For this tutorial you are going to need the Word beads shown above but don’t panic they are only $1.97 for 4 and can be bought here. You can finish off your bracelet with some Lycra cord or even some … Read More...
Free Patterns – Mermaid Dolls
Mermaid dolls have to be one of the cutest things around and they come in so many different styles. This roundup is a collection gathered by Pink Mambo it is is very cute indeed. I have a dear friend who … Read More...
Soap Recipe – Sparkling Strawberry Champagne
I have never really noticed what Champagne smells like, but then again I am not really a champagne drinker. This soap uses a Champagne scented fragrant oil to truly capture the moment. Perfect last minute soap for Valentine’s Day. I … Read More...
It’s a Hat. It’s a Cowl. It’s Really Cool
I saw this pattern somewhere in my Facebook feed a couple of weeks ago and thought it was really cool and that you might like it, too.
The Emergency Hat by Frankie Brown is worked sideways in a spiralling Reverse … Read More...
Tutorial: Bear hand warmer
Tia & Laura from Little Button Diaries share a free pattern at Hobbycraft for this sweet bear hand warmer. The little fabric pouch is filled with rice. Just pop him in the microwave before you head out into the cold, … Read More...
Free Printable: Valentine’s Day Stickers and Labels
Seal up your Valentine’s Day card envelopes, gift bags or decorate a scrapbook page with these adorable stickers from World Labels. They also have some lovely labels, perfect for food item, tags or packages too. Click here to download them … Read More...
Printable Blank Comic Book Pages
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...