To sewists, matched stripes are a sign of quality construction. It says you pay attention to detail. Lisa from Mabey She Made It shows two methods for getting perfectly matched stripes. Her second method is the one I usually use, … Read More...
Project: Kids Class Room Valentine Cards with Erasers
If your or your child are going to be stamping up lots of Valentine’s for your child’s classroom this year here’s an adorable idea using heart shaped erasers. You’ll find directions for making these over on the Lawn Fawn blog … Read More...
Making Collage Backgrounds for your Art Journal
Do you art journal? Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs has posted her second installment in her Art Journaling 101 blog series, and this time she is talking about creating collage backgrounds. Carmen says:
… Read More...A blank page can be very scary
Tutorial: 20-minute no-sew table runner
My dining room table is ugly. One day I’ll paint it and make it cute, but until then I’m always looking for ways to cover it up. A table runner does wonders for that! Even if your table isn’t ugly … Read More...
Beer Ale Flavored Roasted Nuts Recipe
If you are planning a party, you’ll want to make some of these beer flavored nuts for your guests to munch on. You can use any ale flavor you like. Make some for the Super Bowl this weekend or make … Read More...
Video tutorial: 5-minute pillowcase
Did you know you can make a pillowcase in just 5 minutes? Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shares a video tutorial showing how you can do it. She uses a magic trick – also known as the burrito method – … Read More...
Red Velvet Cake Balls with Coconut and White Chocolate Bits
You can’t go wrong with red velvet, especially for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sweet treat covered in coconut and white chocolate bits for you and your sweetie to enjoy. These would be great to make with the kids too. … Read More...
KnitBits: Knitting for Jimmy Kimmel, Knitting for Charity and Knitting Against All Odds
There’s so much great knitting news this week, but I think we have to start with the story of Brad Perry, a reporter from KUSI San Diego, who on a whim accepted a ticket to a taping of “Jimmy … Read More...
Upgrade Your Super Bowl Party with These Free Printables
Take your Super Bowl viewing experience up a notch by serving snacks in stylish paper cones and adding drink tags to cups that also provide a space for everyone to make their score predictions. These free printables, as well as … Read More...
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
Every dessert lover’s dream dessert! Who would have thought to put a slice of cheesecake in the middle of a cake? That genius would be Sarah from The Gold Lining Girl! You no longer have to decide between a piece … Read More...
How to make a football paper chain
Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials or the game decorating for a fun get together with your friends and family is always a “win”. Pop on over to the blog The Centsible Life for the free download … Read More...
Tutorial: Use scrap fabrics to make gorgeous greeting cards
Sew4Home shows how you can use your scrap fabric to make gorgeous greeting cards. Bits of fabric give a greeting texture and color that you just don’t get with paper alone. And, you can use some of your smallest scraps … Read More...
Valentine Box Ideas That Are Actually Doable
Making a Valentine’s Day box for your child’s classroom is a long-standing tradition that most younger classes still carry on. If you have the task of making a creative Valentine box for (with) your little one, you’ll probably want to … Read More...
Free LOVE To Anyone Who Can Stitch
Okay so we are not giving away LOVE as such but Stitcherhood is giving you this free LOVE themed Chart. Follow the link to download the pattern. Love Cross stitch Pattern.
Looking for more Valentine’s Day Cross stitch patterns and … Read More...
Give A Heart Felt “Written” Gift This Valentine’s Day
Forget about tacky store-bought Valentine’s day trinkets, how about giving a gift that is truly from your heart. These free printable papers are a versatile and thoughtful gift that can be used to express love and encouragement not just on … Read More...
Free Pattern – Valentine’s Day Cowl
Do you have someone to love this Valentine’s Day? How about making a heart-felt Crochet Cowl. This pattern by Divine Debris is free and available via Ravelry.
Looking for more Crochet Cowl patterns? Check out these crochet cowl patterns … Read More...
Technique: Adding Color to Projects with Color Burst Inks
Stampington and Company has information on how to use Color Burst inks for a lovely water color background or to use in combinations with stamps for colorful mixed media style collage art and cards. Click here to check it out.… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Waxed canvas tool apron
With spring just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gardening and home improvement projects. The Merrythought shows how yo u can make a waxed canvas tool apron to keep your gardening or other tool handy while you’re … Read More...
Feature Friday: Lali Blue
Today’s Feature Friday post is the Etsy shop Lali Blue. The shop specializes in handmade pieces of jewelry that are reminiscent of childhood memories, classic tales, and fantasy dioramas. Not only are they simply gorgeous, but they have a certain … Read More...
20 Valentine’s Day Photo Ideas for Family & Kids
Looking for a fun weekend photography project? Try these 20 Valentine’s Day photo ideas for kids and family. Cute and adorable photography shoots using backgrounds, props of kisses, love, hearts, cupid baby, balloons.