DIY and handmade craft ideas

Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint runs down the hot thread news from TNNA. Check out her post.…

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How to Pipe a Lace Design on Cookies

Think you can’t pipe intricate lace on cookies? Now I really believe everybody can, because Callye makes it all seem so very possible. Find the step-by-step how-tos, with tips and tricks, for piping a lace design on cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.…

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How to make a scrap fabric puzzle

by Recycled Crafts Editor

This is such a fun idea, especially if you have scraps of fabric left over from clothes that have special memories or bits from favorite projects left over. Pop on over to Sangeetha’s blog Style by Eva Diva for the tutorial on how to make a scrap fabric puzzle.…

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Tutorial: Detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch

Kimberly of Baroque Embellishments teaches us detached up-and-down buttonhole stitch. See her tute.…

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Easy star appliques

Megan of The Crafty CPA shares her technique for easy but rockin star appliques. See her tute.…

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{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Neon

by DIY Weddings Editor

Bold pops of neon colors are a hot trend for 2012 weddings! Oh Lovely Day shares a modern neon inspiration board brimming over with ideas for using bright hues in wonderful ways!…

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DIY Ice Shot Glasses

I very much want a shot of something right now, just from spotting these stunning blue ice shot glasses. Except maybe Jim Beam. I don’t like Jim Beam. Vodka. Yes, vodka would be perfect. As would these be for a party or winter wedding. Learn to make them HERE at Intimate Weddings.…

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Conversation Heart Marshmallows

Wait a minute, they sell heart-shaped marshmallows? I was just in the supermarket last night and I most assuredly would’ve bought these had I seen them. Make conversation heart pops from marshmallow hearts HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.…

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Valentine’s Day Printables

Aren’t these paper candy baskets for Valentine’s Day the cutest? And they also have accompanying kids’ Valentine’s Day cards. Find the free printable and how-tos HERE at Party Planning Center. And find the how-tos and free printable for these 3D heart cupcake toppers HERE.

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How to use up leftover thread

Nat of The Smallest Forest is turning her “thread bunny” of orphaned leftovers into a beautiful geometrical work. Find out more from her blog post.…

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Tutorial | Folded Mini Book

by Scrapbooking Editor

Lowri from Papervine shares a tutorial for making these folded mini books. They are made entirely from paper! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

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Tutorial: Make skinny jeans from bootcut or straight leg jeans

If you have a pair of straight-leg or bootcut jeans, you can easily turn them into a pair of trendy skinny jeans. Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shows how to do it. She uses a pair of skinny jeans that she knows will fit her as a guide for the shape of the new pair of skinnies. If you don’t have …

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Tutorial: Design and print your own fabric labels

If you’ve taken the time to make a special handmade item, why not let everyone know who made it? Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how you can design & print your own labels using t-shirt transfer paper and ribbon. You can design them on your computer and then print them on an inkjet printer. Get the tutorial at Sew Delicious…

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Little Birdie Freebie

by Cross-Stitch Editor

This freebie is a simple project and will be a joy to stitch.…

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Love Letter Cross Stitch Motif

by Cross-Stitch Editor

What’s better for Valentine’s Day than a sweet love letter? …

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Pinhead Stitch Variation Tutorial

by Cross-Stitch Editor

If you enjoy doing black work or lots of backstitch based projects, this tutorial from Byrd’s Nest will be very helpful.…

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Tutorial: Sweater refasion with romantic flaire (and flare)

Sachiko from Tea Rose Company and Tea Rose Home shows how to refashion a plain pullover sweater into one with romantic flair (and flare). She adds contrast gores to the bottom of the sweater to give it a looser fit. The top of the sweater is fabulous with lace applique and a spray of fabric flowers. Get the tutorial.…

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Tutorial: Nusing straps that turn any blanket into a nursing cover

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar guest blogs in the Nesting series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make a nursing strap. What is a nursing strap? Why, it’s a handy little fabric strap wit clips at either end. You can attach them to any blanket to turn it into a nursing cover. Brilliant!! This …

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Free pattern: Little girl’s Mini-Me blouse with Peter Pan collar

Citra from Innocentia guest blogs at Prudent Baby with a free pattern and tutorial for making her Mini-Me top for little girls. With a collar, button placket, and front pocket, this is such a classic style! It would be cute in just about any type of fabric print. The pattern is in a toddler’s size 2, but you could probably …

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Technique: Stamping on Clay

by Stamping Editor

Tha gals over at Paper Craft Connections share tips and ideas for stamping on clay and making some lovely ornaments.

-Heather…

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Joetta Maue reviews Susan Lenz

I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this! Joetta Maue has posted an awesome review of the work of Susan Lenz on the Textile Arts Center blog. Faves colliding again! Check it out.…

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Tutorial | Make Your Own Misting Stencil

by Scrapbooking Editor

Tami Taylor from Get it Scrapped shows you how to make a customised stencil for misting and painting. Supplies you’ll need include a transparency and a craft knife. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

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Conversation Heart Toast

I see conversation hearts everywhere. But this is the first time I’ve seen them as toast. Have conversation hearts for breakfast with these how-tos for making conversation heart toast HERE at Hungry Happenings.

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Larkin rises to a bead-embroidery challenge