Don’t you love all the creativity that can be found on blogs? I can’t get enough of it! Here’s a few ideas you might want to try this week… Sachiko at Tea Rose Home always has beautiful tutorials. This is her latest…an eclectic flower bouquet wreath. You won’t find anything like this in a store!… [read more]
Flip Flops – Make Your Own With Fabric Scraps! {Tutorial}
Let’s make our own fabulous flip flops for Spring! I love finding great deals on shoes of any kind, but today I’m making my own great deal! This whole project can cost you less than $5, and you’ll have flip flops to match your personality without searching all over town. This is really easy and… [read more]
Oilcloth Love {Sewing Tutorials}
Every time I see something made out of oilcloth I want it! I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s the bright colors or the vintage feel it creates. Whatever the reason, I’ve been tracking down project after project using colorful oilcloth. I can’t wait to try one for myself, but I couldn’t help but… [read more]
Etsy Sweethearts
My Heart Dark Chocolate Raspberry Soap got my attention. What a beautiful design, and I bet it smells scrumptious! Visit KB Shimmer for an amazing selection of soap! Beautiful soap is a great gift for any occasion. Love Birds by Three Wheels Design is simply sweet, and you can download the pdf and print them… [read more]
Using Keyword Research to Improve Etsy Sales
Did you know that Etsy Shops perform extremely well on Google? The Etsy site as a whole has quite a bit of authority in the eyes of major search engines which can absolutely translate into sales for you! The most important part of the equation is in the wording you add to your Etsy shop.… [read more]
Love is in the Air!
Bella Dia has a wonderful tutorial on making these sweet hearts! I posted this last year, and I just had to remind everyone about it now. Isn’t it beautiful??? I HEART IT! She has step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. Once you start…there will be no stopping you! I’m sure you’ll make one for everyone you… [read more]
Handmade Holidays – Tutorials Galore!
This time of year I find myself looking through so many tutorials for handmade gifts. I have always loved making gifts for friends and relatives for Christmas. I usually bake a variety of cookies, and then I make this and that until the list is complete. I enjoy finding great tutorials that give me the… [read more]
Happy Thanksgiving!
This beautiful photo can be found at Mist Flower Photo. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving Day! She is having a sale on her photos that you won’t want to miss! While your waiting for that turkey to bake, you might want to check out Dresses n’ Messes. She has a great recipe for fun…Pumpkin Pie Playdough!… [read more]
Sewing Tutorials
Last year I was just learning how to sew. I scoured the public library with how-to books, desperately wanting to learn the trade. Want to know my secret? In all honestly I found online video tutorials were some of the best teachers. I am a visual learner. A BIG visual learner. I loved to have… [read more]
Fall Fiber Wreath Tutorial by Alisa Burke
Fall is my favorite season but because I live in Southern California I miss all the changing colors of the trees so I decided to create a fall fiber wreath full of all my favorite colors of the season! This is one of those projects that could have many variations and make use of different… [read more]
The Colorful Quilt
Awhile back I wrote a post about a Moda Layer Cake that I purchased without really having plans for it. It was just too pretty to pass up! I wanted to make a quilt, but I was very nervous about starting a quilt, messing it up, and not being able to showcase this beautiful fabric… [read more]
Reusable Gift Bags – Great Tutorials!
Reusable gift bags can make your gifts more memorable this Christmas! They are pretty enough to be a gift all by themselves. These bags are quick to sew and add that special touch to whatever you’re giving. And they’re a green alternative to wrapping paper because the can be used over and over again! Talk… [read more]