I was a good little crafter this year and handmade or bought other people’s handmade gifts for most folks on my list – at least a little something. A sock monster, toy trucks, beaded necklaces… One thing I haven’t yet … Read More...
Epsom Salt Apples
Here’s a unique and beautiful way to display apples on your table this winter. use epsom salt! Carolyn will show you how to take fall’s decor and carry it into winter with these pretty frosty apples. Get the scoop at … Read More...
Winter craft; Try felting this sweet Felted Snow Bunny
Sharon of “Crafts ‘n Coffee” featured this sweet “Felted Snow Bunny” by “Debra Quartermain” is for you. This adorable Snow Bunny is a sweet alternative to making a wintertime snowman. The Bunny is made by placing wool roving on … Read More...
Free Pattern for a Giant Seed Stitch Cowl
This one is an actual free pattern, but it’s as much an idea as anything. After a season of knitting for others and probably rushing through projects (that wasn’t just me, was it?), it’s time to take it slow, to … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece-lined mittens for toddlers
Small Dreamfactory has a free pattern for making a pair of toddler-sized mittens. They’re lined in fleece so they’ll be extra soft and warm for small hands. The pattern is for a size 2T, but you could adjust up or … Read More...
Tutorial: Layered Shabby Chic Circle Skirt for girls
Dawn Nicole from Designed By Dawn Nicole created this awesome layered circle skirt for her daughter. The off-kilter layers creates a fun mix of print and pattern. She calls it her Shabby Chic Circle Skirt, and she shares a tutorial … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop edge pincushion with button flowers
Hany from All With Hands Create shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs’ Cutting Corners College for her pretty pincushion embellished with felt and button flower shapes and a bit of embroidery. I’m loving the scalloped edges! Get the … Read More...
10 Unique Ideas for Wedding Guest Books
diy Network shares 10 fun ways for your guests to sign in at your wedding. Get all the details here. I love the snapshot book shown above!
30 Ways to Promote Your Blog – LaunchGrowJoy
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was work on your blogging, here is a must read infographic for you. Launch Grow Joy, a website devoted to ideas and strategies to help you succeed in marketing your products. This infographic … Read More...
Feathers {Kid Craft}
These feathers look so real, and yet look like they were a blast to make. I love the idea of using spaghetti for them too! You can find this awesome project and tutorial over at Not Just a Mom!
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Banjo {Kid Craft}
Sometimes its hard for little hands to understand the different parts of musical instruments because the instruments are so big. Here’s a great little banjo craft that will allow you to teach your little ones the different parts of the … Read More...
Wintry Blackwork Fill Pattern
Jeanne of Byrd’s Nest has created another great Blackwork pattern for us that will make a great winter-themed ornament if you stitch it the square shape she provides. It is a snowflake design that is evocative of winter’s chill. I … Read More...
New Release: Kenny K Digital Stamps
Warm up your winter with some new hot guy digital stamps, the Heart Breakers from Kenny K! They also have some fun new Valentine images as well, click here to check out all the new digi’s.
Sample card from Crafty … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle fabric romper
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial showing how she made this ruffled romper for her little girl. Made from ruffled fabric that doesn’t need to be hemmed, it’s a quick sew. She made this one in roughly one … Read More...
Free Printable Calendars
Download this free printable calendar, and then next month edit it and print it again! That’s right, not just printable but you can edit it too. make your entire year’s calendar now. Get the free printable here –>> Free Printable … Read More...
DIY Vintage Map Wedding Fan
I just discovered the perfect favors for a destination or travel-themed wedding: fans made from vintage maps! Debra Norton of Vintage Paper Paradise shares all the how-tos at Weddingbells.
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Pregnancy Candy Gift
Now, I’m one of those that didn’t get horrible morning sickness while pregnant, but I’ve seen enough friends suffer through the nausea. What a lovely, homemade, “congratulations on your pregnancy/sorry it sucks” gift for those expecting. Find the recipe for … Read More...
Snowman Craft Kits
So only the marshmallow is actually edible, I should warn you, but I still can’t resist sharing these clever snowman craft kits, the perfect gift for whiling away some time indoors this winter. Find the how-tos and links for the … Read More...
What are Your Knitting Resolutions?
Now that we’re a couple of days into 2013, maybe you’ve had some time to think about crafty resolutions or goals that you might have for this year. I of course want to knit more, knit more for myself and … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fleece skirt for winter layering
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a simple fleece skirt. It’s just two pieces, plus a wide elastic waistband, so it’s fast to sew up. The fleece is warm for winter layering. And how cute would … Read More...