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...
January Snowflake
Angela shared this example of the free January Snowflake pattern over at Stitching the Night Away. Loretta praises her unique color choice and I agree – the colors really pop. You can pop over to the Stitching the Night away … Read More...
Teddy Bear Knitter Works to Take Business to the Next Level
Two years ago, Gregory Patrick was homeless and jobless, living in the woods of south Georgia. He turned his life around, remarkably enough, by knitting teddy bears, and now he wants to go from being a man who can just … Read More...
Knitty Winter Surprises are Live!
Love Match Marshmallows
We go together like… rainbows and unicorns? Milk and cookies? Bacon and eggs? There are a billion jillion matches you might substitute here. I could only think of a few. Draw love matches on marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated … Read More...
Twine Lampshade
Decorating lampshades is all the rage right now, and there are some pretty creative ways of doing it. Your best bet is finding a lamp shade at a thrift store or garage sale to keep your costs down, but even … Read More...
How to turn an old headboard into a bench
Over at the blog Scissors & Spatulas and Everything in between Jen posted her great tutorial on how to turn an old wood headboard into a rustic style bench. This is a great way to use on outgrown or … Read More...
Faux Stained Glass Snowflakes
Wouldn’t you like to know how to make these beautiful snowflakes to hang in your window? Mega Crafty has a great step by step tutorial to help you make a pretty set of your own. Who needs expensive stained glass … Read More...
Tutorial: Insulated snow pants for a child
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child. Her tutorial is part 1 of her Make Your Own Snow Gear series. With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL, … Read More...
Tutorial: Everything Chevron
To go with the everything chevron and everything ombre trends Heather, of DragonflyDesigns, offers us the tutorial for these cute earrings. She has a matching necklace tutorial as well.
Video tutorial: Applique on faux fur
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features. Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan
Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan. She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a … Read More...
Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie
Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie. It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt. She also gives a good … Read More...