This is the kinda cake a woman really wants, the one that last for weeks and doesn’t go to your hips. The little candle pattern can be found here.
How about you? Would you love a cake like this? It … Read More...
Rowan’s rag coat + free printable
If you give a grandson scraps, what does he do? Mine, 5 yr old Rowan, made this rag coat. There are bits from many of my former projects here – pinks from a baby quilt, a selvage from a zipper … Read More...
Project: Love Potion Valentine Card
I love the use of all different types of products on this fabulous Love Potion #9 card! From modeling film to alcohol inks to stamping, spray inks and more, this mixed media card has it all. Find out how Shari … Read More...
Making Mini Magnetic Blocks
Not only will this tutorial teach you how to make magnetic blocks, you will also learn how to color plain, wooden blocks. Nichole, from You Clever Monkey, got a nice surprise when she made these colorful blocks… She went into … Read More...
Free pattern: Ruffled And Ready Bag
Deby from So Sew Easy shares a free pattern for making her Ruffled and Ready Bag. If the frame looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same one she used to make her Made in a Snap Bag. It’s a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Retro style sweetheart apron
Stitch. Craft. Create. shares a tutorial for making this retro style sweetheart apron. I have a couple of vintage 1950s aprons with a similar look. It’s a half apron gathered on to a contrast waistband, with a big heart for … Read More...
Etsy Shop Feature – KarmaLit
Today’s etsy shop feature is the shop Karmalit. They make wonderful smelling soy candles! Here is a little bit about KarmaLit:
“I started my candlemaking journey a few years ago when I was tired of spending money on candles … Read More...
Polymer Hearts on Etsy
I swung by and found hearts on Etsy. Which just goes to show again how creative clay folks are and how much play there is with even a simple theme:
 Ombre Heart Pendant by EleinsKingdom |
 Hostess Set by KatarooClay |
 Inspirational |
Wall Street Journal Thinks Glass is the Buzziest Material in the Art World
As seen on Facebook…The Wall Street Journal is saying that glass is the buzziest material in the art world. Well, duh. Artists that don’t normally work in glass want to and those that do are finally being noticed. But we … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork heart Valentine’s bolster pillow
Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how you can make this patchwork heart bolster pillow. Make it for Valentine’s Day or just for cute. The hearts are made with a simple patchwork technique. It would be pretty in a bedding set … Read More...
XOXO Hugs and Kisses – Pretzels and Rolos
Starting to look at ideas for Valentine’s Day for the kids to make or make for the kids. These cute treats are perfect. Plus, you can play with your food. The writer uses pretzels with Xs and Os so you … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Union Jack apron
Susan from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a Union Jack apron. The flag’s red and white stripes are stitched down to a denim background. The design works equally well for men and women. Finished dimensions are 9? … Read More...
Tutorial: Two ways to line a tote bag
Linings are not required for a tote bag, but they sure give it a nicer finish and make it sturdier. Plus, you can use the lining to add a surprise bit of color or pattern to your bag. Sara from … Read More...
Mini Lemon Tarts
I saw these cute tarts and instantly wanted to have a tea party. I need an excuse to eat desserts right now and a tea party sounds wonderful during this cold weather. The tarts would look wonderful at any party … Read More...
Use Your Leftover Yarn and Old Projects in New Ways
Whenever you finish a knitting project, there’s almost always a little bit (or a lot) of yarn left over. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do with those partial balls of yarn, but there are all sorts … Read More...
10 King Cake Recipes
Although I don’t normally do anything special to celebrate Mardi Gras, my son has been learning about the event in school. Since he loves sweets, he’s been after me to make him a King Cake. There are 10 different recipes … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrapbusting pieced bookmarks
Sedef from Down Grapevine Lane shows how you can make the sweetest pieced bookmarks. They’re pieced from small bits of fabric and embellished with scraps of ribbon, so pull out your scrap bin for this project.
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Giveaway: Bee Venom $1100 worth of products
You might recall some of our previous posts about Abeeco Bee Venom masks and plumper. The feedback we have been getting from you guys is amazing and we have the perfect opportunity for our readers to try the product for … Read More...
6 Crafts To Make From Egg Cartons
We all have egg cartons in our homes on a fairly regular basis, and if you are like me, you are usually left wondering if there is some kind of craft you could make with them that wouldn’t look … Read More...
Cute Stuff for Kids
A few adorable projects for little ones have come across my radar lately, so if you’ll looking to stitch something sweet for someone small, check these projects out.
The Jelli Beenz Baby Cardigan (from Plymouth via Noble Knits) is a … Read More...