Every now and then, we need a gift ‘right now’ or tonight or tomorrow – and we’d like to crochet it. Well, here’s an idea that has appeared here and elsewhere, but I really like this one. Don’t forget to … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily Envelopes
Hellen from we.love.laugh.kiss shows this step by step tutorial with photos for making your own lacy envelopes from paper doilies. You can use these on a layout or as a great way to finish off those Valentines! Click here to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Waiting For Santa
Waiting for Santa by Melissa Thiesse. Get even more inspiration from her blog.
9 Crafty Valentine Ideas
I’ve been out prowling for more Valentine ideas. There are so many cute ones that I still have more sitting here waiting to be featured! Here’s tonight’s collection of Valentine crafts.
1. Love Bins
2. Heart Sachet
3. Valentine Countdown … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Cute Heart Socks
These are the cutest socks I’ve seen yet. The instructions are free, and allow for either LOOSELY stranding the 2nd color yarn to knit it all at once, or knitting it all in one color and applying the hearts via … Read More...
Hello, my name is Scarlett
I’m a fabriholic and I could wear this button proudly. If you’re not sure if you’ve reached this level of enthusiasm for fabric, take this quiz at About.com Are You a Fabricholic? and find out. Get the Fabric Addict button … Read More...
Typographic maps
I love these maps of cities that use only words to define streets and landmarks. When I was a kid I loved to write poems that were in the shape of the things they were about. I wrote many and … Read More...
Tutorial: Use piping to finish raw edges on an armhole
Ruby Murray shows how to use piping to finish off the raw edge of an armhole. It’s part of her Hand-me-down Horrors series on refashioning garments. The piping turns the raw edges under while at the same time adding a … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Mittens!
Tell him how you feel, or maybe just flirt a little with these cute Valentine’s Day themed mittens.
Can’t put your finger on what to give your daughter or best friend this February 14? Here’s a heart- (and hand-) warming … Read More...
Illusion Heart Scarf
Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox. This is a free pattern, over at the Smooth Fox Crochet and Knit blog.
Looking for more Heart Scarf ideas? Check these patterns out on Etsy.
The Nutri-Plate
I’m loving the Nutri-Plate. I’m pretty sure my three-year old will put up a fight on the proportions of green vs. orange, but this would at least give me a visual advantage. The Nutri-Plate was created by Amy Bohnert and … Read More...
Review & Giveaway: Closet Monsters by John Murphy
I just posted a review & giveaway of Closet Monsters
by John Murphy. Head over to our Giveaways section to read about this book and enter the giveaway. Go there now.
How to make a necklace with a recycled bra underwire and a bit of crochet
If you could see me right now you would see me jumping up and down with excitement over this brilliant bit of recycling! Pop on over to the blog Little Treasures to see the tutorial on how to turn a… Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-inspired cording embellishment
Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add a vintage-inspired surface cording embellishment to a garment. The wrapped cord gets twisted and turned into a pleasing design, and then gets handstitched down. Get the tutorial to find … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie
Jessica fromSew Homegrown shares a tutorial and template for making this sweet Bear Hugs Valentine’s onesie. The cute little bear is made from felt and stitched down by hand. This sweet design works equally well for boys and girls. … Read More...
Free Pattern: MummyGo Bag
Jessyz shares a free pattern on her blog, The C Side, for making her MummyGo Bag. It’s a medium-sized tote with a squared bottom, and you can make one in just one hour. The unique handles can be worn as … Read More...
Tutorial: Woodgrain Paper Frame
Radmegan from In Words and Pictures shares how she made her own woodgrain patterned paper using paints, and then used it to make a faux bois picture frame for a Valentine’s Day gift.
Click here to go to the tutorial.… Read More...
Teddy Bear Cakepops
Customizable Cereal
What would your mix be? Muesli, oats, nutmeg, pine nuts… Me and Goji lets you mix and match and design your own cereal. Find a review of the customizable cereal HERE at Chow.
Tutorial: Spiderman Heart Cookies
Learn how to decorate these fantastic Spiderman heart cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, made to appease both boy and mom, complete with a step-by-step slideshow.