The Dearie Dolls blog has a sweet Valentine Kitty Cat digital stamp to download for free. Click here to get it in black and white so you can print it out and color it yourself and add it to your … Read More...
8 Activities for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A great way to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to make some fun craft projects. These fun activities are great for the classroom or to do at home with the kids. While you work on them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day heart table runner
Heather from The Vintage Sheets Blog shows how you can make this cute Valentine’s Day heart table runner. It’s made from a number of fabric hearts (the number you need will depend on how long you want your runner) connected … Read More...
The Top 5 Posts of the Week
What did everyone love on the blog this week? With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s no wonder that four of the five most popular posts were all about love. But the number 1 topic might surprise you! Here we go:
#5:
… Read More...DIY Sugar Skull T-Shirt
E-6000 recently launched a line of paint called ALLURE Dimensional Adhesive Paint. I haven’t tried it, but it looks really neat! According to Mark Montano, It’s A-MA-ZING! It has the adhesion quality of E-6000 but it’s also thick and … Read More...
How to Make Chocolate Ravioli
I think I would skip the meal and go right straight to dessert, if I saw this on the menu. I might even skip the meal all together and have two helpings of dessert. Skip dessert on Valentine’s and surprise … Read More...
Tutorial: Beach and Boots quilt block
This quilt, made from the Beach and Boots quilt block by Natalie Bonner (Piece N Quilt), is amazing. So much so, it’s going right on my to-do list. The paler shades of blue and orange give the top the right … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork pillow
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this pillow cover front from fabric scraps left over from an earlier project. She takes you step-by-step how she did it, so you can make one of your own. So, get out your scraps … Read More...
Product Release: CHA Show Product Previews
I love this time of year because all the stamping, scrapbooking and paper craft companies all release loads of great new products for the new year! Many of these companies show off their new stuff at the CHA show and … Read More...
Tilly’s tips for sewing on sweatshirt knits
Even if you’re used to sewing with knits, sewing on a sweatshirt knit is a bit different because it is so thick. Tilly and the Buttons shares some tips for working with sweatshirt knit that will help you get nice … Read More...
Make Valentine’s Day Snack Mix
Welcome to our Valentine’s Day snack mix recipe! This delicious and visually appealing treat is perfect for classroom parties and other celebrations, and it won’t break the bank. With a mix of colorful conversation heart candies
, , fun sprinkles, … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple hexagon fabric coasters
These hexagon coasters are a pretty way to protect a table from a moisture ring. They’re quick and easy to make, too. Veronica from SewVery shares a tutorial showing how to do it. You can make them from charm squares … Read More...
Apple Nachos
I guess I’m slow to this craze, but I’m definitely going to try these apple nachos. What a great snack when you are need of an energy boost. I might even use this as a dessert for the Super Bowl. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew angled seams and have the ends line up
When you’re sewing a seam, you line up your fabrics right side together, perfectly aligned at the top and bottom, right? If you’re sewing a simple straight seam you do. But if you’re sewing an angled seam, lining your pieces … Read More...
Clever Remodeling Ideas For Your Home
Are you in the process of planning a remodel in a certain area of your home? If so, these ideas are definitely worth your time of checking into. We understand that as a homeowner, you want to maximize every possible … Read More...
Dark Chocolate Cherry Scones
Every time I go to a bakery, I always have the scone. I’m afraid to make them at home, because I’m afraid they’ll be hard as a hockey puck. Kind of like biscuits, they never seem to come out flaky … Read More...
6 Featured – Etsy Crochet Patterns
Just so you know before you jump onto the links these are not FREE patterns, please don’t email me telling me I am teasing you or tricking you. they are Etsy patterns and the prices at the time of writing … Read More...
Do you clean your hair brush?
Have you ever cleaner your hair brush? I don’t just mean yanking out the hair that has been ripped from your scalp, I mean soaked in water and scrubbed? Let’s see a show of hands. Nope not me, I have … Read More...
Project: Winter Birthday Card
Do you know someone who has a birthday in the middle of winter? Warm up their day with a beautiful wreath card made with die cuts from metal cardstock and lots of added glitter for a sparkly touch of snow. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern: Make a child’s leotard from a t-shirt
Julie from Crafting A Green World shows how you can make a child’s leotard out of a repurposed t-shirt. You’ll also need a leotard that fits your child to trace around to make the pattern. The graphics on the t-shirt … Read More...