A yard stick, some clothespins and flat wood circles are what you will need to make this fun and vintage looking photo display. A great way to dress up just about any spot that needs it. Get the how to … Read More...
Heart’felt’ Valentine’s Day Crafts
Sisters, Heather who lives in (Kentucky) and Vanessa who lives in the (Pacific Northwest) co-host “At the Picket Fence”! This is their way of sharing their lives events living so far apart. The girls have created a wonderful blog and … Read More...
Tutorial: Color blocked cardi from two solid cardigans
Heather from Feather’s Flights joins the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by Mad Mim and One Little Minute) with a tutorial showing how to combine two solid color cardigans into one color blocked cardi. Go to her tutorial.
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Tutorial: Monster hand warmers
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make these super cute monster hand warmers. Just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, and then place them in your … Read More...
DIY Tea Bags
Now I, for one, am a coffee drinker. My mom, on the other hand, is an avid tea drinker. So I fully appreciate the coffee accessory (the filter) that contributes to what would be a perfect gift for her: Make … Read More...
Paper Ranunculus {Wedding Tutorial}
Aren’t these paper flowers simply gorgeous! I discovered a new blog this afternoon, Ellinée, filled with beautiful inspiration and DIY tutorials including the paper ranunculus shown above. The post even includes a pattern to download and print! Get all … Read More...
Tutorial: Pink and black baby quilt
Kate of See Kate Sew welcomed her new baby girl with this pretty pink, black and white quilt. She explains she purposely added black to give it the high contrast babies love. Interested in making one? She’s written up instructions … Read More...
Tutorial: Wonky knit neckbands demystified, and fixed
Kymy from Everything Your Mama Made & More answers a reader’s question about why the neckband on a knit t-shirt she made for her son didn’t lie lay flat. Go to her post to read what the culprit was and … Read More...
Tutorial: Learn to sew a straight line
Amber from Crazy Little Projects kicks off her Learn To Sew series with a lesson on sewing a straight line. Being able to sew a straight seam is one of the most basic sewing skills, but there are a number … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather Strap Tote
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte shares a tutorial over at Bernina’s We All Sew showing how to make her Leather Strap Tote. Go to We All Sew for the downloadable tutorial.
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New stitchy series from Val Laird
Val Laird has announced the launch of her free pattern series for 2013, Apples of Gold. Val shows how to combine her embroidery and applique designs into a beautiful quilt; but I’m sure, like past series, each design will easily … Read More...
These hearts help pets
Another lovely project from the chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny. This heart-topiary pillow would look awesome on your sofa or bed all year round, and it would make a rockin valentine gift for someone you love. The blog says,
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Valentine Craft: Tic Tac Toe Heart Game Tutorial
Marie LeBaron a crafty mama, has this darling Valentine Craft: Tic Tac Toe Heart Game Tutorial on “Alphamom” When Marie thinks Valentines, what comes to her mind? Hearts, red & pink, and crafts, right? Three of those elements are included … Read More...
Tutorial: Wrinkle Release Spray
Ok, only very distantly bath and body related but does anyone actually like to iron? I thought not. So, homemade wrinkle release spray (vs. buying the Downy brand version) is simply brilliant. Bev from The Make Your Own Zone shares … Read More...
DIY Red Barns- 2 ways {Kid Crafts}
Just found a super adorable blog… and wouldn’t you know, it has an adorable craft to go with the blog name! Red Barn Blog...and you can head there to find out how to make one of these precious little … Read More...
Mum & Me Shoes {Kid Craft}
The days for daughters wanting to match their mommies is so short, why not capitalize on the time you have and make these adorable little shoes together. This is definitely a craft to make memories and it can also be … Read More...
Tutorial: Doodle stitched snowflake ornaments
Debra and Nicole from Improv Diary, and authors of Improv Sewing, show how you can use the fancy stitches on your sewing machine (the ones that look pretty but you rarely get a chance to actually use) to … Read More...
Tutorial: Banded ruffle cuff little girl pants
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to add a ruffled cuff to the bottom of a pair of little girl’s pants. It’s attached at the middle of the ruffle, so there are gathers at the top and the bottom. … Read More...
Techniques and More: Monthly Tags from Tim Holtz
Each month this year the amazing Mr. Tim Holtz will share a different tag, each filled with ideas, technique, product tips and more. His first tag of the year for January is now up on his blog along with detailed … Read More...
Tutorial: Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks
Roselee from Jane Of All Trades shows how to make her Teeny Tiny Snack Sacks. The itty reusable snack bags are just the right size for a small sack, perhaps a couple of cookies. Is that a Trefoil I spy … Read More...