When you make a garment from knit fabric, you have several options for finishing the neckline. Sarai from Colette Patterns shares a tutorial at their blog, The Coletterie, showing 4 ways you can finish the neckline of a knit garment. … Read More...
Make a Sleepy Cloud Pin Töpper
Lorene over at Molly and Mama has some of the most adorable crafts for us to Create. Her Sleepy Cloud Pin Töpper is so adorable to give along with a pin cushion. You can go over to her shop and … Read More...
Giveaway Winner of the 4 Green Crafting books in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Congrats go out to KB V. of Renton, WA. She is the winner of the St. Patrick’s Day green book giveaway that includes:
1. The “green back” money folding book Extreme Origami
2. Draw 500 Things From Nature
3. Gardening … Read More...
A Bunch of Easter Bunnies to Knit
The other day I shared a bunch of cute spring/Easter knitting patterns from Lion Brand Yarn, and I wanted to come back with some cuteness from elsewhere, and boy have I done that.
Here are a bunch of super sweet … Read More...
How to make a garden hedgehog and a light up mushroom
Hedgehogs are so darn cute! Who wouldn’t want a garden filled with these cute little guys. For the complete tutorial on how to make a garden hedgehog planter out of a recycled plastic bottle pop on over to the blog … Read More...
How to Make Hollow Chocolate Easter Eggs
I’m not sure if I would want to break into these beautiful eggs, let alone be able to create them. These would be a beautiful addition to the dessert table for brunch or dinner on Easter Sunday. It could also … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Felt bunny egg cozy
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how you can make these cute felt bunny egg cozies. They’re made from felt with a simple pattern that she provides as a free download. You can use them at … Read More...
53 Storage & Organization Ideas for Your Bathroom
A bathroom can be one of the most challenging places to find storage space. It can also be just as difficult to find a great system for organization, being there is very limited space to actually store anything. These 53 … Read More...
Living Botanical Jewelry. Would you wear it?
Jewelry goes through so many different trends. From beadwork to wire wrapping to macrame and even micro macrame.
So what makes this trend a little different? Well it’s living!
The pieces featured in the roundup over at Smykker.me is going … Read More...
Home Hair Cutting Tools Should They Be Banned?
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Have you heard of the hair cutting tool Creaclips?
CreaClips
looks fantastic on the video but I am left wondering how it really works out. I mean should it be called CrayCray clip? Don’t get me wrong I … Read More...
This Pattern Will Melt Your Heart
The pattern for this tattoo hat is available on Ravelery for $2.00 by Christins from my sweet potato 3 but what makes it even more adorable is that this little fellow has heart troubles. Someone so little shouldn’t be burdened … Read More...
Project: Embossed Striped Card
Yana from Clean and Simple Die Cutting has a video tutorial showing how to make this pretty embossed card. She started out with plain white cardstock and used washi tape to mask off stripes and added ink using a blending … Read More...
Free pattern: Madeline Dress for little girls
The Madeline Dress would make a beautiful Easter dress for a little girl. It has a unique bodice that has a curved hem on the front, and opens to a wide collar on the back. Jess from The Sewing Rabbit … Read More...
Don’t Eat the Peep Easter Game
If you are looking for an easy Easter game that you can easily make, check out this printable Don’t Eat the Peep game create by Mique from Thirty Handmade Days. This is a silly Easter game that young kids especially … Read More...
Tutorial: Thimble pincushion pendant
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...