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...
How To Make a Superbowl Field – Party Table
Hey there! So, you’ve just found out you’re hosting a Superbowl party at the last minute and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve got a super easy and quick idea for you to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing smooth curves and crisp corners
If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute felt iPad sleeve
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. You’ll need … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Valentine Stamp
The Dearie Dolls blog has a sweet Valentine Girl digital stamp to download for free, you can get a black and white or color version, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Treat Boxes
I love this set of four Valentine treat boxes from Design, Eat, Repeat. I think my puzzle loving kid will like them too! When placed together you get a cute heart shape at the top. Fill them with … Read More...
Freebie | Valentine’s Day Candied Printables
These printable Valentine’s Day labels from Oh So Pretty (featured at Sugar and Cloth), are just the simple and sweet touch you need to add to your sweet treats. Tell that special someone “You rock my world” or “You’re my … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Joke Notes
Do your kids like Valentines and jokes? Print these joke notes from All for the Boys to tuck into their lunches or snack boxes in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. How about using a favourite joke on a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Top of Europe
Dollar Store Craft: 4 No-Sew Scarves with Embellishments for Kids
Over on “kix cereal” you can find 4 ideas that use dollar store scarves and embellishments. There is a sweet tutorial and I love the Heart Scarf. The kids can use their own drawings or find fun fabrics that have … Read More...
How to upcycle a paper shopping back with chalkboard paint
It never ceases to amaze me what crafty peeps come up with to cover with chalkboard paint. Over at the blog Muslin and Merlot there is a fun tutorial on how to paint paper shopping bags with chalkboard paint to … Read More...
Project: Fairy Card
Spyder’s Corner has directions for making a pretty fairy birthday card with lots of shimmer.
-Heather
-Heather Here are some more of our fairy articles and tutorials. Looking for more Fairy stamps, papers, and embellishments? Check these out.
Meet a Robot Who Sticks to Her Knitting
Have you seen Agnes? She’s a lifelike robot made by English artist and inventor Andy Noyes, made of silicone out of molds from a real person. She’s run by DC motors and spends her time operating a knitting loom, … Read More...
Valentine’s Petite Four
Wouldn’t these be a cute surprise on Valentine’s Day!
I love petite fours, because you can have your cake and eat it too!
Jacqueline at Purple Chocolat Home has created cute heart shaped petite fours that you can easily recreate … Read More...
Party Ideas – Football Drinks Bucket
Tick tick tick tick, the game is about to start are you ready to party? Check out this football drinks tub! If you don’t have the fabric use card or paint to create a quick football bucket that is sure … Read More...