Good morning! We’re in our second day of A Swell Noel, and the darling and talented Traci from Beneath My Heart is here to share a gift and decor project I can’t wait to try: personalized Christmas ornaments that don’t break the bank to make! *** Hello! I am so happy to be over here at…
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Pillow-Blanket (“Planket”) Sewing Tutorial (Swell Noel Idea #1)
Today marks the first installment of A Swell Noel here at Positively Splendid. Hooray for kicking off the holiday crafting season!! Can I just say I am so excited to kick off this extravaganza with a super fun, super functional gift idea from the immensely talented Kim from A Girl and a Glue Gun? Take…
DIY Painted Ceramic Tile Tutorial
I absolutely love the vibrant colors found in authentic Mexican Talavera tile, and I have always wanted to find a way to replicate it myself. I have never tackled a porcelain painting project like this one, primarily because I was always turned off by the high price of the ceramic paints intended for this purpose….
Flip Recipe Organizer Tutorial
With school days just around the corner (my son starts kindergarten one week from today – sniffs!), I am sure many of us can relate to the fact that sometimes meal planning can become a real burden during the everyday hustle and bustle. This flip recipe organizer is designed to keep recipes organized so that meal…
Photograph Tiles from Midwestern Sewing Girl
It’s one of my favorite parts of the week: time to share the Positively Splendid stage with one of my talented readers! Today’s project comes from Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl, and it is darling beyond words. Take it away, Maggie! *** Oh yay!!!!! I’m so super excited to be here on Positively Splendid today!…
Necktie Key Ring Tutorial
Looking for something unique for your little ones to make for Fathers’ Day, and wanting it to be something that can also be put to good use? These Necktie Key Rings will be the perfect way for Dad to carry around a little piece of artwork made by little hands with him everywhere he goes! …
Fathers’ Day Photo Collage + Free Printables
**Updated 6/7/12: Because of the outpouring of comments I’ve received requesting some different variations of the printables for this project, I have created sets with a number of additional names, as well as printables that say “I love you because” instead of “we love you because” for families with just one child. To peruse…
Ruffled Sunglasses Case Tutorial
Happy Monday! It’s another week of the Summer Survival Guide, and the lineup of terrific I have to share is downright amazing! Let’s kick things off with a little sewing project courtesy of yours truly, shall we? What could possibly be more summery than your favorite pair of shades? This little project will keep them…
Felt Gift Card Holder Tutorial
I am honestly a person who loves to receive a gift card, since I enjoy having the option to choose exactly what I’m wanting or needing. I have to say, though, that when giving gift cards to other people, I tend to feel a bit guilty about the lack of personal touch such a gift…
Handprint Memory Book
We live halfway across the country from both sets of parents, so I really like to keep them connected with our children’s progress as much as possible. I love to make meaningful gifts for Mothers’ and Fathers’ Day when I can, and so I came up with the idea for this Handprint Memory Book for…