Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern for making a cowl like the one Katniss wore in Catching Fire. You won’t have to knit a stitch because it’s actually a refashion from a thrifted sweater. And it’s … Read More...
7 Free Valentine’s Day Printables
Still searching for a quick idea for Valentine’s Day? Try one of these seven printables I found. Clockwise from top left they are
1. Out of This World printable from Everyday Mom ideas
Three Tutorials for Valentine’s Day Ideas
There’s still time for dedicated (and last minute) crafters to spread some love for Valentine’s Day tomorrow. Check out these three tutorials that you can still pull off in time.
1. Say Happy Valentine’s Day in Braille with this beautiful … Read More...
Tutorial | Photo Valentine Bookmarks
Share these simple Valentine photo bookmarks this Valentine’s Day. Stephanie Morgan from Modern Parents, Messy Kids explains how to make them in a step-by-step tutorial ay eHow. You’ll need photos, stiffened felt, craft glue and basic crafting tools. This is … Read More...
Future Presidents
Many of us have made silhouette pictures, but I have never seen them made as part of a President’s Day project. Usually, if they are going to be associated with a holiday it would be Groundhogs Day (when we talk … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sister Love
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A Rose For Your Bros
Want to show love for the bros in your life but not sure how? Then look no further than here.
Share the love this Valentine’s day with your committed bros by making a bouquet the right way – the bouquet … Read More...
Tutorial: Swirly pinwheel mini quilt
This psychedelic-style pinwheel quilt is so much fun to look at and according to its maker, Geta, quick and easy to make. She uses a raw edge applique technique for the top and quilts the layers together with invisible thread. … Read More...
Felted Wristlet Tutorial: Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Betz of “Betz White” has a tutorial for “felted wool wristlets with needle felted hearts” and these will look good all the way through this long winter as well as Valentine’s Day. She made them out of felted wool sweater … Read More...
Practice I-Cord with These Fun Mug Rugs
Here’s a wee little stash-busting project from Make Ready blog that’s great for people learning to make I-cord or just those who love coffee and tea.
It’s a spiral of I-cord worked with roving inside for extra insulation and with … Read More...
DIY Copper Pipe Necklace
Yes you read it correctly – This necklace is made using hardware supplies. It’s amazing where visions of art come from. This necklace is chic and worn with the right fashion it could really make a statement or be understated. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand stitched felt Valentine envelopes
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at SNAP! Creativity showing how to make these simple felt Valentine envelopes. They are soooo cute! You can make the out of inexpensive craft felt and stitch them together by hand. Tuck … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own workout wear
When Justine from Sew Country Chick was complimented on her new workout outfit, she was able to say, “Thanks! I made it myself!” It feels good to say those words, but making your own workout clothes can also save money … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: How to Block Lace
Yesterday we talked in general about how and why to block knitting projects, but there’s one case in which blocking is not optional, and that’s with lace knitting.
If you’ve knit lace before you may remember your first lace project … Read More...
Tutorial: Anatomical heart appliqued throw pillow cover
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shows how she made this happy scrappy anatomical heart applique for a throw pillow. The parts of the heart are appliqued out of different fabrics, creating a colorful mix of print and color. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible Wire Bin Liners
Emily from View From The Fridge shares a tutorial showing how she made these fabric liners for wire bins. The fabric liners add a pop of color to the plain wire containers, and they keep small items from slipping out. … Read More...
Project: Heart Mobile Card
The Crea Bea blog has directions for making a fun twirly heart mobile card for Valentine’s Day. Tip: If you’re not to great with an exacto knife you could also try this with die cuts or punches.
-Heather
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Crochet Moebius Cowl Inspiration
I recently crocheted this Moebius scarf for my daughter – and she loves it! It was super simple. I used this pattern as inspiration. My pattern choice was determined more by the amount of yardage I had than by any … Read More...
Tutorial | Potato Stamp Kids’ Valentines + Free Printable
Stamp up these adorable star Valentines for your kids to hand out with a Starburst candy
. Autumn shares how you can make a star-shaped stamp from a potato, and she includes the free printable card too. Click here to … Read More...
8 Valentines to Make and Give
Forget about letting your kids give out boring, boxed Valentine’s to their classmates. Let them use their creativity and some basic craft supplies to whip up some Valentines that will be talked about for weeks to come. While creative ideas … Read More...