This is a great resource for both teachers and parents. Ellen, from The Chilly Dog, created these great printable comic book pages, in part, because her neighbor (who is a teacher) was looking for something similar and couldn’t find anything. … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashioned sweater skirt – and it’s lined!
Hanna from Pearls & Scissors combined a sweater and a t-shirt to make one fabulous skirt. It’s a lined sweater skirt with a hidden elastic waistband. She shares a tutorial showing how she made it. The t-shirt lining smoothes panty … Read More...
Rustic DIY Table Numbers
Rustic wedding themes are still a growing trend, and today’s post is a great DIY tutorial of how you can make your own table numbers with that classic vintage/rustic theme. With perfect step-by-step instructions, you are sure to be able … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine arrow bean bag game
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at Sew Mama Sew showing how you can make a Valentine arrow bean bag game. Sew a set of bean bags shaped like Cupid’s arrows and mark off a heart-shaped target on your … Read More...
DIY needle-felted zipper heart
Learn how to create a cute needle felted zipper heart out of a metal zipper and wool roving! Deanna from SewMcCool shared the tutorial for this adorable project on her blog and it’s perfect for Valentines day! There’s no sewing … Read More...
11 Ideas for Candy Free Valentine Treats + Free Printables
I’m one of those moms who dislikes the proliferation of candy for kids everywhere, so I’ve been collecting ideas for non-candy Valentine treats that your children can share at school, and with their friends and family. Many of these are … Read More...
4 Free Printables for Valentine’s Day
Whether you plan on sending cards, or just decorating for Valentine’s Day, here are four free printables that you can use. Use the printable from Confetti Sunshine above in a frame, or clipped to string, or pair them with … Read More...
Knitted Dissected Rat
Ahh– so that is what is inside a rat. And I was so terrified of cutting one open in Biology class. Sheesh…
Seriously, if this looks cuddly and cute to you, you may want to think twice about the meaning … Read More...
Valentine’s Day quilted heart + free pattern
Expert quilter Geta, of Geta’s Quilting Studio, created a red heart pillow to celebrate Valentine’s Day. She employed trapunto and free motion quilting to create the pillow top, shown here. Always a generous teacher, she shares on her blog how … Read More...
Make Polymer Clay Coasters
While my polymer clay 
life generally revolves around beads, canes and clay jewellery I like finding useful, home related items to make from polymer. It’s part of the reason I got into doing ceramics as well – you can create … Read More...
Brownie Mix Truffles
I’ve never been successful in making truffles, but these brownie truffles might be my saving grace. Use your favorite brownie recipe or head to the store and purchase a box of brownie mix with the word fudge listed on the … Read More...
How to make a rolling shelf for the side of the fridge
I just posted a great idea for making a behind the sofa table today and here is another great project for around the house. Check out this great idea for making a rolling shelf that fits in that tiny space … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fleece essential oils carrier
Becky from Patchwork Posse made this simple fleece carrier to hold her bottles of essential oils. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The fleece protects the glass bottles from bumps, ad the pockets fit tightly around the … Read More...
Tip: Lining Up Stamps and Matching Die Cuts
Many stamp companies now have coordinating dies to match their stamps, it makes cutting out stamped images so much faster and easier, no more “fussy cutting”. But sometimes to can be difficult to perfectly line up those dies and stamps. … Read More...
9 tips for upcycling or refashioning old clothing to new creations
Refashioning or upcycling clothes can be an inexpensive (or free) source of fabric for your sewing projects. Not to mention the potential to save yourself some time by repurposing details. Lisa from Mabey She Made It created this tunic and … Read More...
Turn Dollar Store Toys into Classy Seating Cards
A Dollar Tree recently opened just a few minutes from my home, so I’ve been busy searching for fun dollar store crafts to make. This equestrian seating card from Tikkido is one of my favorites. Her clever design is made … Read More...
Free pattern: Kiss bag shaped like lips, in purse and mini pouch sizes
Staci from Crafty Staci shares a free pattern for making her Kiss bags. How cute are these lip-shaped bags!! And perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s actually a remix of one of the very first tutorials she ever published, though updated … Read More...
Warm Up With DIY Pom Pom Ear Muffs
Kelly Bryden of BRIT + CO has a cute tutorial for Pom Pom Ear Muffs. She made them for her and her doggie. They challenged themselves to make cozy, chic and playful pom pom ear muffs. The dog modeling the … Read More...
Hats to Get Your Through the Seasons
As much as I’m thinking about it still being winter for a while, I’m also longing for spring and ready to knit something a little bit cooler than the big bulky wool things I’ve been stitching lately.
No matter which … Read More...
Nutella and Cherry Hand Pies
These are a quick dessert that you can make for Valentine’s Day or if you are snowed in again and need some cheering up. Everything is store bought, but you can always whip up your own pie crust. For those … Read More...