Dina Kowal has a great way to die cut letter shapes and use them in a masking and inking technique, she uses wide painters tape to die cut the letters so they are sticking and won’t move on your card, … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork doll slippers
So precious is my Liberty collection, I save every little scrap from sewing projects, don’t you? Now, look at what Heidi, of Fabric Mutt, made. She pieced tiny strips of Liberty fabric to make the tops of these baby … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Ombre sashiko stitch heart t-shirt
This ombre sashiko heart makes a cute shirt for Valentine’s Day! Oliver + S has a tutorial showing how you can make it! They include a free printable template to make the heart design. And because hearts aren’t only for … Read More...
Free Printable Envelope Liners & Cards
February is International Correspondence Writing Month, the goal being to send written correspondence daily. You might not want to take on a daily challenge, but if you want to send actual snail mail this month, try these free printable;e greeting … Read More...
Setting Up A Custom Craft Space
If you don’t have an abundance of extra rooms in your house, but still want to have a dedicated space from scrapbooking, perhaps you can transform and empty wall or corner into a custom craft space.
Check out how Lindi … Read More...
Printable Valentine’s Day Mailbox
This fun and easy project is perfect for kids and adults alike, and with just a few simple materials and a printer, you’ll be able to create a charming mailbox that is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.… Read More...
Really Simple Picture Canes
When I cane picture canes I tend to doodle them out first. The benefit is you see where all the lines go. If your doodles are similar in size to the face of the cane you’ll make, they’re even good … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew grommet sweatshirt
Riva La Diva shows how you can make this Kenzo-inspired grommet sweatshirt. Grommets set into a plain sweatshirt create kind of a metallic polka dot pattern. There’s no sewing required, but you will need grommets and a grommet setting tool. … Read More...
Project: Valentine;s Day Spinner Card
Add a cool twist to your Valentine’s Day card with this spinner card idea. You wind up the center shape which spins when they recipient opens the card. You can find a video tutorial on how to make one over … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing faux fur without the mess
The last time I sewed with faux fur, it looked like there had been a huge animal fight in my sewing room. Bits of fur EVERYWHERE! Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares her best tips for minimizing the mess when … Read More...
FQS hosts Bella Skill Builder QAL
Sew, life is good in the quilty-verse. Erin, of Why Not Sew, shows off her first creation for the Bella Skill Builder QAL hosted by the fat quarterShop. February 1 they published the first quilt block pattern. It’s totally … Read More...
All sorts of great unicorn themed crafts
I gotta say I’m kinda loving the unicorn lately. They were everywhere in the 80’s and now they are back. I think I like/need them now more than ever. This collection of unicorn crafts featured at the blog Little and … Read More...
Tutorial: Beautiful felt roses
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shows how you can make these pretty felt flower roses. You can sew the pieces together by hand, or use glue to make it a no-sew project. They’re beautiful on stems as … Read More...
Shot Through The Heart Valentine’s Day Brownies
Aww how cute are these?
Not only are they super cute and visually appealing, but they’re also absolutely delicious! Just imagine serving this sweet treat to someone you love (don’t forget to love yourself too). It’s sure to bring a … Read More...
Tutorial: Make vintage grain sack sachets from a thrifted curtain
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created these beautiful grain sack sachets out of a thrifted curtain! She shares a tutorial showing how. She started with a plain linen look curtain and added the classic stripes and faux printing so they look … Read More...
Freebie: Mini Valentine’s Day Treat Box Die
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these cute little candy boxes! Perfect for passing out sweet treats to your loved ones, these adorable boxes are sure to be a hit. And the best part is, you can download the … Read More...
Review: Knit Blankets & Throws with Mademoiselle Sophie
There aren’t a lot of books out there dedicated to knit blankets, but whether you’re knitting a baby blanket or a throw for your couch, knit blankets can be a lot of fun to make and are definitely great to … Read More...
Free pattern: Sleepy bear softie in a heart pocket pillow
These sleepy little bear are tucked in cozy in their heart pocket pillows! You can sew them using a free pattern by Carla from Creatin’ In The Sticks. She shares the pattern at the Therm O Web blog. Sew one … Read More...
Valentine’s Lunchbox Note Jokes
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here’s a set of fun lunchbox note jokes for the kids! Stick one in your child’s lunchbox daily to give them a giggle and get them in the spirit of the holiday.
You can then … Read More...
Brush Lettering with Crayola Markers
Did you know that you can do brush lettering with Crayola markers? Yep! Head over to An Artful Mom and see how. Then run grab your kids’ markers, or pick up a package of your own.
After a bit of … Read More...