I recently ran across a great (new to me) way to wrap a scarf. This does not have to be a crocheted scarf, but since we’re all about crochet here, you can use any of these to wrap … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Shopping
Sweet gifts:
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| Baby Valentine Mermaid by JoyzanzCreations | Robot Love Pendant by GingerDead |
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| Illuminated Heart Jewellery by phydeauxdesigns | Green Heart Studs by KatrinSArt |
How to make a recycled magazine page heart bookmark
{DIY Mini Chalkboard Wedding Favors} Tutorial & a Giveaway!
I’m giving away 100 mini chalkboards from my recent shopping spree at Consumer Crafts! Check out all the details and get a quick and easy tutorial for wedding favors/place cards at Serendipity Vintage Studio. Giveaway ends on Friday, February … Read More...
Tutorial: Hammer style leggings for little girls
I know, I know… people these days call them “harem” pants. But back in the day, they were Hammer Pants. Am I showing my age? Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. gets the name right in her blog post, where … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed bag tag
Taylor Made shows how to make a monogrammed diaper bag tag. Not toting around a diaper bag these days? Make one for your purse or laptop bag, or your luggage, or maybe for your child to hang from her backpack. … Read More...
DIY a Ermanno Scervino Cardigan
Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation recently spied a men’s designer cardigan that she was sure she could knit, and she pulled it off splendidly. Her DIY Ermanno Scervino cardigan is very similar to the original and actually a pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag makes an excellent first sewing project
If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the bottom, … Read More...
Taking a Moment to Introduce Myself
Hi everyone, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Mardi Robyn and I will be your new jewelry making editor. I grew up in South Alabama, and currently live in Mount Olive, Mississippi. I am … Read More...
Freebie: SVG Cut Files
I recently found a fun SVG cut file company called Miss Kate Cuttables. They have fun files for using with your electronic die cutting machines available in SVG, JPG and PNG formats with great prices ranging from just .50- … Read More...
New Free Layout-a-Day iPhone App from Lain Ehmann & an Interview!
Lain Ehmann from Layout a Day – the site that helps you pump up your scrapbooking by making a page a day for a month – has just released a free iPhone app of the same name. It’s touted as… Read More... Tutorial: Posy Pendant
The fussy mussy – I’d heard those words used before, by my Grandmother – necklace is sweet. The tutorial is perfect, lots of photos and details. Have a peek!
Photo by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Mini Journals
Who doesn’t love a good journal session, right? Especially in those teen angst years. This is a great craft for your tweens or teens to create their own journals and put personal touches on it! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Valentine Felt Heart Barrettes & Felt Candy Hearts
Molly of “Purl Bee” always comes up the sweetest ideas for holidays and these Valentine tutorials are easy to make and the children will love them. Molly relates; “One of my very first sewing projects was a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Pulled Pork
I would venture to guess that of all the creativity in the world inspired by Dr. Seuss
, pulled pork is rarely on the list. But inspire, he did, this leaning tower of apple butter pulled pork sandwiches. And dang, … Read More...
Popcorn Cake Pop Centerpiece _ Movie Night
I
love the idea of filling a popcorn container
with kernels to prop up these themed cake pops. What a great centerpiece for movie night or an awards show party. And the cake pops seem easy to decorate. Find the … Read More...
Groundhog Day S’mores Pops
I’m starting to think Jill from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons can turn anything into a s’mores pop. Anything. Even a groundhog. Make them HERE.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas … Read More...
I Heart My Pound Cake
Hey, there’s a heart in my pound cake! Also… awwww. Bake this pretty pink heart in a pound cake HERE at Boulder Locavore. And PS. I’m venturing to guess the Fall pound cake mentioned in the post is this one … Read More...