So many fun projects and crafts include using a sewing machine. This is something that many people are scared of, but you don't need to be. It is easy and actually really fun. I know kids by age 8 are making skirts, aprons, pillowcases, pajama pants and even shoulder bags. These supplies are great ...
Metallic Christmas Stockings & Mantel (Plus $100 Online Fabric Store Fabric Giveaway!)
This post sponsored by OnlineFabricStore.net. [Today, Monday (2 December) only: $15 off $75! Check below for the special coupon code!] I LOVE pretty fabric!! So when Online Fabric Store contacted me to see if they could send me some fabric for a Christmas project, I thought it would be really ...
Master Bedroom Redo Reveal – Pinterest Party & More!
I'm so excited to show everyone the results of my big Master Bedroom Redo project! As you know, I've been working for the last month on this huge project for the HGTV Home™ fabric and trim Challenge sponsored by Jo-Ann Stores! Tomorrow, August 22 I get to show you the whole room -- the Big ...
Adorn-It Happy Hearts Fabric Giveaway!!
Happy Monday!! It's time for a fabulous giveaway. Last week I made a few Valentine Projects for my mantel with Adorn-It's new Happy Hearts fabric line. I love the way the different fabrics coordinate with each other. And polka dots too!! UPDATE -- Giveaway is Closed. The winner is Susan ...
Weekend Wrap-up Party — and Riley Blake Designs {fabric giveaway}!!
Update - giveaway closed. The winner is Larissa at Reef Botanicals. Congratulations!! It’s Friday, time to PARTY!! My Favorite day of the Week! This week’s giveaway is from a beautiful, hard-to-resist company -- Riley Blake Designs!! If you have ever considered fabric for any reason, ...
Double-Sided Fall/Halloween Painted Pillows {tutorial}
Hello Tatertot & Jello readers! I'm Katie from Sew Woodsy, and I can not express how excited I am to be visiting and sharing my latest craft project with all of you. Sew Woodsy is a "husband and wife craft team". We create Home/DIY projects along with some sewing projects in the mix. "Mr. ...
Make Summer Fabric Rosette Jewelry!! {tutorial}
I love making Rolled Fabric Flowers jewelry! There are so many possibilities! You can make all sorts of jewelry with this little flowers, plus add them to home decor items like pillows, placemats, dishtowels and more ! So the other day, while my sister and her family were ...
Poppy Seed Fabric Giveaway {$60 fat quarter bundle}!
Update -- Winner is #830 Hani @ Craftionary This week I'm sharing some of my favorite things with you.... Today that continues with pretty fabric!!! Do you know Poppy Seed Fabric? It's one of my favorite places to get beautiful fabric and trim. And it's ...
Fabric-Covered Resin Table Redo {plus 23 other resin project ideas}
I love trying new things! And sometimes those ideas don’t turn out. If you read my blog a couple years ago you may remember this craft fail: I spent a week trying to figure out resin. And boy was it tough. It was either too hard, or too soft, or had bubbles, or stuck to the molds. ...
Make a Beachy Rosette Button Necklace {tutorial}
Here's my Summer Necklace #2. I have loved seeing all of those pretty Rosette necklaces around, I really wanted to make one for summer. So I took some of the material left over from my Flirty Summer Button Necklace #1 and made some rosettes. {I have a Rosette Tutorial here if you want to ...
Silhouette Cuts Fabric!!
I am in craft heaven at CHA! It is a creative paradise. I have found some really fun products to share in fun giveaways this year. I can't wait!!! But first --- breaking news!!! Silhouette has designed a way to cut fabric!! You can use the same blade, with the pink tip that comes with the ...
Guest Project – Make a beautiful and Functional Cork Board Calendar!
Hi lovely readers of Tatertots and Jello! I'm Michaela from Michaela Noelle Designs. I'm so excited to be here sharing my cork board calendar tutorial! I go to school at Seattle Pacific University and just got my own apartment this year that I share with a few friends. I have ...
Make Valentine’s Day Ruffle Balls — PLUS a giveaway every crafty person needs!!
I found some Decorative Ball Forms on clearance after Christmas, so I thought it might be fun to make some ruffled fabric balls. **This is a fast and easy project** ...
Guest Project — Great Gift Idea — Make an Adorable Fabric Purse!
Hello Tatertots and Jello Readers! I’m Brandy from Cappuccino and Cobwebs. I am so thrilled that I get to share a project with you. I’ve periodically dabbled in sewing but I just don’t do great in following those directions on Patterns – it’s almost like a foreign language to me! ...
An Inexpensive, Feminine Gift Idea to make this Holiday Season!
Hi! Welcome to the First week of the Housewife Bliss Holiday Party! This is a wonderful collection of Holiday ideas by 10 fabulous bloggers who will be covering all the parts of How to Have a Successful Holiday Season. Today I want to talk about a really inexpensive, easy gift idea that you can ...
Painted Halloween Pennant Pillow Tutorial
{Say that 10 times fast - lol!} As you might have guessed - I LOVE Halloween! There's something so fun about black and orange decorations and dressing up every year! So in honor of one of my favorite holidays, I'd like to share a little project. **Painted Halloween Pennant ...
Guest Project – Make a Stylish J. Crew-Inspired Pin for Fall
Hi there! I'm Kate from Oh Write, and it's a delightful day for me. I am thrilled to be a guest here at Jen's place. Since this is a debut of sorts for me (it's my first time 'away' from my blog home!), I wanted to share something fabulous. First impressions can only happen once, you know? Have ...