St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and Happiness is Cross Stitching Blog has a new freebie just in time for the celebration. It features a cute little black cat that is decked out for the day. Go get … Read More...
Free pattern: Genie or elf shoes for baby
Heather from Feather’s Flights shares the pattern she created when she made a pair of genie shoes for a friend’s baby. The pointed shoes would also work as elf shoes. The pattern makes a size 12 month shoe. Go to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Sew a bunch of fabric carrots
Clare from Clare’s Craft Room shows how you can sew up a bunch of fabric carrots. They’d be cute for Easter or for a child’s play kitchen. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
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Tip: Open buttonholes without ripping through the stitching
The Tip of the Week over at Sugar Tart Crafts is all about buttonholes, specifically how to cut them open without accidentally ripping through the stitching. Go to Sugar Tart Crafts to read how.
[photo from Sugar Tart Crafts]
Jeweled Eggs
Here is a really creative twist on “decorating Easter Eggs”. This is the intersection of jewelry and food. These would be SO fun to work on. And think of it, your hands would not turn colors afterwards! Bonus! Victoria shows … Read More...
Baby food jar party favors
These little baby food jars are the sweetest party favor ever. For a kid’s party or a shower, they would work really well. Laura at Make Life Lovely gives us all the details. She lays out a great DIY, including … Read More...
Call for Proposals for GAS 2014 Conference
I know there are some amazing glass artists out there. People with glass wisdom and experience that should be shared with other glass enthusiasts. Well put your presentation together and send in your proposal for the GAS (Glass Art Society) … Read More...
Glitter Washers Tutorial
Looking to make a necklace to sparkle up your wardrobe? Mel shares with us a tutorial on how to make a “Glitter Washer Necklace.” Mel describes this tutorial as “A quick fun craft that requires no tools … Read More...
Illuminated Solar System Craft
I think this craft turned out amazing! If your kids are at all interested in space and the solar system, or even if they aren’t, they will love this craft! For the full tutorial, head over to Little Hands, Big … Read More...
Idea file: Refashion a vintage dress into a long coat
Katja from Of Dreams and Seams shares the latest coat she has made for herself. This one is refashioned from a vintage 1960s A-line dress. She cut it down the middle, adding a lining, closures, and a hood. Go to … Read More...
Linen Stitch Pom Pom Scarf
I’m starting to get knitting blogger deja vu, because I really thought I had shared this pretty scarf from Architecture of a Mom before but I’m not seeing it, so we’re going to go with that and if I did … Read More...
Knit a Wee Scarf in Blooming Color
It seems like everyone where I live has begun the collective rumble calling from spring to just get here, already. We’ll stop complaining about the fact that we haven’t had any real snow just as soon as we get that … Read More...
Bunny Cookies and Milk
Just when I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies can not possibly get any more clever or cuter, she gets infinitely more clever and cuter. I mean, come ON. I almost can’t even look at these. Find cookie bunny ears perched … Read More...
A Dr. Seuss Food Extravaganza
Also known as, a bunch of cool posts with Dr. Seuss
characters on your lunch plate and in your dessert bowl. Like, say, Cat in the Hat ice cream. Or maybe some easy green eggs and ham cookies. … Read More...
Baby Food Jar Rainbow Cakes
I’m long past the baby food jar
stage with my first and not quite there yet with the second, but now I’ll have another reason to save the jars. You know, to sit in a box waiting for me to … Read More...
Gummy Shamrock Pops
What an easy, simple, perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day: Homemade Shamrock Gummy Pops. And yay to the pop thing, as you know I appreciate anything on a stick. Find the recipe to make them HERE at Mighty Delighty.… Read More...
Tutorial: Roll-up crochet hook or knitting needle organizer
Emily from Everyday Art made a roll-up organizer to hold her sister-in-law’s crochet hooks. It could also be used for knitting needles. It’s an easy project that uses only straight seams and bias tape. Go to her blog for a … Read More...
Bunny Candy Pouch
This super sweet pouch is a candy/treat holder. And a darling bunny. Merrilee gives us step by step directions, and a printable pattern so we can get the size and shape right. The beauty of this pattern is that you … Read More...
Product Review and Discount: Silhouette Designer Edition Software
I’ve had my Silhouette Portrait electronic die cutting machine for a while now and I am in total love with it (you can read my Portrait review from back in November). I didn’t think it could get much better until … Read More...
Quantifiable Crochet
This is a super simple afghan made in ‘boy’ colors, according to it’s creator, Tonya, The Craftymummy. I like the afghan, but what I really like is how she has listed all the details of how many rows, stitches … Read More...