The word LOVE on this pillow actually lights up like marquee lettering. How cool is that! Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at the Old Time Pottery blog, Do More With Less showing how you can add the … Read More...
2 Quick and Easy DIY Gifts for Valentines Day
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so how about two quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY crafts to show your valentine you care? Sage and Naomi shared these 2 projects on their blog, Plaster & Disaster. The link includes tutorials for two … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Container
This tutorial is a bit of a clever one! The maker uses a silicone muffin cup to make the base. There’s a little awkward phrasing about what to use as the “prop” for the icing to sit on during baking … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric wallet
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shares a tutorial for making a simple fabric wallet. The wallet has a large pocket to hold folded money, and 5 pockets to hold credit cards and ID. It folds in half with no closure required.… Read More...
21 Breakfast Toast Ideas to give you ENERGY
I need this like yesterday!
These toast ideas range from yummy, to I-Want-it-Now, to inspired!
Using a variety of ideas and brilliant inspiration (Pomegranate + Avocado + Feta!), these toast ideas are the perfect pick-me-up energy food for the mornings.… Read More...
35 Valentine’s Day Ideas for the Last Minute
Valentine’s Day is now less that a week away, and if you are still looking for some ideas for the big day, check out this great list of 35 ideas for last minute Valentine’s Day items. With things from decor, … Read More...
Project: Floral Card
Layers of pattern papers, die cut shapes and floral stamps are used in this lovely card design from Card Maker magazine. Each month they share a pattern and tutorial, click here for instructions on making their card for February.
-Heather
Tutorial: Ric rac and fabric flower
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ric rac and fabric flower. It’s an easy variation of a simple gathered fabric flower (they give a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make one), with the … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl’s knit jacket
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s jacket from knit fabric. You can upcycle knit fabric from an old garment, like she did, or purchase yardage to make the jacket. The jacket has … Read More...
DIY – Kids Fabric Bead Bracelet
This tutorial is for a kids craft but the bracelet fits right in with the trending Bohemian style we are seeing everywhere these days. Grab some scrap fabric from your stash or visit a store and grab some off cuts … Read More...
Lesson 2: FMQ Threads + giveaway
The topic for this month’s free motion quilting series hosted by Rachael Rabbit is thread. It’s what holds the three layers of a quilt together. She explains all the options and gives tips for getting it right. There are lots … Read More...
Stacking Lycra Bracelets
For this tutorial you are going to need the Word beads shown above but don’t panic they are only $1.97 for 4 and can be bought here. You can finish off your bracelet with some Lycra cord or even some … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear hand warmer
Tia & Laura from Little Button Diaries share a free pattern at Hobbycraft for this sweet bear hand warmer. The little fabric pouch is filled with rice. Just pop him in the microwave before you head out into the cold, … Read More...
DIY needle-felted zipper heart
Learn how to create a cute needle felted zipper heart out of a metal zipper and wool roving! Deanna from SewMcCool shared the tutorial for this adorable project on her blog and it’s perfect for Valentines day! There’s no sewing … Read More...
Valentine’s Day quilted heart + free pattern
Expert quilter Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, created a red heart pillow to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She employed trapunto and free motion quilting to create the pillow top, shown here. Always a generous teacher, she shares on her blog how … Read More...
Unique Ideas for Hanging House Plants
One of the best ways to make your house feel like a home is to bring some plants indoors and have some greenery in your indoor space. However, finding a creative way to display those house plants is not always … Read More...
DIY Cranberry Lip Gloss
The picture alone is stunning so just imagine what it looks like on your lips. For this tutorial you are going to need Cranberry powder and Beetroot powder both are available in some health food stores or online. Remember rubbing … Read More...
Free Easter Cross-stitch Design Roundup
Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get your bunny’s out. These adorable Easter Patterns are all free and we found them scattered all over the internet and brought them here to our very own Easter Basket … Read More...
DIY Heart Friendship Bracelets
Some twine, some beads and some sharpies is all you need to create this fun little card/gift set for Valentine’s Day. “Sometimes the most beautiful thing is the simplest”. Probably not a good idea to write those words on a … Read More...
Easy Handmade Triangle Tote
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is sharing the tutorial for this cute tote bag restyle!
Amy says “I’m not sure about you, but I don’t think I will ever have enough bags, purses and totes! I love grabbing one when … Read More...