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?
If you are … Read More...
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!
Tutorial: Runway-inspired skirt refashion
Geneva from A Pair and a Spare, and author of DIY Refashionista, shows runway-inspired skirt refashion. She takes a long straight skirt and cuts it short, adding an asymmetrical ruffle to the hem. Because the waistband and closure … Read More...
Freebie: Lots of Vintage Digital Designs
Far Far Hill has a wonderful collection of vintage digital stamp images to download for free. Hop on over to their blog to download them.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on… Read More...
Tutorial: Somebunny Loves You Pin
Here’s a sweet pin tutorial for Valentine’s Day – you could use it for Easter, as well – from C-is-for-Craft. The bunny is adorable!
Tutorial: Heart pot holder
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar has a free pattern for a heart-shaped pot holder you’re sure to love. It has a slit in the middle so your hand can slide inside. Go to her blog for the pattern and … Read More...
Project: Felted Hearts Tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” has a wonderful tutorial on felted hearts and some things you can make with her cookie cutter felted hearts and her needle felted heart. She was wandering around Target the other day and came across … Read More...
Free pattern: Fairy Tale dress for dolly
Jessica from Chickadee Jess guest blogs in the Dressing Up Dolly series at Nap Time Crafters with a pattern for making a doll-sized version of the Fairy Tale Dress (pattern by Oliver + S) she made for her daughter. The … Read More...
Hearts On The Wall
Sara (CreativeJewishMom) created this totally cute cute wall hanging that is perfect for Valentine’s Day but would look great the rest of the year too. She’s got the pattern and instructions for you here. The leaves and the hearts … Read More...
Dog – Cat – Mouse Cross Stitch Chart
Man’s best friend is joined by a few other favorite pets in this delightful silhouette chart. Mamou provides such great freebies and here is another one! You can stitch it as is or stitch the elements of the chart individually. … Read More...
A Half Dozen (Or So) Hearts to Knit
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and for some reason I’ve been in denial about that fact. I guess I don’t want to believe we’re already a month and a half into this year!
But the good news is, … Read More...
How to make a “loving” banner
Over at Cloth Paper Scissors there is a great tutorial on how to make a banner and I am all about the banners right now. I have strung up little lights all over my house and I have been changing … Read More...
Craft Tutorial: Felted Heart Garland
Stephanie Chan hosts “The Silly Pearl” and also has an ETSY shop called “The Silly Pearl” and she has a tutorial on making an easy felted heart garland using a thrift shop wool sweater and some wool yarn. She … Read More...