If you have access to a pasta machine you can make a whole pile of pretty awesome simple canes. Bonus points if you have a clay extruder around.
If you want precise, nicely lined up canes use the square edged … Read More...
Beautiful Marbled Miranta Cookies
These cookies look to die for! And they are so easy to make as well. Learn how to at Anna’s blog.
Tutorial: 8 methods for patching your clothes
Patching your clothing can be purely functional (to cover a whole in the fabric), purely decorative, or somemwhere in between. Sarina at Sew Guide tells 8 ways you can patch your clothes. Her tutorial includes methods that are designed to … Read More...
Learn about the Countries Affected by the American Immigration Ban
The American immigration/travel ban is up in the air right now as court battles loom, but regardless of how it ends up or how you feel about it personally, it is always a good idea to take time to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood crate ottoman with recycled jeans cushion
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how she created this awesome wood crate ottoman. The cushion on top is made from recycled jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the cushion, and the waistband is the perfect way to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric Valentine candy cones
These fabric cones are a cute way to gift some Valentine’s sweets! Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial showing how to make them. The cone shape is actually made from a square of fabric, no sewing of curves required.… Read More...
Project: Squirrel Accordion Fold Card
Sandy Allnock shares directions for making a short accordion fold Valentine card with an adorable stamped squirrel front. Visit her blog for all the details.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you … Read More...
Project: Rainbow Words Birthday Card
Stephanie Barnard shows us how to make a bright and colorful card using a large word stamp and color over top with different marker colors for a wonderful rainbow effect. Visit The Stamps of Life site for the tutorial.
-Heather
Free pattern: Bigger & Better Bib for baby
Cat from Mary Martha Mama shares a free sewing pattern for her Bigger & Better Bib. It’s similar to a pattern she’s used for years, but she widened it in places for better coverage and easier sewing. Widening it at … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman top with embroidered sleeves
Make the most of your most precious fabrics by using them in small but spectacular ways. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit did just that with her embroidered sleeve dolman top. Most of the shirt is made from a knit stripe … Read More...
Handmade Etsy – Rhinestone Headpiece
Okay so this one at $423.00 is not in every DIY brides budget but you have to admit it IS stunning. This beautiful headpiece exudes glamour and romance. Handcrafted in NYC with Swarovski and glass faceted crystals, this piece can … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Poppy Collage Art
Cristin Stevenson has a video tutorial showing how to making this lovely mixed media Poppy collage. She combines paints, papers, sprays, gesso, stamping and even real foliage to making her art. Visit the Simply Me blog to check it out.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Hearts Aflutter tote bag
Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how you can make her Hearts Aflutter tote bag. The roomy tote is made from faux leather and is covered with hearts. Inside there’s a pocket to hold a cell phone or wallet. A … Read More...
Create Your Own PDF Printables with Silhouette Studio
Want to make your own PDF printables for scrapbooking and other paper crafts? Learn how to create your own PDF printables with the Silhouette Studio software!
Maritza Lisa shows you how with step by step instructions at the link below.… Read More...
Valentine’s Day Cards and Crafts for Kids
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is all about love and celebration, and it is a great opportunity to get kids involved in fun and creative activities with your children.
Making Valentine’s Day cards and crafts is a great way … Read More...
10 things to sew to beat the winter blues
If the cold gray days of winter are getting you down, head to your sewing room. That’s what Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine does to fight the winter blues. She chooses to see a cold day as an … Read More...
Knit a Brain Hat for the Science March?
We all know that pussycat hats were the must-knit accessory for the women’s marches, but now that scientists are planning their own march on Washington (sure to sprout many others across the country), Studio Knit suggests picking up your needles … Read More...
Doctor Who Cross Stitch Valentines
There are a lot of geeky cross-stitchers out there, so I wanted to be sure to share these patterns for Doctor Who-inspired valentines you can cross stitch from the Zen of Making.
Stitched on paper, there are three options: an … Read More...
How To Transfer Design With A Printer
How to Transfer Designs using a Printer
Choosing a method to transfer an embroidery pattern onto fabric can be confusing. Different methods serve different purposes, but knowing how to accomplish this with your home printer makes it so simple!… Read More...
Chocolate Pie
These Chocolate Hand Pies are filled with, Yep you guessed it CHOCOLATE. A Chocolate Ganache to be exact. I am sorry but I can tell you right now that there is drool coming out of my mouth. I think these … Read More...