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Sometimes, the best new ideas happen when you mix old ideas (and old canes, for extra credit). This project makes intricate-looking spirals by using very simple base clay canes combined over and over again into another simple cane. Little bullseye … Read More...
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can add a keyhole and ties to a blouse sleeve. The cut out detail is particularly striking when finished with a contrast bias. They show the tutorial … Read More...
Have you seen all the cool and colorful paper straws at the craft store and wondered how you could use those in your card making? Here’s a cute card from the Simon Says blog turning those straws into birthday candles. … Read More...
Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous shows an easy and inexpensive way to make a cute Valentine’s wreath for your door. It’s made from burlap but you won’t have to sew a stitch. She spent less than $5 on the materials!
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Lark Crafts has this fun Un-Valentine Pincushion. I love the Valentine zombies they make me laugh. It is cute that they have a girl and a boy in their downloadable pattern. Valentine’s Day makes a person want to stick pins … Read More...
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Lodge Style Fleece Body Pillow. The long pillow is totally huggable and supports your body while you sleep. With fringed ends and a fun print across the middle, it’s as decorative as it … Read More...
If you’re planning a Valentine’s Day celebration for young children, this free printable color by number Valentine makes it easy to create memorable party favors. Janel uses washi tape to attach three crayons to each Valentine, but if you happened … Read More...
Now this is my kind of potato salad! My family not so much, but that means more for me. Plus, a healthy alternative to the regular potato salad. Take this to a potluck or make it for the Super Bowl … Read More...
Here’s another fun project I picked up from spending way too much time on Instagram (I’d love you to follow me there, if you want!). Just after Christmas, Lee Meredith, also known as leethalknits, released a mystery knitalong project … Read More...
Marissa from v added the cutest little birdie pop-up to a pair of pants she made for her baby boy. A fabric birdie sits in the pocket and can pulled out to play with. The birdie toy is attached to … Read More...
The three spools – with feather stitching in between – make this sewing machine cover sing. Made by Debbie over at Stitchin’ Therapy, she explains the goal for this covering is to keep the dust out of intricate mechanical parts.… Read More...
Whether you live in a small home, if you have a home full of children, or you just like things to be in a nice orderly fashion, being organized is very key in maintaining a clean home and keep your … Read More...
If you happen to have enjoyed a bottle of champagne at New Years and saved the cork here is a fun little tutorial featured at the blog At Home In Love on how to make a champagne cork toadstool with … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that evokes many different emotions and feelings in people. Some people adore it and see it as a romantic time to spend with their significant other, while others may not be as fond of it. … Read More...
If you make and sell your own Jewelery then you are going to love this sneak peek of Summer trends. Beading Daily has put together their own jewelery making prediction of just what is going to be HOT this … Read More...
Whole New Mom has shared her top cleaning DIY recipes for 2014 in a roundup over on her website. Some of the recipes have been the most popular during the year and are sure to carry on being useful in … Read More...
The fabric that Aunt Peaches used for this pillow is a custom design. She drew it herself on to some plain fabric, using Pentel fabric crayons. She shares a tutorial at the Pentel blog showing how easy it is to … Read More...
Lately I have not been feeling stockinette stitch all that much. I mean, it’s quick and easy to knit, but it just doesn’t have a lot of personality. Maybe after knitting all the projects for a book that was mostly … Read More...
Show someone how much you love them this Valentine’s Day with a special shaker card. Using stamps and die cuts from My Favorite Things Nichol Magouirk shares a video tutorial for making this adorable card, she also includes links to … Read More...
If you have a reluctant learner who is a fan of superheroes, you will certainly want to check out this educational game created by Carolyn from The Pleasantest Thing. Your child will have a great time smashing the word cards … Read More...
