I love chocolate and free printables, so it’s no surprise that I think this free New Year’s Eve printable is absolutely darling. A bag of Hershey’s kisses
topped with a “Midnight Kisses” makes for an easy and inexpensive party favor … Read More...
9 ways to make pretty and easy backdrops
Taking more photos is on my to-do list in this upcoming year as I have just joined the Instagram world and I am totally in love with it! These 9 ideas for making pretty backdrops is just what I need. … Read More...
Inspiration: My Little Pony stable and tote bag
LiEr from ikat bag has mad sewing skills. It turns out her daughter does, too! Check out this My Little Pony
that she designed and sewed up for her sister, with her mother’s help. It has deep darted pockets to … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute cardigan cowl and boot sock set
Beth from The Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial at eHow showing how you can make a button cowl and boot socks from an old cardigan sweater. If you’ve got 10 minutes and the sweater, you’ve got enough time to make … Read More...
Project: Fancy Floral Post It Note Box
Check out this fancy box to hold your Post It Notes! Kathy By Design has dimension and directions for cutting and folding the box base, decorating it inside and outside with stamping and pattern papers as well as detailed instructions … Read More...
Knit Birds from Berroco
Fans of Berroco Yarns got a great surprise in their email boxes recently when the company sent a cute little pattern collection of knit birds.
I don’t want to share the direct links here but you can see the newsletter … Read More...
Easy Party Poppers Tutorial
These amusing party poppers are easy to make and fun to use. They are constructed using a toilet paper roll
, colorful tissue paper, and ribbon — or, if you prefer, you can close the ends using washi tape like … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Christmas Wrapping Paper & Tags
This one is for the super last minute among you. Or maybe you have that one last gift and ran out of supplies? As long as you have blank paper and your printer is full of ink, these freebies will … Read More...
Freebie | City Sidewalks Printable Christmas Gift Tags
It’s the final stretch towards Christmas now! Are you still wrapping? Maybe even making that last batch of cookies? Add a homemade look to your gifts with these free printable gift tags. They were made using the City Sidewalks digital … Read More...
Technique: Polished Stone Background
Using inks, alcohol and a stencil you can make a lovely “polished stone” background for your cards. Learn more about this technique over on the Prickley Pear stamps blog.
-Heather
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More...
Elf Spaghetti
As mentioned before, I love the movie “Elf” and we watch it every year on Christmas Eve. I cringe every time he takes that big bite of spaghetti with the maple syrup added. I’m not sure this one is any … Read More...
Free pattern: Aviator style Santa hat and scarf
Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy shares a free pattern for this aviator style Santa hat and scarf. The aviator goggle applique and aviator hat earflaps are fitting additions to a hat worn by man who spends every Christmas eve … Read More...
Grinch Kabobs For a Christmas Holiday Snack
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have a lot to do today and tomorrow morning! I’m blaming the weather! It is the first time in a very long time that we will have 50 degrees and a green Christmas. I am … Read More...
3 things to know about sewing Lycra or Spandex
Amy from Sews n Bows shares three things to know before you sew on Lycra or Spandex
. The stretchy fabric is often used for activewear or swimwear. You can sew it on your home machine, but you’ll have to … Read More...
Money Gift Idea – How to make a Money Christmas tree lot
I know giving gift cards is super popular but this idea for creating a Christmas tree lot out of dollar bills crates a decoration in addition to a fun way to give money. Pop on over to the blog Kim … Read More...
Freebie: Fox Paper Doll
The amazing Mister Finch, who usually works in fabric, is sharing a wonderful paper craft project on his Facebook page. You can print, color, cut and construct his fabulous fox paper doll, he even includes a link to download … Read More...
Fluffy Crochet Alpaca
This adorable little fellow/lady is from Cute Critter Crochet: 30 of the Most Adorable Projects Ever and this one certainly is adorable! It is actually made from Alpaca wool which kinda makes it even cuter. The free tutorial can be … Read More...
Pom-Pom Christmas Tree
This would make a fun family project, mainly because it is great for all ages. The youngest kids can easily participate by sticking pom-poms to the tree, which is created using double-sided adhesive cut out using a Silhouette. Older kids, … Read More...
8 Embroidered Flower Tutorials
Flowers have always been a symbol of beauty and grace, and when it comes to needlework, they add a touch of elegance to any project. Whether you are looking to create a beautiful piece of wall art or a unique … Read More...