Wishing all of you a very happy Valentine’s day. I hope you are surrounded by love and joy!
This wonderful, simple balloon heart is the work of Kelly on Studio DIY. She is as enthusiastic about pink as we … Read More...
Tutorial: Build an applique with ribbon and fusible webbing
This heart applique is actually made up of strips of ribbon. The Silhouette blog shows how do it using decorative ribbon and fusible webbing. As you’d expect, they used a Silhouette cutter to cut the applique shape from the ribbon-covered … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler-sized backpack
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a toddler-sized backpack that can go to preschool or Grandma’s house. It’s fully lined, with pockets on the inside for smaller items. The straps are adjustable, and there’s also a small … Read More...
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
-Heather
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Crochet Doily High Heel Madness?
Just in case you thought doilies were for little old ladies, you gotta see these! There is plenty of info to make your own amazing doily covered wedge shoes here and here. The secret? ModPodge
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Kids Snack – Christmas Snowman Lunch
Bringing the outdoors in to lunch… it’s a ham and cheese snowman with falling popcorn. Guess it’s about as close as I’ll get to snow this year, sigh. Make him HERE at Creative Food.
Tips & Tricks | The Cheater’s Guide to Scrapbooking Ephemera
It’s Valentine’s Day, one of those days in the year when our collection of ephemera increases with cards and mementos. I thought it would be the perfect day to post this article by Noell Hyman of Paperclipping on how to … Read More...
Interview with Shots and Stripes authors
I received an advance copy of the book, Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes written by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy. Their publicist (thank you!) allowed me to ask the authors a few questions and I’m going to share … Read More...
Tutorial: Hand-stitched heart canvas
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...