Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods happened up some cross stitch art in the thrift store. Instead of outdated country style decor, she saw possibilities. Instead of hanging it on the wall, she used the cross stitch art as decoration for a … Read More...
Wear Your (Knit) Heart on Your Sleeve
There are lots of patterns for knit hearts out there (I’ve even published a few, and might yet have one more in mind this season), but I loved this little knit heart applique from Red Heart for its playful presentation … Read More...
Let’s Meet: Cassandra Madge, Quilting Designer
Feast your eyes on Cassandra’s vividly coloured and densely patterned quilts and find out her top three favourite fabric designers of all time. In this lighthearted interview you’ll discover where Cassandra’s creativity comes from, more about the quilting design process … Read More...
Projects: Glitter Hearts and Animals Smaller Valentines
These smaller sized Valentine cards still pack a big punch with loads of glitter and cute animals. Ashley Abelson will show you how she used glitter paper behind an open heart background die and colored pencils for her stamped images … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Heart and Home mug rug
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a free pattern for making this sweet Heart and Home mug rug. The little patchwork house has a heart in the middle. It’s a perfect design for using your smaller scraps. If you can’t bring … Read More...
Tutorial: How to get a smooth circular hem
Putting a hem on a circular piece of fabric – like for a circle skirt or round tablecloth – can be tricky. The outside (raw) edge is actually longer than the hemmed edge will be so it’s easy for it … Read More...
How to make a wrapped heart Valentine decoration
Wrapping things can be one of the easiest ways to create something. I have used old scarves and strips of fabric to make hearts like this but yarn is a great choice here. Also to make the heart with simple … Read More...
DIY Birch Bark Candle Holder
If you’re looking for a rustic and charming addition to your home decor, look no further than a Birchwood bark candle holder. These unique candle holders are not only beautiful but also incredibly versatile, making them a popular choice among … Read More...
Etsy Handmade Business Feature- HopewellCreek
This pretend play campfire is perfect for learning. The price is a little high but only because of the amount of work in it. Best suited to a classroom environment or a parent of a really lucky child. Make sure … Read More...
16 Valentine’s Day Wreaths You Can Make For the 14th
Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating love and affection, and there’s no better way to spread the love than by creating a beautiful and festive wreath. Whether you’re looking to decorate your home, classroom, or business, these DIY … Read More...
Download: Sloth Valentine Card
How cute is this sloth card? I love how he can hold a stick of candy! If you’ve got lots of Valentine’s to make, maybe for a child’s classroom, he’d be a perfect quick but cute project to make. You’ll … Read More...
DIY Valentine’s Day Garland
Decorating your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be a stressful or time-consuming task! With just a few simple craft supplies, you can create a festive atmosphere in no time. This Valentine’s Day garland is the perfect example—it’s quick, … Read More...
Tutorial: Mini messenger bag to hold a tablet
This mini messenger is sized just right to hold your tablet! You can sew one yourself using a free tutorial from Staci of Crafty Staci. Pockets on the front (under the flap) give a place for all the little … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt bangle bracelet
If you sew with knits or do many t-shirt refashions, you end up with a pile of knit scraps. Unlike quilting cotton scraps, there’s not much you can do with these bits of fabric. Amanda from Crafts By Amanda shows … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pennant banner party decoration
Do you see those photos on Pinterest of party set-ups with cute pennant banners hanging over a snack table, and think those mamas are just out to make you look bad? Don’t, because those pennant banners are actually easy to … Read More...
How to make a conversation heart catapult
Nothing says love like flinging conversation heart candies around, am I right?
Seriously, though how much fun would these little catapults be to make and then play with! Pop on over to the blog The Stem Laboratory for the tutorial … Read More...
DIY Rose Quartz Pendant You Can Make At Home
This jewelry making tutorial is for a DIY crystal quartz pendant. This DIY tutorial will show you how to combine the quartz as well as adding the chain necklace to the finished design. Crystal quartz is a fun medium to … Read More...
Quick Midweek Wonton Soup
This recipe is for quick wonton soup. The only time consuming part is the wonton making. There are two options to this. One, by store bought ones and make your own clear soup or Two, make your own wontons and … Read More...
Etsy Store – Quilt Patterns
These quilt patterns are fresh and approachable with a bit of a modern look. We get a lot of feedback from first time quilters that these are quilts they actually want to make. There is nothing wrong with Grandma’s quilts, … Read More...
Project: Valentine Cherubs Card
Jessie Banks combined her coloring mediums on this sweet cherub card for Valentine’s Day. She used water colors for the cloud background and Copic Markers for the stamped images. Visit her blog for a tutorial video.
-Heather
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