Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this thimble pincushion pendant. You can wear the itty bitty pincushion around your neck. It has just enough space to hold a few pins or needles. It’s easy to make and … Read More...
Giveaway: Under 100 Knit Collection
Congratulations, Rita Z!
Everyone had such a great response to the yarn leftovers post the other day (thanks for that, really!) that we thought it would be fun to revisit a leftovers-using book that was also really popular the last … Read More...
9 Ways to Use a French Knot In Your Needlework
French knot embroidery stitches are a versatile and beautiful option for hand embroidery. Whether you’re a seasoned embroidery artist or just starting out, the French knot is an easy stitch to master that will add a stunning touch to your … Read More...
DIY Washi Tape Tea Lights
Whether you are looking for a cheap and easy project for a shower or wedding décor, or maybe just something fun to give to a friend, this tutorial will be perfect! With a few simple supplies of tea lights, scissors, … Read More...
Teaching Your First Art Workshop
Here is another fantastic resource from The Artcademy! This is perfect for those of you who may be considering teaching art.
They say: “One successful stream of income for artists is teaching art classes or workshops. Teaching others your techniques … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute superhero cape from a t-shirt
Heather from Feather’s Flights shows how you can make a superhero cape in just 10 minutes. You’ll start with a t-shirt and make some simple cuts. There’s Velcro at the neck. You can add that with some simple sewing, or … Read More...
Freebie | Bunny & Bow Printable Goodie Bags
These bunny with a bow printable treat bags are oh so very sweet! They’re the perfect size for stashing little chocolate eggs for Easter treats. The post at Hello, Wonderful includes all the instructions you need for cutting out and … Read More...
Video Tutorial | How to Fake Calligraphy
Have you ever wanted to use gorgeous calligraphy on your scrapbook pages, but felt your skills just weren’t up to scratch? Well Mikko at I Try DIY has some help for you. She developed a technique for faking calligraphy! The … Read More...
Freebie | Clean & Simple Template and Printable
Compliments of Cathy Zielske and Srapbooks & Cards Today magazine, download this free layered PSD template to use on digital and hybrid layouts. It’s great for All About Me layouts! See Cathy’s sweet & simple example layouts for inspiration, and … Read More...
Design and Win Your Own Dream Home!
This looks like a great DIY opportunity!
Relativity Television and the creator of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” are teaming up with a major network for an all new competition show.
The lucky couples chosen to take on this challenge will … Read More...
Tutorial: Make Clay Bunny Peeps
These little DIY faux Peeps become earrings. You could use your clay peep as a charm, part of a barrette or clippy decoration or make it a lil bigger and use it as a magnet or pin. Combine your Easter … Read More...
Paper Napkin Candy Bowls
In this fun and easy craft idea video, Innova Crafts shows us how to make these candy bowls using just napkins!
I am amazed what people can do with just a napkin and a glass. Fun activity for the next … Read More...
Deep Fried Cadbury Easter Eggs
Oh, the calories!
Looking at this recipe, I want to eat it immediately. This is one juicy, easter treat that is begging for both adult and kid intervention.
Really, how bad would eating one of these would be?
If you … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt Easter egg ornaments
Birgit from By Number 19 shares a free pattern for making these felt Easter egg decorations. The set of felt ornaments can be hung from a simple tree made from a branch. She includes templates for making all 6 designs … Read More...
Tutorial: Crossover skirt and ruffled petticoat for a little girl’s dress
Chelsea from GYCT Designs shows how you can create a crossover skirt with a ruffled petticoat for a little girl’s dress. This would make a beautiful Easter dress! The skirt is made with angled ends overlapping at the front, with … Read More...
Cats In Hats Blog tour and giveaway
30 Knit and Crochet Hat Patterns for Your Kitty
by Sara Thomas
Link to the Rafflecoptor Giveaway:
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/1017537212/?
This contest will run from 3/16 to 3/30 @ 12 AM EST. The publisher will give away:
ONE prize … Read More...
Donut Hole Chicks
Here is another cute way to decorate your cupcakes for Easter. You could buy everything from the bakery or make your own cupcakes. Pick up some chocolate candy melts and store bought frosting or make your own. These would be … Read More...
Tutorial: Make this coiled bowl from your fabric scraps
Ronja from Nur Noch created this lovely fabric bowl out of her scraps and a spool of cord. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. This would be so pretty for springtime décor! In her post she shows … Read More...
8 String Art Tutorials
No, we are not doing a throw back to years ago when string art was the big rage in crafting. In case you haven’t heard, it’s made a comeback and in a big, modern, somewhat updated way. Take a look … Read More...
How to Make a Sand-Cast Birdbath
Every morning for the last week I have heard birds chirping outside my window. It’s just coincidental enough that I came across this tutorial for making a beautiful sand-cast birdbath and I figure it may be just the project my … Read More...