I have mentioned before my deep love of arm warmers, but leg warmers are great, too, especially when you have to be outside in the cold and you still want to wear a skirt or just need an extra layer … Read More...
32 Awesome Craft Projects Made From Paint Samples
There’s a big debate on whether or not paint chips are actually “free”, but regardless of which side of the fence you sit, these 32 pain chip projects are perfect for using up all of those samples you may have … Read More...
Giveaway: Smile Brilliant Kit and Reasons to Whiten your teeth
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Appearance/ Self Confidence
Let’s face it, being an adult requires morning energy boost. Whether it is a cup of coffee, a smoothie, soda or an energy drink, we all need something to … Read More...
Chain, Safety Pins and Rhinestones
What do you get when you put chain, safety pins and rhinestones together? This amazing drop necklace. I love the use of the pins to add dimension and yes I am going to say it “quirkiness”. If you haven’t noticed … Read More...
Free Crochet Unicorn Pattern
So we all believe in Unicorns right? Well this big fella is adorable and very colourful. You may recall a few weeks ago when we featured a little unicorn just as cute but a little smaller. You asked for bigger … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make this neck support pillow in just 30 minutes
Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making this neck support pillow. It’s a quick, simple project. They say it can be done in just 30 minutes! The pillow is shaped to cradle your head and support your neck. Handles on … Read More...
Natural fast and easy Valentine Message Banner
I don’t think you’ll need a tutorial to create this adorable little message banner for valentines. You can make it or your children can make it it is just so natural and precious. It is pictured on “HERE for the … Read More...
Tutorial: Crayon cuff
This crayon cuff by Jess from The Sewing Rabbit keeps crayons always at the ready. She shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from fleece (easy-sew fabric) with pockets to hold 4 crayons. It has a simple Velcro closure … Read More...
Project: Valentine Canvas
Decorate your home for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want a little love around your house with a lovely mixed media canvas. Rachel shares a video tutorial and lots of photos for making a project with several different media like … Read More...
Kids Craft – Textured Yarn Heart Craft for Decoration
If you have a collection of yarn bits and pieces lying around, I suggest using some of them to make one or more of these textured hearts. Start out by drawing a large yarn shape on a large piece of … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple serged handwarmers
Jen from Eat. Sleep. Make. shows how you can make these simple serged handwarmers. They’re squares of fabric filled with rice. Heat them in the microwave and tuck them in your coat pockets before heading out into a cold day. … Read More...
February DIY Challenge: Hearts!
Need a creative boost? Join Rachel and Alison from Adventures In Making for their new DIY Craft Challenge!
Each month they will choose a theme, and you get to run with it, then share what you make. You can stick … Read More...
Tutorial | Origami Heart Garland
Learn how to make these adorable kirigami hearts – kirigami is the art of paper folding and cutting – then string them together to make a garland. Each heart takes about two minutes to make once you have the hang … Read More...
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar Kit
Here is a cute gift you can give for Valentine’s Day or for a birthday. You can make it for several chocolate bars or just one individual. You could also have a make your own chocolate bar party and then … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a partial chair slipcover to cover a worn seat
Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable shows an easy fix for a tear in an upholstered chair seat. She makes a partial slipcover, covering only the seat cushion. Using a contrasting fabric turns it into a feature rather than just a fix.… Read More...
Wonderful recycled metal heart decorations
Over at the blog Kathi’s Garden Art Rust-n-Suff she has featured a whole bunch of amazing recycled metal heart art in this post and some newer pieces in this post that feature hearts and other themes. Pop on over … Read More...
Tutorial: Free motion stitch a Valentine
TJ from Studio Mailbox guest blogs at The Sewing Loft showing how you can use fabric paint and free motion stitching to make pretty Valentines. The process of painting and then free motion stitching will give each one its own … Read More...
Technique: Stenciled Card using Embossing Paste and Powders
Lori from the Stamp Scents blog shares a tutorial for making a beautiful nature themed card, adding embossing powder to embossing paste over a stencil. The result is stunning, with loads of texture and depth. Click here to find out … Read More...
A jar of reasons why you love him & Heart Tea Bag
It is been said that a picture is worth a thousand words well on this romantic gift for a man there is pictures on how to create these love notes in a jar. You decorate the outside of the jar … Read More...
Free pattern: Leather and fur baby booties
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making these leather (or faux leather) and fur baby booties. There are just three pattern pieces (a sole, a heel, and a toe) that fit together to make a pair … Read More...