There are few of my blogging friends who speak with a more genuine voice than today’s Swell Noel guest, Char from Crap I’ve Made. Her blog is brimming with fun, inventive ideas, and the way she writes make you look forward to each and every post! Take it away, Char! *** You’ve seen the fabulous…
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Mini Car Playmat (Swell Noel Idea #4)
Swell Noel Idea #4 Kate from See Kate Sew is here today to share a seriously darling gift idea for a little man in your life! *** Hello! I’m Kate from see kate sew! I’m so happy to be here today! Congratulations on the new baby Amy! I’ve been so excited to make a car…
Pottery Barn-Inspired Flatware Stockings (Swell Noel Idea #3)
I adore a good knock-off project that allows you to achieve catalog-caliber looks for a fraction of the price, and my sweet friend Tam from Sew Dang Cute Crafts is here today to share a terrific idea to do just that with your holiday table settings! ** Hello all you Positively Splendid people! I’m Tam…
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…
Pleated Wrist Cuff Tutorial
Even though we still have a few months until the holidays, it’s never too early to start thinking about stocking stuffer ideas! Today I’m going to share a super quick, super easy tutorial for creating a pleated wrist cuff. You can wear it on its own to make a simple statement, or you can gussy…
Pate-Meadows Designs Giveaway!
***Contest Closed***Congratulations to Jen @ The Crafting Fiend, lucky #5!***Happy Friday!We’ve made it to another beautiful weekend, and I have a giveaway lined up today that is sure to be a hit with all of you wanting to spruce up your home decor!Pate-Meadows Designs is a company specializing in easy-to-sew patterns that help you outfit…
Summertime Halter Dress Tutorial from Wildflowers & Whimsy
I have a treat lined up for y’all today: April from Wildflowers & Whimsy is sharing a tutorial for a darling dress for a little girl in your life! Love this! *** Hi! I’m April and I blog over at Wildflowers & Whimsy! I’m an OCD seamstress with more than a hint of ADD. I…
Simple Ruffled Rosette Tutorial
Friends, let me introduce you to a super simple flower you can make to embellish just about anything: home decor items, brooches – you name it! I was needing a quick element to add to a project I’ll be sharing with you tomorrow, so I came up with this process to achieve the look I…
Korker Ribbon Firecracker Tee Tutorial
Y’all know me and my love of embellished tees. I couldn’t resist putting together a fun, totally last-minute Fourth of July tee for my littlest firecracker! This project comes together so easily, and the results are downright adorable, if I do say so myself. 😉I’m sure many of you might be thinking, “Sure, that is…
Quilted Chevron Monogram Tutorial
One thing I have tons of are 1/4-yard-or-so remnants of fabric left over from sewing projects where the suggested fabric measurements on the pattern turn out to be far more than what I actually need. This quilted chevron monogram is a great project to utilize those odds & ends! Ready to see how it’s done?…