Don’t throw away that used dryer sheet, you can use it on a card! Seriously! Here’s a really cool technique using a dryer sheet, layer is over a stamped background using spray adhesive and layer glitter over the top for … Read More...
Get a Free Shawl Knitting Pattern Collection from Craftsy
Did you know that Craftsy sometimes puts together pattern ebooks? I recently came across on on shawl knitting, and it includes seven sweet patterns from Craftsy designers.
The patterns are rated for intermediate knitters and all have at least a … Read More...
10 Non-Candy Valentine Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a time when people express their love and affection for one another, often through the exchange of cards, flowers, and sweets. If you have a child who celebrates Valentine’s Day, you may find that they come home … Read More...
Free Pattern – Elephant Snuggle Blankie
This sleeping elephant will snuggle your little one into deep slumber, Well that’s what we would like it to do. I can’t actually promise that your baby will sleep any better but it sure looks cute and that’s a good … Read More...
DIY Delicate Beaded Necklace
If you don’t like chunky necklaces then no need to feel left out from the trend, this delicate beaded necklace is sure to impress. The large jump rings create a elegant feel whilst the gold is right on trend. Full … Read More...
Don’t mispronounce your sewing terms! Watch these videos to see how to say them correctly
There is no dorkier feeling than realizing that you don’t know how to pronounce a word, particularly a word related to a subject that you know and love. With so many of us learning sewing through tutorials and books, it’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Mixed Media ATCs
These wonderful Artist Trading Cards from Susanne Rose use a variety of mixed media like Gelato sticks, stencils, stamping, gesso and vintage paper. Using vintage paper is one of my favorite things to add to a mixed media project, pages … Read More...
Knitting in the News and on the Internet
It’s been a while since I shared any knitting news, and quite a bit has piled up, so let’s get to it.
Over the holidays you might have missed BuzzFeed’s take on 22 things that happen when you get into … Read More...
DIY Valentine Favor Buckets
If you are looking for a fast and easy treat holder to make for all of your special Valentines, give this project a try. Christina, from Laughing and Losing It, got tired of spending a ton of money on Valentine’s … Read More...
46 jewelry designs
Over at the leader of lists- BuzzFeed there is an awesome list of 46 DIY jewelry designs that are really fashion forward. I have to say I would make just about everything on the list. This is the last idea … Read More...
Tutorial | Baby Book Pocket Keepsake Album
Gift this gorgeous scrapbook keepsake album to a new mom, so she can easily document baby’s first year. The album is made up of 12 pockets, one for each month, that can be used for journaling, and holding mementoes like … Read More...
Tutorial | Mini Party Blowout Valentines
Valentine Party blowouts? Yes, please! Gift these adorable party toys for Valentine’s Day that you made yourself! You will need paper straws, tissue paper, glassing bags, and the heart printable which is a free download. Kids of any age would … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Ceramic Trinket Dish
Here’s an air dry clay tutorial for a trinket dish. This one has a lovely finish and pretty detailing. As with many of the air dry clay tutorials you could use the same techniques in polymer clay by curing at … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon wreath
Cherie from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ruffled ribbon wreath for your front door. Her tutorial shows how to make the ruffled ribbon out of a regular spool of non-ruffled ribbon, and then how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric note pad folio
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make this fabric note pad folio. Inside the folio is a pocket to hold a small note pad and a corner pocket to hold notes. Outside, there’s a … Read More...
How to make plastic egg nesting dolls
I LOVE nesting dolls, my two favorites are my Hello Kitty set and my Nativity scene set. I never would have thought you could make your own set out of plastic Easter eggs but you can! Now is the time … Read More...
Project Notebook: Kid’s Fingerless Mitts
During a recent really cold snap, my daughter was complaining about how cold her hands get when she washes her hands. She’s five, so just turning on the warm water is out of the question.
I suggested I could knit … Read More...
Choosing a good mix of fabrics for your sewing project
I enjoy sewing projects that allow me to mix prints. I like to play with combinations of color and pattern, but not everyone feels this way. If choosing a mix of fabrics for a projects turns you into a nervous … Read More...
Winter Surprises from Knitty are Here
Once a season Knitty releases a couple of extra patterns as a special surprise outside of the regular issues, and the new winter surprises were just released.
Go check out Socks of Angst by Kim Driggs, which celebrate the buckles … Read More...
Easy No-Sew Valentine’s Day Place Mats
If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and inexpensive way to decorate for a special Valentine’s Day meal, look no further than these adorable pom pom place mats. This no-sew project uses pom pom ribbon, a glue gun, and a … Read More...