Kate Spade’s really big on bows so Vanessa from Cafe Craftea was inspired to make a skinny belt version of this leather cuff and I think it’s pretty cute. Such an awesome Indie Craft!
It looks pretty easy too, You … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Kate Spade’s really big on bows so Vanessa from Cafe Craftea was inspired to make a skinny belt version of this leather cuff and I think it’s pretty cute. Such an awesome Indie Craft!
It looks pretty easy too, You … Read More...
These beautiful December Daily cards by Geralyn Sy make me want to run out to get a Letterpress kit right away! That’s not likely to happen soon, but she shares lots of great ideas in her tutorial that can be … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Pam from Threading My Way shows a clever use for selvages and fabric trimmings. Instead of throwing them away, she uses them as ribbons when wrapping gifts. The printed designs are a fun pop of color against a plain kraft … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Kiki from Kiki and Company guest blogs at U Create with a free pattern for making this applique of a Christmas tree being carried home on top of a VW bug. She put it on a tea towel, but it … Read More...
Decorating for the Holidays is fun, but once in a while it’s nice to change out your décor for something new and up to date. However, doing this can be kind of costly when buying premade items from the store. … Read More...
With some basic scrapbooking and craft supplies you can make all of your gift tags in one afternoon suing these techniques from prone to wander. Go through your stash and get some tags, white paint, snowflake or winter embellishments and … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I recently learned of the Put & Pull method of crafting and I think it’s a really neat idea that I just had to share with you guys! What is it? Put & Pull is a way of crafting and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Ren from The Inspired Ren shares a tutorial for making her Christmas Forest Pillow. Or, if you already have enough Christmas pillows, you could make it as framed art to hang on your walls or display on a mantel. The … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I think these Fingerless Gloves by Annette from Fiber Artsy are so cute, not to mention super duper easy! Annette shares this fast and fun tutorial for making fingerless gloves from an old sweater. Thye look like they’re knitted, but … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Melissa from EcoArmoire shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how you can make a pair of spats to give a new (and temporary) look to your boots. They’ll fit your boots perfectly because you use your boots to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Christie from Lemon Squeezy Home shares a tutorial for making a faux fur trimmed sweater cowl. The outside of the cowl is a warm sweater knit (repurposed from an old sweater, no knitting required), and the lining is a soft … Read More...
Julee Dyer at Warm Hot Chocolate shares how she carved a rubber stamp to make a star to match her Holiday cards. She then used the stamp to add a custom touch to her envelopes that coordinate beautifully with her … Read More...
It’s the time of year to show appreciation for all the people in our lives who contribute to making it what it is. Teachers, babysitters, neighbors and letter carriers would definitely appreciate this gesture. In her post Christina lets … Read More...
The Dala Horse on this little girl’s quilt is the perfect choice to show youthful exuberance. Made by Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios, she is a gifted sewer and a generous one too. She shares on her blog how to … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Maya from Little Treasures shows how you can make a chunky yarn scarf, with no knitting required. Instead of knitting the yarn together, you’ll use a sewing machine to make quick work of a pretty scarf. You’ll need to use … Read More...
The advent calendar has been used for many, many years in counting down for the Holidays. They are great for keeping little hands and hearts occupied during the anticipation of those days before Christmas, and these 15 ideas are perfect. … Read More...
Turmeric is one of those “healthy” things I have been going to try for sometime. I would prefer to take it in capsule form as my routine of Apple Cider Vinegar and Grapefruit oil is already time-consuming and the thought … Read More...
Know someone who loves coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Make them a fun mug shaped card and slip inside a drink packet and maybe a gift card too. The Craft Ideas website has directions for making this cute card along … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial for making a flax-filled eye pillow. It’s an easy sewing project that makes a great Christmas gift for friends, teachers, and family members. (She’s making 18 of them, one for each teacher … Read More...
by Katie Smith
This is probably the easiest DIY project ever. Daria shared these adorable wooden deer head hair pins on her blog, Kittenhood. (Isn’t that an adorable blog name?)
Daria says “In my opinion, these hair pins are great for wearing this … Read More...