I’m often asked for the name of ‘the’ authoritative crochet reference book, especially for a beginner or intermediate crocheter. There are lots of useful crochet reference books to be had, but I don’t think you’ll find one that is … Read More...
Freebie | Digital Kit from The Lily Pad and a Hybrid Tutorial
Get this gorgeous collab kit from The Lily Pad free at the Persnickety Prints blog. There’s also a tutorial showing how to make a hybrid mini album using the kit. Click here to go to the download and tutorial.
Cookie Cutter Stencils for Sprinkles
This is one of those simple smart ideas I love: Using a cookie cutter as a stencil to fill with sprinkles to decorate a cake. So easy! Find the idea HERE at This Little Life of Mine.
How to Make A Toggle Clasp Tutorial
Natasha shares with us her tutorial for creating your very own toggle clasp. Her philosophy, “Why pour your heart into a beautiful piece of handmade jewelry and finish it off with some generic, store-bought clasp?” Check out her … Read More...
Adding and Counting Machine
How genius is this little hands craft! I love when kids can learn valuable skills through crafts! This is the perfect little math craft to get your kids counting! You can find the tutorial over at The Imagination Tree. Looking … Read More...
Purim Finger Puppets {Printables}
Here is a great all in one post that includes a printable Story of Purim to go along with these great finger puppets. Your child can learn about Purim as she acts out the story with these characters. To get … Read More...
Personal Pillow Pal {Kid Craft}
How cute is this little pillow?! The reason it is so cute is that it was completely thought up by the darling little girl who owns it! She loved one of her mom’s throw pillows, but it wasn’t quite what … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered button magnets
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make these fabric covered button magnets. You can use the smallest pieces of fabric, which makes this a good project for reducing the bulk in your scrap bin. Go to … Read More...
Easy No-Sew DIY Favor Bags
I love the homespun charm of these fabric wedding favor bags at Intimate Weddings! What a fun and budge-friendly to create unique treats for your guests. Get a tutorial to make your own here.
Have What it Takes to Be a Knitting Superstar?
Have you heard about the Fiber Factor yet? It’s a knitwear design competition that will pit 12 designers against each other in six challenges spanning in length from two to five weeks. Finalists will take part in a seventh challenge … Read More...
Mixing Mediums
I’ve mentioned it before but I’m all for mixing clay with… well, a heckuva lot of stuff. Felt is a fun one and Nicola does a fabulous job here with her necklace. She mentions she is inspired by Ronna’s Ancient … Read More...
President’s Day Cupcakes
Who knew President’s as cupcakes could be so awesome? Best President’s Day cupcakes ever, these are, methinks, uh huh. Even the frosting is red, white and blue. I think George is my favorite. Or Teddy. But wait, where is Martin … Read More...
“Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts” Free eBook
Sign up with “favecrafts.com” and you will receive amazing offers and tutorials FREE to download like this eBook “Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts”. Are you looking for some clever ways to use up items around your home? If you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mini felt Easter baskets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make miniature Easter baskets from felt and decorative ribbon. They’re so cute!! At 5 inches x 2 1/4″, they’re just the right size to hold a small Easter treat. I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polymer clay
Finding the perfect button to finish off a shirt or bag can seem an impossible task, especially when you need a brightly colored button like a turquoise or an orange. Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she … Read More...
Freebie: Papertrey Ink Digis
Each year Papertrey Ink releases several free black and white and color digital images to celebrate their anniversary. This year there are 8 adorable images available, click here to download the pdf.
(image frome Just Dandy Studios)
-Heather
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Sewing Tutorial: Absorbant pocket bibs for a self-feeding toddler
Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted Hexagon
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with insert cover
Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag for dolly
Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read More...