Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Shaggy Heart Dress with matching knee-pad leggings. The large ruffled heart embellishment on the little girl’s dress reminds me of a fancy … Read More...
Tutorial: Favourite Dress, no pattern required
Jos from Sew, Cook, Laugh and Live shows how to make her Favourite Dress, no pattern required. It’s made from rectangles of fabric and requires only straight seams to make. The long, full dress will look best when made out … Read More...
Tutorial: Tone on Tone Hearts tee with reverse applique
Melissa from Melly Sews shows how to make her Tone on Tone Hearts tee using a reverse applique technique. The hearts in her design make this a fun shirt for Valentine’s Day, but you could also wear it year round. … Read More...
New Online Tool for Cricut Uses
This website My Cut Search, is set up to help you find which Cricut cartridge has which image. Just enter your search term and the results will show you the Cricut cartridges that contain that image or word, … Read More...
Petals Pearls and Lace
I had the good fortune to run across this crocheters impressive baby hats today while walking at the mall. There are at least two shops at Chesterfield Mall that sell the wares of local artists. I always go in, looking … Read More...
Hearts galore Embroidery Patterns
As Valentine’s Day approaches, rockin hearts are popping up all over the web. Here are some of my faves:
(1) Embroidered felt pendants by WindyRiver
(2) Hearts of the Ocean from Fog and Swell
(3) An intricately beaded purse from … Read More...
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Peeping Groundhog Decorated Cookies
Still awaiting that perfect snow storm. The kind that’s up to your knees and everything shuts down and the streets become 19th century villages, filled with pedestrians. Sigh. That groundhog better see his shadow. But on to cuteness. Find the … Read More...
Fun Giveaway – On A Different Site
Wanted to share a fun blog that’s open for another week. Easy to enter – actually fun to enter. Runs through the first week of February, 2012. Check it out here .
Star Wars Cupcake Stencils
And since I have Star Wars on my mind now…. Don’t want to deal with painstakingly piping Star Wars characters with royal icing? Skip many steps and just use these cupcake stencils. So smart. Find them HERE at Williams Sonoma… Read More...
Cupcake Picks Turn Star Wars Valentine’s Day Cards 3D
Please tell me that I can justify including these clever Valentine’s Day cards here because there are cupcakes involved. Well, cupcake supplies. Cupcake picks specifically. Even more specifically, cupcake picks
turned perfect tool to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards. Find … Read More...
Teeny Tiny Sweets
Ah, little sweets made from clay. And I do mean little. Downright miniature in fact!
1. Bake Sale, 2. Valentines Day Cake, 3. Heart Shaped Macaroons, 4. Heart Cupcake Earrings
VIXEN Unicycle DK by littleredbicycle on Etsy
This gorgeous yarn by little red bicycle almost makes me want to go back to knitting.
Find the little red bicycle etsy shop here: VIXEN Unicycle DK by littleredbicycle on Etsy.
Tutorial: All You Need Is Love Valentine’s banner
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make a Valentine’s banner that spells out the phrase, “all you need is love,” on felt and fabric flowers. Total cuteness! I love that sentiment, but if you needed a shorter … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up an iPad sleeve
RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an iPad sleeve. The envelope style sleeve has a snap closure to keep your iPad snug in place. Batting between the lining and the outer fabric helps protect it … Read More...
Fuzzy Heart Cookies
Gotta warm and fuzzy feeling for anybody special? I think these would be an appropriate way to let them know. Learn to decorate these adorable fuzzy heart Valentine’s Day cookies HERE at LilaLoa.
Strawberry Tart Chart
Indulge your senses in the delectable world of cross-stitching with our tantalizing Strawberry Tart design. This mouthwatering pattern looks so remarkably realistic that it could easily be mistaken for a delectable treat ready to be devoured.
As you stitch each … Read More...
Zombie love Embroidered Chocolates
Heads up, zombie lovers!! Tina of She Who Stamps has needlefelted a valentine gift just for us! Check out her shop.
And many thanks to Lish Dorset of Craftzine.com for sharing this find.
Free pattern: Clutch purse with magnetic snap
Our sister site, CraftBits, has tons of how-tos for the DIY crowd. Recently added is a pattern for making a small clutch purse with a magnetic snap closure. A small strap makes it easy to carry around your wrist. … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Boho maxi dress
Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how to make a strapless maxi dress with boho style. The long full dress has a tall ruffle at the bottom and an easy elastic casing across the top. Use a scarf or belt … Read More...