These adorable piggy Valentine’s Day Cards have a fun surprise pop up inside. Find out how to make them by watching designer Nina Marie’s video tutorial over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.
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Tutorial: Padded iPad case
Melissa from Polka Dot Chair shares a free pattern for making this smart iPad case. It has a ribbon tie closure and it’s padded to help protect against bumps and bruises. There’s a zippered pocket on the back where you … Read More...
24 Creative Craft Room Storage Ideas
I thought I’d seen all the creatively cool craft storage ideas out there, but then I came across this post!
In it you’ll find ideas for wall storage, drawer storage and smaller solutions like using vintage vanity cases, wire baskets, … Read More...
Tiny Aloe Vera Plants
Susi Martinez has a great stack of miniatures on her blog including this tutorial to build a teeny tiny (dollhouse scale) aloe plant. The blog text is in Spanish but you can hit http://translate.google.com if you need. I found the … Read More...
A Fun Free Printable for Chinese New Year
I know I already wrote a whole post about rooster crafts (with a few dragons thrown in for good measure) for Chinese New Year, but then I saw this cool printable and I wanted to make sure you knew about … Read More...
Choose the right sewing machine needle for your project
If you’ve ever been at the fabric store and stared at all the different packages of sewing machine needles wondering which you need to buy, here’s a post for you. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine tells about the … Read More...
How to make 40 Valentines with puns and goodies
I love, love, love puns and Valentines Day is a great opportunity to use cute puns. Over at the blog Southern in law there is an amazing collection of 40 Valentine puns and the goodies to go with them for … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a baby hem for curved edges or sheer fabrics
A baby hem lets you get a nice smooth hem on a curved piece of fabric. (Just try doing a deeper hem on a curved piece and you’ll see what a mess it can be.) A baby hem is also … Read More...
Knitting Goes High-Tech with Knit “Muscle” Fabric
Knitting can be used for a lot of purposes other than making a warm hat or a pair of socks. And scientists keep coming up with ways to use knitting in medical procedures or in other cool ways that have … Read More...
Cross Stitch Patterns to Celebrate the Year of the Rooster
The Chinese New Year is upon us, and the coming year is the year of the rooster.
I went on the hunt for free Chinese rooster cross stitch patterns, but the only things I found were on a Russian … Read More...
No Bake Energy Balls
I love a No-Bake recipe and this one looks divine. Everyone talks about energy balls like they are some kind of health food for fitness freaks or pumped up Gym junkies. Let me tell you, no one uses more Energy … Read More...
DIY Graphic Door Hack
Add a little flare to you inside door with these DIY sticker hacks. The transformation is bold and eye catching. I personally would have issues with all those straight lines. Check out the full tutorial over at IspyDIY.com.
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric monster dolls
Mark Montano shows how you can make the cutest monster dolls from scrap fabric. This looks like so much fun! I’m dying over their furry hair and crazy eyes and zipper mouths. And it’s a no-sew project! He uses fabric … Read More...
Technique: Inlaid Die Cut Heart Card
This lovely inlaid heart card was made by die cutting a detailed heart shape in two different cardstock colors and putting the little pieces of the design back in place. Find out more about this lovely technique over on the … Read More...
Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch
Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this … Read More...
Tiny Cups of Coffee
In my miniature world coffee is still necessary. Luckily, cihutka123 has the solution with this tutorial. Find more of their work on their deviantart page.
Project: Birthday Mail Box Card
Send someone some birthday love with this adorable mouse in a mailbox card. Designer Julie Gearinger has directions for stamping up this sweet card over on her blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sewing buttons by hand
Whether you enjoy sewing as a hobby or you just need to mend some clothes, sewing on a button is a good skill to know. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to sew buttons … Read More...
How to make special date art
Letters, words and sayings are a wonderful way to decorate. I never thought that numbers could be special until I saw this great special date art featured at the blog Elizabeth Joan Designs. Pop on over to her blog to … Read More...
Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I told you a couple of weeks ago that I’m taking part in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, an almost year-long project where a group of knitting designers and special guests are sharing patterns for knit washcloths/dishcloths each week.
It’s … Read More...