This happpy monster is actually a cover for an aromatic rice bag. How much happier would you be if you could treat a stuffy nose was treated with this cute guy instead of having to smear medicine all over your … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt heart needle book
Here’s a sweet Valentine’s giftie you can make for your stitchy friends. It’s a felt needle book with a heart on the front. Angelina from JoJo and Eloise guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide bottomed zippered pouch
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how to make a zippered pouch to hold your most used sewing tools. The wide bottomed pouch will hold scissors, threads, a needlebook, seam ripper and more. But you could also use this pouch … Read More...
Free pattern: Long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll
Amy from Peek a Boo Pattern Shop has a free pattern for making a long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll. Just like in a real child’s wardrobe, a long-sleeved tee is a versatile piece. It’s cute with a gathered skirt … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Candy Digital Image
This large digital candy image from Dover Publications would make a great card for Valentine’s Day, click to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Cute Little Raspberries. Filled with Crème Brûlèe
OK, so it’s rare (actually never) that I make a dessert so fancy I need to dig through my symbols to find the letters with accents, let alone taking tiny raspberries and filling them with said dessert. Wow. And if … Read More...
Valentine Pinata
This is a great pinata made in a valentines theme! You could fill this with non-sugary treats, and use it at a kids party. There is a great tutorial for the project with loads of pictures (which are always helpful.) … Read More...
“A Year of Art” auction starts Tuesday
The bidding starts today (10 AM CST) for the fiber art pieces from “A Year of Art”. In addition to the 10 artworks, Pokey Bolton of Quilting Arts TV has donated a tote filled with goodies. Virginia Spiegel interviews her … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Material + Movement
That time of the week again! This weeks featured shop is Material + Movement. Material + Movement is a unique shop, founded in 2009 that creates stunning pieces of jewelry out of vintage and modern, discarded and broken china. According … Read More...
DIY Decoden My Heart Brooch
On her blog “Minted Strawberry” Aki shows us how to use a few craft supplies to make this beautiful “Decoden my Heart Brooch.” Perfect project to make to bling up an outfit for this Valentines Day!
Giveaway Winner Announced – Finally!
So sorry about the delay in announcing the winner of last month’s Giveaway! Maybe that just heightened the suspense 😉
The winning entry – numbered and chosen at random – is this one from Barbara M.
Homespun is my … Read More...
Mosaic Monday: Clay Rings and Things
Some of the neat and new in the clay world – I liked the rings in particular, original!
1. crazy heart mica shift series 2-2, 2. BAW52-7A, 3. Grumpy Cat Ring, 4. Wasabi
Tutorial: Ruffle trimmed tote bag
Staci from Crafty Staci shows how to make a tote bag with ruffled trim around the top. It has boxed corners and is fully reversible. Regardless of which way you have it turned, you’ve got a pocket on the outside … Read More...
New Release: Close To My Heart Stamps and Scrapbooking
The brand new 2013 catalog and idea book from Close to My Heart has just been released. It’s chocked full of terrific new stamp sets, pattern papers, embellishments and more. Click here to virtually flip through and find a consultant … Read More...
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
Look what I stumbled across the other day. I haven’t any need for these any time soon (there was a brief moment when my daughter was into dinosaurs, but it has since passed), but I know … Read More...
Chocolate Cookie Heart Bars for Geeks
As in, yum. Chocolate cookies with frosting cut into hearts. As in, love quotes from movies geeks (like me) like. You know, “As you wish,” says Westley. And if you need the cheat sheet, it’s provided. Make them HERE at … Read More...
Conversation Heart Handwarmers
If you’re still looking for a knit you can whip up in time for Valentine’s Day, spend a couple of evenings with these cute conversation heart handwarmers from Kat at Just Crafty Enough.
These little mitts are pretty quick and … Read More...
A Book-Themed Bridal Portrait Session
I’m still swooning over all the lovely literary details in these gorgeous images captured by photographer Melissa Stallings and featured at Limn & Lovely! When you can tear yourself away from staring at the beautiful book paper rosettes strewn … Read More...
Love Floats Cross Stitch Pattern
Over at OakHaven Designs, Tonia has posted two Valentine designs for you to enjoy. The one shown here is a cute owl-themed design with a sweet message. Check out the free chart. Be sure to check out Tonia’s other free … Read More...
DIY Heart Sprinkles
Lookie what I made! I had some leftover red, white and pink royal icing, already in the decorating bags, so I piped out a bunch of mini hearts and made sprinkles. Use these over ice cream, cake, cupcakes or other … Read More...