person.  yep.  i actually know her in "real-life"! (but, really,...

hope and honey: gifts from the heart, mollie from wild olive

hope and honey: gifts from the heart, mollie from wild olive: hello and welcome to week two of our gifts from the heart series! hope you had a wonderful weekend and maybe even tried your hand at one of...

Wild Olive: family week: make a family tree

Wild Olive: family week: make a family tree: Families come together in many ways. My brothers and sisters and I are all adopted (a fantastic way for a family to grow!), and we have a d...

Wild Olive: make: a mini-spool necklace (with the kids!)

Wild Olive: make: a mini-spool necklace (with the kids!): On Monday, I shared a necklace that I made with a vintage spool, and today I have something similar that you can make with children (or b...

Wild Olive: project: little-house-inspired hand warmer

Wild Olive: project: little-house-inspired hand warmer: This week I'm happy to be sharing a few projects and posts inspired by my recent rediscovery of Little House on the Prairie. I've been rea...

Wild Olive: project: little-house-inspired bow

Wild Olive: project: little-house-inspired bow: I don't usually wear bows in my hair. In fact, I don't like to mess with my hair too much. But while watching an episode of Little House o...

Wild Olive: project: vintage bunny pin

Wild Olive: project: vintage bunny pin: This sweet little bunny pin comes at the request of my mother. I always try and give her proper credit here on the blog, but sometimes I t...

Wild Olive: project: diy needle threader

Wild Olive: project: diy needle threader: We have this fun calendar with crazy days and holidays listed, and imagine my delight when I saw Thread the Needle Day was coming up. And ...

Craft Projects - The Funky No-Sew Fleece Purse at Exploring Womanhood's Heart of the Home Channel

Craft Projects - The Funky No-Sew Fleece Purse at Exploring Womanhood's Heart of the Home Channel

The Parsimonious Princess: Functional, Not Fancy: Homemade Nursing Pads

The Parsimonious Princess: Functional, Not Fancy: Homemade Nursing Pads: It's been over four years since I had my son and I'm surprised by how much I've forgotten about those first weeks and months after birth.  I...

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Chicken Feeder For Sewing

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Chicken Feeder For Sewing: What? A Chicken Feeder? You betcha! Hubby and I were shopping in a Tractor Supply store this past weekend, looking for special diet dog fo...

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Sewing/Craft Kit To Go

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Sewing/Craft Kit To Go: Happy Tuesday all! I was away for most of the weekend at my first quilting retreat. I can't thank Tina enough for inviting me. I had a grea...

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Bottle Cap Pincushion Ring

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Bottle Cap Pincushion Ring: Caps, caps and more caps...we all have them and we all throw them away. They come in so many shapes, sizes and colors. Maybe after this tuto...

Sew Many Ways...: Framed Pincushion Update...

Sew Many Ways...: Framed Pincushion Update...: Remember my little framed pincushion from a Tool Time Tuesday?... click here to revisit that post. Remember that multi picture frame I s...

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Knee Pincushion

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Knee Pincushion: I know...knee pincushion? Thought that title might get you!! Just came up with this idea in the car driving home from a little New Hampshir...

la la by mona: Flower Power

la la by mona: Flower Power: I'm always a little late in the game, but "better late than never", right?  You've probably seen all the super cute handmade organza and sat...

Sew Many Ways...: Sew Darn Crafty Party...Week 14

Sew Many Ways...: Sew Darn Crafty Party...Week 14: Wow, Sundays sure do come up fast...We've been crazy busy packing up both our girls and bringing them home from college. They will both be o...

Sew Many Ways...: Sew, Sew, Saturday...Dryer Sheet Sachet

Sew Many Ways...: Sew, Sew, Saturday...Dryer Sheet Sachet: Welcome to another addition of Sew, Sew Saturday. Saturdays are the day I try to squeeze in some sewing during a crazy, hectic work week. ...

Sew Many Ways...: Belt Makeover and Flower Tutorial...

Sew Many Ways...: Belt Makeover and Flower Tutorial...: Being frugal with 2 girls in college is a way of life right now. Doing simple projects to spice things up is easy. Here's a new look for an...

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Paint Chip Needle Case

Sew Many Ways...: Tool Time Tuesday...Paint Chip Needle Case: Painting...not my favorite thing to do, but you do get unbelievable results with paint. I have a few paint projects in the works right now. ...

MeiJo's JOY: Free Ribbon Flowers n Bows tutorial - from Gaberib...

MeiJo's JOY: Free Ribbon Flowers n Bows tutorial - from Gaberib...: Yes, today...I'm going to bring you far....to Korea...to see and learn all about making gorgeous flower and bows with ribbons...Don't worry...

Thursday, August 9, 2012

..Twigg studios: diy mustache pins

..Twigg studios: diy mustache pins

..Twigg studios: diy cute tea bags

..Twigg studios: diy cute tea bags

..Twigg studios: glam up a plain tank top

..Twigg studios: glam up a plain tank top

..Twigg studios: diy fabric peonies

..Twigg studios: diy fabric peonies

..Twigg studios: denim roses tutorial

..Twigg studios: denim roses tutorial

..Twigg studios: leather ring tutorial

..Twigg studios: leather ring tutorial

..Twigg studios: flower pillow tutorial

..Twigg studios: flower pillow tutorial

..Twigg studios: clay flower buttons

..Twigg studios: clay flower buttons

Fabric Flower Headbands - Somewhat Simple

Fabric Flower Headbands - Somewhat Simple

Anna Maria Horner: Night Lights

Anna Maria Horner: Night Lights: Yes, its normal to want to go straight to your local craft store now and purchase glitter. No, its not normal after doing so to thin...

Anna Maria Horner: Strapping Young Lab

Anna Maria Horner: Strapping Young Lab: As promised I have finished up one doggie-inspired project and I am offering it here for you to try. It is really simple, pretty quick and...

Anna Maria Horner: Take comfort, give comfort

Anna Maria Horner: Take comfort, give comfort: I have finally managed to put together this little treat for you and for yours (and for me!). With all the wonderful soup recipes that ...

Anna Maria Horner: It's a HOOT!

Anna Maria Horner: It's a HOOT!: I keep my promises . I said I would give you a cut-out for more felt fun and here it is. Along with some more inspiration from Juliana on ...

Spare Time Sanity: Tree Ornaments

Spare Time Sanity: Tree Ornaments: Every year since 2006 my little family has made a new set of ornaments for the Christmas tree. My husband started it. He wanted some like he...

Saídos da Concha: How to Make Christmas Ornaments

Saídos da Concha: How to Make Christmas Ornaments: Why buy Christmas ornaments that look handmade when you can actually make them so easily? Sharon from The Key Bunch requested me for ins...

Homemade Nursing Pads

Homemade Nursing Pads

maker*land: Make a shooting star pin - tutorial

maker*land: Make a shooting star pin - tutorial: I've  just about finished sewing Sophie's coat, and although I must say I am extremely pleased with how it's coming along, the dark grey fab...

maker*land: How to make a bow brooch

maker*land: How to make a bow brooch: Currently, I have an obsession with bows.  In my opinion, there is nothing that can't be femmed up with a twee little bow.  Bows on hats a...

maker*land: How to make a monster tissue pouch.

maker*land: How to make a monster tissue pouch.: There are a billion and one tutorials for these, I know.  One more won't hurt. This one is tizzied up a bit for the kids, so that they ar...

maker*land: Make a star-topped wand - tutorial

maker*land: Make a star-topped wand - tutorial: Lately, Sophie May has been watching Abby Cadabby and trying her hand at some wand waving of her own.  My daughter is a resourceful little ...

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial: I love hedgehogs.  I would consider moving to New Zealand just so that I could have them living in my yard, even though I hear that they ca...

Color Me Glamorous: DIY Kindle Fire Case { Tutorial }

Color Me Glamorous: DIY Kindle Fire Case { Tutorial }: This year for my birthday {I turned 29 for the first time} my husband and daughter bought me a Kindle Fire. Unfortunately it wasn't a su...

Giving Handmade: Sewn Tablet (or Ereader) Case « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts

Giving Handmade: Sewn Tablet (or Ereader) Case « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts

Big Tree, Little Tree: a festive tutorial

Big Tree, Little Tree: a festive tutorial

Quilted Zippy Kindle Pouch: kindle sewing tutorial series

Quilted Zippy Kindle Pouch: kindle sewing tutorial series

Make a Wonky Star Ornament

Make a Wonky Star Ornament

DIY Cloud Pillow: featuring a hideaway for lost teeth

DIY Cloud Pillow: featuring a hideaway for lost teeth

Studded Flower Blossoms and Braided Necklace DIY

Studded Flower Blossoms and Braided Necklace DIY

A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case: kindle sewing tutorial series

A Simple Kindle Fire Slip Case: kindle sewing tutorial series

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

homework: Sew and Tell: blanket scarf with fabric flowers

homework: Sew and Tell: blanket scarf with fabric flowers: I jumped on two bandwagons with this project – a cowl neck scarf and scorched fabric flowers. I started with a piece of fleece blanket left...

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Craftinomicon: Easy Vellum Flower

The Craftinomicon: Easy Vellum Flower: I have been slaving away making flowers for my sister's wedding (it also helped pass the time while I was waiting for a replacement le...

diy till we die: pillows – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

diy till we die: pillows – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

diy till we die: cupcake wrapper blooms – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

diy till we die: cupcake wrapper blooms – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

decor du jour: pom poms – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

decor du jour: pom poms – DUJOUR MAGAZINE

Crochet Machine: Minions

Crochet Machine: Minions: I'm going to introduce other crochet Christmas present I made for my husband today. Have you seen the movie, Despicable Me ? We love the mov...

Katiedid Crafts: Minion Hat Pattern

Katiedid Crafts: Minion Hat Pattern: To start, I love, love, LOVE the minions from Despicable Me. I think it's an adorable movie and wanted a minion hat so badly. Cue new patte...

Plush By Tammy: Peas in a Pod Template

Plush By Tammy: Peas in a Pod Template: Here is the template for my 'Peas in a pod' plush :) This one was actually my fourth attempt at making this template, the pod part was rea...

Monday, August 6, 2012

Jeans fit lousy these days

Jeans fit lousy these days

Interfacing: 10 tips

Interfacing: 10 tips

Reversible Sling Bag Tutorial

Reversible Sling Bag Tutorial

Petal Pillow Tutorial

Petal Pillow Tutorial

.Quiltscapes.: Everything's Coming Up Roses...

.Quiltscapes.: Everything's Coming Up Roses...:  Make a Fabric Corsage... ~ Rose ~   1)  CUT a 2-1/2" x 24" strip of fabric. 2)  FOLD in half, right sides together; TRIM a curve. 3)  S...

Plush and tutorials!!!!: Sweet Sweet Cookie Bear Plush!:3

Plush and tutorials!!!!: Sweet Sweet Cookie Bear Plush!:3: Another Tutorial!!YEY!! and Hope You  LIKE it!:DD TEMPLATE: And Yep on to film my week to on Plushtorials on youtube! ...

Plush and tutorials!!!!: Hedgehog Plushie!

Plush and tutorials!!!!: Hedgehog Plushie!: hey guys!this is my first blog!!  this is a  Hedgehog Plushie! isn't it cute     -if you want to make one this is the link of the...

Heart Bracelet

Heart Bracelet

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

hart + sew | Vintage Baby Clothing: make believe - animal ear headbands

hart + sew | Vintage Baby Clothing: make believe - animal ear headbands: The Little Miss is in need of more play things that help her use her imagination and promote pretend play. We don't have a lot of room for t...

CREATE STUDIO: Ribbon and Felt Needle Book Tutorial

CREATE STUDIO: Ribbon and Felt Needle Book Tutorial: My grandmother gave me a bunch of her really great old embroidery books recently. I know nothing about embroidery, but being someone who is...

MessyJesse: Messy Jesse: Cupcake Needle Case

MessyJesse: Messy Jesse: Cupcake Needle Case: A fun little needle case I made today, using my new linen polka-dot fabric from Japan! I can't get enough of my Japanese fabrics :) such gre...

PLEASANT HOME: Framed Roses and Hearts

PLEASANT HOME: Framed Roses and Hearts: I've seen some great framed hearts floating around in Bloggy Land. Like this one from THE IDEA ROOM; and this one from BRASSY APPLE; and...

Oh for Sweetness Sake: Rick Rack Flowers and Apricot White Chocolate Chun...

Oh for Sweetness Sake: Rick Rack Flowers and Apricot White Chocolate Chun...: There's something about rick rack that just shouts playful and cute to me! Does it have the same effect on you, or am I just talking to ...

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Jewellery from Craft Cove: How to wear an ear cuff

Jewellery from Craft Cove: How to wear an ear cuff: How to wear an ear cuff Start at the top of the ear where the ear is thinner. Slide it down over the cartilage, while turning it towa...

Jewellery from Craft Cove: Crochet Couch

Jewellery from Craft Cove: Crochet Couch: No, I didn't crochet a whole couch cover for a normal sized couch! No, it's not a dolls house couch! It's a tissue box cover! I l...

Flowered headband

Flowered headband

How I did it - Christmas decor tutorials

How I did it - Christmas decor tutorials

Make an Alice-style bow headband

Make an Alice-style bow headband

The manly java jacket

The manly java jacket

Easy & affordable poinsettia ring tutorial

Easy & affordable poinsettia ring tutorial

Christmas in July - Day five

Christmas in July - Day five

Felt Conversation Heart ring

Felt Conversation Heart ring

Easy cell phone cozy from eco felt

Easy cell phone cozy from eco felt

Eco-Felt needlebook tutorial

Eco-Felt needlebook tutorial

Eco-Felt needlebook tutorial

Eco-Felt needlebook tutorial

Felt Flower Tutorial - CraftStylish

Felt Flower Tutorial - CraftStylish

Free Mini Stocking Pattern - CraftStylish

Free Mini Stocking Pattern - CraftStylish

Handsewn Fabric Heart - CraftStylish

Handsewn Fabric Heart - CraftStylish

Doll Ornament/Free Pattern - CraftStylish

Doll Ornament/Free Pattern - CraftStylish

Free Easy Clothespin Angel Crochet Pattern - CraftStylish

Free Easy Clothespin Angel Crochet Pattern - CraftStylish

Free Cone Ornament Crochet Pattern - CraftStylish

Free Cone Ornament Crochet Pattern - CraftStylish

Fabric Scrap Brooch - CraftStylish

Fabric Scrap Brooch - CraftStylish

How to Make Flower Hairpins for the Holidays! - CraftStylish

How to Make Flower Hairpins for the Holidays! - CraftStylish

Make a Cute Crocheted Mini Stocking for Your Tree - CraftStylish

Make a Cute Crocheted Mini Stocking for Your Tree - CraftStylish

Amazing Ornament How-To Round-up at Threadbanger - CraftStylish

Amazing Ornament How-To Round-up at Threadbanger - CraftStylish

If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd Have Stitched a Cake: How to Make Felt Food - CraftStylish

If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd Have Stitched a Cake: How to Make Felt Food - CraftStylish

How to Make a Wreath Using Plastic Bags - CraftStylish

How to Make a Wreath Using Plastic Bags - CraftStylish

How to Make a Gingerbread House to Outlast Even the Sweetest of Sweet Tooths - CraftStylish

How to Make a Gingerbread House to Outlast Even the Sweetest of Sweet Tooths - CraftStylish

How to Make Crafty Photo Ornaments - CraftStylish

How to Make Crafty Photo Ornaments - CraftStylish

How to Make Lots of Cards from Just Two Punches

How to Make Lots of Cards from Just Two Punches

How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks - CraftStylish

How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks - CraftStylish

How to Make a Tiny Gingerbread House Ornament (from Plastic Canvas!)

How to Make a Tiny Gingerbread House Ornament (from Plastic Canvas!)

How to Make Festive Chenille Flower Ornaments

How to Make Festive Chenille Flower Ornaments

How to Make Japanese-Inspired “Upholstered” Ornaments

How to Make Japanese-Inspired “Upholstered” Ornaments

In Which I Make a Kindle Cover, With Some Help

In Which I Make a Kindle Cover, With Some Help

How to Make Crepe Paper Kanzashi (a guest tutorial for Clover)

How to Make Crepe Paper Kanzashi (a guest tutorial for Clover)

How to Make a Yo-Yo Pincushion

How to Make a Yo-Yo Pincushion

Shawnee's Tangled Tales: Embellished Gloves Tutorial

Shawnee's Tangled Tales: Embellished Gloves Tutorial: Here's a repost of my gloves tutorial. I've made six different cuff variations since this one, and am working on more tutes! Gloves Tutor...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Silk Flower Hair Clip Tutorial

Shannon Makes Stuff: Silk Flower Hair Clip Tutorial: Grab a Silk Flower and disemble it. Take apart the back piece and the petals and the flower center. You will only be using the flower petals...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Huge Flower Hair Piece

Shannon Makes Stuff: Huge Flower Hair Piece: Make a bold statement with this hair piece. This is great for getting all dressed up! And it's super easy. Get a large flower. I got mine at...

Shannon Makes Stuff: And An Oh So Fun and Lovely Fabric HeadTie...

Shannon Makes Stuff: And An Oh So Fun and Lovely Fabric HeadTie...: Time flies. Which is good and bad. I've got so much to do still for my craft show. I'm kind of thinking it was alot to put on my plate. But ...

Shannon Makes Stuff: {Tutorial Tuesday}...Doily Shirt or Doily Dress

Shannon Makes Stuff: {Tutorial Tuesday}...Doily Shirt or Doily Dress: So I have to start off by telling you how much I LOVE how this project turned out. Really. I love it. It's so easy and so cute, and so comfy...

Shannon Makes Stuff: I like it now. I really do.

Shannon Makes Stuff: I like it now. I really do.: Remember this disaster that I made a few posts ago? It was bad. And I knew I had to fix it. Because there were parts of it I liked. And aft...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Sweater Hair Clippies

Shannon Makes Stuff: Sweater Hair Clippies: Alright. You saved your scraps from yesterdays sweater right? This time we are going to use the piece that is under the arm pit and the slee...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Grosgrain Ribbon Rosette

Shannon Makes Stuff: Grosgrain Ribbon Rosette: I hope you are enjoying my headband Extravaganza week as much as I am! It's been allot of fun! This one is another simple yet funky flower. ...

Shannon Makes Stuff: T-shirt Hem Flower Hair Clip

Shannon Makes Stuff: T-shirt Hem Flower Hair Clip: Grab an old t-shirt and cut off the hem. You want it to be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide. Turn your tension the highest it goes. And your sti...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Felt Flowers For The Playhouse

Shannon Makes Stuff: Felt Flowers For The Playhouse: Alright, let's make some flowers for the felt playhouse. We will start by making the top to each flower. You will need to cut 2 of the dais...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Not your Grandma's Hair Clip

Shannon Makes Stuff: Not your Grandma's Hair Clip: Just a warning. This is not your Grandma's hair clip! But actually, I'm loving all the vintage rage still going on and the loveliness of lac...

Shannon Makes Stuff: {Saturday Special}... and a burnt hair flower.

Shannon Makes Stuff: {Saturday Special}... and a burnt hair flower.: I don't have a shop special for you today. Why? Because I'm ducking out to visit my husband before he heads off to his LAST. Yes LAST ever c...

Shannon Makes Stuff: Cupcake Finger Pin Cushion

Shannon Makes Stuff: Cupcake Finger Pin Cushion: Alright grab that plastic soda 2 liter lid. Punch two holes in it using a hammer and a nail. Cut a felt circle to fit the bottom and hot gl...

Floating On A Cloud Minky & Cotton Pillows

Floating On A Cloud Minky & Cotton Pillows

The Shine Project: Tulle Necklace

The Shine Project: Tulle Necklace: Tonight's date night consisted of Pita Jungle and a movie. As Mike was eating his food he said, "I'm seriously getting happier as I eat thi...

The Shine Project: DIY Flower Necklace

The Shine Project: DIY Flower Necklace: Did you know that it's scientifically proven that creating something makes you less stressed? Okay, I totally made that up, but I swear it's...

The Shine Project: Threads: Wear Change

The Shine Project: Threads: Wear Change

The Shine Project: Handmade Holiday: Clay Bird Ornaments

The Shine Project: Handmade Holiday: Clay Bird Ornaments: Okay, I've been SO excited for today for a couple of weeks! I'm so excited to see your linkups, and you're going to LOVE today's tutorial fr...

Friday, August 3, 2012

While Wearing Heels: Beaded Monogram Tutorial

While Wearing Heels: Beaded Monogram Tutorial: Beads are typically not my medium of choice. I guess, if push comes to shove, felt is my favorite material to work with. So, when I learne...

While Wearing Heels: Easy Inexpensive Flower Barrette Tutorial

While Wearing Heels: Easy Inexpensive Flower Barrette Tutorial: Spring is in the air.  Everywhere I look, flowers are blooming.  I figured it was the perfect time to share my flower barrette tutorial.  I ...

While Wearing Heels: Bunny Barrette Tutorial

While Wearing Heels: Bunny Barrette Tutorial: Supplies: Pink Felt White Mini Pom Pom Glue Needle and Thread Barrette Using the pattern below... 1. Cut out 2 bunnies. I hand s...

While Wearing Heels: Hedgehog Taggie Tutorial

While Wearing Heels: Hedgehog Taggie Tutorial: Supplies needed: Fabric for the body {I used corduroy} Brown Fabric for the head and feet {I used Flannel} Scraps of pink fabric for t...

cupcake cutie: Free pattern/tutorial: Felt Russian Doll softie

cupcake cutie: Free pattern/tutorial: Felt Russian Doll softie: Sew your own Mini Russian Doll.... This is a great quick project that can make use of all your felt scraps and left over embroidery flo...

cupcake cutie: Cutest Gingerbread House in the world!!!

cupcake cutie: Cutest Gingerbread House in the world!!!: Isn't this the most adorable wee Christmas decoration ever!! I spent hours and hours and hours cutting out teeny tiny pieces of felt and st...

cupcake cutie: Free Christmas felt ornament pattern - Gingerbread...

cupcake cutie: Free Christmas felt ornament pattern - Gingerbread...: Make your own cute Gingerbread Christmas decorations..... You will need...... Brown & Red felt White ric rac ribbon for hanging tag dar...

cupcake cutie: Hedgehog Brooch tutorial

cupcake cutie: Hedgehog Brooch tutorial: You have obviously discovered the fabulous second issue of Toffee Magazine and found my Hedgehog brooch pattern in there. Toffee Mag is onl...

cupcake cutie: Hedgehog Brooch tutorial

cupcake cutie: Hedgehog Brooch tutorial: You have obviously discovered the fabulous second issue of Toffee Magazine and found my Hedgehog brooch pattern in there. Toffee Mag is onl...

cupcake cutie: Sew your own Felt Cupcake!

cupcake cutie: Sew your own Felt Cupcake!: These cupcakes are so easy to make and are great for pretend food for kids or as mini pincusions! Good enough to eat! This is a g...

Maggie Muggins Designs: Car Wash Mitt Hedgehog Pattern

Maggie Muggins Designs: Car Wash Mitt Hedgehog Pattern: I've been meaning to get around to making a pattern for the Car Wash Mitt Hedgehog ever since I posted the makeover . I know there are quite...

Maggie Muggins Designs: Strawberry Tote

Maggie Muggins Designs: Strawberry Tote: Did you all go over last week to see this tote tutorial on Sew.Craft.Create ? Seriously, it is adorable. BUT I made another one and I do hav...

MomWithAHook's Crochet Journal: Crochet Applique Pattern: Cupcake

MomWithAHook's Crochet Journal: Crochet Applique Pattern: Cupcake: Supplies Supplies: Vannas Choice Toffee Vannas Choice Rose Tapestry Needle Ruler Scissors G Hook Cake: ch15 1: single croc...

http://craftside.typepad.com/craftside/2011/04/fleece-hedgehog-pattern-and-tutorial-from-the-book-wild-and-wonderful-fleece-animals.html

http://craftside.typepad.com/craftside/2011/04/fleece-hedgehog-pattern-and-tutorial-from-the-book-wild-and-wonderful-fleece-animals.html

Craftside: How to make a felted hedgehog from the new book Wool Toys and Friends: Step-by-Step Instructions for Needle-Felting Fun

Craftside: How to make a felted hedgehog from the new book Wool Toys and Friends: Step-by-Step Instructions for Needle-Felting Fun

Miss Lovie: Scrappy No-Sew Flower Tutorial

Miss Lovie: Scrappy No-Sew Flower Tutorial: You may have seen this sweet little flower on my St. Pat's wreath  here , and again on my framed printables  here . Now you get to make one ...

Miss Lovie: No Sew Flower Magnets

Miss Lovie: No Sew Flower Magnets: Everyone knows flowers brighten up any room and adding them to your fridge seem like a no-brainer. I know other people have made flower magn...

Miss Lovie: Threads and Rhinestones: Mixed Media Bracelets {Tu...

Miss Lovie: Threads and Rhinestones: Mixed Media Bracelets {Tu...: Today I'm showing you Tutorial #1 of the mixed media bracelets I made for SYTYC : the bangle. It's really super easy and I think you'll love...

Miss Lovie: Ruffletastic 4th of July Wreath [+tutorial]

Miss Lovie: Ruffletastic 4th of July Wreath [+tutorial]: Finally. I have something to post I actually made. This wreath has been a long time coming since I had to get the jewelry project finished f...

Miss Lovie: Stained Glass Flower Kids Craft {Tutorial}

Miss Lovie: Stained Glass Flower Kids Craft {Tutorial}:  A Tutorial! Yay! It's about time, right? Stained glass flower crafts are so classic. I love them. I had never done any with my student...

Miss Lovie: A Bright and Happy Wreath for the Classroom

Miss Lovie: A Bright and Happy Wreath for the Classroom: At school we play Secret Pal between teachers where we send each other little gifts and encouraging notes throughout the quarter anonymously...

Miss Lovie: Necklace Refashion 2: Interchangeable Flowers

Miss Lovie: Necklace Refashion 2: Interchangeable Flowers: Hey everyone!   So it's been awhile since I've posted a real tutorial. Too much other life things happening. Like grad school. And teachi...

Miss Lovie: HUGE Flower and Bow Necklace Tutorial

Miss Lovie: HUGE Flower and Bow Necklace Tutorial: Well, I have finally finished the tutorial on this necklace! I made it to wear to a wedding (couldn't exactly wear this while teaching kinde...

Miss Lovie: Easter Flower Onesie Dress Tutorial

Miss Lovie: Easter Flower Onesie Dress Tutorial: Today I'm guest posting over at Kiki Creates'  All About Easter Event ! Be sure to go over and check out my post and everything else she ha...

Miss Lovie: Another Fabric Flower Tutorial

Miss Lovie: Another Fabric Flower Tutorial: I wasn't sure what to name this flower. Any suggestions?  This flower is really easy, but takes a little more time than others to create.  ...

Quilt Taffy: Animal Friend Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Animal Friend Tutorial: Here's my attempt at "How to make a Stuffed Something". This is for you, Vanessa and any of my little non-sewer friends. You can do this!! ...

Quilt Taffy: Simple Label for a quilt ~ Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Simple Label for a quilt ~ Tutorial: Anyone who has been to a quilt guild will know the cry of the quilter nazi, " BE SURE TO LABEL YOUR QUILTS. THEY'RE ART! THEY'RE HISTORY! TH...

Quilt Taffy: Karen's Levi Apron ~ Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Karen's Levi Apron ~ Tutorial: The long awaited "tut" on Karen's cute levi aprons. She's kind enough to let us debut it here. Check out Karebear's Blog for her report o...

Quilt Taffy: Karen's Levi Apron ~ Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Karen's Levi Apron ~ Tutorial: The long awaited "tut" on Karen's cute levi aprons. She's kind enough to let us debut it here. Check out Karebear's Blog for her report o...

Quilt Taffy: Mickey Mouse Hotpad / Potholder Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Mickey Mouse Hotpad / Potholder Tutorial: I love Mickey in the kitchen! I love the shape of those black ears. They make me happy! So, I thought I needed some hotpad...

Quilt Taffy: Vintage Sheet Fat Quarter & Pattern Giveaway! WINN...

Quilt Taffy: Vintage Sheet Fat Quarter & Pattern Giveaway! WINN...: Update: SUCH generous souls!! Two sets of 5 it is!! Trisha and Ruth B Congratulations~Love girls with email addresses! Happy Thursday! Fo...

Quilt Taffy: Crayon Roll-Ups -- Let's Color!

Quilt Taffy: Crayon Roll-Ups -- Let's Color!: Stocked up on crayons too , so we could make lots of crayon roll-ups. I've seen these everywhere. They are fun to make and give! Met with...

Quilt Taffy: Granny Square Scarf Attempt

Quilt Taffy: Granny Square Scarf Attempt: I've just finished up this little goodie for a certain 'peanut' in my family. Hope she's not reading Taffy Talk these days. We saw a cute s...

Quilt Taffy: Feel the Love

Quilt Taffy: Feel the Love: This was to be a simple little valentine for a couple of my kids. A few of us sleep with a warm bag every night because we are sooo cold. ...

Quilt Taffy: Scissor Keeper Tutorial

Quilt Taffy: Scissor Keeper Tutorial: Does one need a scissor keeper?  Yes, you do.  You just don't know it.  Scissors need safe keeping and I'm here to help.  This keeper wil...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Pocket Stitch Book

Pocket Stitch Book

Baerbel´s DIY-english: arm pincushion for free

Baerbel´s DIY-english: arm pincushion for free: I don´t know if any of you ever got such cheap and useless toys for your kids. In Germany, we have these "Karnevalszüge" each year, the clos...

a bit of PINK - CraftStylish

a bit of PINK - CraftStylish

Adventures in Dressmaking: New embellished tee tutorial on The How-To Gal

Adventures in Dressmaking: New embellished tee tutorial on The How-To Gal: I've got a new tutorial for a simple embellished tee, inspired by a few different ones from Anthro, a very pretty way to dress up a tee and ...

Adventures in Dressmaking: My wedding dress flowers tutorial

Adventures in Dressmaking: My wedding dress flowers tutorial: The wedding dress is done! I showed you the first batch of flowers on my wedding dress here .  I've made some more since then, and arrang...

Adventures in Dressmaking: Fancy fabric flowers two ways: tutorial

Adventures in Dressmaking: Fancy fabric flowers two ways: tutorial: Thank you all for your comments and help about my work-in-progress silk party dress !  I loved reading all your ideas--there were so many of...

Blog Swap! Leather Bow Necklace Tutorial

Blog Swap! Leather Bow Necklace Tutorial

amy is the party: tutorial & pattern: retro owl sunglass case

amy is the party: tutorial & pattern: retro owl sunglass case: After seeing this post on Cathy of California's blog awhile back, I fell in love with the vintage crafts pictured ("mc call's needlework ...

Wine about it!: BLOG SALE NEW ITEMS!

Wine about it!: BLOG SALE NEW ITEMS!: WELCOME! You will notice that I have changed the layout of all the items that I am selling. I have also changed the way I price each item...

Wine about it!: "Bitch Of The Month"~Rochas SS 2012-99% Thrifted

Wine about it!: "Bitch Of The Month"~Rochas SS 2012-99% Thrifted: This is the outfit I used as inspiration... This is my version! Total cost-$3 shoes, $2 skirt,$1.00 belt, $1 shirt, $0.50 scarf, $1.00...

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial

maker*land: Make a hedgehog pincushion - tutorial: I love hedgehogs.  I would consider moving to New Zealand just so that I could have them living in my yard, even though I hear that they ca...

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Sweater Sleeve Slippers DIY

Sweater Sleeve Slippers DIY

Guppy & Whaleshark: DIY: Suitcase Kitty Bed

Guppy & Whaleshark: DIY: Suitcase Kitty Bed: Do you have problems with kitties laying everywhere?! Well I do, and I have just the solution for you! Lately we have had an ...

Playdate: Fabric Art Zipper Wristlet

Playdate: Fabric Art Zipper Wristlet