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It’s all about the hearts and love this week with Valentine’s day just around the corner. We managed to find another amazing Heart inspired pattern for you to make. This Heart Beanie pattern is available here at Melodys-makings.com.
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Boil your roses to DIY your own Spa Treatment. Make A Rosewater Toner using this metod and recipe. You can find all the step by step instructions as well as beautiful floral photos here. Rose Water Toner Recipe.
Die cut some wedding, anniversary or Valentine’s Day cards with this free die cut file from SVG Cuts. It’s in a Zip format that includes .svg files for use with Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or … Read More...
Cintia from My Poppet shows how to make a Fairy Bread coin purse. I’d never heard of Fairy Bread before. It’s an Australian treat made from white bread spread with butter and covered with sprinkles. I cannot imagine a child … Read More...
Get your funniest and sweetest photos this year with these free Valentine’s Day Photo Booth Props. Kids absolutely love having fun with these, and they make a great party activity.
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These pretty buttons are done simply (translation here) – rolled out air dry cay, acrylic paints, wooden skewers and a couple coats of waterproof varnish. In the comments the author remarks not to make them not too thin … Read More...
Do you need a gift for your favorite beer lover? You could get this for Valentine’s Day, birthday, Anniversary, Father’s Day or surprise him with a new addition to his “Man Cave”. I would even add a couple of beers … Read More...
Do you plan out your sewing projects? Or take a more spontaneous (some might say haphazard) approach? I’m definitely more of the latter, though I do like to keep track of ideas as they occur to me so I can … Read More...
You can find directions for this adorable winter themed thank you card over at the Chameleon Pens site including tips on coloring with their markers, a water color wash background and how to assemble the shaker card. Click here to … Read More...
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and we’re about to begin the Year of the Monkey.
I found so many cute monkey knitting patterns I actually had to stop looking for fear of overwhelming you all with the … Read More...
This is a non-edible fun Valentine’s Day treat to make with the kids. This is perfect for all ages, but definitely for the tweens and older. I would do some prep time in advance for this treat. Especially the paper … Read More...
A pleated maxi skirt from a bold fabric makes a dramatic statement. Sophisticated but with an element of fun. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial showing how you can make one for yourself. You can dress it up … Read More...
Do you know of anyone getting engaged for Valentine’s or the near future? This would be a wonderful idea to present the ring in. The cake topper is made out of a cupcake and chocolate, so you could always present … Read More...
The tic tac toe game makes a bold graphic design on a front of a tote, but it’s also a functioning game with pieces that snap on and off. Anna from Journey Into Creativity shows how you can make one. … Read More...
Here is a fun treat that you can make with the kids. Easy to make and they can have fun with decorating. These are great for the older kids to hand out. When the Valentine’s cards in the store are … Read More...
The Super Bowl is an exciting time for football fans, and it’s also a great opportunity to get together with friends and family to enjoy some delicious food. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to make something special … Read More...
These cute macarons will be perfect for your Valentine’s Day treat. They would also be sweet for a bridal shower, girl’s tea party, or special “just because” treats for your loved ones. You could always change the color and shape … Read More...
Tin cans are now made so thin they make a great recycled material to make art with. With just a few simple tools and materials you can make this darling heart tin can folk art. See how over at … Read More...
How many of you have a home that you are trying to renovate or remodel? It can be a huge project, and along with all of the work comes a lot of decisions to be made. Not only are you … Read More...
When you need to hem trousers or a skirt and you don’t want the stitches to show, use a blind hem stitch. Beth from Sew DIY shows how you can make a blind hem on your sewing machine. It’s a … Read More...
