Awww, it’s a heart cupcake for two. You know, if you slice it in half, two halves make the heart whole again. (Wiping tear.) OK, not really wiping tear. But this is pretty dang cute and pretty in pink. Find … Read More...
Zodiac and Flower Series
Here’s a new series over at Blog di Gloria that involves the Zodiac sign and the flower of each month. You can actually pick and choose the elements for each month that you want to stitch. Watch for more charts … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an earwarmer headwrap from an old sweater
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how to make this earwarmer headwrap out of an old turtleneck sweater. You’ll only use the turtleneck part of the sweater, leaving the rest of the sweater to cut into other projects. Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Make a baby cocoon from an old sweater
Alida from Alida Makes shows how you can make a baby cocoon out of an old sweater. Because she uses French seams to keep allowances from fraying, she is able to make this on a sewing machine rather than a … Read More...
Make tiny stars from recycled sheet music
I have made these tiny stars out of regular paper and I can attest to their cuteness! It’s great idea to make tiny origami stars out of recycled sheet music. Pop on over to Ursula Markgraf’s blog for the … Read More...
Freebie: Valentines Stamp Negatives
If you own a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can use these lovely Valentine stamp negatives from Teresa Collins to make your own clear stamps, click here to download.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, … Read More...
Free Swedish Fish Valentine’s Printable
Ah, the infinite variations to say “I love you” via a printable with a clever saying to put on a favor bag filled with treats that inspire said clever saying. Now that’s a mouthful. And I’m not entirely sure it’s … Read More...
Pop Up Groundhog Day Cookies… That Really Pop Up
Finally. After waiting all winter–actually, two winters, since last winter was totally lame snow-wise–we have snow here in Washington DC as of today. We’re not knee deep or anything, but it’s a good, hearty dusting. I say keep it coming. … Read More...
Show & Tell | Heart Candy Clips by Shimmer Kai
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.
Even if you only make one … Read More...