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Feb
10
Connie of the blog Crafty Goodies has a feature called “Try It Tuesdays” and she whipped up a whole bunch of great designs that feature recycled flash cards. (She also points out a great use of a cone of yarn as a display tool)! Too cute. If this is your kind of thing then I bet you will also …
Feb
10
How dare I neglect to share with you these little lamb cake balls. I made these for my new book (um, did I mention I have a new book? I did? Enough times to drive you crazy?) Find the how-tos to make them HERE.…
Feb
10
I love these hearts with a pocket that hold some Valentine candy. Molly relates “This year I’m revisiting that homey, straight-from-the-heart kind of Valentine gift with these hand stitched little Felt Candy Hearts. They’re great for storing candy, notes and trinkets and are truly as easy as pie to sew. I love to think of the happy pride kids will …
Feb
10
Enjoy this beautiful Friday Freebie pattern from SharonB of PinTangle. Get the free image.…
Feb
10
Christy of Sweet Tidings teaches us how to make this cherry pie pin cushion, complete with cherry and leaf pins. Wouldn’t this make a charming gift for a stitcher you know? For the perfect finishing touch, build it in a thrifted brioche pan! Go to the tute.…
Feb
10
This appliqued and embroidered pillow by Tasha of A Little Sweetness makes me so happy! She says, “Who doesn’t like a reason to use as many cute fabrics as possible in one project?” Indeed! She explains how she did it–with lots of photos–at her blog post.…
Feb
10
Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage is sharing this sweet vintage pattern. You still have time to stitch it for Valentine’s Day! Get the free image.…
Feb
10
Amy from Mod podge Rocks shares a fun tutorial for this great arrow wreath! She makes everything look so easy! Head over to Amy’s for the tutorial –> Valentine’s Day love arrow 14 wreath. – Mod Podge Rocks!.…
Feb
10
Marissa from Rae Gun shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her 10 Minute Cowl. She lined hers with a soft, warm fleece but she says you can also use a cotton or flannel for a lighter weight cowl. Get the tutorial at Rae Gun Ramblings.
[photo from Rae Gun Ramblings]…
Feb
10
Gwen from Gwenny Penny guest blogs in the Be Mine Bonanza at At Home with K with a tutorial showing how to make a flag bunting with a Valentine’s theme. Get the tute.
[photo from Gwenny Penny on At Home With K]…
Feb
10
Usually it’s Katie who posts at Punk Projects. (After all, it’s her blog.) But today her mother shares a tutorial there, showing how she created this cute little woven fabric basket. She shows it made from Valentine’s fabrics (cute!), but it would also work in any color palette. Get the tutorial at Punk Projects.
[photo from Punk Projects]…
Feb
10
Have you noticed that a fitted cardigan tends to gape between the buttons? This is one reason why I avoid wearing cardigans that fit snugly to my figure. Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking came up with a solution for the gaping cardigan. She did some clever hand stitching on the back to close up those gaps. The stitches are hidden …
Feb
10
The Rebel Crafter sent along this Valentine card that was made by her friend Laura Sampson. She explains how Laura made the card, and shows other examples using a variety of colour schemes. Click here to see more.…
Feb
10
Babies’ bottoms are cute. Babies’ bottoms covered with ruffles are even cuter. Sew Much Ado used this principle – and ruffle fabric – to create her Ruffled Diaper Covers. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, and gives a free pattern for a newborn size diaper cover. Get the pattern and tutorial.
[photo from Sew Much Ado]…
Feb
10
Here is another fun craft that is part of The Lorax movie blog tour. You can find the tutorial for these adorable Truffula Tree Pencils over at Zakka Life.…
Feb
10
This craft is awesome because you can do what is called ‘Growing a Craft’ with it. That means that you can adapt the same project depending on the age of your child. Amanda, {Our Home and Garden Editor} has come up with this adorable craft on her own site, Crafts by Amanda. She even has a video tutorial …
Feb
10
Dino–MITE!! Anyone else picturing JJ Walker? Anyone? Good Times? Anyway, love the candy “spikes” on these cards. Find the free printable for Dino-Mate Valentines HERE at Embellish.…
Feb
10
This craft touches my ‘heart’. I love the beauty and simplicity of it. Putti, the little girl who made this tree was so creative with the hearts going to the ground, makes it appear as if the tree is overflowing with love. You can find this tutorial over at Putti Prapancha…. Enjoy!
Feb
10
This project uses a little fabric, glue and acrylic paint. You can’t go wrong. Head on over to Art With Kids by Vicki Smith… for the tutorial. This would be a fun project for a sleepover baking or cooking party!
Feb
10
For some reason, we have a ton of tissue paper around our house. This would be the perfect opportunity to turn some of that paper in to a wonderful decoration or HUGE Valentine for someone….maybe daddy. You can find the tutorial over at Vintage Umbrella….
Feb
10
If you need a last minute idea for Valentine’s Day you will want to head over to Mod Podge Rocks right now to get the tutorial for this cookie gift tag. Thing is, it’s NOT a real cookie! Sure looks like it doesn’t it? Find out just how easy this is –>> Valentines Day cookie gift tag. – Mod Podge …
Feb
10
Jenni from Vintage Umbrella altered these metal mini mailboxes and made some cute robot cards to put inside with treats for Valentine’s Day. Click here to go to the tutorial.…
Feb
10
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have wonderful memories of Dr. Suess books when they were a child. The upcoming movie, ‘The Lorax’ has inspired some to ‘ Get Creative with THE LORAX’ and participate in a little blog tour to promote the movie. This Creative Dice Game is a part of that blog tour. You can find the tutorial …
Feb
10
I adore a vintage suitcase used for wedding cards, but this modern and colorful version at Polka Dot Bride is a refreshing change! This particular case has a beachy vibe, but that’s easily mixed up with your choice of materials. Get all the instructions created by Alicia Parsons by clicking this link.…
Feb
10
This craft goes right along with my previous post about the Paper Bag ‘Creative Challenge’ over at Tinkerlab. Using a paper bag, The Chocolate Muffin Tree has made an adorable little heart where her daughter got to paint, stuff, glue and sew all in one craft!…