Valentine’s Day is a special time of the year where love and romance are celebrated. And for crafters, it’s the perfect time to unleash their creativity by making handmade gifts for their loved ones. If you’re a nerd, you may … Read More...
Download a Free Pom Pom Birthday Party Invitation
Amy over at Delineate Your Dwelling is sharing a printable party invitation she made for her daughter’s birthday with a pom pom theme. This is a fabulous party idea if you want a celebration that’s colorful and cute without relying … Read More...
8 New Year’s sewing resolutions you should make
I’ll be honest. I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year. Did you? Were any of them sewing-related? Melissa from Melly Sews shares a post written by her husband telling 8 resolutions sewists should make but probably won’t. I … Read More...
Free Crochet Cookie Monster & Elmo Patterns
I loved watching Sesame street as a small child and I must admit I still have a soft spot for the characters too. Here is a free pattern for one of the most popular characters of all Cookie Monster. Free … Read More...
Skin Whitening Body Scrub
There are many reasons people want to lighten or whiten their faces. It is not always about changing the appearance of one’s race as most people jump to the conclusion.
Imperfections on the face and body come in all different … Read More...
Project: Pet Treat Bags
Have a furry friend you want to make up something sweet for? Here’s a cute decorated treat bag to make up from Sizzix for your pets. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Free Sewing Pattern , Tutorial: How to make a dog coat
You’re not the only one who needs a coat on a cold winter day. Your dog might appreciate an extra layer when going out for a winter walk, too. Professor Pincushion shares a video showing how you can make a … Read More...
Turn an Old Headboard into a Craft Nook
Lina from Fancy frugal Life did an amazing job turning and old headboard into a storage unit for her craft nook. She explains how she and her husband put this nook together using free and thrifted items as well as … Read More...
Sweet Dreams for Lil Red Doll
The Lil Red doll with her hand-tied quilt caught my eye today at Lady Belle Fabric. The doll, pillow, little friend (maybe it’s her lovey) and quilt started as a one-yard fabric panel. Working from a panel means anyone at … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny Flower Jewellery Sets
This technique, from Make It With Me, makes small cupped flowers in groups, like little bouquets of tulips. With a slightly different edge and colour on the flowers you could make other cluster flowers such as hydrangea or lilac. … Read More...
Tutorial: Gym duffle bag with a rip stop lining
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this awesome duffle bag. Use it for toting your clothes to the gym, or for your child to carry her equipment to spring sports practice. It’s made from a sturdy home dec weight fabric, … Read More...
Bacon Grilled Cheese Bread Dippers For Soup
The bacon used by Becky at the Cookie Rookie is actually candied whiskey bacon. I’ll leave it up to you if you want to use it. Grilled cheese and tomato soup is a classic combination. How about serving these bacon … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled jeans wine bottle gift bag
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a wine gift bag out of a jeans leg. The hem of the jeans becomes the opening of the bag. The pair she used for this bag had a button … Read More...
Nutella Lava Cake in a Cup
I don’t know about you, but I love the cake in a cup recipes out there. It takes care of your sweet tooth and not a lot of dishes to deal with. This would be a great dessert to enjoy … Read More...
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Giveaway- Leather Jewelry: 35 beautiful step-by-step leather accessories
Leave a comment in today’s post by January 22nd, 2016 and you are in the running for this great jewelry making book with lots of projects that feature recycled materials.
Looking for … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute and simple ribbon headbands
These Super Simple Headbands by Amy from Ameroonie Designs are indeed super simple to make. She shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat showing how to do it. All you need is a length of wide twill tape or ribbon, … Read More...
Norm of the North Lollipops
Have you seen the new “Norm of the North” movie yet? Here are some cute lollipops to enjoy before or after the movie. Amazingly, you can already buy the Easter candy along with Valentine’s. Drives me crazy, but then you … Read More...
An Easy Way to Make Your Own Knitting Needles
I’ve always wanted to try making knitting needles out of dowels. I actually bought some little dowels for the purpose. Then my daughter broke one and I was reluctant to try making needles with the dowel if it was so … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux layering belly band with a button up shirt hem
These belly bands are made for maternity, but I think I need them for my non-pregnant self. I work part-time at our library and there’s a lot of bending and stooping, which can be bad if your shirt isn’t long … Read More...
A Cake Decorating Party Is a Celebration Little Bakers Are Sure to Love
If you’re looking for a birthday party theme that encourages creativity, keeps kids occupied, and makes less work for you, a cake decorating party is a wonderful choice. Simply provide each guest with a mini cake and an assortment of … Read More...