This speech bubble chalkcloth pillow can say anything you want it to say! LiZ and Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. . show how you can make one. I love this idea! The sewing is pretty simple, but it makes … Read More...
Roundup of Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas
If you’re planning anything fun for Cinco de Mayo, The Crafting Chicks have compiled a wonderful roundup filled with bright and colorful decorations, favors, and free printables. My personal favorite is the pinatas, but there’s something here to fit almost … Read More...
Churro Cupcakes
Since the weather has been so cold, it’s really hard to believe that it will be the first of May next week. I’m getting into the spirit of Cinco de Mayo early, because I need to think warm weather, sandy … Read More...
Learn the Right Way to Pick up Stitches for a Button Band
One of the biggest problems knitters have when knitting sweaters is accurately picking up the right number of stitches evenly across the garment when working the button bands on a cardigan (or a neckline, for that matter).
Kelbourne Woolens has … Read More...
Free E-book – Whimsical Pillow Patterns
You’re not going to want to miss out on this amazing freebie. All 8 whimsical pillow designs are available in one fantastic e-book. Visit Redheart for the free download. I have to say whilst they are all adorable the Little … Read More...
Leather Rocks! No, I mean Literally
I love leather and you can show off your leather love with these leather wrapped rocks. Leather Rocks! This necklace creates a statement piece and also provides an alternative to wire wrapping your rocks, stones or gems. Here is the … Read More...
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
“Ellison Lane” is sharing some awesome last minute Mother’s Day gifts for us to make. My favorite is the oven mitt pictures above. I am sure that you will be able to find several gifts that appeal to you to … Read More...
DIY Mini Foosball Table
Next time your kids start complaining about being bored, pull out a shoe box, some clothespins, and a few basic craft supplies and teach them how to make this fun foosball game. Becky, from U Create, came up with this … Read More...
7 Knitting Patterns For Your Pet
Welcome to our roundup of knitting patterns for pets! Our pets are just as much a member of our families as our own children and spouses, and they deserve to be treated with the same love and care. These patterns … Read More...
Make Your Own Kokedama String Garden Displays
If you are looking for a new and unique way of displaying your plants, maybe even a statement area for your garden, then you may want to look into kokedama. The art of kokedama is a beautiful Japanese technique of … Read More...
DIY Textured Clay Focal
The tutorial is for a Fimo bracelet – simple but striking – but I think the same techniques works equally well for a necklace. The focal would either be front and center, dangling or have a few friends with it. … Read More...
Ombre Felt Flower Ring
Have you been thinking about what to give mom for Mother’s Day? Why don’t you try one of these adorable Felts flower rings? Tracey of Helena and Ali has instructions for two types of felt flower rings. Make her beautiful … Read More...
Technique: Stenciled Brick Background
Over at the Eclectic Paperie blog Kim will show you how to make an realistic looking brick background using stencils, embossing paste and paint. This makes the perfect backdrop for stamped images like she used on her beautiful mixed media … Read More...
Knitty Surprises for Spring/Summer
And if you still needed more knitting inspiration for the season after the Twist Collective release, Knitty published its spring/summer surprises today, and I’ve got to say they’re pretty great.
The Angular Velocity socks by Rich Ensor feature a dainty … Read More...
How to make sparkly letter and shape cake toppers
I’m always on the look out for fun ways to dress up cakes, especially at the last minute. These darling cake toppers made out of sparkly pipe cleaners and straws are just what I could whip up at the last … Read More...
Crochet Along – Mystery Scarf
There’s still time to join in the Mystery Scarf Blog Hop Crochet-a-Long as part of the Design Improv Workshop 2! Pia Thadani from Stitches’N’Scraps has organized this blog hop of 10 crochet designers. This fun and free mystery CAL started … Read More...
Beginning Sound Paint Sticks
I love projects that give me the opportunity to recycle something I already have lying around my house — Especially if that project also ends up being educational. That project contains both of these properties. Vanessa, from Pre-K Pages, not … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Tag
Cheryl used a combination of rubber stamps, paints, die cuts, tissue paper, ink, rub-ons and more for this lovely mixed media tag project. She shares step step directions for making it over on her blog Cheryl’s Paper Artz.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Gift Card Envelopes
Stash gift cards in these funky envelopes to creatively gift them to loved ones. Andre used the Punch Board Party collection from We-R-Memory-Keepers to whip these babies out in under 30 minutes. Not giving gift cards? These envelopes would work … Read More...
New Twist Collective is Out
The spring/summer 2015 Twist Collective was just released, and if you’re looking for something fun to knit for spring or summer, this is a great place to start.
I love Placid, a cardigan by Amy Gunderson with eyelet panels along … Read More...