Ok, it does not get any easier than this. The gang at Crosbie Crew shares their favorite lemon face pick-me-up — and they strongly suggest trying it in your morning shower. Get this incredibly easy but clever recipe here.
Choosing the right knit fabric for your project
Knit fabrics are not all the same. The differences in weight, amount of stretch, and the direction of stretch will all affect how best to sew on the fabric and what kinds of projects to make from it. Miranda from … Read More...
CRAFT: felt Doll Diapers (Basic) pattern and tutorial
Jen of “eat-sleep-make” along with her blogging sister Shannon, took a little blogging break after the holidays and they are now back and talking about butts. Jen’s daughter has quite a few stuffed animals and dolls lying around, and she … Read More...
How to make ribbonwork pansies
Marjolein of Threads and Patches shares her technique for creating ribbonwork pansies. It’s not as hard as the finished results suggest. See her tutorial.
Free pattern: ‘Love Bug’
Creative Breathing is sharing her pattern for this adorable Love Bug felt doll. Make one to deliver a message to your valentine. Or follow her lead and make a whole conga line of little lovers! Go to her post for … Read More...
Ombre Tissue Paper Coasters
These pretty coasters are simple to make and only require one color of tissue paper! You pick the color then layer away. Get the how to over at Whimseybox. — DIY Ombre Tissue Paper Coasters | Whimseybox.
Football Treats and Activities for Kids
I know that it’s a big month for football. I know this because a football game was on in the background of the restaurant I was in last night and people seemed very interested in the results. So if you … Read More...
Start A Tiny New Tradition
Do you like Good Luck Charms? Or just a reminder of something or someone to carry with you? This little project would be perfect for that – although, the designer of it fills the tiny pouches with polyfill ‘beads’. … Read More...
DIY: Coffee CP Soap
It’s hard to know what I like best about this soap…the fact that it recycles (coffee grounds) or the fact that it must smell amazing (no water, all coffee!). Sarah and Tiffany from Offbeat + Inspired share their favorite cold … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s gauchos and matching bolero
Stacy Sews and Schools shows how she made this cute gaucho and bolero outfit for her daughter. She breaks the tutorial up into two parts. Go to part 1 to find out how to make the gauchos and tank. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Adjust the rise in a pants pattern
When you wear a pair of pants, the waistband hits you at the same point all the way around. But, if you lay a pair of pants out with the crotch seams aligned, you’ll see that most pants come up … Read More...
Hershey’s Kisses Rose Bouquet
Ever since my trip to Hershey’s Headquarters, I’ve a whole new appreciation for the candy and all that it can do. Make Hershey’s Kisses roses for Valentine’s Day HERE at Mom on Time Out.
Felting @ Martha Stewart.com
I have not been following Martha’s craft of the day because there has not been much that applied to felting. Well, yesterday I found 23 projects some previously shown and brand new ones on her site. I am going … Read More...
Choose split stitch for padded outlines
When you’re stitching a design that needs a padded outline, does it matter what kind of outline stitch you use? Mary Corbet says it does! And her blog post shows clearly why split stitch is a much better choice than … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt ladybugs
These ladybug soft sculptures are as practical as they are cute: They’re pin cushions! With heart-shaped spots, they make perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for stitchers! Get the free pattern from Creative Breathing blog.
Tutorial: Blackwork journal cover
Kerry of Star-Shaped and Shiny used a classic blackwork pattern to spiff up the cover of a Mokeskine journal. This easy embellishment elevates any softcover notebook into a beautiful gift or a bit of luxury for yourself. Her technique for … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper Ruffles
These paper ruffles would be such a lovely addition to any paper crafting project! Find out how to make them over on the Such a Pretty Mess blog.
-Heather
DIY Mints
And no bake, no less. And gluten free. And colorful. And pretty. Find the recipe for DIY old-fashioned butter mints HERE at averie cooks.
Tutorial: Turn a freebie conference bag into a pretty rufffled tote
Amy Jo from The Little Moments made this pretty ruffled tote from a freebie conference bag and an unwanted polo shirt, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Get the tute.
[photo from The Little Moments]
How to Felt Crochet: Felting Instructions Plus 4 Free Felted Crochet Patterns
Get your free “How to Felt Crochet” from “Crochet Me” an Interweave publication. Felting perfect projects for beginning Crochetters and for quick gifts will make your gift a favorite. This fun manipulation of wool yarn is also a fabulous way … Read More...