I’m a big fan of making useful clay things and this phone stand is right up that alley. Floraphine uses air dry clay in the tutorial but oven bake polymer clay would work equally well. Pop the whole works in … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY corded bag handles
Making bags is all about the details. Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how you can create corded handles to give your bag a more polished look. They look like they would be hard to make, but they’re actually quite easy. … Read More...
Fun Alphabet Coloring Sheets to Print
These alphabet coloring sheet printables from Kindergarten Worksheets and Games are really cute and a lot of fun for kids learning their letters and the sounds that go with them.
Each sheet can be cut to the shape of the … Read More...
Easy Fingerless Gloves, Because it’s Cold Out There (and in Here)
I’m a huge fan of fingerless gloves because my hands are cold pretty much all the time. I’m actually working on a pattern for a pair that I’ll share with you as soon as it is done.
In the meantime, … Read More...
Tutorial: Felted wool fingerless gloves
Susan from Oh My! Creative shares a tutorial for making these felted wool fingerless gloves. The felted wool is super warm, and the little heart appliques make them perfect for Valentine’s Day! They’re made will all straight seams so they’re … Read More...
Learn about Habitats with These Adorable Printables
Little kids love learning about animals, and it’s important to classify animals in different ways, including by their habitats.
These cute printables from A Dab of Glue Will Do will help kids learn about habitats and which animals live together.… Read More...
DIY Inspiration: Stitch Your House
I love this idea to make a cross-stitch pattern of your house!
Dream Green DIY was gifted a canvas displaying her home in stitches, and she explains a little bit of how it was done so you can make … Read More...
10 DIY Lip Balm Recipes
These DIY Lip balm recipes and lip salves are perfect for anyone wanting to make their own lip balms. These lips balms are all very easy to make with minimal ingredients.
Some are for fun such as the Pina colada … Read More...
Insta Party Love – Burgundy and Pink
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With this color combination you will be forgiven if the first thing that comes to mind is Wine and champagne. But, lets jump back to that vision … Read More...
How To Make A Basket Of Flowers Cake
You are going to need some patience and some skill to pull this one off. The flowers look easier than the basket itself. I think I would be tempted to cheat and use a real basket filled with edible cake. … Read More...
Crochet Rose Granny Square Cushion Pattern
This free Crochet pattern is for a 9 Piece granny square. The tutorial comes with step by step instructions, the crochet pattern and the crochet chart. You can grab the free pattern here.
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Tutorial: Make a Gift Bag from an Envelope
Bianca has directions on how to score, fold and cut a long business sized envelope and turn it into a small cute gift bag covered in stamped images. Visit the Stempeleinmaleins blog for her tutorial and several decorating ideas from … Read More...
Tutorial and pattern: Stacked French hair bows, no sewing required
These stacked French hair bows are the perfect finishing touch for girl’s outfits! Kimberly from Sweet Red Poppy shows how you can make your own. They’re quick to make and don’t require any sewing. You can make them from leather, … Read More...
Project: Dog Slider Card
Designer Torico will show you how to make this super cute dog slider card with some tips on how to use a cloud stencil for a sky background. Visit her blog Stamparadise to watch her project video.
-Heather
Tips for sewing on stretch velvet
Like many of the 90s fashion trends, stretch velvet is back and it’s back BIG. T-shirts, dresses, anything is trendy when made from the magic fabric. The soft lush texture of the fabric can present some challenges when you sew. … Read More...
Tutorial: How to repair a hole in a stuffed animal
Oh, the heartbreak when a child’s favorite doll or stuffed animal gets a hole or a tear! All that love just takes a toll on the doll’s fabric body! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shows how you can use simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy pacifier clips from scrap fabric
Ruth from Viva Veltoro shows how you can make a DIY pacifier clip. One end of the clip attaches to a pacifier, and the other to baby’s clothes so the pacy won’t hit the ground when it inevitably falls out … Read More...
Air Dry Clay Incense Holder
A cute, modern incense holder made from air dry clay in this tutorial by Steph of Curbly. A little paint splatter and a good clear coat add a bit of a finishing touch but you could decorate it how you … Read More...
Tips for organizing your sewing supplies
I’m using the New Year as an opportunity to get my sewing space cleaned and organized back to where I can easily find what I need, and have table space to work on. That’s no small task! Heather from The … Read More...
Fun way to use simple packing tape to add bling to your projects
I love when you can use supplies that you have on hand for your day to day life and use them in a creative way for your crafting. You too? Pop on over to the blog Simply Simple Stamping to … Read More...