Add bright pops of white to your stamped images by using a white gel pen. This look is perfect for winter themed cards. Sandy Allnock has a video tutorial showing how she colored these adorable kids with Colored Pencils and … Read More...
Kids Activities for Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day is a strange holiday. Doesn’t it seem like every president should get their own special day, just for having gotten to be president?
Presidents’ Day corresponds basically to Washington’s birthday (though Lincoln’s birthday is in February, too), and … Read More...
4 fun recycled Valentine crafts
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Looking to make a fun decoration with some recycled scarves from your stash or upcycle a dartboard to display your Valentine collection? Pop on over to Cheap Eats and Thrifty crafts to see how easy it … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart mug rug
This heart mug rug is so cute! And it makes a nice spot to park your coffee mug and a little sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. You can get a free template and tutorial at Sewing Secrets.
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Tutorial: Fabric bias and how to use it
Are you biased? I think it’s safe to say that we all have some sort of bias or another. But did you know your fabric has bias as well? And while bias in your personal opinions may not be a … Read More...
Recycled key and map art
If you take the time to look at keys they come in so many shapes and sizes so they make great elements to make art with. Vicky of the blog Inspire. Create. Upcycle. sent in this darling project where she … Read More...
Subtle Pink For Your Girly Wedding
There is always that one girl who dreams of a PINK wedding. Well this my lovelies is how you do PINK with class. I love the subtle shades of pink matched with gold accents. The table cloths are a dusty … Read More...
How To Organize Your Needlework Projects
If you’re like me, you probably have a ton of projects going at any one time. Here are some ideas on how to organize your many projects!
Check out the article over at the MuseOfTheMornin.com.
Last minute DIY Edible Valentine’s Gifts
It’s not too late to throw something together, not just anything but something great!. Create a Irish Cream Hot chocolate in a jar with this recipe. The top of the jar is decorated using a Cupcake wrapper. Check out the … Read More...
DIY Wood Burned Coloring In Door Sign
This Hello door sign is created out of a wood slab. Use a burning tool to create the design then color it in with sharpies or paints.
If you sealed the surface you could use this technique for making wooden … Read More...
DIY Hibiscus Facial Toner
There are many toners on the market, and many will do the job, but if you are like me, you find that none are perfect for your particular skin type. Making your own is simple and fairly easy. Cost wise, … Read More...
Review/Giveaway: Continuous Cables
Carolyn is getting this one!
This week’s giveaway, Continuous Cables
by Melissa Leapman, is not a new book (it was published in 2008) but it’s a great one for learning how cables work and how to use them effectively and … Read More...
Tutorial: Oversized cross stitch heart on a cane webbing panel
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods made an oversized cross stitch heart on a piece of cane webbing she scored at the thrift store. It makes a fun vintage-inspired Valentine’s decoration! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It might … Read More...
Tip: Stamping on Cookies
If you love baking and stamping here’s a wonderful way to combine the two by stamping on cookies! Don’t these cookies from Carly Tee look so yummy? She’s got a video tutorial on her blog showing you how to use … Read More...
Free pattern: Bell sleeve swing tee for girls
This bell sleeve swing tee is a free sewing pattern from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. It’s loose fit and comfy, and cute worn with a pair of leggings. Make it from a light weight knit for and it’ll … Read More...
30+ Printable Star Wars Valentines
May the force be with you, fellow Star Wars enthusiasts! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love than with some Star Wars-themed valentines? Don’t be a scruffy-looking nerfherder and miss out on … Read More...
Valentine Hair Clips
On top of being really CUTE Valentine’s hair clips these are even better: they’re clay and they’re owls. Katie Kinnear of JellyCakes offers a simple, straightforward tutorial for the hair clips.
The little owls would also make great earring charms … Read More...
Knit a Heart Pendant for Valentine’s Day
I have kind of ignored Valentine’s Day this year. I’m not really sure why. Maybe because I’ve collected so many different Valentine’s Day knitting patterns over the years that I just didn’t know if there was anything new this … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric button heart art
Vicky from Mad for Fabric created this beautiful heart art from scraps of Liberty fabric. The fabric buttons that make the heart are on push pins to they’re easy to place to create the art. I suppose the push pins … Read More...
Free pattern: Lauren Bag
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making this beautiful bag. She calls it the Lauren Bag. It has a gusset at the bottom that creates a nice shape for the bag. Use a yard of your … Read More...