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I’m not a shoe person. Probably cause I have small feet and can’t find the fabulous shoes in my size.

These shoes cupcakes are perfect for any size. Little Delights Cakes shows you how she created these cute cupcakes using, cupcakes, royal icing, Piroutte cookies and what tips she used to decorate the cupcakes. She created these cupcakes for a …

In case you hadn’t noticed Epsom Salts are the new “Coconut Oil” of the health world. Technically of course they are not new. Check out some of our older posts on Things to do with Epsom Salts. Meantime treat your face to a glowing Epsom Salt Facial with these basic but effective salt and honey scrub.…

Do you know someone who is a huge baseball fan? If so, this time of year is the perfect time to let them make their own baseball themed charms that can be used on necklaces, keychains, or zipper pulls.

Check out this tutorial and make baseball charms using shrink plastic and these printable templates.

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You’ve probably seen mason jars used to package gift mixes, but you can also use mason jars to package other gift items – like this embellished apron.  Andy Knowlton shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make one.  They start with a plain apron purchased at a craft store, and then use fusible webbing to add fun …

Heat embossing powders onto die cuts for a cool faux metal card embellishment. Hero Arts has a video tutorial to show you how.

-Heather…

If you’re looking for a very special project to make for Spring, this may well be it.  It looks like a true labor of love to me.  I’m into pinks, so I love the colorway.  If you’ve ever seen cherry trees blossoming, you’ll see just how stunning this afghan is.  The crocheter too what would otherwise be a fairly humdrum …

Ashley Calder at Things That Shine made this mixed media background for her scrapbook page using old book pages, gesso, watercolor crayons and other scrapbooking supplies. In her video tutorial she shows you how she created this background, which only takes about five minutes! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Alison from Dream a Little Bigger shares both the free Silhouette cut files, and the instructions for making gift card giving cards with coordinating envelopes. if you have a stash of card stock and patterned paper waiting for a project, this is just the thing. Click here to see more.…

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I found lots of delicate floral colours in my flickr finds this week – the same sort of palette would be lovely for ice cream treats and lovely, soft coloured decor for weddings and Mother’s Day.

Sakura Blossoms by Kiki and her dolls | Cluster Necklace by Marianne Seiman | Polymer Clay Jewellery by D S | Small Tray by …

If you sew with knits very much, you’re likely to have quite a pile of knit scraps.  Here’s a project that will use up some of those knits.  Morena at Dollar Store Crafts shows how you can use strips of scrap knit fabric to make this cute knotted bracelet.  She also shows a version made out of denim scraps.  Go …

Ellen from The Chilly Dog shows how to make this flared skirt.  It’s made from eight gores, or angled panels, which give it that lovely flared fit.  The one she made comes right to the knee, but you could lengthen this to a longer skirt if you like.   Her tutorial shows how to draft the pattern using your hip and waist measurements and then how …

Lucy from The Things We Do shows how to make this super cute spotted horse taggie toy for a baby.  The small horse softie is packed with textures and colors for young fingers to explore.  He has a mane made from ribbon tags and a tail of knotted rope.  Brightly colored felt spots are appliqued on to his body.  Go to The Things …

 MELISSA of “Melissa Camara Wilkins” has the most adorable felt “mother’s day gift wrap” for you and the kids to make.  She has complete instructions for us to follow and these are so sweet.  Thanks Melissa for sharing this sweet project.…

These are the cutest gifts for mom created by preschooler.  You get complete instructions and a supply list.  I love the clothespin holding the little boys pictures.  Get your tutorial for this “clothespin refrigerator magnets clip” from “kleas” and I really could not find out anything about her if you know her leave a comment!…

Babies born in the spring and summer still need blankets, but sometimes it’s nice to add a little lacy touch for air flow. This Spring Time Baby Blanket by Melanie Smith of Craftown is a cute and easy choice.

Knit in easy care cotton yarn, once you get the stitch pattern down this is a pretty quick knit that’s sure …

The Joyful Daisy blog has a tutorial and free pattern to download for a DVD sized envelope. This would also be great for square shaped cards!

-Heather…

Brooklyn Tweed just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 7. The book is inspired by the clean simplicity and beauty of Japanese knitting patterns and books.

The look book offers details on the 15 patterns — 11 sweaters and 4 accessories — as well as lots of beautiful pictures and yarn information.

Some of my favorites are Carol …

Fresh tradition: You will find some new favorite quilt patterns renewed with lighthearted modern style with 18 varied projects include quilts, both large and small, plus pillows and table runners.  Raid your stash! These are perfect projects for scrap fabrics, fat quarters, and precut fabrics, such as charm packs and jelly rolls with fast and easy projects to make wonderful …

I have been, for quite some time, looking for the instructions to this ceiling storage idea that I have seen countless times on Pinterest. And today is the day that I can safely say I have found the perfect instructions for them. Perfect and original.

These were initially published by the familyhandyman, and have been recreated and linked to several …

I love this tile pattern. The blues remind me of water swirling around. You can just dive right into this pattern. Brigitte da daux has this gorgeous pattern on her website. Wouldn’t it just be beautiful to do several of them in different colors? It would be the perfect home decor for summer!

You can find the pattern HERE. …

Sew4Home shows how you can make their Little Sunshine accent rug.  It’s made from a duck fabric with a modern sunshine appliqued on it.  The finished rug measures 40″ wide by 32″ high.  They show it as part of nursery décor, but it could be used in a small seating area to help define and warm the space.  They include a template …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wonderful Mollie Johanson over at Wild Olive has reposted her adorable Made with Love Earth pattern. Stitching up this happy Earth is a great way to celebrate the day. Get out there and hug a tree, sit and enjoy its company while stitching up this cute Earth Day …

Recycled pallet projects are all the rage lately.  Sometimes the wood pallets can be easy to find in excess and other times you search high and low to find that perfect size for that special project on your list.  Whether you have a stash of pallets, or are in need of a day to go searching, today we’ve brought you 7 projects to use up …

Love organization everywhere you go? Even your bathrooms? Of course you do! And therefore you will love this cute and simple DIY Mason Jar Bathroom organizer that the girls at the DIY Playbook have created. To be honest, though, I can’t see why it wouldn’t be a good idea anywhere else in the house either.

Mason jars are everywhere, and …

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