How to Make Shrinky Dinks from Recycled Plastic

Using:

Permanent Markers,  #6 clear plastic, and an oven you can make your own Shrinky Dinks.   A super fun activity to do with kids of all ages.

Look for this #6 symbol on clear plastic, such as containers for take out food.

Skip to my Lou has complete and thorough information and directions.   A Family Fun Project!

Turtle Pincushion - Pattern and Sewing Tutorial

This is the cutest pincushion I have found!   

Flip him over, needles, thread and scissors stow-away inside.

He has a magnetic flipper for those stray pins!

Here's the Link -  Craft Passion has the Free Pattern and Sewing Tutorial!

DIY Woven Rag Rug

Turn your old bed sheets into a new Woven Rag Rug.   

I love the look, texture and colors!   Love this and can't wait to give it a try.   This technique would make lovely table placemats as well!

Here's the link at Craft Passion for the Woven Rag Rug Tutorial. 

Owl Key Chain - Pattern and Tutorial

Clever idea - If you're really good at loosing your keys, like ME, this may be a clever and cute way to keep track of those pesky keys!   I love owls and I love this.   

Craft Passion has the free pattern and tutorial.

Little Girls Apron Dress

Super cute girls apron dress.  The complete pattern and photo tutorial can be found at Every Day Chaos.

Click here for The Apron Dress Pattern and Tutorial

Apron Patterns and Tutorials

Retro Fun - Vintage Apron, pattern and tutorial 

When I cook, clean and create I am super messy!   I love to wear an apron.   After visiting my local fabric store and seeing the price of an apron pattern I decided - I'd have a look online.
Well, here's a few from Sew 4 Home, completely free and just for you!
 Just click on the link below each pattern.

French Country Apron Pattern and Tutorial

Hostess Apron  Pattern and Tutorial

Child's Apron - Pattern and Tutorial

Thread Rack Tutorial

Sugar Bee has a sweet tutorial to help you keep your sewing room neat and orderly.   I love this quick and easy way to keep all the colors accessible and easy to find.   Thanks Sugar Bee!

Here's the Sugar Bee Link to the thread rack tutorial.

Free Patterns and Instructions for Felt Dolls and Clothing

Nuno Dolls provides these delightful miniature felt doll patterns ready to download and make your own. 

The Clothing Patterns are also free on her website.

Free Japanese Kimono Doll Pattern and Instructions

Nuno doll provides the amazing pattern and instructions to make this beautiful Kimono Doll. 

Click here for the Pattern and Instructions

Free Stuffed Kitten Pattern and Tutorial

White Cat

Nuno Dolls has several free patterns and instructions to make your own stuffed cat or kitten.   

Click on the name below each kitten for the link to the pattern.

White Cat

Rag Doll Kitten

Terry Cat

Free Stuffed Dog Pattern and Tutorial

The Dachshund

Nuno Dolls provides patterns and step-by-step instructions to make your own stuffed dog or puppy.   There are a two patterns to choose from.   Click on the name below each puppy for the pattern link.

Tiny Jack Russel Terrier Pattern

Free Hanging Bed Plans - for a room shared by three.

Bumper Crop used Ana's free plans to make these awesome hanging beds!   If you haven't discovered Ana's woodworking plans you will be amazed at the success of hundreds of beginning woodworkers using her designs.   I love these hanging beds so much, I almost which I had 3 boys to put in them!

Free Plans

• Hanging Daybed at Ana's Site

Blogged at Bumper Crop's Site

• The Bumper Crop's 3 boys and 2 Room Hanging Bed (check it out for bedding and accessory information too).