Receive a Breast Cancer Awareness Washer for an amazing cause!

My grandmother is a breast cancer survivor.

I was immediately touched when I read how Ashley from Cute As A Fox was helping her sister raise money for Cedar Bennett through the Susan G. Komen website.

Ashley says:

"Being a crafter, I figured the best way I could help would be to give something back to those who donate. So here is the plan, for every $15 you donate to Cedar Bennett's account at the Susan G Komen website I will send you either a washer necklace or keychain which shows your support for the cause.

It would mean more to me than you could possibly ever know if you could donate to this cause. You aren't just supporting me or my sister, you are supporting women everywhere. Sounds a little cheesy, but it is totally true.

Check out these beautiful washer necklaces and keychains you can choose from...

2-sided necklace

2-sided keychain

I also want to give a shout out to my friend Amy from Mod Podge Rocks for donating product to this cause without even knowing it...that's just how Amy is...always super sweet!

What do you say?!

Wouldn't it be amazing if we all supported Ashley's cause and gave her so many orders to keep her super busy?!

Donate as little or as much as you'd like!

Share this with your family and friends (maybe you want to blog about it, too!).

Go HERE for all of the simple details!!

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to read this post and a special thanks to Ashley for giving service to such an amazing charity!!

Beautiful Pettiskirt

Want to learn how to make a beautiful pettiskirt?

Make It and Love It has a fabulous tutorial on this gorgeous one!

Pettiskirt Tutorial

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Fabric Covered Shelf

Cantaloupe Corner shares how to spice up a shelf by using your favorite fabric!!

How cool is that huge clothes pin, too!

Fabric Shelf Tutorial

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Before and After: Hutch into Bookshelf!

I'm loving Beckie's hutch transformation over at Infarrantly Creative!

She turns this...

into this updated Pottery-Barn inspired bookshelf!!

Hutch into Bookshelf

Knit Ear Warmers w/Flower!

Ashley from Topsy Turvy shows you how to make those adorable ear warmers that button in the back!

SO. ADORABLE. and perfect for the upcoming seasons!!

Knit Ear Warmers Tutorial

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My Favorite Craft Tips!

 

 

I thought it would be fun to share little ways that make our crafty lives easier! Here are some of my very favorite craft tips...

 

• Use a cookie sheet w/ newspaper or wax paper for a portable craft surface…super easy cleanup!
• Sharpen your scissors by cutting sand paper.
• Place a little bit of Vaseline to the end of your glue gun to get rid of those long glue strings.
• Soak your paint brushes in fabric softener or hair conditioner for 10 min…cleans right off!
• Recycle large plastic lids by using them for a painter’s pallette or cutting them up for stencils.
• Need to create a large pattern? Use newspapers!
• Keeping a magnet close by makes picking up those sewing pins a sinch!
• Store those pipe cleaners for kid’s crafts inside of a paper towel tubes.
• Break up some styrofoam to create snow for craft projects.
• Keep those cardboard boxes! Cut & cover with patterned paper to make a mini album, cover with art paper and use as a canvas, and I always use them to eliminate a mess while spraypainting!

 

Do you have any craft tips you'd like to share? I would love to hear them!

Distressed Wood Flag Tutorial

I'm a huge fan of The Lettered Cottage and I love Layla's style! How incredible is this mantle?!

Well...she shows you how to create this amazing distressed flag on her blog!

Distressed Wood Flag Tutorial

Light Fixture to Lantern

Jessica at Running With Scissors transforms an old light fixture into this fabulous lantern...and it only cost her a couple of bucks!

Light Fixture to Lantern Makeover

Matchbox Fridge Magnets!

Love and Lollipops shows you how to make these adorable refridgerator magnets by using matchboxes!

Matchbox Fridge Magnets Tutorial

I continued browsing around her creative blog and discovered more magnets...

...how cute are these mosaic ones, too!

Mosaic Fridge Magnet Tutorial

Both are simple to make and the kids can even help!!

Create Your Own Fabric Bolts!

 

 

 

I have a serious fabric addiction.

 

Thanks to The Little Green Bean I'll be able to organize my fabric and see exactly what I have!

 

Check out these DIY fabric bolts she created by using foam board! GENIUS.

 

Fabric Bolts Tutorial

 

 

 

Nightstand into Play Kitchen!

Turn a nightstand into a gorgeous play kitchen with Kate at Oh Write!

Jaw dropping cute...and that red is just perfect!!

Play Kitchen Makeover

Ruffle Table Runner

Check out this classy ruffle table runner by Stephanie at Under the Table and Dreaming!

She says it only took her 30 minutes and cost under $10...my kind of craft!

LOVE. IT.

Ruffle Table Runner Tutorial

Tile Coasters!

I wanted to show you Blueprint Crafts tile coaster tutorial...not only is it fabulous, but I know lots of us are working on Christmas in July projects and this makes a perfect gift!

Tile Coaster Tutorial

Just pick out some favorite craft paper and tie these babies up in a bow...so simple and great to give to anyone!!

Magnet Bow Holder

Stopped by the Mother Huddle and found this adorable bow holder {k, so this isn't an actual tutorial but I had to share this fun idea}! What a super cute and easy way to store all of those hair accessories!!

Magnet Bow Holder

Felt Fishing Set

You have to see this felt fishing set that Larissa at Just Another Day in Paradise made!

Always love to feature fun things that the li'l guys can use, too!

Felt Fishing Set Tutorial

Dollar Store Canvases!

Frugal Life Project submitted this tutorial and I LOVE how fabulous and inexpensive this is!

She purchased a stack of canvases, spraypainted them, and mod podged them into this fabulous wall art!

Dollar Store Canvas Tutorial

I'm off to the dollar store and I'm really hopin' they have some of these left!

Kitchen Wall Art

I had to share this fun idea for kitchen decor from my good friend Char @ Crap I've Made!!

I've seen many utensils used as wall art around craft blogland, but this has got to be one of my favorites!

Kitchen Wall Art Tutorial

Six Cube Shelf

Lovin' these furniture plans by Ana from Knock Off Wood {who is absolutely INCREDIBLE}! You could spend hours checking out her amazing plans on her blog!

6 Cube Bookshelf Furniture Plans

This will be perfect in my playroom!!

Rockstar Curls!

I Am Momma-Hear Me Roar shows you how to create these gorgeous curls!

Cheri's blog is overflowing with creativity.

Rockstar Curls Tutorial

Framed Fabric Decor

Fabric + Frames = Fabulous Wall Decor!

Little Big Nest shows you this simple yet classy way to spice up your walls!

Framed Fabric Decor Tutorial

Princess Tutus for a Cause!

Crafterhours shares this GORGEOUS Cinderella Tutu at Samster Mommy for the fabulous Tutu Drive mentioned below!

Cinderella Tutu Tutorial

Double Equis is the creator of this beautiful Snow White tutu!! I'm lovin' this ric rac trim, too!

Snow White Tutu Tutorial

Check out the details and many other tutu tutorials for this amazing cause, HERE!

Fabric Magnet Board

Create this fantastic magnet board with Whitney from Shanty2Chic! This would totally match my kitchen and I love the bold frame!

Fabric Magnet Board Tutorial

Personalized Subway Art

Jen at Tatertots and Jello shares this mini subway art at According to Kelly!

This makes a PERFECT gift!

Personalized Subway Art Tutorial

Mini Wallet

Shelley Detton at 7 Layer Studio shows you how to make this super cute wallet!!

She is incredibly talented and I love her fabric choices!

Mini Wallet Tutorial

Free Vintage Label Printables!

Just Something I Made shares these amazing vintage labels {free printables}!

WOW!

Stick them to old bottles for a vintage decor look...

...and she stitches them onto handtowels!!

Vintage Label Printables

Hat with Interchangeable Embellishments!

Ready for another fabulous idea?

Create these hats using interchangeable embellishments with Less Cake More Frosting!

Endless Possibilities!!

Embellished Hat Tutorial

Paint Chip Mosaic

Jennifer at Hope Studios created this fabulous mosaic using everyday paint chips!

SO COOL!

Paint Chip Mosaic Tutorial

Get Ready for a Day of Tutorials!!

Today...I've decided to feature a FABULOUS tutorial EVERY SINGLE HOUR!!

So check back throughout the day {and sorry if your Google readers get full!} for 24 AMAZING tutorials and crafters!!

Creative Guest: Cardigan Refashion by Make It Perfect

Hello! I'm Toni from Make It Perfect and I'm so happy to be guest posting a tutorial at Ucreate today! I'm a stay-at-home Mum and have three children - Oscar (4 1/2), Lil (3) and Tommy (1).
As well as my children keeping me busy, I am also the designer of a sewing pattern range "Make It Perfect". My patterns are aimed to suit busy sewers who want to create modern, fresh and funky clothing. And because I can't sit still, I have recently started to make vintage-inspired hairpins and jewellery which are for sale in my shop, Citrus pOp!

I've had this 3/4 sleeve sweater for years and years, but it hasn't been worn for over 12 months so has been banished to the "don't wear anymore but think I can refashion it to be something that I will wear" box!

Cardigans are my thing...9 times out of 10 I will wear a cardi over any sweater/jumper type of top, so I decided that I could cut and alter my old sweater and refashion it into a cute cardi that I will wear again.

If I could dress like anyone, it would be Emma Pillsbury from Glee...I LOVE LOVE LOVE her style. Cute and girly, always perfectly accessorised and classy taste in skirts, dresses and of course, cardis. And have you seen the awesome cardi clips that she wears? Check them out...
So, I'm excited to share with you today a tutorial for The Emma Pillsbury-Inspired Cardi Refashion & Cardi Clips.
First of all, you gotta turn on the Glee soundrack with the volume up high :)To make The Emma Pillsbury-Inspired Cardi, you will need:
One sweater you are willing to cut up
A contrasting (or matching) scrap of fabric to use for finishing and embellishingStep 1.
Take your sweater and find the middle of the front. This was easy for me because my sweater had a v-neck, but will only take a bit of measuring and folding to find the middle. Draw a line down the middle of the front using an erasable fabric marking pen.
Cut straight down the marked line - make sure you cut only the front layer of your sweater!
Measure the length of your two cut edges. This is how long you will need to cut your bias binding strips.
Step 2:
To make bias binding, take your piece of fabric and lay it on your cutting surface so that the selvedge edge is sitting to the left-hand side. Fold the selvedge edge over so that it matches up exactly with the cut edge of the fabric. Press the crease using your fingers.


Open fabric up and cut directly along the folded crease you made in the previous step.


Using this cut line as a guide, continue cutting parallel lines to cut strips 1 1/2" wide. Cut enough strips so that when they are joined together, they will equal the length of the two cut edges of your cardi, plus about 5" for good measure :) Sew strips together to form one long strip.
Take strips and make a center fold by folding in half, length ways, so that wrong sides of fabric are touching. Open out and fold both long raw edges of fabric in towards the center fold.

A much, much easier way to do this is to invest in a bias binding maker...they are GREAT! Very affordable and make light work of making binding. I used a Clover 18mm Bias Binding Maker.


STEP 3: Open the binding strip and fold one short edge under about 1/4". Line up one raw edge of the binding strip with the raw edge of the cardi and pin into place. Make sure the short, folded edge matches up exactly with the top of the cardi front.


Sew binding to cardi by stitching directly in the folded ditch. Continue sewing until you reach near the bottom of the cardi. Trim binding so that it has about 1/4" overhang and then fold the overhang under to finish the binding in the same way you started it.


Open the binding strip and press.


Fold binding over to the wrong side of the cardi and pin into place, making sure that the folded edge of the binding just covers the stitching line.


Pin into place on the front of the cardi. Sew binding down by stitching down the length of the binding about 1/8" from the edge of the seam where the binding meets the cardi.

Repeat steps to attach binding to the other side of the cardi.

Step 4:
To make pockets, draft a pocket template which is 4" x 4" as seen below:
Cut 4 pocket pieces.

Place two pocket pieces right sides together and sew a 1/4" seam around the edge of the pocket. Leave a 2" gap on the side to turn. Clip corners and into curved edges.


Turn pockets right side out and press flat. Position on front of cardi and pin into place.


Sew 1/8" around the curved edge of the pocket, leaving the top of the pocket open and your cardi is done!


To make Cardi Clips, you will need:
Two self-covering buttons
Fabric to cover the buttons
Two clip-on earring backs
Two jump rings
One desired length of chain
Strong glue
Step 1:
Cover buttons with fabric following manufacturer instructions. Remove the loop at the back of the button so that the back is flat (I used pliers to cut the loop then pull it out).
Using pliers, open a jump ring and attach to the back of one clip on earring. Attach end of chain to the same jump ring and close. Repeat to attach other end of chain to second earring.

Use glue to adhere button to earring.
Open earring while glue is drying to prevent it from sticking closed.


Done!!!
Clip onto your cardi and you have a brand new, one-of-a-kind cardi that I'm sure Emma Pillsbury would be proud to wear :)