I’m one of those moms who dislikes the proliferation of candy for kids everywhere, so I’ve been collecting ideas for non-candy Valentine treats that your children can share at school, and with their friends and family. Many of these are … Read More...
4 Free Printables for Valentine’s Day
Whether you plan on sending cards, or just decorating for Valentine’s Day, here are four free printables that you can use. Use the printable from Confetti Sunshine above in a frame, or clipped to string, or pair them with … Read More...
Make Polymer Clay Coasters
While my polymer clay 
life generally revolves around beads, canes and clay jewellery I like finding useful, home related items to make from polymer. It’s part of the reason I got into doing ceramics as well – you can create … Read More...
Brownie Mix Truffles
I’ve never been successful in making truffles, but these brownie truffles might be my saving grace. Use your favorite brownie recipe or head to the store and purchase a box of brownie mix with the word fudge listed on the … Read More...
How to make a rolling shelf for the side of the fridge
I just posted a great idea for making a behind the sofa table today and here is another great project for around the house. Check out this great idea for making a rolling shelf that fits in that tiny space … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fleece essential oils carrier
Becky from Patchwork Posse made this simple fleece carrier to hold her bottles of essential oils. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece protects the glass bottles from bumps, ad the pockets fit tightly around the … Read More...
Tip: Lining Up Stamps and Matching Die Cuts
Many stamp companies now have coordinating dies to match their stamps, it makes cutting out stamped images so much faster and easier, no more “fussy cutting”. But sometimes to can be difficult to perfectly line up those dies and stamps. … Read More...
9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations
Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and … Read More...
Free pattern: Kiss bag shaped like lips, in purse and mini pouch sizes
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags. How cute are these lip-shaped bags!! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated … Read More...
Hats to Get Your Through the Seasons
As much as I’m thinking about it still being winter for a while, I’m also longing for spring and ready to knit something a little bit cooler than the big bulky wool things I’ve been stitching lately.
No matter which … Read More...
How to make a DIY sofa table
If you have a big sofa up against a wall and find yourself needing extra display space or simply a place to put your coffee down this tutorial on how to make a behind the sofa table is beyond a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf
Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of … Read More...
Knit Cool Cushions for Valentine’s Day
If my knit <3 Pillow wasn’t enough Valentine-related knit pillow inspiration for you, check out these free patterns from MillaMia and Love Knitting.
There are three different designs for pillows with colorwork hearts on them, and one also includes a … Read More...
Be The Change You Want To See In The World – Charity Crafting
Baby it’s cold outside! Here is a fun little pay it forward idea via “Be The Change You Want To See In The World”. This idea is making scarfs Scarves for random people on the streets by tying the scarfs… Read More...
Sewing or quilting themed books reading list
I don’t necessarily spend alllll my free time in the sewing room. I also enjoy curling up with a good book. Do you? Joy from xoxo Grandma has collected a list of 44 books with a sewing or quilting theme. … Read More...
Kids Craft – Fingerprint Love Bugs
Jackie, from I Heart Arts and Crafts, came up with this project when she was trying to find a fun and different project for her two toddlers to do. Of course, if you have toddlers, you will have to do … Read More...
9 Cluster Earring Tutorials
Cluster earrings are a beautiful statement piece to wear and are really quite a bit easier to make than they may look. If you have made them before and are looking for some new ideas and styles, check out this … Read More...
Tip: Letter Card with Tiny Stamps
Looking at many stamp sets there usually cute little tiny stamps, good for accents and for making pattern backgrounds but you can also use to form shapes, like letters. This sweet Valentine card uses the same teeny heart stamp over … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine t-shirt wrap bracelet
Kristi from SweetKM shows how you can make this t-shirt wrap bracelet, with hearts and love for Valentine’s Day. The wrap bracelet is made from a scrap of t-shirt knit, with felt hearts or letters spelling L-O-V-E stitched on. This … Read More...
Freebie: I Heart Sewing For You printable
Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a free printable for her I Heart [Sewing For] You sign. She shares the printable in two sizes – one that’s large enough to frame as wall art, and a smaller one you can … Read More...