This would be SUCH a fun serving piece for a Mardi Gras party!
It is done with melted beads. The bead bowl picture is from here. But she points to a great tutorial that has lots of good information … Read More...
How to Build Complex Canes
I’m a polymer clay cane freak. I make a lot of canes. Carol Greiser of PolymerClayShed does too! In her blog post she sketches (ha!) how she goes about putting together a hummingbird cane. This is similar to a post … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Little girl ruffle leg shorts
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for making a pair of little girl’s ruffle leg shorts. The design is inspired by a pair of little girl shorts from GAP. They’re a pair of basic pull-on knit … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how you can make a sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required. That’s because she starts with a purchased zippered pouch and then glues the sequin fabric to it. And because the sequin fabric she used … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: : Box pleat bubble shorts for baby
Did you see the little plaid shorts in this week’s Project Run and Play. Suzanne from Winter Wanderings Wonderings & Whatnots made them as part of her entry into this week’s challenge. She made them using a tutorial by Angela … Read More...
Tutorial: Designer-inspired sweatshirt refashion
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how made this designer sweatshirt DIY. The textured plaid design was inspired by a shirt by Phillip Lim. Her DIY version is made from a boxy sweatshirt that she cut and stitched back together … Read More...
9 Valentine Decor Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday. It’s certainly not the “go all out” decorating holiday that Christmas is, but there are certainly fun ways to add a little of Cupid’s touch without being overwhelming. Here’s are several big ideas for … Read More...
Mason Jar Candle Wedding Favors
The adorable special occasion blog My Own Ideas shared a great idea for wedding favors – DIY mason jar candles. Check out their tutorial for more photos, instructions and packaging tips.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these … Read More...
Tutorial: Salon cape for an 18″ doll
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a salon cape in an 18′ doll size. It’s a quick and easy project to make, and it turns the simple act of brushing the doll’s hair into a girly … Read More...
Find: Feed Eight Candles
Etsy seller Feed Eight makes hand-poured soy wax candles in vintage tea cups and donates a dollar from every sale to Feeding America. Their upcycle and give back concept makes them worth checking out.
Project: Hearts Banner
Here’s a pretty and simple way to dress up your home for Valentine’s Day, a sweet little paper banner. Using dies and washi tape the folks at Lifestyle Crafts share a “how to” on their blog.
-heather
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Tutorial: Greek Goddess T-shirt Dress
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how she made her Greek Goddess T-Shirt Dress out of a t-shirt and some knit yardage. The loose fit of the top and the bloused waist give it an easy going look (and comfortable fit) … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s gathered neck dress
Amber from Very Homemeade shows how to make a little girl’s dress gathered neck dress. The style works equally well as a dressy dress or a playdress. She made this one as a Valentine’s Day dress for her daughter, but … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book
The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Handmade Holidays: Wool Ewe Be My Valentine?
Cindi of “Brass Paper Clip” has a DIY Valentine project that features felted wool sweaters that she uses to create these darling Sheep Valentine’ Day cards that you will love. She has a lovely pictorial tutorial for you to follow. … Read More...
Free pattern: Teddy bear baby hat with ear flaps
Joy from How Joyfulshares a free pattern and tutorial for making a baby hat with teddy bear ears. It’s made from a snuggly soft (and warm) fleece, with flaps that cover baby’s ears. And oh, how cute are those … Read More...
Giveaway: Half-yard bundle from Global Bazaar fabric collection
Maureen Cracknell Handmadeis hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread this weekend. They’ll give a bundle of half-yard cuts from Josephine Kimberling’s gorgeous Global Bazaar collection to one of her readers. Giveaway details and entry are at her blog… Read More...
Dyed Jar Candle Holders
Elle at Elle’s New England Kitchen made a set of jewel-tone mini mason jars and used them as candle holders. Check out more of her simple DIY.
Tutorial: DIY cardboard bias tape maker
Sure, you can buy packaged bias tape at the fabric store. Or, you can make your own using a handy bias tape maker (check the notions wall). Melissa from Melly Sews blogs at Keeping It Simple with another option – … Read More...
DIY Neon Wood Painted Earrings
Stephanie from “The Crafted Sparrow” shows us how to turn ordinary wooden earrings into trendy, neon statement earrings. Check out her tutorial “Neon Wood Painted Earrings,” and be inspired!