There are a lot of knitters out there who dislike purling. It’s why knitting Stockinette Stitch in the round is so popular. Elizabeth Zimmermann basically built her career on her dislike of purling, and she’s not the only one who … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood ring baby teether with a soft fabric star
Delia from Delia Creates shows how you can make a wooden teether toy with a soft fabric star attached. The fabric star attaches with a snap to the teething ring so it can be washed when necessary. This would make … Read More...
Projects: 8 Mixed Media Valentine’s Day Projects
Find directions for making some lovely collage art, home decor items, jewelry, gift bags and more for Valentine’s Day over on Stampington and Company, they’ve got 8 terrific projects for you to make. Click here to check them all out.… Read More...
Tutorial: Valentines heart bunting throw pillow
A sweet heart bunting decorates the front of this Valentine throw pillow. Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter has a tutorial on her blog for making it! The design is easy to make from scraps of fabric for the … Read More...
DIY | Background Stamping 3 Ways
Learn three different ways to do quick background stamping for simple one- and multi-layer cards. Using the same stamp you can quickly do variations on the background from completely covered to just a single motif.
Play with this technique on … Read More...
How To Make Photo Blocks
Learn how to make photo blocks in only twenty minutes! Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this is a good way to display those photos that you won’t be adding to your scrapbooks or project life album.
With the … Read More...
17 IKEA Hacks For All Your Craft Storage
Before you plan your next trip to Ikea, take a look at these storage hacks and work out which ones you can use. Then add the items to your shopping list.
You’ll find ideas for decor, and storage of supplies … Read More...
Donate your technology through Human -I-T organization
Most of the time I feature cool craft projects that re-use materials in a new way but today I want to share with you a bit of info about an amazing non-profit group Human-I-T that collects your old technology, wipes … Read More...
Project: Quick and Easy Water Color Valentine Card
Looking for a quick Valentine card idea using only a few supplies? Grab some water color paints and washi or painters tape and block out some squares, add some pretty water color paints inside the blocks, add a simple stamp … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy hair bow holder
This hair bow holder brings order to all of your little girl’s hair bows. It makes them easy to access and easy to see. The hair bow holder is also super easy to make! Lisa from Vintage Modern Quilts Pattern … Read More...
How to make a loom band heart
Got another first for me today! You don’t know how happy this makes me. Nicola sent in a link to her blog Me You and Magoo where she featured a fun Valentine’s Day project. She re-purposed those little loom rubber … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy waterproof swim bag
Put a wet swimsuit in your pool bag, and everything it touches will be soaked by the time you get home. Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can make waterproof swim bags to keep a wet suit from soaking … Read More...
More Cute Valentine Projects to Cross Stitch
I can’t get enough of cute Valentine’s day cross stitch projects, so here are a few more for you to check out!
Happy Stitch has a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns, including a heart with flowers, … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread spool necklace rack
Vintage thread might look good on the spool, but it needs to stay there. The old thread is not good for actually sewing with, as the old fibers may be rotten or break easily. But that’s no reason to throw … Read More...
6 Ways To Use String Art At Your Wedding
This isn’t a blog post I could ever imagine writing, I mean string art at a wedding? Look at how amazing it looks though? The backdrop is stunning. There is more though, this article by Want That Wedding shares 6 … Read More...
Free Pattern – All You Need Is Love
This Beatles-inspired embroidery hoop for Valentine’s Day has been transferred onto a piece of upcycled vintage fabric, but it works equally well on plain fabric. More experienced crafters can embellish the pattern with more detail if they wish.
Easy Valentine’s Day Photo Backdrop
Use only a few dozen paper plates, tape, and some hot glue to make this Valentine’s Day, Moroccan-style, tiled plate backdrop. Would be perfect for a photo booth at a Valentine’s Day party! DIY Photo backdrop.
Recipe – Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
I haven’t made this Chocolate peanut butter fudge AKA. square Reese’s Peanut Butter cup bites, yet. The reason being I am trying to eat healthy and I know without a doubt If I make this I won’t be able to … Read More...
Soap Making -DIY 100% coconut oil face soap with oats and honey
Plain and Pure are sharing their Coconut oil face soap recipe with their readers. You can grab the recipe here.
Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular both in and outside of the kitchen. This tropical treasure has remarkable therapeutic properties … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Mermaid Tail
The Mermaid blanket pattern is still all over the Internet and we have found yet another one. I thought I would share this one with it’s lovely colors. You can never have too many Free Crochet Mermaid Tail Patterns in … Read More...