New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More...
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by Sarah White
New Year’s Eve doesn’t get the crafty build up that Christmas does, probably because frankly we’re all kind of tired after the big event and no one can quite handle another holiday exactly a week later.
But if you’re going … Read More...
Let’s face it, there some people that are simply hard to shop for. No matter how many times you walk the isle to find the perfect gift, nothing seems to be that one special thing. If you are still searching … Read More...
I love looking at Bento lunch boxes. So cute and creative, but mostly healthy. I am amazed at the creativity and how well the Bento box can be used in so many different ways. Such as making the holidays fun … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
If you think every party is better with a touch of glitter, you’ll love this roundup of sparkly New Year’s Eve party ideas from The 36th Avenue. There are glittered candles, vases, silverware, and more to create a festive party … Read More...
This tutorial started out as a Breast Cancer Pink October awareness campaign, however I love the contrasting colors and vivid pink felt. These would be perfect project for teens or tweens who know basic stitches. Create a tutorial and create … Read More...
This little fellow is sure to make you smile. Especially when we tell you that the tutorial is free. Do you still have time to stitch this up? Quick don’t just sit there get to it.
Free Pattern can be … Read More...
If your New Years Eve party is going to be rocking but you are totally out of cash after that little thing called Christmas , Then this is the DIY for you. This little clutch is a Alexander Mcqueen Knockoff … Read More...
I am not sure what looks better, the veggies, the fruit, the bread or the bag. This bag is perfect for gift giving as well as personal use. It scrunches up small so can fit into a hand bag or … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can make these fun Christmas stockings from upcycled wallpaper samples. The heavier paper will stand up to the stitching on your machine. You can use them as fun gift packaging, even sewing them … Read More...
I love altered projects, turning something that is outdated or unused and turning it into something fabulous like this calendar house from Astrid’s Artistic Efforts. She totally transformed this wooden calendar with paints, crackle medium, stencils, embellishments and more. Visit … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Today I wanted to feature the etsy shop DogAndButton by Heather Chalkley. Heather lives in the UK and makes gorgeous embroidered buttons, brooches and angels. I specifically wanted to feature her handmade folk angels because they are so beautiful and … Read More...
Wearing something blue on your wedding day is not just an old wives tale saying. It actually dates back to English traditions and beliefs on bringing the bride good luck. Those traditions are sometimes still carried on today, but in … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Becky from U create shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs showing how you can make a ruffled mantel cover. The fabric cover sits over your mantel, with two rows of ruffles hanging down in front. It’ll frame your mantel … Read More...
It was all about Christmas this week! Gift ideas, photography, free printables and more. In case you missed any, here are the five most popular posts from the last week. Looking for Christmas papers, stickers and Embellishments?
Looking for more … Read More...
This is some strip happy patchwork created by Tonya of The Crafty Mummy who shares on her blog how to make it. Number 3 in her Rainbow mini quilt series, this project sews up fast making it the perfect choice … Read More...
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom shares on her blog this fabulous quick and easy project that is as cute as it is clever. Susie has this to say about her bookmark with zipper for a tail:
… Read More...A fast and fun way
Anyone who works in glass knows that photographing it can be rather difficult. Over at Corning Studio they have an article on how to set yourself up to photograph your glass. The set up looks fairly easy to deal with … Read More...
At Halloween virtually every little girl was dressed as Elsa and it occurred to me I bet Christmas would be a good time to craft up some Frozen and Elsa decorations. I found this collection at the blog Sunshine and … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
I rarely notice that my home décor is… lacking until I’m getting ready to have people into my house. And then, during that mad dash to clean up the mess, I don’t have time to make any fabulous decorating items. … Read More...
by Sarah White
I hope you’re done with your Christmas knitting by now, but if you want to add one more cute little thing to work on this weekend, check out this lovely little elf from Spud & Chole. (Hat tip to Love … Read More...