This pretty embroidered pincushion is also a notions box. The base is an Altoids tin so it opens up for a place to hold a small sewing kit. I love this idea!! Donna shares a tutorial on her HubPages blog … Read More...
Knit a Cool Necklace in a Color-Changing Yarn
Here’s another great idea for using little bits of stash or even for using a magic ball. This knit beaded necklace calls for a fun mulitcolored yarn, Classic Elite Santorini, which has great drape, shine and texture.
Using whatever … Read More...
Free pattern – Easter Bunny Pot Cover
The Inspired Wren shares her Easter or Spring Bunny Cover.
These would make perfect gifts for the Easter time.
Simply purchase a plant and cover it up with this adorable hand crocheted cover. Very cute and perfect for a Easter … Read More...
Tissue Paper Flower Art
This art project is a great way to older kids to get creative and experiment with different colors and designs. It is also a great activity for the young kids as it gives them an opportunity to work on pinching … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin’ Up Chalkboard Banner
Want to add a fun decoration to a party or looking to add something pretty to your wall, how about a festive banner? And even better the words on this banner can be changed for the seasons or the occasion … Read More...
Free pattern: Raccoon softie
You can make this adorable raccoon softie using a free pattern by LiEr from Ikat bag . She shares a free pattern at Sew Mama Sew. The raccoon is just one of 18 variations of the same softie base pattern. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy criss-cross purse
Britney from The Princess & Her Cowboy shares a tutorial for making this criss-cross bag. It’s kind of a hobo bag style, but made from 4 pieces of fabric sewn together in such a way to divide the purse into … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered skirts for a little girl and her doll
With a pair of tutorials by Autie from iCandy Handmade, you can make matching layered skirts for a little girl and an American Girl (or other 18″) doll. It’s a simple gathered skirt with an elastic waistband, sewn from two … Read More...
Printable Easter Tags
Use these simple and graphic tags to share Easter treats with your friends and neighbors. They are delightfully punny! Just print on the colored paper of your choice, and add to your Easter baskets. You’ll also find a link to … Read More...
Freebie | Easter I Spy Printable
If you and your kids love all the sweet things that Easter brings, then you will enjoy this Easter I Spy printable from Live, Laugh, Rowe. Enjoy finding all the bunnies, baskets, eggs, butterflies and other Spring treats! Kelly also … Read More...
How To Fake Calligraphy | Video Fixed
My apologies for all the frustration you must have had yesterday trying to watch this video! it’s now been fixed and you can see it by clicking here.
Tutorial: Petal Easter Egg
This tutorial is a great way to decorate an Easter egg with canes without worrying about getting it super smooth. Use the leaf or petal canes you have on hand or whip up some in fresh Easter colours. Kael comments … Read More...
Daffodil Candy Cups Filled with Lemon Mousse
It feels like winter instead of spring! It might be awhile before I get to see the beautiful spring flowers. These would be cute to make to help remind me that spring is here and the warm weather will get … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Rabbits
You can get this sweet vintage image of a rabbit family for free from The Old Design Shop. This image would be perfect for spring and Easter cards! Click here to download it.
-Heather
Free pattern: Easter bunny hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares her free hot pad pattern of the month. With Easter coming soon, her March pattern is for a bunny hot pad. How cute is he with his sweet bunny face and floppy bunny ears!
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Tutorial: Upgrade a tote bag with a photo transfer technique
Sara from Radiant Home Studio shows a cool photo transfer technique you can use to decorate the front of a plain tote. She creates a weathered geometric pattern using images from magazine pages. This same technique would also be pretty … Read More...
Download Free Bunny Tags for Easter
Whether you’re planning an Easter party and need cute favor tags or just want to add something special to your child’s Easter basket, you’ll love these free printable tags from Kenarry. Click here to download the PDF file. There are … Read More...
Giveaway Winner of the 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Congrats go out to KB V. of Renton, WA. She is the winner of the St. Patrick’s Day green book giveaway that includes:
1. The “green back” money folding book Extreme Origami
2. Draw 500 Things From Nature
3. Gardening … Read More...
A Bunch of Easter Bunnies to Knit
The other day I shared a bunch of cute spring/Easter knitting patterns from Lion Brand Yarn, and I wanted to come back with some cuteness from elsewhere, and boy have I done that.
Here are a bunch of super sweet … Read More...
How to make a garden hedgehog and a light up mushroom
Hedgehogs are so darn cute! Who wouldn’t want a garden filled with these cute little guys. For the complete tutorial on how to make a garden hedgehog planter out of a recycled plastic bottle pop on over to the blog … Read More...