I think the bright colours and retro cookie design would make this the perfect summer birthday cake and you can switch out the colours to match the party theme while staying true to the original inspo. The step by step … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Penguin hand warmers
These fleece penguins are the cutest little hand warmers! Just put them in the microwave for a few seconds and then slip them in a coat pocket to keep hands warm and toasty even when they’re out in the cold. … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Draft a skirt pattern to your measurements
Sew a skirt that fits you perfectly because the pattern was made for YOU! Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can draft a skirt pattern to your measurements. Once you’ve got this basic skirt pattern … Read More...
How to make a candy cane star Christmas decoration
Along with this awesome star Christmas decoration made out candy canes
featured at the blog Country and Victorian Times there are also 2 other wreath style decorations. Who knew the simple candy cane was so versatile? Pop on over the … Read More...
DIY Christmas Candle Centrepiece
This tutorial is more of a candle holder than a candle making tutorial but we decided to share it anyway. This tutorial is easy to follow. The candles are adorable and very festive. You can see the full tutorial here. … Read More...
Free Motion Applique For Beginners
This applique tutorial is for a Free motion design. The tutorial is easy to follow and perfect for anyone learning Applique embroidery techniques. Once you learn this new technique you will be able to implement it into so many different … Read More...
Polar Bear Plaid Gift Bags
How totally adorable are this little gift bags? Plaid and gingham are so trendy this year. Nichol used a plaid stamp on her bags, which is great for making your own custom colors of plaid paper. The little polar bear … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Letter to Santa Christmas Ornament
This little felt letter to Santa makes a sweet keepsake ornament for your Christmas tree! Slip in a little note or a small photo to make it extra special. American Felt and Craft has a free pattern and tutorial showing … Read More...
Christmas Planner Pocket Page
Anabelle will show you how to create adorable Christmas themed planner pages from pattern paper. This yummy page even has a pocket to hold some fun tags.
Visit the Doodlebug Designs blog for a closer look.
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Cozy Pocket Scarf Crochet Pattern
It can be hard to be prepared for winter. There’s so much to remember, and usually something slips through the cracks. With the Cozy Pocket Scarf, I have one less thing to remember.
What makes this crochet scarf pattern … Read More...
Beautiful Snowflake Card
Great for making multiples, this simple but beautiful design can be quickly reproduced to create a full set of holiday cards.
Visit Imagine Crafts for more info.
-Heather
Wreath Christmas Ornament
Handmade decorations and ornaments always add a special warmth to the holiday season. This festive wreath ornament is a perfect holiday craft project. This wreath is easy to make and requires just a few materials. You can use a few … Read More...
Knit a Big Christmas Stocking on the Double
I’m a little bit in denial about how soon Christmas is coming. There really is not a whole lot of time left for knitting gifts or holiday related projects, but we will not be defeated that easily.
Quick projects are … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Upcycled t-shirt pillow
Turn a favorite t-shirt into a soft squishy pillow! Stephanie from Swoodson Says shows how to do this easy sewing project. It’s a great idea for when a child outgrows a favorite t-shirt or a fun idea for using a … Read More...
How to make recycled macaron glitter Christmas ornaments
The colors of these ornaments are so pretty. The paint colors coordinate so well with the glitter centers. Pop on over to the blog I Am A Homemaker for the step by step tutorial on how to make recycled bottle … Read More...
Classic Candy Canes in Polymer Clay
When I’m asked by people unfamiliar with polymer clay to explain canes… I often use candy canes. Candy canes are made like polymer clay canes, with big design logs, that are then pulled and stretched to the final size. And, … Read More...
A Hat and Scarf for a Gifted Bottle
Giving bottles of wine, olive oil and other goodies is pretty popular this year, whether as holiday gifts or for hostesses of holiday parties.
It’s fun to jazz up such gifts with a little homemade touch like these knit toque … Read More...
8 DIY Wedding Backdrops You Can Make Yourself
These Wedding backdrops are all designed to be DIY. They are so easy you can make them yourself and save 100s of dollars, but most of all it allows you to have something unique. The hardest on is the Dreamcatcher … Read More...
3 Christmas Cards with 1 Stamp Set
This year I came across a new stamp company called Hello Bluebird, they have the most adorable stamps! I decided to give them a try for my Christmas cards this year. Using the Christmas is Coming stamps set with matching … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Emergency Sewing Kit
Create this little sewing kit to keep in your purse so you’re prepared for any sewing emergency! Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how you can put one together. It’s made in a repurposed mint tin so it’s super … Read More...