The Rubber Cafe has a cool video tutorial for their Scrap Happy glue. It’s a tacky liquid glue that can be used for loads of different application in paper crafting. This video shows how to make giant glue dots for … Read More...
Another Valentine Quickie
I love this small, cute, quick Valentine Card! You could make up a batch of these in no time. The designer, Krish, calls for card stock in her tutorial which you can find here. I think this would work beautifully … Read More...
Pretty Parfait Candles
These rich looking parfait candles have three layers that each includes a creamy base, crust and fruit topping.
Both the textures and the color combos make these candles stand out. Besides, they’re only 9.95, look beautiful and apparently burn for … Read More...
Mimi’s Garden quilt pattern
I know it’s February but daffodils are blooming where I live making me think of Spring. This happy applique quilt does too. It’s Mimi’s Garden designed by Glenna Hailey of Hollyhock Quilts. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF … Read More...
Knit a Heart, and Then Wash Your Dishes!
That’s right! This way cute knitted heart is actually a wash cloth.
Made out of cotton chenille, they would be wonderful facecloths.
From the Just Crafty Enough Blog, HERE
Shopping on Twitter
I asked all my twitter-y buds to show me their wonderful polymer clay goods so I could showcase them a little:
1. Miny Chocolate Cupcake by CremedelaGems 2. Maneki Neko by DanceSippyDance 3. St. Patrick’s Day Hello Kitty Bow Centre… Read More...
Free pattern: Baby girl leggings
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot recently shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Pea tunic top for a little baby girl. Now she’s added a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make the matching leggings, with ruching and bows … Read More...
Ombre Yarn Love Letters
A little bit of ombre and a lot of yarn and these love letters were born. A great tutorial shows you a few tricks for covering the letters evenly, so be sure to read the whole post and check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman sleeve top
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a Dolman top. Love!! Shirts like this are like a secret weapon. They’re soft and drapey and comfy enough for every day running around, but still stylish and figure flattering so … Read More...
Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along
It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Bracelet Kit….
The X’s and O’x in this bracelet will let the recipient know how special they are.
Contents of the kit include
- 100% cotton yarn produced in the USA (25 yards)
- double pointed bamboo knitting needles
- easy to follow pattern
- darning/cable
Great Deal on New Products
Yesterday, Jen at Funk and Weber released a pattern, I Heart You Earrings. In addition to complete instructions for the earrings, she include images and suggestions for taking the pattern further, adding beads and gems, making a companion bracelet … Read More...
Hungry Caterpillar Baby Sweater
Styled after EZ’s Baby Surprise Sweater, this shows what fun you can create when use funky colors!
From the Vintage Umbrella… HERE
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Etsy Shop – The End Zone
Just in time for the BIG GAME, Tracy Evans sent in info about his shop on Etsy, The End Zone. As he describes it, there you will find his “… “mini jersey” cross stitch patterns and finished products. I … Read More...
Project: Make Treat Boxes with a Scoring Board
These little box are so sweet and perfect for Valentine’s Day candy or any small gift. Sarah over at THinkING STAMPS shares how to use paper, a scoring board and some die cuts for these cute window boxes.
-Heather
Are … Read More...
Cupcake Umbrellas
So easy, all you need are cupcakes and bendy straws! Aw, you bakers are so smart. Make umbrella cupcakes for a baby shower, wedding shower, when it rains, whatever HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
Tutorial: Coming Home placemats
Vicki Welsh at Field Trips in Fiber made these gorgeous placemats using her hand dyed fabric palette Coming Home. She said this pattern is perfect for fat quarters and scraps. Go to her POST: Coming Home Placemat Tutorial to … Read More...
How to sew a skull embellished recycled messenger bag
Today I am featuring the most awesome detail that is included in a great tutorial that is featured at the blog ReStitch Me. Isn’t the use of a zipper as the skull’s teeth awesome!!! She designed and shared a great … Read More...
Heart Cookie Decorating Tutorial
Ah, the perfect decorated cookie for Valentine’s Day. Simple, chocolate, hearts. Learn to decorate them HERE at Glorious Treats.
