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...
How to make a DIY sofa table
If you have a big sofa up against a wall and find yourself needing extra display space or simply a place to put your coffee down this tutorial on how to make a behind the sofa table is beyond a … Read More...
Tutorial: Cube doorstop pouf
Kristina J. shows how you can make this cube doorstop pouf. You can place the weighted cube in front of a door to keep it from closing. You can make it from any heavy weight fabric, but her combination of … Read More...
Unique Ideas for Hanging House Plants
One of the best ways to make your house feel like a home is to bring some plants indoors and have some greenery in your indoor space. However, finding a creative way to display those house plants is not always … Read More...
Knit Cool Cushions for Valentine’s Day
If my knit <3 Pillow wasn’t enough Valentine-related knit pillow inspiration for you, check out these free patterns from MillaMia and Love Knitting.
There are three different designs for pillows with colorwork hearts on them, and one also includes a … Read More...
DIY Easter Egg Candles
I am not sure if you have noticed or not but Easter is coming. I know it feels early but remember in the crafting world we need to start early. These handmade candles are very cute and I love the … Read More...