Tetris was probably the last video game I played with any regularity, which dates me quite a bit but also shows you why I’m the perfect target for this Tetris themed Valentine cross stitch.
The pattern features a heart made … Read More...
Tutorial: Glitter lips zip pouch
Oh wow, I am loving this glittery lip zip bag! Natalie from Hungry Hippie Sews shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how to make one. The glitter is trapped between fabric and a top layer of vinyl so … Read More...
Technique: Water Color with Distress Markers
Hop on over to the Marker Pop blog and Holly will show you how to water color an adorable Bear and Bird card using Distress Markers. Click here to watch.
-Heather
Tutorial: Felt ranunculus flower
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns is on a felt flower kick, and that means felt flower tutorials. Her latest is how to make a felt ranunculus bloom. Soooo pretty!! A few of these flowers would be gorgeous … Read More...
DIY Unicorn Valentine’s Day Cards & Bookmarks
Here are some simple and cute unicorn Valentine’s Day cards that you can make with your kids. They use simple and available supplies that you probably already have in your stash.
The unicorn head is simple origami, and can be … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweetheart ornaments + free pattern
A slice of Sacher torte and a truffle are the center of these yummy looking Valentine’s Day ornaments. Susi of Tiny Toffee Designs sewed these up using fabric, felt and a bit of ribbon. Her tutorial includes a free download … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted bunny lovey
These knotted bunny loveys make great baby gifts! Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shares a free pattern on her blog. The bunny shaped lovey has knots at the hands, feet, head, and of course ears. They’re easy enough for … Read More...
Freebie: Disney Frozen Valentines
The Disney Family blog has 8 adorable Frozen Valentines that you can print for free! Perfect for the kids to give to their friends and classmates. Click here to get them.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Heart tic tac toe game with storage bag
Tina from Miss Daisy Designs shows how you can make a felt heart tic tac toe game with a board game that doubles as a storage bag! The game pieces are felt hearts in red or white. The drawstring storage … Read More...
Tutorial: Tweed mustache hand warmer
Cold hands are no fun on a winter day! I know once my hands get chilled it’s hard to get them feeling warm again. Mike from The Crafty Gentleman shows how to make a tweed hand warmer shaped like a … Read More...
How to make a recycled slinky squirrel feeder
Squirrels are so darn cute! They are all over my yard and they love peanuts. The tend to eat a bunch and then take them away to hide. I think I want to make it a little more challenging for … Read More...
Book Review: Graphic Knits
Even though I’ve written a book about colorwork knitting, I have to admit a lot of the projects I knit are worked with a solid color or a self-striping yarn rather than working in stripes or a colorwork pattern on … Read More...
Periodic Table Shows What Elements are Used for
If you’re teaching science, sometimes it is hard to talk about the elements because many of them seem like things that don’t really affect our daily lives.
That’s what’s so cool about this interactive periodic table of the elements designed … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace pencil skirt
See how you can make this beautiful lace pencil skirt! It’s perfect for spring weddings or date night or any other event where you want to be dressed up. Jill from Snugglebug University shares a tutorial at Make It and … Read More...
Tips: Keeping Track of Memories as they Happen w/ Planners, Journals and Scrapbooking
Jill from Close to My Heart has some great ideas for combining journaling, scrapbooking and planners to keep up with your memories as they happen. She shares her tips and tricks in a blog post and a video tutorial with … Read More...
Free pattern: Round cushion in 2 sizes
Veronica from SewVery shares a free pattern for making a round cushion. Use the cushion for a soft place to sit or as accent pillows for bedding. The pillows are filled with foam and have removable covers so you can … Read More...
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Gift Tags
These free printable Valentine’s Day gift tags are a perfect finishing touch to add to gifts or favor bags for your friends and loved ones! Andrea Handojo from The Beautydojo designed these free printables and is offering them to you!… Read More...
DIY | Rotating Craft Caddy
Make this craft caddy for storing markers, paint brushes, or other scrapbooking supplies. It’s made from a clever combination of PVC pipes and a lazy susan. You’ll also need some type of mitering saw, strong glue, and spray paint.
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Tutorial: Chenille heart pillow
Angel from Fleece Fun shares a tutorial for making this fun chenille heart pillow. It would be cute for Valentine’s Day, of course, but it would also be nice for a little girl’s room all year. Her tutorial shows how … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched felt gemstone magnets
These felt gemstone magnets would be so cute on your fridge or memo board! Stephanie from Swoodson Says has a tutorial showing how you can make them. They’re made with all hand sewing, so you can stitch them up while … Read More...