Stitch a cute little heart canvas for your sweetie’s cubicle. DMC blog shares the how-to. See the tute.
Tutorial: A Trade Bead with Heart
Marie Segal’s tutorial for a trade bead offers a non-traditional heart for us just in time for Valentine’s Day!
And, if you haven’t been reading along with Cynthia over at PolymerClayDaily this week, check out her feature on Ron Lehocky… Read More...
Non Candy Valentine Ideas
am a huge fan of the non-candy Valentines for kids in school. Nowadays, kids have so many allergies and you never know what parents what their kids to have or not have. The Cheese Thief has compiled a great … Read More...
Kids Crafts Boys Knighted Valentines Printable
I think this is my top Valentines idea for 2013. I never knew knights could be so cute. I love that people have gotten away from the little tear out paper valentines. It gives really creative people the chance to … Read More...
4 Cupid’s Arrow Sweet Treats
Only one day left for Cupid’s arrows to find their way. Here are some edible versions.
1. Cupid’s arrow shooting some Rice Krispies Treats at Lisa Storms.
2. Make homemade gumdrops and turn them into arrows at Mom on Time … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace trimmed tee refashion
Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make this lace trimmed tee, quick and easy. She started with a turtleneck (though a plain t-shirt would, too), reshaping the neckling and adding lace trim to the sides. Go to her tute.… Read More...
Video tutorial: Little girls’ dress McCalls 6690
This little girl’s dress was made using a printed pattern, McCalls 6690. It has a sheer overlaywith a lining underneath. For those who find printed patterns confusing or overwhelming, Professor Pincushion has a video tutorial that will walk you through … Read More...
What’s the Right Way for a Man to Wear a Scarf?
A few weeks ago I shared with you a video of different ways to wear a scarf, which was pretty obviously geared toward women, so I thought today I would offer some advice to any male readers — or … Read More...
Sending Love with Tiny Envelope Cookies
Things in miniature are always big on cute. These tiny “sent-with-love” envelope cookies are a good case in point. Why, why, why are tiny things so precious? Make a bunch HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
Roundup of Snowman Treats
I’m thinking of those in New England here in the States buried in snow from the recent blizzard (while the rest of us long for at least a flake). Find a slideshow of snowman treats to make, including my melting … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot water bottle cover from a fat quarter
Esther from Happy In Red replaced the old pillowcase covering her hot water bottle with a pretty new cover made to fit. She made it out of a fat quarter, and she shares a tutorial showing how. Go to … Read More...
Marshmallow Pops for Valentine’s Day
It took me a few seconds of analyzing this photo to figure out how Jill made these and still called them “easy” before I gave in and read the how-tos. Aaaaahhhh, fruit roll-ups. Very clever. Make marshmallow pops for Valentine’s … Read More...
Valentine Birdie Chart
Here’s a little birdie winging its way to you just in time for Valentine’s Day. Even if you don’t have time to stitch it up for this year, you can always add it to your collection for next year! It’s … Read More...
How to make recycled egg carton Valentine flowers
Over at the blog Rachel Rabbit there is a great tutorial on how to make recycled egg carton Valentine flowers that are filled with little treats. These would be perfect to hand out to all the people you run into … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Give your t-shirt a contrast pocket
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to add a contrast pocket to a plain tee. The simple addition adds a pop of color and pattern to basic shirt. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Merrick’s Art] Looking for more … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Fry Box Valentine Candy Container
Find directions for making these fun French Fry shaped candy boxes for Valentine’s day over at the There She Goes stamp blog. There is even a link to a free template download from Scrapbook Graphics.
-Heather
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Tutorial | Stamp Carving a Village
Claire from fellowfellow shared a DIY for making an adorable stamped village. I really love the hearts, you can use this idea for Valentine’s Day too! By the way her blog is lovely, so while you’re there poke around … Read More...
Pink and Gold Valentines Party
100 Layer Cake has done this amazing Pink and Gold party that is so welcoming. They share SO many neat ideas in this post, from decorating a champagne glass, and a glittering bottle with an hombre effect. Also featured is … Read More...
Secretly Replace the Fortunes in Your Take-Out Fortune Cookies
So this idea is pretty dang cool, not just for Valentine’s Day, but for whenever you want to surprise your honey with a secret message hidden in the fortune cookie from your take-out. Maybe a marriage proposal? Oh, look at … Read More...
Homemade Teabags with Heart Cookies
I’m no stranger to the homemade tea bag. Or to cookie tea bags. But these handsewn teabags tied to heart cookies… that’s everything all in one in tea n’ cookie perfection. Not to mention the practical side effect … Read More...