Dover Publication is sharing a load of cute vintage Valentine designs to download for free. Print them and cut them out and use them on cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags and home décor projects. Click here to download.
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Valentines Counting and Color Sorting Activity
You really need to check out this fun Valentine’s Day activity posted by Sheryl, from Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds. She created this simple heart printable that can be used in so many ways. Match it with some craft … Read More...
6 All-Natural Candle Recipes
Candle making is a beloved pastime for many people. It’s a craft that has been around for centuries, and the popularity of candles shows no sign of slowing down. There is something magical about creating your own candle and watching … Read More...
How to Tie Dye a Heart
Valentines is coming up quickly! Here’s a quick project you can still finish for your loves by Valentine’s Day. What says I love you more than a hand dyed heart shirt? Annette shared the tutorial for tie dying a heart … Read More...
Top 10 Scrapbooking Posts for Week 6
I’m upping the ante and sharing the Top 10 posts from now on. More great stuff to see!
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check these out at DickBlick
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Polymer Clay Business Card Holders
One of the first projects I saw when I started claying on the Internet was the fantabulous business card couch tutorial on Polymer Clay Central. I never did get one made – it’s quite an undertaking to make fabulous stuff. … Read More...
Project: Floral Card
Layers of pattern papers, die cut shapes and floral stamps are used in this lovely card design from Card Maker magazine. Each month they share a pattern and tutorial, click here for instructions on making their card for February.
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Tutorial: Ric rac and fabric flower
The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ric rac and fabric flower. It’s an easy variation of a simple gathered fabric flower (they give a link to a previous tutorial showing how to make one), with the … Read More...
How to make a fire pit out of tree rings and a Weber grill
I never would have thought you could make a fire pit so easily and affordably but you can! The images and material list for this project are posted at the blog Joybobo. This would be a great project to collect … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitty coasters
Lisa from The Makery shares a tutorial at Dear Handmade Life showing how to make these adorable cat coasters. Piecing at the corners make the ears, and some simple stitching makes the sweet kitty face.
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Free pattern: Little girl’s knit jacket
Shelly from Coral & Co. shares a free pattern for making a little girl’s jacket from knit fabric. You can upcycle knit fabric from an old garment, like she did, or purchase yardage to make the jacket. The jacket has … Read More...
Healthy Dessert Recipes – gluten, dairy and sugar-free
Valentine’s Day is a week away. I’m behind on my preparations, thanks to old man winter. Here are some treats to make for your loved ones with food allergies or because you want to try to be healthier. These look … Read More...
Objectifying Plus Size Woman – Shall We celebrate?
There is always a negative with every positive in life and this is yet another one.
Before plus size woman crack out the champagne and celebrate the truly momentous occasion when a plus sized model is featured in a swimsuit … Read More...
Reusing Wood Ashes
If you have a wood burning stove for a heat source, then you have probably collected quite the abundance of ash this last winter. What do you do with that ash? Do you just throw it out at the end … Read More...
DIY – Kids Fabric Bead Bracelet
This tutorial is for a kids craft but the bracelet fits right in with the trending Bohemian style we are seeing everywhere these days. Grab some scrap fabric from your stash or visit a store and grab some off cuts … Read More...
20 Magical DIY Luminaries
Luminaries are a beautiful way to add a warm and magical glow to any event or gathering. Whether you’re planning a romantic outdoor wedding, a backyard barbecue with friends, or simply looking to create a cozy atmosphere in your home, … Read More...
Free Frozen Elsa Crown Pattern
Should I let it go? Is everyone over this craze yet? For those of you who still have crazed kids then this free crochet pattern is for you. The hair is amazing and totally cute.
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Tutorial: Scrap fabric and button bangle bracelet
Strips of fabric and a handful of buttons make a beautiful bangle bracelet. Michele from The Scrap Shoppe shares a tutorial at Flamingo Toes showing how to do it. It’s a good scrapbusting project because the fabric can come from … Read More...
Project: Tim Holtz Monthly Tag for February
Each month the talented Tim Holtz shares a tag tutorial, this months tag is a Valentine theme using lots of different papers, metal embellishments, paints, felt and more. Tim also shows you several different mixed media techniques. Click here for … Read More...
Make Your Own Ocean Zones in a Jar
It doesn’t matter if you have upcoming lesson plans that includes teaching about the ocean or it you just want to show your kids a neat science experiment, this Ocean Zones in a Jar craft will be perfect!
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