In this day and age of texts, e-mails and social media it’s always nice to receive a real paper card in the mail! So send your thank-yous in style with these free printable thank-you cards from Delia Creates. They come … Read More...
Making Polymer Clay Sugar Beads
Sparkly little sugar beads are a nifty thing when you find them at the store. Making your own in clay can be a bit of a trick. These ones use clear microbeads for the sugar and TLS to adhere them … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pincushion for your sewing machine
I don’t use pins in my sewing that often, but when I do they always end up in a little pile in front of my sewing machine. I take them out of my fabric as it approaches the needle, and … Read More...
Free pattern: Bucket Basket Tote
Shannon from Very Shannon shares a free pattern for her Bucket Basket Tote. A gentle curve across the top gives it a beautiful, sophisticated silhouette. With a wide bottom and straps for easy carrying, it’s a perfect project tote for … Read More...
Love Bug Fondant Cupcake Toppers
These cute love bugs will put a smile on the cupcake recipient. How cute to decorate for a spring party or an outdoor garden or tea party. You could even use these on a mini cake! You can put a … Read More...
Project Notebook: The Cursed Ball of Yarn
As most knitters do, I have quite a stash, and some of it is pretty old. In the fall, I decided I wanted to knit some gloves for the girl (since her hands are finally big enough that I felt … Read More...
Fingerless Gloves with a Circular Twist
I would swear that I have shared this pattern with you before, but I can’t find any proof of that, so if I have, I apologize and if I haven’t I didn’t want you to miss out on this cool … Read More...
Tutorial: How to make a PDF sewing pattern with Photoshop
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a 3-part tutorial showing how she uses Photoshop to make a printable PDF sewing pattern. Her tutorial goes from sketch to print, starting with a paper pattern and then showing how to digitize and … Read More...
Big Hero 6 Birthday Party Ideas
If you have kids who loved the Big Hero 6 movie, this party from Second Chances Girl is sure to be a hit. I love the jumbo marshmallow pops and the Baymax building contest for the little party guests! Click … Read More...
Giveaway: Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing
Giveaway: A copy of the super cute new book Sew Dolled Up: Make Felt Dolls and Their Fun, Fashionable Wardrobes with Fabric Scraps and Easy Hand Sewing by Boutique Sha. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 27, 2015 … Read More...
16 ways to address and embellish an envelope
Who doesn’t love getting something pretty in the mail? I sure do! My mom buys old (unused) stamps and makes kind of a collage with them so they will add up to the right amount of postage. They are fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy gathered felt flower
Steph from The Silly Pearl shows how you can stitch these pretty felt flowers. The simple felt petals are gathered up, with a fringe-y contrast center. You can make them as big or as small as you like. She used … Read More...
How to Make Chocolate Butterflies
Although the birds bring some color to this white tundra, I am looking forward to spring to burst into action. The beautiful colors and fluttering of butterflies! These cupcakes will brighten any day. These are based on monarch butterflies, but … Read More...
DIY Wedding Rings – From Start to Finish
The sign of true love has to be these beautiful engraved rings, that were handmade, from start to finish.
A user on the popular image sharing site imgur, posted the whole process of creating these rings. She goes to show … Read More...
16 DIY Projects to Get a Great Industrial Look
The industrial/rustic look is becoming a pretty big trend in the home décor department, and this great post from Tatertots and Jello gives us 16 amazing DIY tutorials for you to get the perfect look you want for you next … Read More...
Simple Felt Tote Bag
Make this beautiful tote bag for Easter or Mother’s Day brought to you from Better Homes & Gardens. They have complete instructions and a downloadable pattern for you to cut out the pieces of Felt. Just select the colors that … Read More...
Free Printable Soap Wraps
These free soap labels or cigar band wraps are actually for Fall but they are so cute I don’t think anyone will care. I love the little fox one it is so adorable. Just click on over here to the … Read More...
Crochet Caravan Keychain
This free pattern is adorable and cute and kitchsy and did I say adorable? Perfect little project for time poor crafters. How ironic would it be to crochet this whilst sitting in your caravan on holiday. Love quirky little things … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle hem baby leg warmers from socks
Baby leg warmers are super easy to make out of a pair of knee socks. U Create shows how to do it. Each one takes one cut and one simple edge finish on the sewing machine. She timed herself and … Read More...
Feed the Shark Alphabet Game for Kids
Kristina, from Toddler Approved, created this fun shark game to go along with an ocean theme they were working on. Her kids are 6, 3, and 1 and she was able to easily modify it to work with all three … Read More...