I can’t get enough of cute Valentine’s day cross stitch projects, so here are a few more for you to check out!
Happy Stitch has a bunch of cute Valentine’s Day cross stitch patterns, including a heart with flowers, … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage thread spool necklace rack
Vintage thread might look good on the spool, but it needs to stay there. The old thread is not good for actually sewing with, as the old fibers may be rotten or break easily. But that’s no reason to throw … Read More...
6 Ways To Use String Art At Your Wedding
This isn’t a blog post I could ever imagine writing, I mean string art at a wedding? Look at how amazing it looks though? The backdrop is stunning. There is more though, this article by Want That Wedding shares 6 … Read More...
Free Pattern – All You Need Is Love
This Beatles-inspired embroidery hoop for Valentine’s Day has been transferred onto a piece of upcycled vintage fabric, but it works equally well on plain fabric. More experienced crafters can embellish the pattern with more detail if they wish.
Easy Valentine’s Day Photo Backdrop
Use only a few dozen paper plates, tape, and some hot glue to make this Valentine’s Day, Moroccan-style, tiled plate backdrop. Would be perfect for a photo booth at a Valentine’s Day party! DIY Photo backdrop.
Recipe – Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
I haven’t made this Chocolate peanut butter fudge AKA. square Reese’s Peanut Butter cup bites, yet. The reason being I am trying to eat healthy and I know without a doubt If I make this I won’t be able to … Read More...
Soap Making -DIY 100% coconut oil face soap with oats and honey
Plain and Pure are sharing their Coconut oil face soap recipe with their readers. You can grab the recipe here.
Coconut oil is becoming increasingly popular both in and outside of the kitchen. This tropical treasure has remarkable therapeutic properties … Read More...
Free Pattern – Rainbow Mermaid Tail
The Mermaid blanket pattern is still all over the Internet and we have found yet another one. I thought I would share this one with it’s lovely colors. You can never have too many Free Crochet Mermaid Tail Patterns in … Read More...
DIY Reclaimed Wall Art
I Love this reclaimed wood wall art. Not sure I see that as an F though, but that is totally off topic. I see “bamily”.
Use reclaimed wood or fake it with untreated wood from the hardware store. These frames … Read More...
Tutorial: Zip pouch for a binder or planner
Jess from Gracious Threads shares a tutorial at Fleece Fun showing how to make a zip pouch for your binder or planner. Use it to keep up with receipts or to hold your pencils. The front is made from clear … Read More...
Technique: How to Get Real Looking Stamped and Colored Flower Images
Learn how to get stunning realistic looking stamped images with this no-line coloring technique using Zig Clean Color Markers. Karen Hightower has a video tutorial over on the Gina K blog with all the details.
-Heather
Tutorial: Pin cushion pillow
Lori Kennedy of The Inbox Jaunt prefers a pillow shape to the typical strawberry pin cushion most of us have in our sewing space. For quilters, it makes perfect sense to use something with a larger surface area. Particularly when … Read More...
Giveaway: Knit Blankets & Throws
YarnAddicted is the winner.
Last week I shared a review of Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie, and this week I’d like to give one of you a chance to knit your own snuggly blankets for your own … Read More...
Free pattern: Women’s jogger pants
Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern for sewing a pair of women’s joggers. Wear them while getting your exercise, or for just being comfy while lounging around the house. Her joggers are made from knit fabric. The … Read More...
Simple Craft Room Organization
Get some fabulous tips for organizing your craft supplies in this room tour showing a combo guest and craft room.
Using wall space, plastic drawers and a closet, Melissa was able to use a pretty small space to get her … Read More...
Really Simple Canes with Simple Tools
If you have access to a pasta machine you can make a whole pile of pretty awesome simple canes. Bonus points if you have a clay extruder around.
If you want precise, nicely lined up canes use the square edged … Read More...
Beautiful Marbled Miranta Cookies
These cookies look to die for! And they are so easy to make as well. Learn how to at Anna’s blog.
Tutorial: 8 methods for patching your clothes
Patching your clothing can be purely functional (to cover a whole in the fabric), purely decorative, or somemwhere in between. Sarina at Sew Guide tells 8 ways you can patch your clothes. Her tutorial includes methods that are designed to … Read More...
Learn about the Countries Affected by the American Immigration Ban
The American immigration/travel ban is up in the air right now as court battles loom, but regardless of how it ends up or how you feel about it personally, it is always a good idea to take time to learn … Read More...
Tutorial: Wood crate ottoman with recycled jeans cushion
Claire from Pillar Box Blue shows how she created this awesome wood crate ottoman. The cushion on top is made from recycled jeans. The denim makes a sturdy fabric for the cushion, and the waistband is the perfect way to … Read More...