Back by popular demand, The 2017 Oscar Ballot Printable is ready for you! The Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel will air Sunday, February 26th and we’re so excited to fill out these Oscar ballots and see who takes home … Read More...
DIY Moon Cushion
Sketch your desired shape onto paper or card and cut out. Fold the fabric in half with wrong sides together, place template on the fabric and trace around it with a pencil or fabric chalk. Pin the fabric together around … Read More...
Make Your Own Beard Oil
This Beard oil recipe is easy to make and sure to make your beard (or your man’s) that little bit softer and stronger. This recipe by Thumbprint soap uses Cederwood oil, which is one of my favorite masculine scent.
Looking … Read More...
DIY Pink Marshmallows
I have to confess I have never made my own Marshmallows. But these looks worthy of my efforts. I have a Marshmallow addicted child so I am sure she will love to make these at the weekend. Grab the full … Read More...
The Easiest Crochet Heart
This is one of the most popular crochet patterns on The Painted Hinge blog to date! These crochet hearts are super easy to make and are very popular this time of year (I wonder why?) Follow the link above to … Read More...
A Sweet Gift Idea to Cross Stitch
I love when cross-stitch projects can be used for something more than just hanging on the wall. I want the things I make to become part of everyday life, not just be decoration.
So I really like this idea of … Read More...
Freebie: 10 Free Cricut Valentine’s Day Cards
If you’ve got a Cricut die cutting machine head over to their site and get 10 free card designs to cut and make for Valentine’s Day. But hurry they’re only free until 2/14/17!! Click here to get started.
-Heather
Would You Knit a Scarf for a Cat?
This trend seems really problematic, but apparently a company is selling knit cat scarves in Japan and they are becoming a popular item there.
According to the story, they are knit in acrylic yarn for softness and washability. They look … Read More...
Call for Entries – ‘Threads of Resistance’
Not every quilt is made to mark a wedding or birth, no. Many speak to the political and social realms of society. With “Threads of Resistance”, transform your feelings about U.S. current events into a traditional or art quilt. An … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids reversible book bag
Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa … Read More...
Tutorial | Valentines Pop Up Card
A simple and quick valentines pop up card perfect for last minute Valentine gifts. Check out this DIY tutorial and download the free template. You can also simply used the technique shown on any card you make yourself without using … Read More...
Cell Phone Holders from Polymer Clay
This clever gadget holder is made from air dry clay. The textures and paints are infinitely variable so you can make these holders to suit whatever decor or recipient you’d like. You could do this with oven bake polymer clay … Read More...
Tutorial: Scented therapy neck wrap
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making a scented therapy neck wrap you can use as either a heat or cool pack. It’s made in two pieces – a long fabric tube (broken into compartments to keep the filler evenly distributed) … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Hearts Coloring Page
Get in the mood for Valentine’s Day with this fun coloring page that’s covered in hearts. It’s free to download from Dover Publications. Click here to get it.
-Heather
Coloring is not just for children, it is also a great … Read More...
Winner- See Kate Sew
Congrats go out to Bonney T. of Wilmot, NH as she is the winner of See Kate Sew: 24 Learn-to-Sew Projects You Can Make in an Hour
Free pattern: Easy quilted pot holder
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a tutorial for making these easy quilted pot holders. She uses fun prints for the front and the back and then finishes off the edges with a pretty bias tape. I’m loving the bright … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a zipper in a lined skirt
Petro from Creative Homemaking shows how to sew a zipper into a lined skirt. Inserting the zipper between the lining and the skirt gives it a clean finish inside and out. Her tutorial includes written instructions and also a video … Read More...
Math and Science Related Valentine’s Day Activities
After posting some activity ideas for little kids related to Valentine’s Day, and a few card and craft ideas, here are some great math and science activities you can do with older kids for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy!
Valentine’s Day is … Read More...
5 Photography Tips For Improving Your Etsy Shop Photos
One very important part of owning an Etsy.com shop is the ability to take bright and detailed photos that can show off the beauty of your handmade product.
Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs, shared this article on her blog sharing … Read More...
Gelato Flowers = Icecream + Love
These gelato flowers should be mandated this Valentine’s day as the gift to give, instead of regular flowers. In fact, why not combine the both and have double the surprise?
These icecreams are so pretty, that you will not want … Read More...