One of the talented ladies that’s in this group of 18 Game Changing Female Glass Artists, over at glassation.com, posted the link about these ladies and this definitely has to also be shared here. I know my glass interests … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple ways to clean an iron
How long has it been since you cleaned your iron? It’s been waaaay too long for me, and the soleplate on my iron shows it. Professor Pincushion shares a video tutorial showing several simple ways you can clean your iron, … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Fragmented Background Card
This fragmented background technique is so easy. Grab a pencil and a ruler and draw some intersecting line on your paper, fill the shapes in with the coloring medium of your choice (like markers, inks, paints, watercolors or pencils), combine … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s felt heart necklaces
Monica from Marino Bambinos shows how to make these sweet heart necklaces. A hand stitched heart pendant hangs from a necklace made from cute fabric trim – ribbon or ric rac or (my favorite) pom pom trim. They’re easy enough … Read More...
Mini Valentine Ombre Cake
What a cute dessert after dinner for Valentine’s Day! Would also be cute for a little girl’s party or an Alice in Wonderland theme party. The Queen of Heart’s cake. Either way, “Let them eat cake!”
There are also ideas … Read More...
A bunch of ideas on how to make garden privacy
Over at the blog The Garden Grove there is a post that includes a bunch of ways to create privacy in you garden or outdoor living space with recycled items and plants that includes this wall of all different types … Read More...
Make Glittery Candles for Your Valentine’s Day Celebration
If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, why not try this dollar store candle makeover from Mark Montano? On his blog, Mark describes how to transform ordinary dollar store candles using … Read More...
Knit a Marmot. Because Why Not, Really?
It’s Groundhog Day, my absolute favorite made up holiday, and Berroco is celebrating along with me with the release of their pattern Marmie the Marmot.
Marmots are technically a cousin of the groundhog but really, I don’t think many … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s heart and gingham pillows
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares tutorial for making a couple of coordinating Valentine’s throw pillows. The designs are simple but striking. They’re easy to make, too. One is a large square pillow from a large polka dot fabric, with … Read More...
It’s Still Cold So You Might As Well Knit Some Gorgeous Mittens
Last month was officially NaKniMitMo, also known as National Knit Mitten Month, and Kat from Just Crafty Enough was naturally in on the fun (though she tells me she might not knit a dozen mittens this year like she did … Read More...
Buckeye Bears- Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled
These might be too cute to eat, but I’m sure your Valentine will be delighted to see these cute bears greeting them. Beth has used the egg shaped mold for several occasions besides Easter! Since the stores seem to run … Read More...
Tutorial: Bias fabric ribbons
Addie from Addie K shows a quick way to make fabric hair ribbons. She started making them when her daughter decided that traditional bows looked too much like little girl. The fabric ribbons are pretty and girly, but a little … Read More...
8 Mermaid Themed Birthday Cakes
Mermaids are kind of a big deal right now with little girls. If your little one is asking for a mermaid party, then you will want to look through our list of 8 mermaid birthday cakes. Whether you are making … Read More...
Beautiful and Trendy Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
When planning a kitchen remodel, there are a lot of decisions to be made of details anywhere from cabinetry to flooring, paint color and drawer pulls. Along with these decisions comes the option of whether or not to put up … Read More...
DIY Wire Wrapped Heart Necklace
This wire wrapped heart is simple to make and can be made in bulk for reselling or Valentine’s Day school gifts. Pop the pendant onto a chain and you have a elegant necklace. The full tutorial can be found over … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Safety Pin Heart Sweater
This is one of those OMG moments when you think why didn’t I think of that? It looks easy enough, I mean we all know how to use a safety pin right? This project would be good for teenagers too, … Read More...
Free Patterns – St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s day is a great excuse to drink and craft, generally not at the same time and definitely not drink then craft. Unless of course you have sober supervision for sharp objects, glue guns and of course color combinations. … Read More...
Giveaway: First Frost
This book has a strange title for one being given away in the middle of winter, but Lucinda Guy’s First Frost 
is full of fun projects to get you and yours through the frosty months.
It’s full of patterns inspired … Read More...
Tips for easier solo garment fitting
Unless you have a dress form, sewing garments for yourself also means trying to assess and fix fit on yourself. It usually means standing in front of a mirror trying to catch glimpses of the garment from limited (and awkward) … Read More...
Chinese Lantern Craft for Kids
Chinese New Year starts on February 19th. You can celebrate by making some of these Chinese Lanterns. These lanterns are created using babyfood jars, red tissue paper, and gold glitter. Why red? Red is found everywhere during Chinese New Year. … Read More...