Project Notebook: <3 Pillow

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Knit a pillow with the <3 symbolI have a new project over at Craft Bits that I wanted to share with you. It’s a fun one for Valentine’s Day or any time you want to bring a little love (and brightly colored yarn) to your home.… Read More...

How to make cupcake paper bows

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cupcake paper bowsThese are so simple and sweet I can’t stand it!  They are perfect to top off all sorts of gifts and I bet they will be darling to use to dress up and accessorize Easter baskets, bunnies and even I … Read More...

Tutorial: Notch neckline with buttons

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Tutorial: Notch neckline with buttons Tutorial: Notch neckline with buttons

Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create a notched neckline with buttons.  The flaps buttoned back create a shallow V in the center.  It’s a sharp look for a bodice or top.  It’s especially cool … Read More...

Easy Mardi Gras Party Food Recipes

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Laissez les bon temps rouler! Mardi gras is around the corner, and given its name, it’s all about the food! Though originally celebrated in Mobile, Alabama, New Orleans is now considered the hub of Mardi Gras activity. Many amazing southern … Read More...

Multi-Season Double Grapevine Wreath

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Transitioning our holiday home décor from the Christmas/Winter season into Spring can be a little tricky.  Especially when you live in an area where your late Winter feels like Spring one day and ice cold Winter the next.  This double … Read More...

Bread Clay Beads and Necklace

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Bread Clay Beads and Necklace
Who says you need to buy beads to make colorful necklaces — it is fun and easy to make homemade beads. Who says you need to spend money on fancy clay to make your own clay beads? Melissa, from Mama … Read More...

Tutorial: Dressy sequin sash

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Need a little something to add some sparkle to an outfit?  Or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect finishing touch to a wedding dress.  A sequin sash is what you need, and Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how … Read More...

Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee

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Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee Tutorial: Spring flower corsage tee

Kirstin from Kojodesigns shows how you can make a pretty corsage tee.  The little fluffy flower is all a plain tee needs to become a special top.  I’ve also seen these fluffy corsages on lightweight cardigans.  The … Read More...

DIY: Pompom Love Bugs

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I love these Pom Pom Love Bugs made by Rachel on the Adventures in Making blog! I am a sucker for pom pom crafts!

All you really need to make these are a bit of yarn, pipe cleaners, and googley … Read More...

Freebie | Tattoo Hearts

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These printable tattoo hearts have a variety of uses as you will see over at The Things She makes. Once print out, you can use them as straw toppers, cakes toppers and a whole host of other ideas. They can … Read More...