Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this … Read More...
Tiny Cups of Coffee
In my miniature world coffee is still necessary. Luckily, cihutka123 has the solution with this tutorial. Find more of their work on their deviantart page.
Project: Birthday Mail Box Card
Send someone some birthday love with this adorable mouse in a mailbox card. Designer Julie Gearinger has directions for stamping up this sweet card over on her blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sewing buttons by hand
Whether you enjoy sewing as a hobby or you just need to mend some clothes, sewing on a button is a good skill to know. Sherri from Thread Riding Hood shares a tutorial at eHow showing how to sew buttons … Read More...
How to make special date art
Letters, words and sayings are a wonderful way to decorate. I never thought that numbers could be special until I saw this great special date art featured at the blog Elizabeth Joan Designs. Pop on over to her blog to … Read More...
Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
I told you a couple of weeks ago that I’m taking part in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, an almost year-long project where a group of knitting designers and special guests are sharing patterns for knit washcloths/dishcloths each week.
It’s … Read More...
Free pattern: I Heart You Valentine’s Day hoop art
Staci from Crafty Staci is kicking off a new monthly feature. In the past she’s done a coffee sleeve of the month and a hot pad of the month. Now, she’s started a hoop art of the month series. First … Read More...
Tutorial: Use notches to keep your seams aligned
Notches aren’t printed on sewing patterns just to be pretty. Irene from Serger Pepper shows how to use the notches on your sewing pattern to keep your seams aligned, especially those pesky slanted and curved seams.
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Get Some Fun Art Inspiration with 500 Kids Art Ideas
I picked up the book 500 Kids Art Ideas
by Gavin Andrews rather at random on a visit to the craft store last summer. I was sure we would need more ideas for getting through the break, and because my … Read More...
Hand Embroidered Card
This step by step tutorial is how to Embroider on to cards. This tutorial is for a perfect pick me up quote. I really love the flowers too. You can use any color selection to complete this tutorial.
Free Pattern Augusta Shawl
Augusta Shawl is Fiery Red and full of color. This free pattern can be downloaded over at Fairmountfibers.com
Designer
Andrea Mules
Finished Size
56” wingspan, 27” depth
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Free pattern: Fold-up reversible fat quarter baskets
Caroline from Sew Can She shares a free pattern for making these fold-up baskets from fat quarters. They’re made as one flat piece, folded up and ends tucked in to create a basket. When not in use, they’ll store … Read More...
Inspiration: Funny Sherlock / Benedict Cumberbatch Otter Card
So if your a fan of actor Benedict Cumberbatch (like I am) then you’ve possibly run across reference and memes about how he looks like an otter. One of the designers for Mama Elephant stamps designed this hilarious Sherlock inspired … Read More...
January Hoop Art of the Month
Get your hoop art on and have it ready to show off well before Valentine’s Day with a free pattern and tutorial by Staci of Crafty Staci. You may remember her Hot Pad series – which was sweet by the … Read More...
Free pattern: Knotted knit baby hat
Why are knots on baby hats so cute? I have no idea, they just are! Kim from Sweet Red Poppy shares a tutorial at Crazy Little Projects showing how you can make a knotted baby hat from knit fabric. I’m … Read More...
DIY Valentine’s Light Decorations
If you’ve been looking for a fun Valentines decoration, I found a good one! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created these heart shaped lights with a bit of yarn, and I love the way the look.
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Free Printable Tear-Off Weekly Planner
Get this cute free printable weekly planner, and learn how to make it into a tear-off pad.
You’ll need:
- 8.5? x 11? cardstock
- printer
- scissors or paper cutter
- bulldog clips
- pva glue
- paint brush
Once you learn this technique for … Read More...
Hand Lettering 101 by Dawn Nicole Designs
Dawn Nicole Designs is one of my go-to sites for all things hand lettering, and in this mega post she lays out all the tips, tutorials, and resources (including freebies), you will need to really work on and improve your … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day fleece hat
Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make this cute Valentine’s Day hat with heart ears. It’s made from fleece and is quick and easy to sew. Her tutorial is a video so you can see how to sew … Read More...
Tutorial: Phone pouch for your belt or purse
This phone pouch and wallet can hang from a belt, clip to a belt loop, or help keep your phone at easy reach inside your purse. Sew4Home has a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making it. The small front … Read More...