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...
Get That “Fixer Upper” Look In Your Own Home
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...
Tutorial: Blind hem stitch on your sewing machine
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...
Valentine’s Day Hearts Book Mark And Printable Card
I love this little Valentine’s Day book mark for our in class gift. It not only shares the love but it also shares the love of books. You could use a sticker or un-stitched felt if you need to make … Read More...
Free Pattern – Magical Unicorn Beanie
This Unicorn beanie is simply magical. It is so adorable that I know a few adults who will want to not only make it but wear it. The pattern is free which is even more magical. Free Unicorn Beanie Pattern.… Read More...
Project: Valentine Four Way Card
This amazing card from Diana Kowal is almost like 2 cards stuck together, with a hole in the center for hanging 3 dimensional shape. She’s got step by step directions on how to die cut and fold this fun card … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew bandana heart pillow
Turn a couple of inexpensive bandanas into a cute heart pillow, with no sewing required! A Crafty Mix shows how you can make it. The bandanas are already finished on the ends, but if you’re okay with a little fraying … Read More...
Crochet Curb Necklace Tutorial
A crochet curb necklace is one of the fastest pieces of jewelry you can whip up. Once you master the actual concept, you can work it into any chain necklace you have or can find. This tutorial shows a great … Read More...
Artist Interview with Arnaz Sunkersett + GIVEAWAY
Hey guys, today I’m thrilled to have Arnaz Sunkersett here to answer a few questions about her work! I love interviewing other fellow artists and getting to know them so I’m super happy to have Arnaz here today.
Who are … Read More...
48 DIY Noncandy Printable Valentine’s Day Treats
… Read More...Looking for a no-candy solution for Valentine’s Day treats this year?
Valentine’s Day is a special holiday that is all about showing love and affection to the people we care about. While candy and sweets are a traditional gift for
12 Cheap Ways to Organize Your Craft Room
The folks at Only For Her have collected 12 creative ways to everything in your craft room in place thus making you more efficient when you sit down to work.
Use items that are usually made for other uses to … Read More...
Panel Sewing Challenge | ABC Nature Walk
Tamara Kate did a guest post on Michael Miller’s blog, Making it Fun, to announce a sewing challenge. It features her ABC panel from her latest fabric collection, Nature Walk.
As part of the announcement, she provides ideas for … Read More...
Fabulous New Glass from Bullseye and a new Southern California Resource Center!
I’m a huge fan of Bullseye Glass and all of their products, so when I get an email about new stuff I can’t help but be excited. New sheet glass…cascades…streaky frit…new stringers…rods…molds…check it all out. So good!! And for those … Read More...
Freebie: Ground Hog Day printable
Peeking out of his den today, Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. So, it looks like we are due an early Spring. In my part of the U.S., it’s been unseasonably warm, but I’m still hoping this prediction comes … Read More...
Tutorial: Kaleidoscope cane
Kaleidoscope canes are a bit of magic. I know you can plan them out, just like any other cane, but the mirror image and repetition effect is still always just a bit interesting. La Perle Rouge has a step by … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy butterfly softies
Jill from Snugglebug University shares a free pattern for these fabric butterfly softies. They’re easy to sew and you can make each one different with the fabric you use on the wings. I think they’d be so beautiful for a … Read More...
Knit a Super Warm Turtleneck Style Capelet
I have never really been that into ponchos, but each time the come back into style I feel myself getting a little weaker.
I particularly love big, bulky, but otherwise simple designs like this turtleneck capelet/poncho from Modern Crafting. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique heart coasters
These fabric heart coasters are perfect for Valentine’s Day and year-round. Because every day is a little sweeter with some hearts in it! Allie from Miss Lovie guest posts at Thirty Handmade Days with a tutorial showing how to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux shearling lapped seams
If you’re sewing a jacket or hat from shearling (or faux shearling), a lapped seam will give you that signature wooly trim. The wooly part is actually just the seam allowance turned to expose the back side of the shearling. … Read More...
Get These Free Printable Sunset Scenes Adult Coloring Pages!
Last week I shared a link for 100+ free coloring pages and you guys loved it so today I wanted to share a couple more. These were designed by Menucha at Moms and Crafters. She hand drew these whimsical and … Read More...