These “Simple Boats” is the cutest idea for kids to make. They could deck them out anyway they like. This project is from “Joyful Living at Natural Earth Farm” With the Gunn Family; mom & dad & seven children, living … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Finishing Triage
Now that you’ve decided which projects you want to finish and which ones you don’t (and hopefully dealt with those you didn’t want to finish quickly and without regret) it’s time to decide how you’re going to go about finishing … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Mitts for Your Sweetheart
There are all sorts of great patterns with hearts on them that would make great presents for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Today I’m taking a look at some pretty mitts, projects that you might just still have time to knit … Read More...
Personalized Valentine Cookies
Reese Dixon shows shows us how to put personal messages on the cookies for your loved one.
Now you can make your own conversation hearts or write your loved ones name on each cookie. I like the idea of writing … Read More...
Free pattern: Arabesque Bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags
, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat quarter dolly sleeping bag
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll. You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy twill tape headbands, make them with your kids
Rachel from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a thin headband. Twill tape makes it a simple project, one that you can do with your kids. You can sew the few very short … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey knit shag pillow
Vanessa from V & Co. shows how you can make this awesome shag pillow. The fluffy shag is made from a soft jersey knit fabric. Her post is part of the Pillow Collective series hosted by Amy’s Creative side. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day stockings to hang from the mantel
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a Valentine stocking. The design is a request from her mother. It’s like a Christmas stocking, but instead of a sock or stocking shape, it’s a heart shaped pouch that you can … Read More...
A Month of Free 3×4 Cards at Callaloo Soup
This month on my personal blog Callaloo Soup, I am sharing a free digital and printable 3×4 card every day. You can see the first four above, and grab the PDF here. I;m undertaking this project both to … Read More...
Tutorial | Photo Booth Strip for Valentine’s Day
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love has a DIY for making a photobooth type strip with photos of you and a loved one (or ones). The best part os that you can do it using free online tools, no … Read More...
Olympic Ring Collage
This is a great, Olympic-themed project to work on with a group. Cut rings out of thin cardboard, paint them the appropriate colors, and then have fun finding items to glue to each ring. Collage items can include tissue paper, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Snow Bombed
Technique: Embossing Paste Background for Cards
The Lawnscaping Challenge blog has a video tutorial for a cool stamping technique using embossing paste and embossing powders, click here to watch. I love the dimension this fun technique adds!
-Heather
Finishing Month: Should You Finish or Frog that Project?
Hello, and welcome to Finishing Month! Another popular New Year’s resolution (after stash busting) was the desire to finish more projects and/or to know how to finish those projects well. This may be a slightly shorter series than the last, … Read More...
How to make origami heart lollipop Valentines
This idea is absolutely adorable and combines two of my absolute favorite things: origami and creative, fun wrapping ideas! If you’re looking for a unique and charming way to give treats or little gifts this Valentine’s Day, these origami heart … Read More...
The Garden Pallet Organizer
Since Spring is round the corner, there has to be something said about getting the itch to get into the garden. But you won’t want to if it is not organized.
And what better way to organize it then to … Read More...
Knits to Celebrate the Olympics
The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and if you’d like to celebrate with knitting there are lots of options available, from knitting the Olympic rings on a project to using your knitting to cheer on your favorite team.… Read More...
Valentine’s Cinnamon Heart Cookies
Gluten and Dairy Free!
Nothing worse than seeing a child look at the baked goods and the parent having to say no, because of a food allergy.
Here is a recipe that can turn the frown upside down. Just remember … Read More...
Party Ideas – Black and White
Even though this party was styled for New Years eve, I thought it was worth a mention. The black and white styling is so simple that anyone could do it. I wanted to show the less creative ones in … Read More...