Squeeeee!! My favorite Hogwarts professor in rubber?? Oh, yes please! Professor Remus Lupin as a rubber stamp, does it get any better then this? This wonderful hand carved stamp comes from Glitter Gurl Creations on Etsy. They also have other … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Conversation Hearts Papers and Cards for Valentine’s Day
Aki from Minted Strawberry created these candy heart (also known as conversation hearts) gift wrap papers and cards for your Valentine gift giving pleasure! Just print, wrap, cut, add a greeting and you’re ready to go! Click here to go … Read More...
How to make cupcake paper angels
I actually got camo cupcake papers in my stocking for Christmas and now not only can I use them for baking I can make an angel decoration. See the tutorial on how to make a cupcake paper angel over at … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Card from Coordinately Yours
Here’s another free printable Valentine’s card that you can add a homemade touch to. Simply print then add a matchstick for a cute loving greeting! Click here to go to the download from Coordinately Yours.
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Video Tutorial | Envelope Mini Album by Betty’s Crafts
Learn how to make this mini album from envelopes and use it for your Valentine’s Day (or other) memories. The video tutorial comes from Betty’s Crafts, and is in both English and German. Click here to go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Pasadena Bead And Design Show – Jan.17 – 20
Today was the opening day of a four day stretch for the Pasadena Bead And Design Show. If you’re in the Southern California area this is a good show to start the year with. I like going so I … Read More...
Recycled Rustic Pallet Letter Sign
I’m totally in love with this pallet monogram sign. In fact, I may just make one for myself. The rustic look of this beauty is really drawing me in! Luck would have it that there’s a tutorial. So if you … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Conversation Heart Gift Tags
Adrianne of HappyHourProjects shares her conversation heart project with us. The tweak for these hearts is she’s using them as gift tags. They’d also make great tie on charms for just about anything for your sweetie this Valentines.The tip about … Read More...
Thumbprint Valentine Bookmark’s
I posted about her first set of thumbprint Valentine ideas last year… I couldn’t let her newest ideas slip by!! Check out these fruity fun Valentines that yo make with Thumbprints over at Sweet and Lovely Crafts.
Craft Foam Sewing Cards
My daughter is right at the age where she absolutely loves anything that has to do with sewing. Often times, I fear that she is too young to use the sharp needles or do intricate sewing projects. I feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a bean bag easel for a tablet or eReader. It holds your tablet for easy hands-free reading. Get the how-to on her blog.
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Tutorial: Bunny security blanket
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection made this bunny security blanket as a special gift for a brand new baby. Isn’t the cutest? She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Rainbow Pencil Roll
I don’t know about you, but after Christmas I’m ready for the snow and cold weather to take a hike. Anything that resembles spring appeals to me and gives me a little hope. Rainbows are definitely in that category and … Read More...
Mini Football Cookies Ready to Kick Off of Mini Grass Cookies
Every now and then comes along a sweet craft that is just so exactly right. Like mini football cookies that stand up on mini grass cookies. Perfect. Anyone else think of Charlie Brown and Lucy, by the way? That’s my … Read More...
Free Pattern: Basic Hat
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I like patterns that are really quick, easy and straightforward. The basics are things that we can knit up without thinking too much about them but we’ll use them again and again and … Read More...
Cake-in-a-Mug
I’m a recent convert to the whole mac n’ cheese in a mug microwave thing, so this will be my dessert. Absolutely. And just to complete the meal, I put salad in a mug. Find the recipe for cake in … Read More...
Decorate with Knitting for Winter
I know a lot of people get kind of sad when it’s time to take the holiday decorations down. The house seems so plain without all the glitter and lights, and it’s just compounded by the fact that it’s dreary … Read More...
Mod Podge Luminaries
Danielle at Crafting Connections shares instructions on painting recycled jars with Mod Podge
and food coloring to create these luminaries with kids. See the tutorial.
Tutorial: DIY sweater skirt
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how she refashioned an unwanted sweater into a cute new skirt for herself. It takes just one cut and a couple of seams. Get the tute.
[photo from Brassy Apple]
Tutorial: Cotton Candy Skirt for girls and dolls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how she made matching skirts for her daughter and her doll out of an inexpensive throw blanket from IKEA. She calls it the Cotton Candy Skirt because of the fluffy textured fabric. It makes … Read More...