Constanca Cabral fromSaidos de Concha shows how to make a hooded towel trimmed with bias tape. The bias tape makes a pretty contrast-y edge, and it finishes off the rough edges without having to stitch through too many layers … Read More...
Tutorial: Lanyard with key pocket
Sew4Home has the how-to for making this lanyard with a pocket to hold your keys and other a stash of pocket money. A Velcro closure keeps things from falling out. You can mix and match the prints on the different … Read More...
New Release and Freebie: Crafters Companion
Crafter’s Companion has just released a totally adorable new line of stamps called Strawberry Kisses. These cute images of cats and dogs are perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries or anytime you want to send someone something sweet. Click here to … Read More...
Harry Potter Cupcakes in a Chamber of Secrets Box
Long live Harry! I hope the obsession never wanes. Check out this crazy clever packaging idea for Harry Potter cupcakes from Animated Cupcakes in California. Find the details HERE. Spotted HERE on Cupcakes Take the Cake.
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Valentine Treat Set
Laura from Paper Eudaimonia sent along this adorable treat set for Valentine’s Day. She used her Silhouette machine to cut the flags for the bunting. Click here to see more.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Little Miss Priss
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DIY Melt and Pour Valentine Heart Soaps Project
Check out this Melt & Pour Valentines Day Project that is based on small moulded pieces of soap that are floated in a larger bar of soap. This technique is known as “embeds” I LOVE these soaps seriously anyone can … Read More...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Successfully on Etsy {Guest Post by Cath Young} « Epheriell Designs
Here’s an excellent article about the Do’s and Don’ts of selling on Etsy from Cath Young (of My Bearded Pigeon) on Epherielle Designs.
She makes a lot of great points! Read the article here: The Do’s and Don’ts … Read More...
Easy Paper Finger Puppets
I think my favorite part of these finger puppets is that their mouths are in the shape of hearts! How appropriate as Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Head on over to The Frugal Crafter to see how these … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable mesh produce bags with zipper closure
Head over to our sister site, CraftBits, for a tutorial showing how to make a reusable mesh produce bags. They have a zipper closure to keep your produce safe and sound. The mesh is breathable and makes it easy … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Little girl’s sundress with criss cross tie straps
Dawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole guest blogs at Whimsy Couture with a tutorial showing how to make her Chloe dress for little girls. It’s a sweet little sundress with criss cross straps that tie at the back and an … Read More...
Tutorial: Naughty Notions clutch purse
Rikka from Ricochet and Away! shows how to make her Naughty Notions clutch, embellished with lace and beads. This is such a beautiful purse! She made it as part of the Naughty Notions challenge she is co-hosting with sew la … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Pie Cross Stitch Chart
Non-Valentine Sampler
Stitchy Bike
Strawberry and Marshmallow-Filled Chocolate Hearts
Wanna know what’s in these glittery, chocolatey hearts? Strawberries and marshmallows (I do realize that you may have read this in the title). Yes, all that in a little chocolate heart. Isn’t this so very Valentinesy? Learn to make them … Read More...
Steampunk style knife and key photo hanger
See how I made this fun little photo hanger from a recycled knife and key over at Craftside. While you’re there enter to win a copy of the book Steampunk Chic Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds that I took … Read More...
Amazing Fairy Tale Cookies
As one with a thing for children’s literature (as in, wrote graduate school papers on Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter and even wrote a children’s novel which will never be published), I swoon when edible crafts and children’s literature … Read More...
Project: Gnome Punch Card
How cute and clever is this Travelocity Gnome card?! Lisa Young from Add Ink and Stamp shows how she used different punches to make this adorable card. Click here for her detailed step by step instructions.
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Tutorial: Gathered fabric carnation blossom
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs shows how to gather a strip of fabric or ribbon into a pretty carnation blossom. You can use any type of fabric, but the chiffon that she used creates sheer layers with a hint of … Read More...