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Here’s a cute little ‘western’ craft for all the little children! With the cold and flu season upon us, I’m sure most of you have an extra tissue box lying around. Why not create something with it and your children! … Read More...
Jen from iCandy Handmade copied her daughter’s favorite sweater, and remade it into lighter weight t-shirts. The simple shape is easy to sew, comfy to wear, and shows off a fun print. She shares the pattern and tutorial on her … Read More...
If you’ve been hesitant to try making soap, this is the post for you. Jillee, from One Good Thing by Jillee, has done a wonderful tutorial that takes all the fear out of the process. And as always she’s … Read More...
Because everyone needs to know this. And I spotted this in an eerily circular route. I first saw it Spaceships and Laserbeams, but they say they found the source via me. How’s that for teamwork? Anyway, find the video … Read More...
These would make adorable teacher gifts for Valentine’s Day. Any type of fabrics, colors and sweet pots can be used for this project. Felt or felted sweater make interesting textures for the hearts. Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” has a … Read More...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s superhero coasters from Mod Podge Rocks! These coasters use metal blanks from the home improvement store’s electrical section. Great idea! Head over to MPR for the complete tutorial and supply list — Crafts … Read More...
Need a quick idea to dress up your mantle or shelf for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a fun project made from wood shims. A miniature pallet type plaque all dressed up in love-me red. Check out the post and tutorial here … Read More...
The ladies over at Meet.Make.Laugh shared how to make Cross-Stitch Elbow Patches recently and when I saw it I had to make sure you saw it too. It is such a cool way to enhance a sweater. Check out the … Read More...
The teeny, tiny, “X”s and “O”s are just too much. I’m loving this cute and clever idea for Valentine’s Day candy buttons. And bonus: A free printable and pattern grid are included. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at … Read More...
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a pair of baby bloomers. They’re so cute on itty baby legs! It takes just 1/4 yard of fabric to make them. Go to her blog for the pattern … Read More...
Look at this beautiful lamp, how fun is this?? I love how this blogger took a vintage cake tin and turned it into a stylish and unique lamp. Check out the post here — Cake Carrier Lamp.
Wow, wow, and triple wow. This one capitalizes on the macaron trend (the trend is still on, right?) in a huge and very impressive way. Find the how-tos to make this amazing “macaron” cake HERE at Half Baked, by … Read More...
Jennifer Bezingue, on behalf of Sculpey.com, presents us with a faux embroidery or filigree pendant. If you haven’t used your extruder to give this type of technique a try, I definitely recommend it!
Sigh. This photograph makes me want to read a 19th century romance novel. Preferably British. But I digress. Find the how-tos to make this so-pretty cake with striped fondant bow HERE at Twigg Studios.
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how to make a little purse pouch to hold your Mini Moo business cards. The pattern for the pouch is printed across a set of 10 of her business cards, but she also gives … Read More...
Sometimes (and only sometimes) chocolate is not the best gift to give for Valentines day. Sometimes, it’s good to give something useful, pretty, and not gone the next day, like this gilded hearts notebook from Hazel and Agnes. You … Read More...
I remember the days of saving concert tickets. A momento from a good time, mostly from my youth. I’m pretty sure they’re still in a box in the attic with other keepsakes from days gone by. I like this idea … Read More...
Here are a few different ideas (only one is pictured) for painting on glass mugs to give as Valentine’s Day gifts. Fun ideas, though I am partial to the “Ink Heart Mug” pictured here. Check them all out at — … Read More...
Some records are vintage and worth money, and some just aren’t. For the ones that aren’t there are lots of fun ways to recycle them into something else. These bookends are a great example of using your old vinyl records … Read More...
Now you an appeal to your inner handywoman and still be feminine. Make your very own incognito lipstick multi-tool! Looks like a lipstick but it’s really a handy tool kit. Get the full instructions here — Pocket Multi-Tool for Women… Read More...
