Are you tired of decorating Easter eggs the same old way? The Little Treasures has compiled a roundup of 20 unique decorating ideas, ranging from washi tape eggs to nail polish eggs. No matter what your level of artistic skill, … Read More...
SewingTutorial: Quilted pot holder
Lindsay from Lindsay Sews and Craft Buds shows how you can make a quilted pot holder. It has a pocket where you can slide your hand to help protect it from a hot pan. You can make one in just … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Paper Crafting Magazine
Each month the folks over at American Crafts publish an on-line mini magazine call Cut and Paste filled with cards, 3-d projects and scrapbook pages that you can view for free. The March issues had floral scrapbook pages, pretty packaging … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a thimble pip or clamshell pinch purse
Super Mom – No Cape! shares a tutorial for making a thimble pip. You might also know these little pouches as thimble buds, precious pods, pinch purses, pipkins, or clam shells. The little pouches have a pinch opening, and just … Read More...
Bernat Recalls Tizzy Yarn
I saw a post from Vickie Howell about Bernat’s voluntary recall of its Tizzy yarn.
The yarn, which is a polyester novelty yarn that has twists of fiber protruding from the core, is being pulled over worries that garments made … Read More...
Tutorial: Ninja turtle hooded towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this ninja turtle hooded towel. It actually doesn’t take that much detail to create a ninja turtle face – a green towel plus a mask with eyes. If you changed … Read More...
Make a recycled wool bike seat cover!
Kris of “Resweater” is sharing one of the cleverest ideas in recycling a wool sweater. Wool is absorbent and leather is not so you have a nice padded seat when you are riding your bike. You can use different types … Read More...
Easter Oreo Chick Pops
Here is a fun treat to make with the kids before Easter or maybe you are having a brunch and need an activity for the kids after. Spring is to arrive tomorrow, but talk of snow on Saturday. I think … Read More...
Crochet Baby Ballerina Shoes With Video
These crochet ballerina shoes for a baby are the cutest thing ever. It almost makes me want another baby.
The pattern for these shoes is available in a video and printed format (for free).
I found the pattern for them … Read More...
7 Quilts That Are Perfect For Spring And Easter
Are you looking for a meaningful and beautiful way to celebrate Easter or Spring this year? If so, why not consider making a quilt? Quilting is a timeless craft that’s been around for centuries, and has been used to celebrate … Read More...
7 Design Ideas To Make Your Own Raised Garden Bed
Gardening season is just around the corner and if you are still trying to decide what would be the perfect setup for you to grown your own garden, check out these 7 ideas for making your own raised garden bed. … Read More...
Fun Easter Projects from Lion Brand
I know every yarn company probably has a ton of cute Easter knitting projects, but it happens that I found enough of them at Lion Brand Yarn’s website to warrant a whole post, I think.
As usual with their patterns, … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap fabric bead necklace
Alisa Burke turns her fabric scraps into fabulous jewelry. The leftover bits of fabric get rolled up into beads, which can she can turn into colorful necklaces. She shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can also make … Read More...
DIY Beaded Heart Earrings
We don’t tend to cover too many bead stringing tutorials but these ones were adorable so I had to share. I love the color combinations which make them young and fresh. These Earrings are easy to make and come with … Read More...
Mexican Flower Shawl
This Mexican shawl is filled with color and after yesterday’s Free Rainbow blanket pattern I thought we would carry on with the theme or bright colors. This shawl is made using this Hawaiian flower pattern by Sarah London.
Looking for … Read More...
Project: Fairy Card
Dorinda from My Little World has a step by step photo tutorial showing how she made this birght and bold fairy card using die cuts, stamps and stencils. She’ll even show you a neat trick: how to extend your stamped … Read More...
Fabric Bowls
I am always looking for a way to use up my fabric scraps so I was excited to run across this wonderful projects shared by Vicki on Art with Kids. This is not only a great way to use up … Read More...
Free Pattern: The Slouchy Tee
This slouchy tee is a free pattern from It’s Always Autumn. The simple pattern is quick to sew. And the easy going style of this tee makes it an everday wardrobe staple. It fits loose through the body, with elbow … Read More...
The Secret to Keeping Flowers Fresh While Wrapped In a Bouquet
Fresh flowers are more than beautiful and most everyone wants to have a bouquet of flowers to hold throughout their wedding day. However, by the end of a long day, flowers become wilted and dried out. Take a look at … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter Bunny Cinch Bag
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make a simple cinch bag with a cute Easter Bunny face. The drawstring bag is easy to make. She includes a template for the bunny face applique. Her template includes some other … Read More...