Take a peek at this cute idea from Shimmer Kai: heart candy clip embellishments! use for packaging or on a scrapbook project. Click here to see more.
Freebie | Valentine Printables from Catch my Party
Here is a sweet collection of Valentine’s Day printables designed by Green Apple Designs for Catch My Party. The set includes favor tags, candy bar wrappers, a bunting and more! Click here to go to the download.
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Robot Canvases
You can pick up stretched canvas at craft stores pretty inexpensively, and if you have that store’s coupon, even better! There are so many things that you can with them, and you don’t have to be a painter to do … Read More...
Tutorial: Girl’s easy tiered skirt
Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make a girl’s tiered skirt. It’s a pretty skirt that’s also easy to sew. Get the tute.
[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]
Tutorial: Make little girl leggings from tights
The only difference between a pair of thick tights and a pair of leggings is a heel and a foot. Remove them from your tights, and you’ve got leggings. Becky at U Create shows how to do it. You can … Read More...
Free Pattern: Buttoned Neck Scarf
If you’re looking for a fresh take on the cowl, check out this pretty free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns.
The Buttoned Neck Scarf, designed by Susan Mills, uses a bulky blend of merino and alpaca for softness and … Read More...
How to make a recycled Valentine’s Day decoration
Looking to make a little Valentine’s Day decoration? Why not try this fabric ball covered wire hanger heart? See the tutorial on how to make a recycled fabric and hanger heart decoration over at the blog LoLoVie.
Quilted mug rugs with fusible applique
Amanda of The Patchsmith discusses the ins and outs of using fusible applique to create quilted mug rugs like the one shown here, a Valentine’s Day creation. Visit her post and you’ll feel inspired to create your own as she … Read More...
Tutorial: Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag
Sew4Home shows how to make their Unisex Urban Shoulder Bag. Pockets on the outside hold a phone or other small gadgets. The bag itself measures 15″ x 10″, large enought to hold a standard laptop. The shoulder strap is both … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered ruffle leggings for little girls
Terra from Mama Says Sew didn’t use pre-ruffled fabric to make these tiered ruffle leggings for her daughter. She created all of the ruffles herself and attached them to the leg pieces before stitching them up. By building the ruffled … Read More...
Football Burgers n’ Buns
Football, football, everywhere football! And everything consumable football. Find the recipe for not just football hamburgers, but football buns HERE at Hungry Happenings. Bonus, you’ll also find links to other football party foods AND a great giveaway for football … Read More...
Hearts Galore – Crochet Patterns
For your Valentine crochet, check out some of these quickies!
These tiny beauties can be made in just a few moments with just a few stitches. Get the free pattern and tutorial here.
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Technique: Puzzle Piece Resist Card
Inspired by a technique she learned from Jennifer McGuire, Beate Johns shares her version of a puzzle piece resist card. This clever technique involves cutting or punching out shapes, stamping the shapes and background with different colors and them … Read More...
“Love Is” Valentine Wreath
Do you remember “Love Is”? Those cute little cartoon people from back in the 70’s? I do, I was school aged back then and those little people were everywhere. They are considered vintage now (eek) and you just don’t see … Read More...
Product Review: Gutermann Recycled Thread Polyester
I just got back from CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) and I am beyond excited to share one of the most amazing discoveries I came across — Gutermann’s Recycled Polyester Thread! Yes, you heard that right — this high-quality … Read More...
Shimmering Valentine Gift Boxes
Metallic paint and shimmery scrapbook paper are what give these pretty heart shape boxes
their luster. A fun way to dress up a $1 paper mache box from the craft store. Wrap up a gift in style for your Valentine. … Read More...
Tutorial: Mitten clips
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of mitten clips. Clip one end to a mitten, the other to the jacket sleeve, and you’ll stand a much better chance of avoiding orphaned mittens. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly
Now this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re … Read More...
Idea file: Tulle over a print
Miranda from One Little Minute and Joy Laforme collaborated on the design of this gorgeous party dress. The fabric was designed by Joy, and the dress construction by Miranda. The tulle layered over the print on the skirt is such … Read More...
Make a Cozy Felted Owl DIY
I found these adorable little owls on Better Homes & Gardens website. They offer you complete instructions as how to needle felt these owls. I would like to offer a suggestion when making these owls; if you buy Styrofoam … Read More...