I loved in school when we would make and decorate cute “mail boxes” for our desks to drop in Valentine’s for classmates. Here’s a couple of adorable dog themed box for the kids to make using cardstock, stickers and felt. … Read More...
Tutorial: Hanging sachets
These sachets are a great scrapbusting project, and they’ll keep your closet smelling nice. Sew4Home has the tutorial. Each one takes just a few easy seams to sew. Make them as sweet gifts for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
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Let Me Help You Get Organized
I post lots of links to organizational articles and posts online, and they are always popular. But I want to understand which kind of organizational posts you find most useful. You can help me ensure I’m posting the content you … Read More...
When Presidents Fake Cake
Copyright is a heated topic when it comes to crafter’s and in this case cake bakers too. Duff Goldman had the privilege of “designing” President Obama’s Inauguration cake, but he didn’t make President Trumps cake. So why do they look … Read More...
Technique: Stamping on the Edge Card
Don’t feel like you have to fill up your entire card with stamped images, try this pretty idea from Jennifer MGuire. She stamped her flowers just down one the edge of the her card and made the sentiment the focal … Read More...
Tutorial: Doily and burlap pillow
Doilies and burlap were made for each other. The contrast of the delicate doily and the rustic burlap is a beautiful combination. Ann from Duct Tape & Denim shares a tutorial showing how you can make a doily and burlap … Read More...
How to make recycled safety pin earrrings
These are awesome! Not only are these recycled safety oin earrings awesome the fun writing style over at the blog Mich L. in L.A. is fun. Her tutorial is detailed so you too can make this pair of recycled safety … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple square pot holder
Sara from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a simple square pot holder. They’re made from cotton, with Insul-Bright between the layers to help protect against a hot pan. lIf you can’t find cotton yardage that you like, … Read More...
Giveaway: Easy Fair Isle Knitting
Congratulations to Lee!
A couple weeks ago I told you about Martin Storey’s book Easy Fair Isle Knitting. It has some really cute stuff in it, and while the how-to instructions are a bit lacking, it’s not hard to … Read More...
Free pattern: Bandana drool bib
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a free pattern to make a bandana drool bib for baby. Her free pattern includes options to make it with a curved front or a pointed front. (The photo above shows the pointed front … Read More...
Stitch Something for Your Mom with A Mother’s Love
I recently found this pattern booklet, “A Mother’s Love
” in my stash of crafty books, and it would be a lovely thing to stitch for your mom or a mom in your life for Mother’s Day. (I know … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Football Spritz Cookies
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Football Spritz Cookies would be fun for the playoffs or Super Bowl.
Thanks Lynn!
Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super Bowl Football? A great reason to get friends and … Read More...
DIY Custom Invites
wedding invitation is an important step in establishing a theme for the big day. It is an opportunity for the couple to express themselves creatively, to highlight their personalities, and most importantly it is a chance for them to … Read More...
Crochet Heart Granny Square for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the love of crochet than with a free crochet granny square pattern? This charming pattern is perfect for adding a touch of romance to your crochet projects, … Read More...
Cookie’s n Cream Fudge For Valentines Day
Turn a simple 3-ingredient fudge recipe into some insanely cute treats for Valentine’s Day. Your kid’s classmates will be thrilled to receive these Cute Cookies ‘n Cream Fudge Rocks especially if they are packaged in cellophane bags and are topped … Read More...
Surprise Birthday Bath Bombs
Making bath bombs is even more fun than using them! These SURPRISE DIY bath bombs might be the most fun ever!
You can learn how to make them here Bath Bombs.
DIY Shoe Organizer
A DIY shoe organizer and rack for the closet. This is also pretty enough to be a great addition to a room as a furniture piece, with tons of storage! Full tutorial and a ton of details to make this … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s zip front hoodie
There’s a free pattern over at So Sew Easy that I know you’re gonna want to grab up! It’s a basic women’s zip up hoodie. Make it from a fleece for a warmer hoodie, or a heavy weight knit for … Read More...
Project: Winter Kitty Valentine’s Day Card
Warm someone’s heart on a chilly Valentine’s Day with this adorable winter kitty heart card. You can find complete directions over on the Penny Black stamps site.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?… Read More...
Tutorial: 24-patch quilted postcards
Cathy Perlmutter of Gefilte Quilt shares on her blog how to create a stack of quilted postcards that when complete, you can slip in the mail. Design-wise, she went charm, notice each batik fabric square is unique. Large stitch quilting … Read More...