Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can make a small drawstring bag. She suggests making them as gift bags. They’d be a pretty way to present a small gift, perhaps jewelry. And at the end of her post, … Read More...
7th Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling in Fort Worth, Texas
For those of us in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I wanted to share this info about a fun craft even being held today and tomorrow! The Funky Finds Spring Fling! Funky Finds puts on a lot of awesome craft shows … Read More...
Inspiration Saturdays Week 2
This week the inspiration is this photograph by Luci Everett, done as part of the series “Good Looking Things Next to Each Other”. I love how eclectic and random this image is, and I also love the Polaroids. So … Read More...
12 Green-tastic projects perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
Over at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make a finger knit wreath using an embroidery hoop for a base along with
A recycled heart box shamrock and a post that include
Round-up: 40 nursing friendly sewing patterns and tutorials
Stephanie from Swoodson Says has collected up links to 40 nursing-friendly sewing patterns. Some are patterns for garments made specifically for nursing, while others are patterns that were not intended for nursing but would work for nursing mamas. Still others … Read More...
On Trend in Europe: Using Craft & Culture to Tell a Story
Apartment therapy has an article titled on trend in Europe using Crafts and culture to tell a story. The first vignette they have on the site is a piece of Grey felt that looks like it’s been discolored in the … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric buckets to organize your home
Jennifer at Ellison Lane shares a tutorial showing how you can make these fabric buckets. You can use them to organize just about any spot in your house – your desk, your sewing spot, your bathroom, a child’s room, and … Read More...
55 Free St. Patrick’s Day Printables
The Dating Divas have assembled an amazing roundup of free online printables to help you prepare for whatever type of St. Patrick’s Day celebration you’re planning. There are lots of party invitations, treat bag toppers, and printable party decorations. There’s … Read More...
Knitting in the News: Nerdy Knits, Knitting Fails and Charity Projects
BuzzFeed is not a site I love, but they do sometimes have some fun things related to knitting and crafts. This community post from Allie Dahl collects 19 nerdy knits that you’re sure to want to stitch up if you … Read More...
Video tutorial: Ruffle ribbon flower
The Ribbon Retreat shares a video tutorial showing how you can make a ruffle ribbon flower. The gathered ribbon makes a full, ruffled bloom. They would make beautiful hair accessories, perhaps to wear with a special Easter dress. You can … Read More...
Card Making – 8 Spring Themed Stamped Cards
Spring is a season of renewal and new beginnings, and what better way to celebrate than by creating some beautiful Spring-themed cards? With flowers blooming and birds chirping, there is no shortage of inspiration for creating cheerful and colorful cards … Read More...
The Best Spring Wreath Tutorials
Wreaths are a classic decor piece and versatile in the sense that one simple wreath form can create so many possibilities. If you love having a wreath to adorn your front door, and greet your guests in the current season, … Read More...
Book Launch – Materially Crafted
A Subtle Revelry has released a new book and has done so in such a fun and creative way. Check out the video trailer and try not to jiggle to the music.
RRP $24.95 but currently on sale at Amazon … Read More...
The Best Cookie Cake Recipe Ever
Have you stopped drooling yet? Doesn’t it look delicious? It also looks sickly sweet and full of texture and crunch but still yum. This amazing cake has been created by LiveLoveandSugar.com. The recipe allows you to change out the different … Read More...
Home remedies for Beautiful Eyelashes
Check out these 9 natural remedies for making your lashes longer , thicker and stronger. Applying mascara to a strong foundation is the best way to achieve great makeup results. Choosing a Mascara that works for you is more important … Read More...
Car Themed Crochet Patterns
These car-themed crochet patterns are a fun and unique way to add a touch of playfulness to any home or nursery. From road rugs to toy cars, these patterns provide a wide range of options for creating your own car-themed … Read More...
Tutorial: Easter bunny drawstring pouch
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial showing how to make a drawstring pouch with Easter bunny ears. This would be a cute way to package a Easter gift. The cute of the bag would make even the simplest … Read More...
Keep Classically Warm with a Seed Stitch Scarf
I love Seed Stitch. It’s probably my favorite easy texture (well, I love Moss Stitch, too, truth be told).
It’s great for a lot of reasons. It’s super easy to knit, because as long as you know the difference between … Read More...
Pot of Gold Shamrock Bouquet
Any craft that incorporates candy into the finished project will rate high on my list. Perhaps that is why this sweet project posted by Noreen, on Crafty Journal, caught my eye. She made this adorable bouquet of shamrocks using craft … Read More...
Project: Collage Art Bird House
I’m in love with this amazing mixed media bird house project! The Layers of Ink blog has step by step photos to show you how to alter a plain wooden bird house using paints, inks, showing how to add color … Read More...