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...
Stitch These Hearts and Arrows as a Sweet Last-Minute Valentine
Of course hearts are fun to cross stitch and use in other kinds of art all through the year, but I couldn’t resist slipping in one more quick little, super cute heart project before Valentine’s Day.
Project: Pop Up Card in a Box
Wow, how amazing is this winter themed Pop Up Card in a Box!? You’ll find directions for cutting, scoring and folding the basic card shape as well as several different design ideas when you visit the Stempeleinmaleins blog. Click here … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy fleece neck warmer
Whenever I sew with fleece, I end up with scraps too big to throw away but too small to use for much of anything. But here’s a project that will make great use of those scraps! Damjana from Apple Green … Read More...
How to make a Valentine’s Day Explosion Box
Hey there! Are you looking for a creative gift idea for your boyfriend or girlfriend? Look no further! In this tutorial, I’ll be showing you how to make an exploding box for your special someone. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Die Cut Valentine
Designer Debby layers die cuts over a beautiful stamped, embossed and inked background for a wonderful Valentine’s Day card. She’s got a video tutorial over on the Simon Says blog, in the first of a reacquiring feature called Doodling with … Read More...
Tutorial: Rolled hem hand stitch
A rolled hem made by hand has stitches creates a narrow rolled edge and has stitches that are practically invisible. It’s a beautiful finish for lightweight or sheer fabrics. BurdaStyle shows how you can sew a rolled hem by hand. … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy flanged pillow sham
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a flanged pillow sham. The extra bit of fabric around the outside frames the pillow and creates an elegant finish. It’s also an easy detail … Read More...