Sugru is a self-setting rubber material that you can use for all kinds of crafty fixes. Here it’s used along with a wooden plaque and a ceramic tile to fashion a glue gun stand.
Having a stand for your glue … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s sweat pants
So Sew Easy shares a free sewing pattern for women’s sweat pants. The free pattern is a perfect companion to their free hoodie pattern. Put the two together and you’ve got a complete workout outfit! These sweatpants have a more … Read More...
Free Printable Super Hero Valentines
Got a super hero fan in the family? Print these adorable super hero Valentines to share with his or her friends. You can send these with candy or without. I think just a simple note like this is already pretty … Read More...
DIY | Colorful Pegboard Organization
Get even more tips for installing pegboard. and using it to organize craft supplies over at The Surznick Common Room.
How about that embroidered “hello”? Neat idea isn’t it? To add color to their drab office the Surznicks used the … Read More...
Printable Photo Calendar
Use these hand drawn monthly photo calendars to share your favorite photo of the month. You can hang these monthly calendars or use them as month openers or closers in your scrapbooking or Project Life albums. These are great for … Read More...
DIY | Thread Holder From a Thrift Store Mirror
Use a vintage mirror or any frame you like, plus pegboard and dowels to make a thread holder for all your spools of thread.
I can also see this working for holding rolls of washi tape! You can paint the … Read More...
Really Simple Polymer Clay Canes
In the last few months I have done an awful lot of polymer clay classes for the small folk and when I explain canes I make spiral or jellryoll canes. They’re normally delighted and I have a box full of … Read More...
Tip: Breakfast Eggs Card
Know a foodie to send a card too? Add some realistic looking eggs to a breakfast themed card using puffy paint type products like Amplify from Imagine Crafts. Find out more about this fun technique over on their blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Reading pillow with pockets for books
Emily at Nap Time Creations shows how you can make a special reading pillow with pockets on it to hold a child’s favorite book (or two, or three). Now they’ll have everything they need to curl up with a good … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric scrap pieced drawstring bag
My fabric scraps seem to multiply faster than I can use them. But I love them all so much, I can’t throw any of them away! Pam from Threading My Way has a tutorial showing how you can sew your … Read More...
Frozen-Inspired Anti-Valentine’s Day Cross Stitch
I was searching for Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns recently (and I’ll have some to share in the next few days, I promise) and this design made me laugh out loud.
If you’ve seen “Frozen,” you will recognize this sentiment … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece Haku dragon scarf
I’ve never seen the movie Spirited Away
, but when I saw this Haku dragon
scarf I was in love. Cutest scarf EVER. Choly Knight shares a free pattern on her blog, Sew Desu Ne? One end of the scarf … Read More...
Giveaway: Norah Gaughan’s Knitted Cable Sourcebook
Congratulations, Alosim!
I have long been inspired by Norah Gaughan’s innovative knitwear designs and her approach to knitwear. She seems to come at things from a different direction, in a way that can make other knitters’ heads spin, but it … Read More...
How to make an easy and pretty cord keeper
It seems like my cords just keep multiplying. Every time I turn around there seems to be another one. This tutorial on how to make a cord keeper out of two clothes pins is just what I need. I also … Read More...
Winner-Crochet Style: Over 30 Trendy, Classic and Sporty Accessories for All Ages
Congratulations go out to Carla H. of Orem, Utah as she is the winner of Crochet Style: Over 30 Trendy, Classic and Sporty Accessories for All Ages
Temari Ball – Simple Swirls
This tutorial by Happy stitch is actually called “A star is Born” but its more about the swirls. A simple design that requires a lot of thinking for the layout. Temari Swirl Design.
If you are new to the Art … Read More...
DIY Greenery Arch
This amazing archway has been created using lush green foliage instead of expensive flowers. You are going to need a few supplies and a little patience to get the layered effect but you have to admit it looks stunning. Check … Read More...
20 Valentine’s Day Cookies
I love this Cookie round-up by Slickhousewives.com. I love to celebrate Valentine’s day with my kidlets. We have so much fun creating a theme with Hearts and Kisses. My kids really enjoy having heart shaped food, we have even … Read More...
Projects: 8 Different Gift Holders for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching you probably have candy or small gifts to give so why not put them in some adorable hand made gift holders. Jennifer McGuire has 8 different ideas for small gift holders like boxes, bags, gift … Read More...
Tutorial: Girls’ tulle sweatshirt dress
Autumn from It’s Always Autumn recreated the look of a cute sweatshirt tutu dress she saw, but for a fraction of the price of buying it. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it, starting with an expensive sweatshirt … Read More...