I keep thinking about spring break. I’ll be heading to Orlando in just a few weeks with the fam and will be attending Food Blog Forum while there. That got me thinking about all the fun we’re going to have … Read More...
Free Pattern – Slipper With A Sole
These slippers are super easy to knit, plus they’re close fitting, comfortable and reinforced with a knitted sole.
Knit them with a size 10.5 or 11 needle and heavy weight wool for a quick knitted project. Don’t you just love … Read More...
Tutorial: Frayed fabric flower
Kimara of Wee Folk Art shows us how to make this frayed-edge flower from scraps of felt and cottons. So sweet! (I’m thinking: Mother’s Day brooch.) Go to the tute.
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Free pattern: Prick-and-stitch flower
This new design is free from the Stitching Cards web site. The prick-and-stitch pattern–intended for embroidery on paper–is suitable for a bookmark or greeting card. Get the PDF download.
Still looking for more patterns? Check these flower embroidery patterns … Read More...
Tutorial: Serged scarf shoelaces
Stacie fromStars for Streetlights used scraps of scarves (left over from a previous project) to make a new set of shoelaces, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I am so loving this project!! A serger … Read More...
How Long do Decorated Cookies Last?
Finally some great answers to a common question, how far in advance can you make your decorated cookies? I love cookies for this reason. They are the perfect party dessert because they can–and even must, for drying–be made in advance. … Read More...
Tricky Leprechaun Lunch
I told you, lots of St. Patrick’s Day ideas. I spotted this on Pinterest… (how often have I said THAT lately?) A lunch with a nod to the tricky trickster that is the leprechaun. So silly. Find it HERE … Read More...
How to make recycled Valentine candy heart box wall art
If you were gifted heart shaped boxes of chocolates this past Valentine’s Day and have polished off its contents but don’t have the “heart” pun intended to throw out the pretty boxes why not make some wall art. Check out … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
I have about a billion fun things for St. Patrick’s Day (or maybe like 4 or 5). Find this St. Patrick’s Day lunch HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Eek, I live in Washington DC and I’m shamefully behind in my cherry blossom crafts! Luckily, those many miles away are more on the ball. Learn to make these lovely cherry blossom red velvet cupcakes (with video how-to!) HERE at … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Free Printables
St. Patrick’s Day cupcake toppers, in 3D! And free! What a lovely combo. Find the how-tos and free printable to make St. Patrick’s Day cupcake toppers HERE at Party Planning Center.
Tutorial: Loose flowy circle top
Raechel Meyers shares a tutorial at Honest to Nod showing how to make a loose flowy circle top out of knit fabric. Pair it with some jeans and a cool necklace for an easy outfit. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Quick-Sew Hobo Purse
Fleece Fun shares a free pattern for making their Quick-Sew Hobo Purse. I’m loving the ruffle fabric they used for the fronts in their example! The pattern comes in both child and adult sizes. Get the pattern and tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Up and Down penguin softie
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog for making this sweet penguin softie. The little penguin is inspired by the penguin in the book Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers. The pattern is … Read More...
Project: Spinning Easel Card
I adore cards that move, spin, pop up, etc so I really fell in love with this beautiful card from Dorcas Designs. Not only does it stand up like an easel card but it spins too! Find direction on how … Read More...
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Tutorial: Simple Post Earrings from Clay
Here’s a tutorial for making quick little post earrings from polymer clay (and post findings!) This sort of earrings is perfect for all sorts of embellishment as the tutorial points out – glitter, paint or varnish are just a few … Read More...
Funny Bunny Head Magnet tutorial
I love these sweet little bunny magnets created in all the bright spring colors by Moxie of “Hi-Fiber Needle Felting Kits”. With Easter coming this projects will brighten up your frig. Moxie has a wonderful tutorial for us to … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Project Runway-inspired bias trimmed shorts
Nicole from Cole’s Corner and Creations shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a pair of shorts trimmed in bias tape. The look is inspired by designer Rami on Project Runway. Get the tutorial at … Read More...
Kiwi Pops
I swear I’ve posted on these before, but I couldn’t find them in my thousands of posts. But what an easy, sweet way to get some fruit. Make chocolate kiwi pops HERE at ShowFood Chef.