The Purl Bee shows how to make their Snappy Duvet Cover. Their measurements will make a duvet cover for a queen sized bed. In addition to the basic steps of making a duvet, they include tips for handling such large … Read More...
Extra Special Flying Heart Cupcakes
These flying heart cupcakes are adorable, easy to make and perfect for this time of year, naturally, but even more meaningful is the story behind them. Read about them and find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Valentine’s Day Candy Cupcake Toppers
Sprinkly, sparkly, chocolatey cupcake toppers that are easy to make? I’ll take a few. Love this Sno-Caps-inspired idea. And bonus, see what she made with some leftover candy canes. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Tutorial: Reusable pad for your Swiffer
I love using a Swiffer as a quick clean on my wood floors, but I don’t like the fact that each use ends up with a Swiffer pad going into the trash bin. Penny from Sew Take a Hike shows … Read More...
Tutorial | Baby Girl Gift Bag
Tanya from Nonna’s Craft Corner is sharing a tutorial for making this baby girl gift bag on the Pink by Design blog. She used die cuts and Pink by Design Stamps to decorate a plain white bag. Click here … Read More...
Have You Crocheted With Harn Yet?
Have you had your Harn today? Have you Harnned? Can you even do that with a crochet hook?
Harn is the natural successor of Plarn. With Plarn, one takes plastic bags, cuts them in an efficient manner, creates very … Read More...
New Scrapbooking Company | Clever Handmade from Heidi Grace Kress
Heidi Grace Kress formerly of Heidi Grace Designs is launching a new company called Clever Handmade. The company will launch with four new lines at the upcoming Winter CHA show. A sneak peek from one of the lines, Above the … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | She Went to Sleep!
Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves with an 80s vibe
Katy from No Big Dill is interviewed over at Made By Rae as part of her KnitReviews series. And back on her own blog, Katy shares a tutorial showing how to make ruched t-shirt sleeves. They’ve got that 80s … Read More...
Tutorial: Rainbow spool rack
Abeeco – Natural Bee Venom Lip Plumper Review – The Pictures Do Not Lie!!
After recently reviewing the Abeeco Bee Venom Mask
( hailed as the natural alternative to Botox ) made in and by New Zealand company ABEECO I was so happy with the results I happily said YES to testing out and … Read More...
Tutorial: Perfectly curved patch pocket
Christie from Joyfoolery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a curved patch pocket. It can be tricky to get the edges on a tight curve like this turned under in a smooth line, but her tutorial … Read More...
The New Little Black Dress
Or at least the new little gold vest that will go over the Black Dress!
Gorgeous. And sparkly! Gotta love sparkly!
This is the Artyarns Lace Mohair Vest Pattern. The yarn features beads and sequins and comes in 11 sparkly, … Read More...
Inspiration: Arlene White
I got this sweet note from Arlene White:
… Read More...Fibers and Fabrics my craft group that I am a member of here in Townsville, Queensland, Australia has a challenge each year. Late last year we were given an object and
Sewing Pattern: Quick and easy knit play shorts
Zaaberryshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of simple knit shorts. She made them as a last-minute addition to their wardrobe for a winter vacation in warmer climes. They’re quick and easy to sew up, … Read More...
Love Letter Cookies
Just a tiny little red heart makes instant Valentinte’s Day charm. Find the step-by-step decorating how-tos to make these love letter cookies HERE at Baking in Heels. And speaking of love letters, remember this amazing cake?
Freebie: Birthday Digis
Learn To Granny
The Granny Square is one of the time-honored basics of crochet. It is both a boon and a curse. It’s a boon because it is so flexible in design and is a great way to ‘stash bust’. It’s also a … Read More...
Petite Purls Winter 2012
The Winter issue of Petite Purls is online and ready to view.
Mittens, shawls, hat socks and arm warmers… all for kids.
Check out this latest issue, HERE
I Spy Charm Swap still open
This sounds like fun. Lorelei at Midnight Maker is hosting an I Spy Charm Swap, where she is asking participants to upload photos of their chosen fabrics to her I Spy Flickr Group. She says this will keep swappers … Read More...