Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how she made this padded calculator case for the calculators her kids have to bring to school. The padding will help protect it from bumps, and a zippered top makes sure it doesn’t spill … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Stencil Technique
The Paper Craft Magazine blog has a cool tip for turning your stencils into a stamp for a fun watercolor look. Add stamping ink to your stencil with a sponge, spritz it with water and then stamp it, very cool. … Read More...
Clever Valentine Crochet
Sher over at Fly The Coop Crafts is at it again – creating very cute, quick crochet projects, complete with tutorial and free pattern. I love buntings or swags to hang over curtain, windows, above doors, on … Read More...
Polymer Clay Around the Home
Polymer clay to brighten your home up:
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| Ring Bowl by FlowerTownOriginals | Switchplate Cover by Peggers |
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| Decorative Mirror by 2bSmitten | Napkin Rings by TheLittleDearies |
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post showing many different mixed media and collage techniques for a journaling page, including using stamps, paint, paste, stenciling and more. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Happy Year of the Horse!
It’s officially the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, so I thought it might be fun to take a look at some knitting patterns that incorporate horses.
How about a knit hobby horse? Of course! Here’s one from … Read More...
Valentine Cookie Decorating Kit with Poem
So Cute!
I know this isn’t an actual edible craft, but I thought it was a good edible packaging idea.
Seems now a days we only get bills in the mail. How about surprising a loved one across the miles … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt phone sleeve
Nancy from Do Small Things With Love guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts showing how to make a simple felt phone sleeve. You can put the whole thing together with easy hand sewing, even the reverse applique. You could also … Read More...
Tutorial: Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page or play food
Jennifer from Be Still My Crafting Heart shares a tutorial at Riley Blake’s Cutting Corners College for making this Pizza Toppin’ quiet book page. Young hands can use buttons and snaps to attach cheese and toppings to build a pizza. … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea light base pincushions
Karen from I Always Pick the Thimble shows how to make a pretty little pincushion out of a fun cotton print and a tea light candle base. A little embroidery in the center of the fabric makes them even prettier. … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintagey pillow with a fabric rose heart
Jessica from Sweet Briar Sisters shows how to make this gorgeous pillow with a heart made of dimensional fabric flowers. The muted palette and the rolled fabric roses (with pearl centers, sigh..) give it a lovely vintagey look. Make it … Read More...
Project: Doily Valentine Card
The Technique Tuesday blog has directions for making this pretty lacey Valentine’s Day card with a doily.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check out these Valentine’s … Read More...
Crochet Your Sweet Valentine
Crochet a little bowl to hold special treats for your Valentine! Who wouldn’t want to be honored with a sweet confection like Either fill the bowl with candy or another sweet treat for your Sweetie or consider using … Read More...
Straw Beaded Bracelets
February is International Friendship Month so what better way to celebrate than tomake friendship bracelets? These aren’t your traditional friendship bracelets made with embroidery floss and beads, these are made using colorful straws that are cut into small pieces and … Read More...
Tutorial: Paw Prints
This tutorial for a paw printed decorated bottle / vase uses Fimo Air. You could use the Sculpey version (which is nifty stuff, I haven’t had the chance to try the Fimo Air yet myself) or you could do this … Read More...
Project: Glossy Valentine Card
Add some gloss and shine to your card images and accents with Glossy Accents, it’s a liquid adhesive that dries to clear shine. Find out how to use it in a video tutorial over on the Simon Says blog.… Read More...
Knit a Year of Dishcloths with Knit Picks
I don’t know why I’m just getting around to writing about this a month in, but Knit Picks is having a year of dishcloths in which they are releasing a new free dishcloth knitting pattern every week this year. (Which … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make … Read More...
Knit a Cute Pixie Hat for a Little Kid
This pint-sized pixie hat is the perfect little project for a newer knitter with a toddler to knit for. It’s worked flat as a rectangle and seamed up the cast on edge when finished, leaving a cute little point at … Read More...
Wrapping up Stash-Busting Month
Whew! When I had the idea to do a “little series” on stash-busting this month, I didn’t quite realize what I was getting myself into. It ended up being 16 posts full of ideas, advice, patterns and inspiration.
I hope … Read More...