I’ll admit it. Every time I make a lined bodice or vest, my brain turns to mush trying to figure out which seams to sew in which order so that I can turn it all inside out. Happy for me, … Read More...
Free pattern: Love You Forever
Here’s a gift for all of us from Heidi of Speckless: Two pages of valentine flourishes and frames that you can fill with personal messages. Download the free PDF embroidery pattern from her blog post.
Project: Snowman Card for Kids
Here’s a great stamping idea to do with your kids. Nap Time Crafters shares how to make a simple stamp from a thread spool and felt (how clever!) for a fun snowman card. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Valentine tutorial round-up
Laura of Bugs and Fishes has put together a round-up of former posts with tutorials for valentine-worthy projects. So many awesome possibilities! Enjoy her post.
Tutorial and Freebie | S.W.A.K Notecards
The Rebel Crafter shares a free note card printable for this SWAK card, and shows you exactly how to make them. Three different colors are available. Click here to go to the tutorial and freebie.
Felt Pinked Valentine Heart – A Tutorial
Rachel of “The Rachel Berry Blog” is a wife and mom to 5. She is a Photographer wanna-be, a crafter of all kinds and she loves to decorate on a budget and make her house a home. Today I want … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY Seat Sack
Liz Noonan guest blogs at Whip Up with a tutorial showing how to make a seat sack, a small pouch that hangs from the back of a school chair to hold a child’s workbooks and papers. If your child’s school … Read More...
Monkey Going Bananas Valentine’s Day Favors
Hee hee. Find the how-tos for these monkey candy favors for Valentine’s Day and other ideas HERE at Fiskars.
Tutorial: No-sew Sweetheart Pillowcase
Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday shows how to create her Sweetheart Pillowcase, no sewing required. She starts with a purchased plain white pillowcase and embellishes it with heart appliques from three coordinating prints. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Long ruffled scarf
Sew4Home shows how to make a long ruffled scarf to wrap around your neck and keep it warm. They use a lush velveteen, but this would be a pretty scarf out of any type of fabric. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Stitch a Monday mini
Don’t miss this week’s Mini Mystery Monday needlepoint project by Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher. Go to her blog post for the chart and instructions.
How to make a recycled photo frame chalkboard serving tray
This is such a great idea for all your entertaining needs. I bet it would be easy to whip up a bunch of these recycled frame chalkboard serving trays and bring them to parties for hostess gifts. See the easy … Read More...
Stitch bitty hoops
Look! The tiniest hoops ever! Adorabe. How did Ruby Murray make them? She covered and embellished the tops from milk bottles! In addition to the examples shown here, Ruby has created a series of these mico-hoops with tiny cross-stitch motifs … Read More...
Tomato Heads
Oh, hello Mr. Tomato. Make tomato heads HERE at Parents, where you’ll find lots of other ideas for getting kids to eat their veggies.
Corn Syrup Paint
For glossy art that dries not sticky, who would’ve thought of corn syrup and food coloring? So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at candice ashment art. Spotted on The Crafty Crow, image from Crafty Crow.
Project: Heart Shaped Easel Card
This card is simply stunning. Find the directions for making a heart shaped easel card over at the Whiff of Joy stamps blog. This would wow any Valentine!
-Heather
Tutorial: Itty bitty zippered pouch or locket
Craft Passion has the how-to for making her Macaron Coin Purse. It’s an itty bitty little zippered purses. There’s not much room inside, but you can use it to hold a special coin or photo. Think of it as a … Read More...
A Textured Round Up
And really, this only a few of the tons of hints and goodies on texture and texturing out there. It seems this is a biggie for clayers! My adventures in this continue on for another week. Here’s a few quickies … Read More...
Tutorial: From knee socks to little girl leg warmers
Leg warmers have become wildly popular as a leg covering for little girls. And no wonder – they keep their legs warm like a pair of tights, but the don’t get in the way during diaper changes or potty breaks. … Read More...
Free pattern: Two-seam house slippers
Small Dream Factory shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of house slippers. It’s made from just two pieces – a vamp (upper) and a sole – and it takes just two seams to make each … Read More...