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Today I wanted to let you know about a cool new product I heard about at the Craft and Hobby Association show last month! The Mixed Media Doll Stencils by Mahe Zehra
. What are they?
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I think I mentioned before that my son loves having fun with photo props, so I made some for us to use on Valentine’s Day this year! Over on my personal blog, Callaloo Soup, I am sharing free printables all … Read More...
It’s not too late to craft some heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cards! In this simple tutorial from Crea Bea Cards, learn how to use simple crafting materials like red and white cardstock, a cutting mat and craft knife to make a … Read More...
Another keeper from Katie Oskin and just in time for Valentine’s Day: “pillow” heart pendants. Make cute, pillowy hearts for your Valentine in their favourite colour.
Shelley Hickox stumbled upon some great finds at the Dollar Store, blank cards and envelopes, heart rhinestones, ribbon roses and more and got the idea to make some inexpensive (but really pretty) Valentine’s Day cards using just dollar store finds … Read More...
Caroline from Sew Can She shows her quick method for making an elastic casing. She calls it her cheater’s waistband because it does cut some corners, but cutting corners is okay sometimes. This method would be totally acceptable for simple … Read More...
Since not everyone is into Valentine’s, I am posting something different today. This would be wonderful for a princess party, bridal shower or a night celebrating with your girls! It’s amazing how many ways you can decorate an apple. I … Read More...
These conversation heart leggings are sooo cute for Valentine’s Day! Kelly from Studio DIY shares a tutorial showing how you can make them. There’s no sewing required. You can use printable fabric and fusible webbing to add the conversation hearts … Read More...
Sometimes you start a project and, before it’s done, you just get tired of it. Or maybe you need to be knitting something else so you put it aside for a while, with every intention of getting back to it … Read More...
Tater Tots & Jell-O is hosting their guest blogger Angelina of “JoJo & Eloise” with two of the sweetest gifts for Valentine and St. Patrick’s Day. Even if your gifts are not for ardent sewers these books will be handy … Read More...
Need a last minute decoration you could make probably with the stuff on your work bench as you tidy up? Well, this cute “LOVE” plaque includes craft supplies that I bet you have around. Pop on over to the Tombow … Read More...
I haven’t had a chance to see the new movie yet, but I love these Paddington cupcakes from Living Locurto. What a cute idea for a child’s birthday party or a family movie night!
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These were created for a baby shower but for some reason, maybe the pretty green color they look like something fun to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Either way it is a great tutorial and super-cute. Pop on over to … Read More...
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how you can adapt a blouse pattern to button down the back. Adding the buttons to the back gives an extra detail to the top while maintaining the clean lines on … Read More...
Yup, they are a rage. Yup, they are all healthy. And yup, they look absolutely delicious!
These list of 18 mason jar salads are all healthy, and are just an idea or inspiration for when you start with your mason … Read More...
A front porch can be a difficult place to add color to your space, simply because there is hardly anywhere to actually plant flowers or shrubs. This tutorial for a DIY porch planter box is a no fail and so … Read More...
Here’s a great last-minute Valentine’s gift idea for a mom or a friend who could use a little less stress in her life.
Kristin from StudioKnit knit a little puffy heart and stuffed it with lavender, which is said to … Read More...
Angelina welcomes us to her blog “JoJo & Eloise”. Today she is showing us how to make her “Valentine’s Day Felt take and wear game” that is so clever. I am sure your tween will love this game. Angelina has … Read More...
I know summer isn’t here yet but it is coming and these are so adorable. These stud earrings are made using adorable buttons. We have posted so many times about buttons and jewelry but this are cute as a button … Read More...
I came across Burly Stone after reading this interview over at Soapqueen.
People seem to think that men don’t really care for natural and handmade items. One thing I noticed is my husband doesn’t really like smelling like roses, strawberries … Read More...
