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Did you know that Craftsy sometimes puts together pattern ebooks? I recently came across on on shawl knitting, and it includes seven sweet patterns from Craftsy designers.
The patterns are rated for intermediate knitters and all have at least a … Read More...
Giustina from Domestically Blissful seems to know my tastes. I love Taco Bell Crunchwrap. I have not tried the new BLT Crunchwrap yet, but will be soon. I will have to give her recipe a try before hand. I know … Read More...
When you’re throwing a party, little touches that show an attention to detail can make a big difference in the overall mood of your event. One crafty idea that I love is the painted wooden silverware from Kojo Designs. She … Read More...
When I first saw this confetti printed top show up in my reader, it reminded me of the sprinkles on the top of a donut. And then I read the post and saw that the inspiration for the top was … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is a time when people express their love and affection for one another, often through the exchange of cards, flowers, and sweets. If you have a child who celebrates Valentine’s Day, you may find that they come home … Read More...
January can sometimes be a difficult month in the decorating department around the home. Christmas is over, but there is a fine line of waiting the right amount of time to decorate for Valentine’s Day. Well, I can now assure … Read More...
If you don’t like chunky necklaces then no need to feel left out from the trend, this delicate beaded necklace is sure to impress. The large jump rings create a elegant feel whilst the gold is right on trend. Full … Read More...
We were invited to review this Baby Butz cream but unless I can convince my aching body, leaking bladder and overworked husband that having another child is a good idea then there are no butz in this house younger than … Read More...
This sleeping elephant will snuggle your little one into deep slumber, Well that’s what we would like it to do. I can’t actually promise that your baby will sleep any better but it sure looks cute and that’s a good … Read More...
There is no dorkier feeling than realizing that you don’t know how to pronounce a word, particularly a word related to a subject that you know and love. With so many of us learning sewing through tutorials and books, it’s … Read More...
These wonderful Artist Trading Cards from Susanne Rose use a variety of mixed media like Gelato sticks, stencils, stamping, gesso and vintage paper. Using vintage paper is one of my favorite things to add to a mixed media project, pages … Read More...
It’s been a while since I shared any knitting news, and quite a bit has piled up, so let’s get to it.
Over the holidays you might have missed BuzzFeed’s take on 22 things that happen when you get into … Read More...
If you are looking for a fast and easy treat holder to make for all of your special Valentines, give this project a try. Christina, from Laughing and Losing It, got tired of spending a ton of money on Valentine’s … Read More...
What is it that prevents you from tackling a challenging sewing project? Don’t want to mess up the fabric? Or invest time in a project only to not have it work? Or are you just a perfectionist and are embarrassed … Read More...
Over at the leader of lists- BuzzFeed there is an awesome list of 46 DIY jewelry designs that are really fashion forward. I have to say I would make just about everything on the list. This is the last idea … Read More...
I’m sort of an all around crafter, but scrapbooking will always be one of my first crafting loves. I love combining patterned papers, stickers, and embellishments with my photos to document my life. I also just like to collect pretty … Read More... Anna from noodlehead shares a tutorial at U Create showing how to make this bold heart pillow. The large heart on the front of the pillow is pieced. She includes a video showing how to piece the curves. An invisible … Read More...
Gift this gorgeous scrapbook keepsake album to a new mom, so she can easily document baby’s first year. The album is made up of 12 pockets, one for each month, that can be used for journaling, and holding mementoes like … Read More...
Valentine Party blowouts? Yes, please! Gift these adorable party toys for Valentine’s Day that you made yourself! You will need paper straws, tissue paper, glassing bags, and the heart printable which is a free download. Kids of any age would … Read More...
Here’s an air dry clay tutorial for a trinket dish. This one has a lovely finish and pretty detailing. As with many of the air dry clay tutorials you could use the same techniques in polymer clay by curing at … Read More...
