Our Crafty friend Dini “capungmungil camp” has is cute felt birdie tutorial that she created and these birdies can be use for many projects. See the above pictures. Learn more about Dini’s new book felt accessories.
Make an Accordion Photo Book
Inspired by a project in Oprah magazine, this accordion photo book would be an ideal wedding gift or great for Mother’s Day as well. All you need is some canvas, fabric and poster board. Follow the tutorial and make one … Read More...
How to Make Felt Beads and Simple Jewelry
“Handmade by Rosie Pink” has a lovely tutorial on their blog that shows us step-by-step how to make felted beads. It is amazing all the fun shapes you can make with the felt. Annie and Lyn the hosts of “Handmade … Read More...
Tip: Bow Tying
Ribbon can add so much to any paper crafting project but I know tying bows is a real frustration for a lot of crafters. This wonderfully fluffy bow can be made in four easy steps and is the perfect addition … Read More...
Easter Project: Molly’s Sketchbook: Felt Bunny Hand Puppets
I totally love these Felt Bunny Hand Puppets made by Molly of “Purl Bee”. She admits that she got so attached while making them that she named them, so cute. She is even introducing them to us (see picture) to … Read More...
Free Felt Kangaroo tutorial and Pattern
Shannon of “Rhythm & Rhyme” lives in Brisbane, Australia and has is precious Kangaroo tutorial for us. Shannon has a pictorial tutorial and a pattern for the Kangaroo parts. I am including the pattern because I did not want to … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies Tutorial
I always love the fortune cookie for Valentine’s Day, weddings and hostess gifts. I want to try this project, but I will have to make them tiny because my take out boxes are tiny. This tutorial comes from Country Woman … Read More...
DIY make a pair of mittens or a darling hat from old sweaters
Elsie of “A Beautiful Mess” blog has 2 neat tutorials for recycling old sweaters. One is for mittens and the other is for a cute hat. So get those old sweaters out and get busy on these cold snowy days. … Read More...
Fun Felt Crafts for Kids
Better Homes and Gardens have these darling crafts just for kids. The slide show will take you through the pictures and the instructions. Go here for the pictures and instructions.
Printable seed packet PDF
Whit’s Knits: Felted Bell Ornaments Patterns
The Purl Bee is offering us some charming projects and this one is just lovely. Whitney the “Whit’s Knits” tells us: “Bells are one of my very favorite holiday motifs. I love the tinkle-plinkle of their happy sound and the … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Gold and Silver Felt Coasters tutorial
I must admit I am always jealously impressed with Molly’s amazing ideas. I agree with her on always bringing your hostess a gift when they entertain you and this is a quick and incredible project that you can whip-up in … Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Covered Lids
Shopping for Clayers
As a polymer clay artist what clay related thing would you love to see under your tree? I have a couple items on my wish list:
- Some of Penni Jo’s molds. Or lots of them.
- The DREAM Machine.
Tower Felt Ornaments and Felt Ornament Houses Tutorials
Cherie Burbach of “Cherie Burbach, author, poet, crocheter and geek” has an interesting site that you will want to visit and learn about her and her many talents. Today I am presenting two of her felt project tutorials that you … Read More...
Newsy: Handmade with Love contest
Wow, to have so much crafty know-how in one place is what I call heaven. I’m talking about the holiday tutorial contest Handmade with Love hosted by Kathy from Pink Chalk Studio. In progress since mid November, bloggers can … Read More...
Tutorial – Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion
Bette Shaw is a work-at-home mother and has a blog called “By Your Hands” where she has a tutorial for this darling Felt Cupcake Wrist Pincushion. She has a beautifully laid out step-by-step tutorial that will help you construct her … Read More...
Event: Occupy Your Sewing Room
Barbara from Cat Patches is hosting a sewing event called Occupy Your Sewing Room. Finish up Christmas gifts, blog about it, then join the Linky party. Prizes to follow. Get details here.
Via Rose Prairie Quilts and Farm who … Read More...
Gifts on the Fly: Patchwork scarf by Loralei
Wow, this scarf is gorgeous. Loralei from Whimsical Mermaid shows how she made it as part of her Gifts on the Fly series. Get the know-how, go to the tutorial.
Image credit: Whimsical Mermaid
Packaging for Brownies and Cupcakes
This cello, cardstock, sticker combo is so easy and practical for packaging and presenting sweets smush-free. Duh moment on my end. Find the tip HERE at The Polka-Dot Umbrella. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie … Read More...