If you read my blog post about learning to paint at Michael’s, you’ll recognize Joanne Massey as the instructor who helped me learn how to paint a seascape! Joanne is a talented fine artist who is best known for … Read More...
How To: Needle felt Heart Garland
This is a very easy needle felting tutorial for heart using cookie cutters can be used for many more applications than garland; like brooches, wreaths or table décor. Cintia has been blogging on “My Poppet” since 2007. She grew up … Read More...
DIY Glitter Heart Candle
Kaysi at Keeping it Simple made some very glittery candles for Valentine’s Day using vinyl, Mod Podge
and a thorough sprinkling of bling.
Free pattern: Duckbill platypus softie
Stacie from Yellow Spool shares a free pattern for making the cutest duckbill platypus softie. His felt bill looks like a big ol’ smile. And his platypus tail is sooo cute! Get the pattern and how-to on her blog.… Read More...
14 DIY Valentine Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day is only about a week away. Have you decided what to give your sweetheart? Here are several fun do it yourself Valentine gift ideas to get your creative juices flowing!
Looking for more Valentines crafts? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled leather cell phone wristlet
Staci from Crafty Staci cut apart a leather coat and use the material to make a stack of projects, including a purse, a coffee sleeve, a business card wallet, and now a wristlet to hold her cell phone. She shares … Read More...
Tutorial: Stay Put Scarf
Louise from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shares a tutorial over at Go To Sew showing how to make her Stay Put Scarf. It’s made from two layers of fleece and has a small loop across one end to keep it in … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fabric shoelaces
Susie from The Works (that’s the Clothworks blog) shows how you can make your own shoe laces out of your favorite fabric. It’s a fun way to add a pop of color to your shoes. I can see the tweeny … Read More...
9 Valentine’s Day Ideas,Tutorials and Freebies
1. Love Note Printables from Paper Coterie
2. Printable Valentines from Small Types
3. Cool Kids’ Printable Valentines from A Night Owl
4 -5. Mason jar Valentine Countdown and Valentine Wreathe from Vintage Umbrella
Cupid Breakfast
Pancake Cupid? Turkey bacon arrow? Now that’s a Valentine’s Day breakfast to make you giggle. Make it HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking … Read More...
Giveaway at Humming Needles
To celebrate 500 followers, Manya of Humming Needles is having a phenomenal giveaway. This silk-ribbon pendant is just one of the prizes. Go to her blog post to find out more. And be sure to enter the drawing before … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion dress or skirt into an awesome top
Meream from Bored and Crafty shows how she refashioned a bandeau dress into a more wearable short-sleeved top. Oh, how I am loving that print!! This would also work with a full skirt or with (gasp!) yardage straight from the … Read More...
I’m going to QuiltCon + my 5 things list
I’m so excited, ’cause I get to go to QuiltCon – the first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild. But it gets better, I’ll be making the trip to Austin with Anne Weaver, the Sewing Editor at Craft Gossip who … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Do you have stamp design in mind but can’t find one on the market? Why not try your hand at carving your own stamps? Craft Foxes has a great step by step tutorial for using print blocks and carving tools… Read More...
Feature: Recycled Jewelry Designer Josh Wagner
Now most people when they make recycled watch part jewelry us vintage gears and parts, I love the fresh modern look of Josh Wagner’s work since he uses 60’s and 70’s style watch parts.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out … Read More...
Cupcake Sandwiches
Or Red Velvet Whoopie Pies. Or cupcake sandwiches. Or whatever you want to call them, but they look delicious and I want a zillion right now. Make red velvet whoopie pies with Valentines-y sprinkles HERE at Bird on a Cake… Read More...
I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!
Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin?
I know one person who will be.
ME!!!
And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my … Read More...
A Story about Men Knitting That’s Not Hysterical
Most stories about men knitting are what we called in journalism school “hey, Martha” stories. (As in, hey, Martha, take a look at this funny story!) They expect readers to be shocked, … Read More...
{Tinkered Treasures} Book Review & Giveaway!
If you’re dreaming of a magical wedding day filled with vintage charm and sweet surprises, be sure to grab a copy of Tinkered Treasures by Elyse Major! This lovely book is brimming over with ideas including more than 35 … Read More...
How to Make Plantable Seed Paper
Have you ever made plantable paper filled with seeds? It’s actually quite easy, fun for adults and for kids, and looks really natural and charming as well. Head over to Home Made Simple for a quick tutorial on how it’s … Read More...