Not this one, mind you, the one to which I’m linking. It talks nice and casually about the history of Hamantaschen, the official cookie of Purim, and of Haman, for whom the cookie was named. And then said post continues … Read More...
9 Springs Wreaths You Can Make
I am dying for spring, and a wreath is a great way to bring that feeling to your home even while the snow is still flying. If you’re like me and you live anywhere east of the Rocky Mountains and … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Simple Bib
Jill from Ruffles n Suchand Made It On Monday shows how to make her Simple Bib. Bibs tend to be pretty quick and easy projects anyway, but she further simplifies by serging the layers together and keeping the serged edge. … Read More...
Start With A Cuff
To make this fantastic looking scarf, you start with a little crochet. You crochet a cuff. Just a little cuff. Then, you do the rest. ChiWei over at OneDogWoof has created this stellar scarf and a great tutorial and … Read More...
Tutorial: Round sit-upon with ribbon trim
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make these Simple Round Sit-Upons. Anyway else flashing back to your Girl Scout days? It’s the same idea, though her updated version is much more cheerier than the dark green vinyl one … Read More...
Tutorial: Matching backpacks for a child and an 18″ doll
Head over to Daydream Doll Boutique for a free pattern to make matching drawstring backpacks for a child and her doll. The doll backpack is made for an 18″ doll, but it would also work for a Build-a-Bear or any … Read More...
A beaded bouquet
Kelly Clark gives us a peek into her artistic problem-solving process. How to fill the stumpwork basket on her needlepoint canvas? I think you’ll agree that her solution is exquisite. Read about how she arrived at it.
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Lavender Mason Jar Candles
Crystal at a pumpkin & a princess made this darling lavender mason jar candle. For the scent, she incorporated vanilla fragrance and real bits of lavender. So cute – check out the full tutorial.
Technique: Beeswax Over Stamped Images
This stunning mixed media stamped art piece was made by Suzz’s Stamping Spot using melted beeswax and embossing enamels over top her stamped image then adding metal embellishments and paint. Find more info on this amazing piece over on her … Read More...
February Heart and Flower
The second Heart and Flower chart from Il Mondo di Ezechiele is available. Be sure to add it to your collection today. Get the free chart.
Tutorial: Modern poncho jacket
Anna from Plan B guest blogs over at Creative Mindly with a tutorial showing how to make a modern poncho jacket. She made hers out of upholstery fabric, but the simple lines and bulk-free bias tape edge keep the sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Mr. Roboto softie
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shares a free pattern for her Mr. Roboto softie. She created him for the Sew in Tune series at Melly Sews and Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!. Her pattern includes a template for cutting the … Read More...
Technique: Adding Texture the Stamps with Markers
Using pointillism, or simple put making tiny dots, with your Copic or other alcohol markers is a great way to add texture to your stamped images. Find some helpful tips for this technique over on the My Favorite Things blog… Read More...
Twilight Sparkle Cookies
As the mom to a five year old girl, I’m well versed in the ways of Twilight Sparkle. Well versed, indeed. So I can appreciate these Twilight Sparkle cookies in all their purple-y goodness. Find the recipe and how-tos to … Read More...
Color Block Candlesticks
Inspirationsquelle gave some old candle sticks a chic facelift with some pastel color blocking. Though the tutorial is in German, you can follow the tutorial with its photos or with a free web translator.
Free “Shrowl” Pattern from Stephen West
Thanks to the WEBS Facebook page, my attention was called to this fun new pattern with a funny name. The Shrowl by Stephen West is so named because it’s a shrug and a cowl.
The piece is worked flat, … Read More...
Clover Pretzels
I agree. These are clever clovers. Turn pretzels into four, OK, three leaf clovers HERE at Spoonful.
Repeating Motif Cross Stitch Chart
This repeating design will be a great chart to stitch as a background to fill in behind a larger design or as a stand-alone creation in itself. You can use any color and I think it would look smashing done … Read More...
Dr Seuss Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cupcake Push Pops
I’d say Thing 1 and Thing 2 make for some pretty clever push pop cupcakes. Find the easy instructions to make these for a Dr. Seuss birthday party HERE at The Country Chic Cottage.
Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? … Read More...
Tip: Shaped Die Cut Cards
Here’s agreat tip for making a shaped card using die cuts. By folding your card in half and not die cutting over the fold you get a shaped card with a fold on top but then it’s flat alon that … Read More...