Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knitted Hat
One ball/skein of yarn and this Paper Bag Hat could be yours. Mix it up with variagated colors, hand paints, left overs….
From Noble Knits.
Click HERE for the FREE Knitted Hat Pattern from Noble Knits!
Technique: Water Coloring with Markers
Pop on over to The Daily Marker blog and learn how to use markers and water on your rubber stamps for a stunning watercolor effect.
-Heather
More notebook favors
Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...
DIY Sketchbook Favor
Pretty and practical at the same time, a handmade mini sketchbook is a great idea for a wedding favor your guests can really use! Click here for the complete tutorial on the Ruffled blog.
Marble Heart Cupcake Toppers
And, you can learn to make this swirly, sweet goodness HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Tutorial: Pleated headband
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow
Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut … Read More...
Citrus Peel Roses
Find tips on making these beautiful roses from citrus peels HERE at Martha Stewart’s Taste of the Test Kitchen.
Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]
Tutorial: Polaroid camera pouch for your bike
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make this cute handlebar bag for your bike. The zippered pouch is embellished to look like a Polaroid camera. Love it! Get the tute.
[photo from Punk Projects]
Article: 10 Ideas for Using Snowflakes on Scrapbook Pages
With all the wintry weather we’ve been experiencing lately, you probably have lots of snowy photos to scrapbook! Doris Sander shares 10 ways you can incorporate snowflakes in your scrapbook pages. Ideas include using foil, stamping, punches and mists. … Read More...
A NOT SO ROUND RIPPLE – MAYBE BETTER
I’m very taken with the round ripple babyghan designs and have made a bunch of them. Then, I found this . This might be the perfect babyghan and would make a great full size afghan too.
The Ripple Stitch is … Read More...
Lovely Letters “S’Mores”
Well, sorta s’mores, but I declare better. Chocolate for graham crackers, Nilla wafers for the chocolate, and mashmallows for the marshmallows. And in the shape of letters? That express hugs and kisses and love? Better. Learn to make these beauts… Read More...
Tutorial: Digital Journaling Strips
Jen Gallacher shows how she creates journaling strips for her digital pages. The tutorial was done using Adobe Photoshop CS4, but can be adapted to any photo editing program. Click here to go to the tutorial on the Create blog … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – SAHM
SAHM by audreykit. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
9 Valentine Crafts
I have really been enjoying the Valentine projects that are popping up everywhere! I’m not sure if it’s the cheery colors, the undertones of love, or just the fact that Valentine’s Day is a foreshadowing to spring, but I’m lovin’ … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt heart locket
Jessi from Sweetie Pie Bakery shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a felt heart locket. The oversized heart pendant opens to reveal a photo of a loved one. A Velcro closure makes it easy to open … Read More...
Polymer Clay – Still Snowy
Yes, still obsessed with the white stuff over here! And if you have to have it around, it should be sparkly and pretty like this pendant by Liz Smith of MadeinLowell. She also does some of the cutest needle … Read More...
Tutorial: Turn under a curved edge
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Shop and Leafy Treetop Shop shows how to turn under a curve while keeping the edge all smooth and pretty. The trick is to ease the curved edge with a bit of basting. Get the tutorial … Read More...