“Super Cute Backpack Roundup!” plus 16 more

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• Super Cute Backpack Roundup!
• Tutorial: Fabric and tulle tutu
• Stateline Bags Giveaway
• Tutorial: Take in a dress with alterations that can be undone later
• How to Make a Flower Canopy
• Vintage Postcard Calendar Journal
• Freebie: Box Die Cut
• Tutorial: Shirred front top
• Felt Halloween Treat Bags
• Decoupaged Dominoes
• Tutorial: Pear Picking shirred tunic top for little girls
• Giveaway: Indie by Pat Bravo fat quarter bundle
• Tutorial: Patchwork pillow with secret pockets
• Free pattern: Fox and panda placemats
• Idea file: Vintage kitchen ware as sewing kit
• Project: Stamped Switch Plate Cover
• Etsy Find: Angelyques Trinkets

Super Cute Backpack Roundup! Posted: 25 Aug 2012 08:29 PM PDT It might be a little late to order these for the first day of school, but I can’t help but share these adorable backpacks! These crafted bags would make a child’s first day of school way more fun. Want to see more, check out the backpack tag on Etsy. 1. Large Child’s Backpack Lunch Bag Red Mushroom – Piggledee…

Tutorial: Fabric and tulle tutu Posted: 25 Aug 2012 04:43 PM PDT Vanessa from Our Thrifty Ideas shows how she made this special birthday tutu for her baby girl.  The tutu is made from strips of tulle for some poof, and strips of fabric for bright spots of color and pattern.  For the waistband, instead of using a length of elastic as most tutu tutorials suggest, she used a crocheted headband.  Great …

Stateline Bags Giveaway Posted: 25 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT  Thanks to Stateline bags we are giving you the chance to win   100  6×8 inch 100% cotton muslin bags with a drawstring. (Perfect for a party,wedding or starting a DIY business) Stateline bags is your go to place for top quality bags for crafting. If you need lots then check out their wholesale webstore  or for a few check …

Tutorial: Take in a dress with alterations that can be undone later Posted: 25 Aug 2012 04:15 PM PDT Tonya from The Crafty Mummy had a friend who was kind enough to let her daughter borrow a Dorothy costume for her school’s book week. The dress was a little too big, so she had to take it in.  Because the dress was borrowed, she made sure that all of her alterations could easily be undone.  She shares a tutorial …

How to Make a Flower Canopy Posted: 25 Aug 2012 12:51 PM PDT Do you have a little girl who loves fairies, princesses and everything girly? Then you’ll definitely want to check out this positively darling DIY for making a canopy topped with a faux flower. Head over to the blog Skooks’ Playground for the how to — How to Make a Flower Canopy.…

Vintage Postcard Calendar Journal Posted: 25 Aug 2012 12:40 PM PDT If you are looking for a unique gift idea that you can make without having to be overly crafty, this is it. It’s unique and pretty and even useful! This is one of those projects that will be used over and over, whether you make it as a gift or for someone else. Check it out and get the how …

Freebie: Box Die Cut Posted: 25 Aug 2012 02:18 PM PDT If you have a Silhouette die cutting machine you can download a free pastry box template from Jin over at Under the Cherry Tree. btw I think Jin’s blog is the very best blog around for ideas, tips and how to’s using the Silhouette machine! -Heather…

Tutorial: Shirred front top Posted: 25 Aug 2012 02:15 PM PDT Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a shirred front top.  Her tutorial is the second in a series showing how to make three different styles of tops out of one basic pattern.  Go to her tutorial for the how-to and the link to the pattern.  (The pattern is an adult size medium.) [photo from Sewing The …

Felt Halloween Treat Bags Posted: 25 Aug 2012 09:54 AM PDT I know my tween would never carry this but think of a sweet toddler just loving the "Scare Crow or the black cat bag to put their goodies in. These bags are quick and easy treat bags and hold lots of goodies. Make several in a snap and your little ones will be out the door in no time! Go …

Decoupaged Dominoes Posted: 25 Aug 2012 06:39 AM PDT These aren’t your everyday dominoes folks. This is a much prettier version courtesy of one crafter’s brilliance, some Mod Podge and scrapbook paper. Like these much better than their boring counterparts? Head over to Etcetorize for the tutorial — Pretty Dominoes.…

Tutorial: Pear Picking shirred tunic top for little girls Posted: 25 Aug 2012 08:12 AM PDT Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her Pear Picking Tunic for her little girl.  It’s made from two very simple pattern pieces.  Elastic thread shirring gathers the bodice and creates a pretty neck ruffle.  The plaid fabric is perfect for fall, and it’s soo cute paired with some skinny jeans!   Get the how-to. [photo …

Giveaway: Indie by Pat Bravo fat quarter bundle Posted: 25 Aug 2012 07:51 AM PDT The weekly fabric giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade comes from Pat Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics this week.  They’ve got a bundle of fat quarters of Pat Bravo’s gorgeous new Indie collection (plus two coordinating solids) to give to one of her readers.  Go to the giveaway at Maureen Cracknell Handmade.  (Giveaway ends Monday morning, August 27, 2012.) [photo of …

Tutorial: Patchwork pillow with secret pockets Posted: 25 Aug 2012 07:11 AM PDT This patchwork pillow is cute enough at first glance.  But look closer and you’ll see that there are secret pockets hidden within the patches.  How cool would this be for a tween’s room!  Sew4Home shows how to make one.  Get the tute. [photo from Sew4Home]…

Free pattern: Fox and panda placemats Posted: 25 Aug 2012 07:06 AM PDT Chrissy from One Crafty Place made special placemats her her daughter’s school lunch.  One is a fox and the other a panda.  I can’t decide which is cuter?  No matter, she shares her patterns for making both of them.  Get the patterns and tutorial. [photo from One Crafty Place]…

Idea file: Vintage kitchen ware as sewing kit Posted: 25 Aug 2012 06:55 AM PDT Karen from Sew Many Ways shows the little metal sewing kit she made out of vintage kitchen ware.  It has a lid and a handle so it’s easy to take with you.  At 6″ inches across, it’s big enough to hold a small project.  Go to her post to see what she used. [photo from Sew Many Ways]…

Project: Stamped Switch Plate Cover Posted: 25 Aug 2012 06:06 AM PDT Visit the Impression Obsession blog to find out how to make your own stamped switch plates covers. You could make a custom plate to match the decor in every room of your house! -Heather…

Etsy Find: Angelyques Trinkets Posted: 25 Aug 2012 05:06 AM PDT If you need the perfect cuff links to complete your Halloween ensemble or you like eye-popping one of a kind jewelry, then take a look at Angelyques Trinkets!…

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