Allow the children to get into crafting their Valentine felt monsters they will have a ball and there is nothing like encouraging your children to be creative. Having your children use their hands to make something cute in this age … Read More...
DIY: Honey Mint Mouthwash
Listerine be gone! Jillee from One Good Thing shares her absolutely delicious sounding recipe for honey mint mouthwash. It’s easy and really, who wouldn’t want to be gargling with this? Get all the details here.
Cut the Rope Lunch
I’ve never heard of the game Cut the Rope, but now I have to get it for my daughter. This is right up her alley. And now that I’m done my research, I’m even more impressed by this cutie cute … Read More...
Free pattern: Hearts and words quilt
Pat Sloan said she made this sweet quilt in honor of her husband. So romantic and perfect for Valentine’s Day. But really, hearts are good any time of year. She admits her “I Love You to the Moon and Back” … Read More...
Heart-Shaped Sushi and Other Healthy Foods for Valentine’s Day
So it is possible to be healthy on a holiday? Find a roundup of 24 healthy Valentine’s Day treats, including heart-shaped melon, tomatoes, crackers, apples, ravioli, even sushi (shown, by Holly’s Helpings), HERE at Disney Baby.
Hand Held Appetizers
Here is a great appetizer idea. Healthy. Beautiful. Easy to pass. Easy to eat. Martha gives us a little bit of DIY instruction here. It’s fresh veggies, in bread cups, served with dip in the bottom of them. So, … Read More...
Free pattern: High low top
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a high low top. The pattern is for a size small (34″ bust). If you need a larger size, you could create your own using a … Read More...
Fondant Flower Tutorial
I think it fitting given the upcoming holiday o’ love that these beautiful, fondant flowers are made from a tiny heart cookie cutter. Created by Cake Whiz, find the full tutorial HERE at Cake Journal.
Organizational Tip | Ribbon Storage from Apple Bag Ties
This organizational tip from Nathalie at An Ounce of Creativity is making me wish we had bag ties like this over here! She shows this neat way to hang your favourite ribbons in your craft space using upcycled items. Click … Read More...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week, the TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pintangle blog is raised herringbone band. See Sharon’s post to learn this awesome stitch.
How to rip it
Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint explains how to rip out stitches without damaging your needlepoint canvas. See her post.
Tutorial: Adding applique to embroidery
Corinne of So September shows us how to add fabric applique to an embroidery project. Even though the example she uses is seasonal, the principles work for any design. Go to her tute.
Free patterns for beginning stitchers
Mary Egan of Craft Foxes has put together a roundup of six free embroidery patterns for beginners. Check it out.
Tutorial: Fluffy rosette heart applique
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how to add a fluffy rosette heart to a t-shirt. With all the fluffy petals, it looks like it would be a lot of work. It’s actually a fairly quick project thanks to rosette … Read More...
Candy-Filled Bottles for Valentine’s Day
These make such darling Valentine’s Day gifts or favors, and I can’t help but agree with the sentiment. Find the how-tos and the links to the supplies to make candy-filled Valentine’s Day bottles HERE at My Own Ideas.
Tutorial: Triangular vinyl pencil pouch
This vinyl pencil pouch by Monster Circus has a cool triangular shape, flattened at one end and curved at the other. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial. (Link is … Read More...
Free patterns: Bunny and chick
Easter will be here before you know it. Better start stitching up some of these sweet bunnies and chickies designed by Creative Breathing. Go to her blog post to download the patterns.
Tutorial: Embroidered mitten napkin rings
Remember the free mitten pattern from Mollie of Wild Olive? Now Mollie shows us how to use the design to make adorable winter napkin rings. See the tute.
Tutorial: Pinwheel Ring
Maria sent me a link to a lovely, looking forward to spring ring tutorial. The cute pinwheel has a sweet pearl to accent the pearly clay. The only suggestion I would make is to use regular compatible clay finishes … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a puff sleeve pattern
Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how she made a puff sleeve for a shirt she sewed. She started with a basic tank pattern, using the armhole shape from the tank as a guide for drafting the sleeve pattern. Go … Read More...