The snowman is the perfect winter symbol that will last through the holidays and after. How cute are these bowls to hold your marshmallows in. Even better for your ice cream and you can eat the bowl afterwards. Great for … Read More...
Make a Warm and Fuzzy Lumberjack Hat for Your Kids
Sometimes it’s easier to get a child to bundle up if their winter accessories include a bit of fuzzy, furry, warm yarn.
This Kid’s Lumberjack Hat from Nemcsok Farms is a great choice for a kid in a cold climate … Read More...
How to make vintage style Valentine arrows
Arrows were my Valentine theme last year and with this great design for vintage style arrows I think they will be again this year. Vintage style arrows could be a decorating element beyond the Valentine season. If these look like … Read More...
Tutorial: Nesting fabric baskets
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how to make a set of nesting fabric baskets. She gives cutting dimensions to make them in three sizes, the largest having finished measurements of 22 cm x 16 cm x 13 … Read More...
Polar Bear Hot Chocolate
Here is another “Norm of the North” inspired idea. I love it because I love bears in general. Plus, you can’t have hot chocolate without marshmallows or whip cream. How cute are the marshmallows to look like polar bears for … Read More...
Free pattern: Mitten hot pad
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free hot pad pattern each month. The pattern for this month is, appropriately enough, shaped like a mitten. It’s a simple shape you can embellish up with applique or trim, or keep things simple … Read More...
DIY Recycled Tin Piggy Bank
I love cute projects, don’t you? I made this felt piggy bank and I just love how cute he turned out and I had to share him with you!
With it being January, I wanted to do a project that … Read More...
Groundhog Day Cupcake Push Pops
Winter has arrived and I’m already looking forward to spring. Groundhog Day is February 2nd and we find out if we get an early spring or not. In New England is we just hope that winter ends on the warm … Read More...
Free Printable Star Wars Valentine’s
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...