In honor of day two of snow in Arkansas, I thought it would be fun to look at a collection of projects that’s perfect for when you need to keep warm.
Stitch Style Mittens
is an old book (published in … Read More...
Get the lowdown on 6 basic types of knit fabric
Rachael from Imagine Gnats gives the lowdown on 6 types of knit fabrics so you’ll know which type to use on your sewing project. She covers jersey knit, interlock knit, rib knit, sweatshirt knit, ponte de roma, and French … Read More...
How to make an assemblage clock
This assemblage clock project is featured over at JoAnn.com and uses a new clock designed for this purpose but I bet you could find an old clock and take it apart. The interior them could be just about anything. Pop … Read More...
Project : Cute Kitty Card
Visit the Crafybit blog for a video tutorial that will show you how to color this adorable kitty digital stamp using Copic markers and also a terrific tip on how to make a die cut longer. The square stitched die … Read More...
Homemade Stickers for Story Telling
This activity can be spread out over two, or even three, crafting sessions. The first thing that needs to be done is to create the stickers themselves. This is done by giving the kids several small squares of card stock … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric bow tie necklace
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how you can make a bow tie necklace. You can make the fabric bow tie as big or as small as you like. She shows it here as … Read More...
Glamorous Ranch Wedding
If you or your significant other has a love for the outdoors, then having an “outdoor” themed wedding my be just your style. This glamorous ranch wedding is a perfect balance of the outdoor rustic style, and the glam that … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: French inspired hot pads
Cami from Tidbits shows how you can make these lovely French inspired hot pads for your kitchen. She uses neutral colors and with simple stripes or a grain sack pattern. The neutral colors, stripes, and grain sack motif give the … Read More...
DIY Handpainted Mugs
Jolene from Craftysupermom shared this tutorial for making painted name mugs on her blog!
Jolene says: “Cups/Mugs are so practical. How nice would it be to have one specially in your name? Going out to buy a personalized one may … Read More...
28 Quick & Clever Ideas for Organizing Craft Supplies
Ever on the lookout for ways to make my craft space work better for me, I was quite excited to come across this post on BHG with 28 quick ideas for organization. You’ll find a series of tips you can … Read More...
Tutorial | Garden Journal or Mini-Book
Make a journal from scratch to record and keep track of everything in your garden this spring and summer. Sabrina at The Honor Roll shows you exactly how to make one, including the stamping and color work on the cover. … Read More...
DIY Stationery – Envelope Cutouts – Maritza LisaMaritza Lisa
Love stationery? Make your own! Using your Silhouette machine, Studio software and some free envelope cutting files you can create these lined envelopes with a cut-out section for an address, sentiment or stamped image. The bright pop of color in … Read More...
DIY Embroidered Clay Ring
Here’s a bit of a mashup: clay and embroidery. Sahana uses it for a ring project here but you could do it with any sort of piece: magnet, pendant, brooch. Make your own little samplers complete with little clay … Read More...
DIY Wine Barrel Dog Bed
Stop looking at the cute dog. Well, I know it is a bit hard. It is so darn cute!
But this DIY from thegildedhorn is the perfect accessory for the dog that you love.
It also allows you to drink … Read More...
Free pattern: Lumberjack hat for a doll
Jennie from Wren Feathers shares a free pattern for a doll’s lumberjack hat. It’s made from fleece with a fur lining. The lumberjack hat will fit dolls with 12″ heads, such as American Girl or Maplelea. She created and shared … Read More...
Tutorial: Anthro style flower wall art
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home guest blogs at Flamingo Toes with a tutorial showing how to make this scrappy flower wall art. The design was inspired by a pillow she saw at Anthropology years ago. It’s made with Mod Podge… Read More...
Project: Glitter Scene Card
Oh how this card makes me long for winter to be over and summer to hurry up and get here! This wonderful card is full of glitz and glamour and was made by die cutting adhesive sheets and filling in … Read More...
Shamrock Headband for St. Patrick’s Day
Laura of “katy diddys” has this charming Shamrock Headband for us to make. This is sweet for a young girl or yourself. She has great instructions on how to create this darling headband. Laura uses her blog to help other … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Scones
In case you still have some strawberries or dark chocolates leftover, here are some scones that you could make. You can have them for dessert or breakfast. Our strawberries are still on sale and you can get a discount on … Read More...
Tips for using high-density foam in your sewing projects
High-density foam is a good choice for cushions or soft toy blocks. The dense foam holds its shape better than the lighter stuff. Kelly from Just Another Project shares some tips for using high-density foam. She includes tips for buying … Read More...