Taylor Made shows how to make a monogrammed diaper bag tag. Not toting around a diaper bag these days? Make one for your purse or laptop bag, or your luggage, or maybe for your child to hang from her backpack. … Read More...
DIY a Ermanno Scervino Cardigan
Donatella from Inspiration and Realisation recently spied a men’s designer cardigan that she was sure she could knit, and she pulled it off splendidly. Her DIY Ermanno Scervino cardigan is very similar to the original and actually a pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Drawstring bag makes an excellent first sewing project
If you’re wanting to learn to sew, or maybe you’re teaching someone to sew, a drawstring bag makes an excellent first project. They’re easy to sew and can be put to any number of purposes – holding toys, toiletris, even … Read More...
Tutorial: Close a pillow (or softie) hole with an invisible ladder stitch
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a close a pillow opening with a handstitch that’s virtually invisible. It’s called a ladder stitch. It’s also often used when closing up stuffing holes on a softie. Go to her blog … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew Valentine’s sweater with an edge
Cathy from Trinkets in Bloom shows how to create a no-sew Valentine’s sweater that’s got an edge. She created a giant heart shape out of safety pins. Technically, there is some sewing involved with the handstitched “XO” at the bottom, … Read More...
Taking a Moment to Introduce Myself
Hi everyone, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Mardi Robyn and I will be your new jewelry making editor. I grew up in South Alabama, and currently live in Mount Olive, Mississippi. I am … Read More...
Freebie: SVG Cut Files
I recently found a fun SVG cut file company called Miss Kate Cuttables. They have fun files for using with your electronic die cutting machines available in SVG, JPG and PNG formats with great prices ranging from just .50- … Read More...
New Free Layout-a-Day iPhone App from Lain Ehmann & an Interview!
Lain Ehmann from Layout a Day – the site that helps you pump up your scrapbooking by making a page a day for a month – has just released a free iPhone app of the same name. It’s touted as… Read More... Tutorial: Posy Pendant
The fussy mussy – I’d heard those words used before, by my Grandmother – necklace is sweet. The tutorial is perfect, lots of photos and details. Have a peek!
Photo by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Mini Journals
Who doesn’t love a good journal session, right? Especially in those teen angst years. This is a great craft for your tweens or teens to create their own journals and put personal touches on it! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Valentine Felt Heart Barrettes & Felt Candy Hearts
Molly of “Purl Bee” always comes up the sweetest ideas for holidays and these Valentine tutorials are easy to make and the children will love them. Molly relates; “One of my very first sewing projects was a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Pulled Pork
I would venture to guess that of all the creativity in the world inspired by Dr. Seuss
, pulled pork is rarely on the list. But inspire, he did, this leaning tower of apple butter pulled pork sandwiches. And dang, … Read More...
Popcorn Cake Pop Centerpiece _ Movie Night
I
love the idea of filling a popcorn container
with kernels to prop up these themed cake pops. What a great centerpiece for movie night or an awards show party. And the cake pops seem easy to decorate. Find the … Read More...
Groundhog Day S’mores Pops
I’m starting to think Jill from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons can turn anything into a s’mores pop. Anything. Even a groundhog. Make them HERE.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas … Read More...
I Heart My Pound Cake
Hey, there’s a heart in my pound cake! Also… awwww. Bake this pretty pink heart in a pound cake HERE at Boulder Locavore. And PS. I’m venturing to guess the Fall pound cake mentioned in the post is this one … Read More...
Win a Trip to Vegas to Meet Vanna White
Lion Brand Yarn is running a contest right now that asks people to share their stories of learning to knit or crochet or teaching someone else to knit or crochet.
The grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas to … Read More...
Cute Couple Cross Stitch Chart
Stitching this cute couple will be a great way to express your undying affection for your beloved on Valentine’s Day. Adorn a trinket box or a candy box with the couple or even add them to an affectionate card. Head … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt hoodie
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! – … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt heart treat pouch
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a simple felt heart pouch. You can fill it with treats and hang it on a doorknob or coat hook. The edges won’t fray so there’s no need to finish them … Read More...
7 Repurpose Craft Projects for the Home
Repurposing means you have taken something that is no longer useful or desirable in its current state and transformed it into something completely different. Repurposing is actually what we do when we say we are “recycling” in the craft world. … Read More...