Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Blowing Kisses Valentine’s skirt for little girls. The skirt is made from an adult-sized t-shirt (no hemming!) which is reverse appliqued with a shower of pretty hearts. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric envelope for Valentine’s love letters
Marion Boddy-Evans from Mad Cat Art Studio shares a downloadable tutorial for making a fabric envelope perfect for a special Valentie’s Day love letter. A pinked square of fabric serves as the “stamp.” Be sure to read how she addressed … Read More...
New kits: Valentine pins
I heart these new kits from Karen of maggie makes. Buy the kit and make a softie pin for your valentine. The kit includes everything you need, right down to the hoop and needles. Or give a kit to a … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece car seat cover
Fleece Fun! has a free pattern and tutorial for making a car seat cover. Made from fleece, the cover sits over a removable car seat to keep a small baby warm when out in the cold winter weather. Get the … Read More...
Potholders and Washrags From Knit 1 For The Road
Your kitchen will be stylish with these cute accessories. I personally LOVE my handknit washcloths. And my knitted potholders just make my kitchen a bit cozier!
Margaret Nock, from Knit 1 For The Road has the same idea.
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Knitting Pattern – Knitted Krock Socks!
I’ve been ogling the Crocheted Krock Socks for some time now, thinking I might have to actually wield the crochet hook to get these, but now….. they’re here, and in the knitted variety!
Monday Mosaic: I Heart You
February is a lot of different things! Heart and Stroke Month. Valentine’s Day! Romance, love, hearts, chocolates… I’m starting it off with a week of polymer clay heart goodness
1. Pink Floral Heart by MastRpieces
2. Abstract Patterned Heart by … Read More...
DIY, Valentine’s Felted Hearts Card
Every person on your Valentine’s list would love one of these cards. Fuzzy red hearts against a dramatic white background add pizzazz to a sweet Valentine’s card. The crafters in your life will appreciate your unique “I love you”! Check … Read More...
Project: Stamped Valentine Gift Bag
A Very Creative Bride
Crafty bride-to-be Heidi has posted a flurry of creative ideas for the DIY bride on her blog Hands Occupied. I loved the light up banner shown above, but it’s just one of many great ideas dreamed up by this … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Cookies and Garland
Everything about these matching Valentine’s Day cookies and garland is just perfect. The colors, the buttons, the bakery twine. Everything. Learn to make both HERE at Glorious Treats. In fact, the cookies and garland are so perfect, it’s almost … Read More...
Molecular Cuisine Kit
Beet foam. Arugula spaghetti. Just two of the dishes you can make with this molecular cuisine kit from ThinkGeek that promises to demystify the world of molecular cuisine and give you everything you need to get started. The kit as … Read More...
Fruit Stickers for Valentine’s from Twig and Thistle
I’m adoring these fruit stickers for Valentine’s Day from Twig and Thistle. See the whole collection for bananas, apples, pears and oranges and the free printable HERE.
Video tutorial: Close a stuffing hole with a whipstitch
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to use a whipstitch to close the stuffing hole in a pillow or softie. The stitch is nearly invisible. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rolled hem on sheer fabric using a sewing machine
Sheer fabrics can make gorgeous garments, but there’s always the problem of hemming them. Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how she uses her sewing machine to create a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Berry ‘n Bird Beret from recycled jeans
Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch … Read More...
Hot Chocolate from The Ticket Kitchen
I’ve been following the fabulous blog, The Giver’s Log, for awhile, and have often featured their ideas here. So when I saw that they opened a shop to sell fine hot chocolate on a stick, I had to share with … Read More...
Free SVG File: Border Collie
This border collie svg file is a free download at BeaOriginals. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
How To Make A Penguin Cake
What is it about this penguin cake from Fowl Single File that is ridiculously adorable? The shape? The big eyes? The simplicity that I think would be quite manageable to recreate? Everything. Go here to see Fowl Single File’s awesome … Read More...
Free Online Photography Class: Joy of Love
Willette Photography is offering a free online class during February entitled the joy of love. Participants in the class will receive daily email prompts/photo assignments with some tutorial/instructions. Click here for more information and to sign up.