Take a stroll over to “True Blue Me and You” and you will find links to eight DIY Jewelry Making Tutorials teaching you how to make trendy jewelry using inexpensive, and recycled materials that can be covered with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your own t-shirt
The February project at The Sewing Loft will be making t-shirts, with a series of how-to posts from Melly of Melly Sews. The wardrobe staple is actually fairly easy to sew, and easy to alter or embellish to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmarks that kids can sew
Nicole from Improv Diary, and c0-author of Improv Sewing, shows how to make a Valentine’s bookmark that kids can sew. The stitching all just for decoration so there’s no wrong way. And they’re quick to make, so they … Read More...
Free Printable: Cupid’s Arrow Chocolate Heart Valentines
I have to admit, I have a little crush on Lisa Storms. Everything she touches is pure gold. Find the free printable for these arrow Valentine’s (just add chocolate hearts
) HERE at Lisa Storms.
Going Away Party
Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets … Read More...
DIY Alphabet Bibs Tutorial
Bhushavali on her blog “Fashion Panche,” shares with us a creative tutorial on how to make an alphabet bib necklace decorated with eye-catching papadums. Papadums are an Indian food that is thin, and crisp and can be related … Read More...
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather
Rainbow Heart Cheesecakes
You’ve got the rainbow, the cheesecake and the heart. Could this be the most perfect Valentine’s Day dessert ever? Maybe. If you’re into that kind of thing. Make these way-too-clever rainbow heart cheesecakes (and by the way, other shapes for … Read More...
Free Rainbow Favor Topper Printable
Aw, rainbows work in any situation. Find a free printable for Valentine’s Day favor toppers HERE at Mighty Delighty. Just add any rainbow-colored candy of your choice.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on … Read More...
Get A Hop On Easter!
Easter will be here before you know it. It’s at the end of March this year, but that’s coming up soon. In my neck of the woods, that time of year is ‘hit and miss’ with weather. But, most … Read More...
Round-Up | 12 More Valentine’s Day Ideas, Freebies and Tutorials
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your loved ones how much you care, and with this round-up of 12 more ideas, freebies, and tutorials, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to choose from.
From heartfelt gifts and romantic … Read More...
Heart Shaped Egg
What a lovely little way to celebrate Valentines without going “over the top”. Kids, adults, breakfast treat, packed lunch surprise… There is no end to where you could add this little gem. Anna shows us how to do this here … Read More...
Have you been to Goodsmiths?
Have you heard about Goodsmiths? An online marketplace for crafters and artists, Goodsmiths is a direct competitor to Etsy and growing by the minute. Because they’re still a fairly new (they launched last April) there’s a chance to get … Read More...
Book Review: Return of The Stupid Sock Creatures
Do you like it when the things you create make you smile and laugh every time you look at them? That is just what every single page of Return of the Stupid Sock Creature does! If you dive into the … Read More...
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Tutorial: Faux fur slip-through scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Winter Whites series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur slip-through scarf. The faux fur is sooo pretty! And warm, too! It’s hard to see because … Read More...
Pantone Food
I remember years ago, working as a cookie decorator, being amused when a customer specified pantone colors for the icing. Um, yeah, we mix the icing by hand, not CMYK. A few drops here, a few drops there to match … Read More...
17 Miles of French Knitting!
Ted Hannford’s story highlights the therapeutic benefits of knitting and the creative ways in which knitters can use their craft to make something truly unique. French knitting or spool knitting, as it is commonly known, is a technique that involves … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern – Balloon Hearts
Valentine’s Day is almost here. You may be ready to stitch up some hearts. Over at Craftside they have some motifs for you to try out. They are featuring some hearts and heart border cross stitch patterns from the book … Read More...
Bird Feeder from Dishes
I can’t help it, my brain is stuck is spring mode. It doesn’t matter that there’s snow on the ground, or that it snowed for the last 4 days here. I can’t get my mind off of spring. I have … Read More...