Yesterday I shared the floral nightstand tutorial and today I'm sharing the other half. This is a tutorial for this black and white striped nightstand, also made with a SELJE nightstand from ikea. I really wanted some fun nightstands that went together. Since they have the same shape, why no do a floral and a stripe? Pattern mixing is cool in home decor, too, right? Materials: -SELJE nightstand -1/2" electrical tape -spray paint for metal The method for this nightstand is really simple. First, assemble the nightstand. Then ...Continue Reading
liberty of london floral nightstand ikea hack!
I made these a few months ago but I sat on the post forever because it seemed like a weird thing to post during the holidays. And then it just kept getting pushed back, I can't believe it's already April! So we've been using these for about 5 or 6 months now and they are holding up well! It's nice to have that perspective I reaaaaally wanted a floral nightstand, but I could not find one all over the internet. Sometimes being a creative person is a problem, because when you want something (say a floral nightstand) you cannot let it go. ...Continue Reading
fox and bunny leather brooches
Written by Vivian of Vivileen and Suz and Viv Spring always makes me think of cute fuzzy animals, and with Easter right around the corner I thought it would be fun to make some animal brooches. Naturally a bunny brooch came to mind and foxes are one of my current favorites so I thought I would make a fox one too. Supplies: Leather scraps (If you have a leather store nearby these will usually be much cheaper than buying leather at a craft store.) Pin Back Embroidery thread Scissors Hot glue gun and glue embroidery ...Continue Reading
DIY changing pad and diaper clutch for BOYS
Written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made. Hello friends, it's Michael Ann again! Do you have a little person in your life that likes to poop in the most inconvenient of circumstances? Then you might be interested in making today's Changing Pad and Diaper Clutch, haha! I can't believe that it's taken me this long to make one of these for my little man, it is so much easier to be able to grab just one diaper thing when we're running out the door. And it's so cute in your bag too! The added bonus of this project is that I used ...Continue Reading
sewing 101// make your own laminate fabric + tips for sewing with laminates
Written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made. Hello friends! Michael Ann here from Michael Ann Made, and today, I'm excited to venture into the world of laminates and coated fabrics with you! Now what is a laminate? Any fabric with a plasticy coating - oilcloth, vinyl, chalk board fabric, and some faux leather. These fabrics are great for projects that might get a little messy, like baby bibs or makeup bags, as you can just wipe them down with a damp cloth. But what if you can't find the perfect coordinating print for ...Continue Reading
ZIPPERS + a free simple skirt pattern
This post is sponsored by Craftsy. I've partnered with Craftsy to polish up my sewing skills through their online classes and share my experience with you over the next few months. I hope you enjoy! With the recent release of my Zippy Top (pictured and tucked in), you may have noticed that I love zippers! I think they can be really cute and are really functional. I also just like the word 'zipper'. I always tell a beginner zipper-installer to start with zipper pouches, because they are a really easy project that yields great results and ...Continue Reading
Painted Wood Necklace Tutorial
Written by Vivian of Vivileen and Suz and Viv. Today I have a super simple painted wood bead necklace tutorial. This is an easy way to add a pop of color to any outfit! Painted Wood Necklace Tutorial Supplies: cable chain- 34" 8 1/2" wood beads lobster clasp 4 jump rings paint paint brush wire cutters tape (if you want strait lines on your painted beads) 1. Paint your beads! To paint mine I used the end of a paint brush to polka-dot some of the beads. I taped off half of the rest of my beads and painted the exposed wood ...Continue Reading
the Just Add Jeans Round-Up and LAST DAY!
Today is THE LAST DAY to buy the Pattern Anthology Just Add Jeans collection! Tomorrow all 4 patterns will be available at full retail of $12 to $14 each! You can still save 40% now at patternanthology.com now! If you need some more convincing, take a look at all of these posts from us and our blogging friends! We had a great tour group and saw some amazing inspiration! If you've purchased the collection and have started sewing, ...Continue Reading
the very first post you should ever read about knit fabric
This post is sponsored by Girl Charlee fabrics. Hey knit haters! I know you're out there. You avoid knits because of one sour experience, right? I've been there. You picked up some cheap fabric from the store and thought you'd made a tee shirt, or maybe a swim suit. Stuck it in your machine and then "RRRRRR WHIRRRFFFTT GCKHCHRRR. beep beep beep. STOP." Maybe your needle broke. You might have seen a bird's nest of thread. And then you swore off knits forevermore! I did that, too. Years ago. It's hard to forget those sewing FAILS. ...Continue Reading
my new little black dress…the CITY GIRL FROCK!
Here's my City Girl Frock in dress form! The dress pattern pieces are included in the pattern! That means you can make a TOP, TUNIC or DRESS! 3 patterns in one! The pattern also comes with instructions and pattern pieces for a sash, but I belted it or wore it plain here. This fabric is a sturdy double knit which is perfect for the shape of the dress! Check out the top and tunic versions also! In case you were wondering, this pattern is totally maternity compatible! Half of my testers happened to be pregnant and it totally worked! It ...Continue Reading
Fabric Scrap Brooch
Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue. Spring is upon us, my friends, and I could not be more excited! For me, it's time to start breaking out the bright colors, and one of my favorite ways to do that is with an unexpected brooch. Today's DIY shows you how to make your own by scouring your fabric stash for the brightest and prettiest scraps. Fabric Scrap Brooch Supplies: scrap fabric, wooden craft circles, matte decoupage glue, paint brush, scissors, pin backs, glue, chain Step 1: Begin by applying a thin layer ...Continue Reading
