I’ve been loving the Scrap Busters month over at Sew, Mama, Sew! They have been featuring loads of great projects that can be made from handfuls of scraps, and this zippy wallet tutorial really caught my eye. Contributed by Anna from Noodlehead, it’s got a great shape and the cutest little snap flap. I love […]
How-To: Rainskirt Take an old raincoat and make it into the perfect garment to slip on over pants or skirts. By Diane Baker When I moved to Seattle I spent a considerable amount of time looking for rain wear for my lifestyle. The only gear that covered my legs were rain pants, which were not […]
The only downside to having a business card holder as adorable as this one from Wee Folk Art is that folks might be so overwhelmed by its cuteness that they might forget to look at your business card. Learn how to make your own, and be sure you make some cards cute enough to match! […]
How-To: Dinosaur Play Mat By Holly Ramer My 4-year-old son likes to play a game he calls “Dinosaur Party Truck.” It’s as adorable as it is involved (apparently Ankylosaurus, and only Anklyosaurus, has the necessary license to drive a backhoe loader). He also likes to leave the dinosaurs scattered across the floor when he’s done, […]
One day I decided to put away all my deadlines and all my unfinished projects, and to instead design something just for fun, to please only the fiber-artist-fashionista within me. I dug around in a bin of wool sweaters and found a truly hideous gray knit poncho. I plugged in my sewing machine and started […]
It’s the 3rd annual Mochimochi Photo Contest! Anna writes: Once again, we’re looking for the cutest, funniest, most interesting photo of a Mochimochi Land toy. All you have to do to enter is upload your photo(s) to the Mochimochi Friends group on Flickr by November 16th. Like previous years, winners will receive cute goodies from […]
Here’s a brilliant way to incorporate a little embroidery into your reading routine. Kirsty of Kootoyoo shares how to make a corner bookmark from scrap cardboard and muslin. I love this alternative to the standard rectangle bookmark, and even more clever is the way she’s used the “X Marks The Spot” motif! [via @SisterDiane]
