Jo-Ann achieved these bold vibrant colors by using colored pencils on Kraft cardstock to color her from Honey Bee stamped flowers. She got even more pop by heat embossing the stamp again with white over top. Adding the image to … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Love cloud mobile
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shares a free pattern for this cute Love Cloud Mobile with heart rain drops. Make one to hang on your front door! It’s a fun and easy hand-sewing project perfect for beginners.
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Faux Chenille Heart Pillow
Faux Chenille pillows are so soft and comfy. Why not add one to your Valentine’s decor or as a gift for someone special. Full tutorial and a printable pillow template in the post.
Tutorial: Baby doll dress
I’m loving all the 90s fashion that is coming back, especially the baby doll dress. Loose fit, comfortable, and oh so cute with tights and boots. They’re also quite easy to sew! Katie from Skunkboy shares a tutorial at A … Read More...
Knit a Heart-Shaped Washcloth
I wanted to do a little pattern for Valentine’s Day, but I really don’t love making holiday themed things that you feel like you can’t or shouldn’t use the rest of the year.
A washcloth, though, can be used all … Read More...
Art in a recycled candy heart box
If you happen to get a heart shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s day (or you go out the day after Valentine’s day and buy a box for half price) here is a great way to recycle it after you … Read More...
Spring Flowers Sight Words Game
When kids are learning to read, a lot of time is spent focused on learning sight words, because these words are so common in written language and are not always that easy to sound out or guess.
This spring flower … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: No-sew heart bow
These bows are a quick no-sew project that look adorable in the hair of your favorite little girl. Heather from Heather Handmade shows you can make them. The heart edges are perfect for Valentine’s Day and these are easy enough … Read More...
Stitch a Bookmark Covered with Bookshelves
I’m a big fan of cross-stitched and otherwise crafted bookmarks (I even have a bookmark I made back in December that I’ve been meaning to share with you since, well, December), and of course those who love bookmarks also love … Read More...
Super Simple Garter Stitch Mittens
Though I’m more of a glove person myself, I know that mittens are actually better for keeping your hands warm, and they’re a lot more approachable for knitters of all skill levels who might think all those fingers are just … Read More...
Project: Valentine Treat Box
Looking for a sweet way to pass out treats for Valentine’s Day? Latisha turned 12″ x 12″ patterned paper into this pretty little box, prefect for holding candy or small gifts. Add ribbon, stamps or stickers and your good to … Read More...
The Cutest Valentine Lunch Box Jokes
Valentine lunch box jokes are so much fun for kids. Add them to school lunch to brighten your kids’ day all month long. Get these adorable free printables from One Creative Mommy at the source link below.
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Tutorial: Fabric twine trivets
These colorful fabric trivets are a great way to use up your scraps! Petro from Easy Peasy Creative shows how you can make them. They’re quick to make and a fun way to use scraps, especially ones that have nice … Read More...
Science Activity – Build a Heart Model from Soda Bottles and Straws
I love this idea for making a functioning heart model from STEAM Powered Family.
The materials are easy to come by, especially if you drink soda, and it’s a powerful lesson in how blood moves around the body.
In addition … Read More...
Knit a Fortune Cookie for Chinese New Year
I know I have shared this idea before, but it’s been a few years and it’s just so cute I can’t resist mentioning it again since I came across it again recently.
Studio Knit has a nice little pattern for … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Masculine Notebook Cover
I love how masculine this notebook cover from Kath Stewart is. Using products like stencils, paste, rub on stamps and crayons from Tim Holtz and some cool techniques like resist she’s got photo directions for how she made it over … Read More...
Bobble Hearts Cowl Tutorial
Learn to create abstract hearts within a gooshy, chunky yarn background, to make a quickie-cowl for your gal pal this Valentine’s Day! Video tutorial AND written instructions provided!
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A Diagram of Love
Who doesn’t love a Venn diagram?
And what could be better for the slightly geeky person in your life than a Venn diagram Valentine?
How about a cross-stitched Venn diagram Valentine?
You’ll find it at Do It Your Family. … Read More...
Extruder Mokume Gane
Kristie Foss did a little experimenting with her extrusions and worked up an extruder mokume gane. The extruded parts are made into the mokume gane slab and you take shavings off that. The key here would be to load … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled braided rag rug from fabric scraps and old clothing
I have a healthy stash of fabric scraps, but not all scraps are stash worthy or they may be a type of fabric that doesn’t lend itself well to scrap projects. You could throw those scraps away but they’ll just … Read More...