It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I’ve been looking for tutorials to make hearts and other valentineish stuff. This tutorial by Amy Trescott of Forever Grateful Beads is a good exercise for beginners but it’s also something cool for those with … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled ribbon wreath
Cherie from The Ribbon Retreat shows how you can make this pretty ruffled ribbon wreath for your front door. Her tutorial shows how to make the ruffled ribbon out of a regular spool of non-ruffled ribbon, and then how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric note pad folio
Sue Bleiweiss shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make this fabric note pad folio. Inside the folio is a pocket to hold a small note pad and a corner pocket to hold notes. Outside, there’s a … Read More...
How to make plastic egg nesting dolls
I LOVE nesting dolls, my two favorites are my Hello Kitty set and my Nativity scene set. I never would have thought you could make your own set out of plastic Easter eggs but you can! Now is the time … Read More...
Valentines Wall Display & shabby-beachy box
Linda Nortje of “With A Blast” lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. She has a tutorial for a delightful Valentines Wall Display. The Wall Plant Box in her bedroom which has now turned into a Valentine’s Day Display. The different elements … Read More...
Project Notebook: Kid’s Fingerless Mitts
During a recent really cold snap, my daughter was complaining about how cold her hands get when she washes her hands. She’s five, so just turning on the warm water is out of the question.
I suggested I could knit … Read More...
Choosing a good mix of fabrics for your sewing project
I enjoy sewing projects that allow me to mix prints. I like to play with combinations of color and pattern, but not everyone feels this way. If choosing a mix of fabrics for a projects turns you into a nervous … Read More...
Winter Surprises from Knitty are Here
Once a season Knitty releases a couple of extra patterns as a special surprise outside of the regular issues, and the new winter surprises were just released.
Go check out Socks of Angst by Kim Driggs, which celebrate the buckles … Read More...
Easy No-Sew Valentine’s Day Place Mats
If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and inexpensive way to decorate for a special Valentine’s Day meal, look no further than these adorable pom pom place mats. This no-sew project uses pom pom ribbon, a glue gun, and a … Read More...
Tutorial: Boxy fabric basket with piping
Niki from Roonie Ranching shares a tutorial for making a boxy fabric basket. She used to hold some Valentine’s treats for her son’s teacher. When teacher is done with the treats, she’ll have a handy fabric basket to organize her … Read More...
How to make a glow-in-the-dark wall clock
Now this clock is store-bought and the crafter simply shows how to paint it so it glows-in-the-dark but when I spotted it I thought – wouldn’t it be cool to use recycled refrigerator magnets to make it? You could even … Read More...
Amazing Before & After Pictures of Old Fireplaces
There are so many people who are buying old homes and updating them into modern and beautiful places to live. One of the major bonuses of getting into an older home is the built in fireplace. However, because of the … Read More...
DIY Geometric Prism Necklace
Love this Geometric Prism Necklace tutorial sent to us via Link Suggestion by Daniela. The finished piece looks commercial bought making it great for high fashion. The tutorial looks like it could get a little fiddly so make sure your … Read More...
Get Headache Relief With a Lime
Next time you’re at a restaurant and your husband or kids are driving you crazy and you have a headache, just reach for lime and rub it on your forehead. Does Lime have magical healing powers? No probably not. I … Read More...
Paul Frank & Hello Kitty Snuggle Patterns
This Paul frank styles snuggle blanket is created using a licensed Paul Frank fleece. You could easily swap out the fleece for something plain if you can’t get hold of the fabric used above. For the full Crochet pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt heart garland
Wendi from Shiny Happy World used felt scraps and one easy hand stitch to make the cutest Valentine’s heart garland. I like that she didn’t limit herself to just pinks and reds for this project. Hearts are beautiful in all … Read More...
Freebie: Sick Day Sentiments
Feeling crummy? This free “sick day” sentiment downloads from Scrappy Sticky Inky Mess are the perfect size to use on your Project Life scrapbooking page but would also be perfect for “get well” greeting cards too. Hop on over to … Read More...
Fractions BINGO Game
Kristina, from School Time Snippets, created this fractions bingo game to use as a way to reinforce what her 7 year-old was learning about fractions. She has even created game boards for you to download and print out. This game … Read More...
Free pattern: Baker Street Bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a free pattern at OLFA for making her Baker Street Bag. It’s a great everyday bag, with finished dimensions 12” long x 8” tall x 4” deep. The simple shape will show off a large … Read More...
Fun Thank You Card Ideas
The tradition of writing thank you cards has unfortunately started to wear off over the last decade or so, but the simple courtesy of doing so is still greatly appreciated by many. Take a little time after your wedding to … Read More...