“CraftBits” hosted by Shellie Wilson has a lovely tutorial on how to make is “Felt Heart Wreath”! Make it for Valentine’s or use the brides colors for a wedding shower or wedding. It is an inexpensive project that will not … Read More...
Tutorial: Cowl Tunic variation of a Simple Blouse Pattern
Jessica from Running With Scissors shares another variation of her Simple Blouse pattern. In this tutorial, she shows how to turn it into a cowl tunic. She lengthens the original pattern and adds a hem band. She also shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap football coasters
I am not much of a sports fan, but I keep hearing that there’s this thing called the Superbowl, and that it’s happening sometime soon? If you’re having a watch party, how about making up a set of cute burlap … Read More...
Felt Luggage Tag Tutorial
Lisa and Sarah of “A Spoonful of Sugar” are a mother and daughter team from Perth, Australia, and they love to share their latest creative projects. They have excellent Step-By-Step pictures for us to follow to create their “Felt Luggage … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew faux fur shoe or boot cuffs
Aimee from Clones N Clowns shows how you can make these faux fur shoe cuffs, with no sewing required. They attach to the shoe with shoe clips so you can add or remove them to suit your outfit. She shows … Read More...
Tip: Stenciled Ribbon
Don’t have the perfect printed ribbon for your paper crafting project? No problem, get out a stencil and some paint and design your own. The Notable Nest blog has directions.
-Heather
DIY Felt Arrow Valentines
Jessica of “two shades of pink” has been crafting with a broken arm and I think she is doing an amazing job. She almost did not post these. She said taking photos was totally challenging and one arm crafting is … Read More...
Clever Craft Paint Storage Idea
Using shelves picked up at thrift stores (like Goodwill) Beckie created a storage area for storing a bunch of Martha Stewart paints that were sent to her.
She sanded it, spray primed it and then painted it for a transformation … Read More...
Distressed Chalkboard Mason Jars {Tutorial}
I’ve had a decades-long crush on Mason jars, so I never get tired of seeing them used in creative and beautiful ways! I am so smitten with the beautiful colors of these Distressed Chalkboard Mason Jars from Something … Read More...
Printed Heart Tote
This Valentine’s Tote bag is sure to get people smiling. Especially if it’s filled with Chocolates, Wine and TLC. The tutorial is simple to follow and you could easily adapt it to use a store bought bag if you are … Read More...
Tutorial: Box pleat window valance
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows how to make a box pleat window valance. She includes a rod pocket for mounting (instead of stapling it to a board) so it’ll be easy to change out later should you decide to redecorate. … Read More...
Tutoria: DIY counter height cutting table for less than $75
Diana Rambles shows how she made this counter height cutting table for less than $75. The base of the table is made from bookcases, which create the correct height for the cutting table and also provide storage. And as a … Read More...
Valentine Heart Card
I found this “Heart Card on Ravelry” made by Elizabeth Murphy with instructions in a free Ravelry download file. Elizabeth has a blog called “The Sitting Tree” with fun projects for us to make. Thanks for sharing.
Valentine Coffee Sleeve
This is something Jo of “Smile Monsters” had wanted to do but she hates to sew. Better yet, sewing hates her. She got the idea for her “Valentine Coffee Sleeve” from “The Iowa Farmers Wife” and knew it was something … Read More...
Show & Tell | Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies
Caroline talks about the paper fortune cookies she made for Chinese New Year which falls on on January 31st. She explains how she made hers from scrapbooking and origami papers, and links to a tutorial you can use if … Read More...
DIY Wildfox Couture Inspired Sweatshirt
Sarah has a knack for writing and loves of all-things-pretty are combining to create Tulle and Trinkets. Her blog is a great spot to find cool outfits that she is wearing during a weekend adventures, recipes she whipping up in … Read More...
To make a Vintage Felted Snowman
Rebekah Meier shares a trio of sweet, “Vintage Felted Snowman” on Crafts ‘n Coffee. Instead of wool roving, Rebekah uses bamboo fiberfill, perfect for beginners who may be intimidated by roving. Button hats, beads, jingle bells; snowflakes and lacy scarves … Read More...
Make: Mini Package Valentines
Anna of “In Honor Of Design” has this cute and clever “Mini Package Valentines” with complete instructions. Valentine’s Day is exploding over the Internet. When you are a blogger, holidays come early so that you can share the fun ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: Add length and fullness to a cap sleeve pattern
Bernadette from Daisies and Dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can add length and fullness to a cap sleeve pattern. It remains a smooth sleeve cap, with the fullness added to the bottom only. You … Read More...
Project: Stamped Vellum Thank You Card
The Paper Crafters Library blog has directions for making this sweet stamped and embossed vellum card, I love the added stitching!
-Heather