I love the mix of textures in this necklace, the little clay bunting hangs of the bottom with suck quirkiness. There are a few different steps in this necklace but well worth the effort it takes. For the full tutorial … Read More...
Winter Beauty Hacks
If you are stuck inside this winter then take a moment to enjoy the luxury of free time and treat yourself with one of these Winter beauty hacks. In winter you skin dries out as the moisture is sucked from … Read More...
A World/Room Of Amigurumi Anyone?
If you are lucky enough to be in New York before February 28th then you need to visit RESO Japanese Art gallery. The room is literally covered in Amigurumi Projects. It’s amazing and I wish I could visit it for … Read More...
Free Pattern – You Are My Sunshine
You are my sunshine,my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are grey… How could this lovey or snuggle blanket do anything but make your smile. It is so bright and cheerful and adorable all at the same time. … Read More...
Skillful Fancy Shawls to Knit
Yesterday I shared some simple shawl knitting patterns, and today I thought I would follow up with a few shawl patterns that require a little more skill (or, really, more patience) but are also really beautiful and great for the … Read More...
Project: Funny Cat Card
As someone who owns both a cat and a dog this cute card rings very true to me! 🙂 Visit the Prairie Paper and Ink blog for a video tutorial making this card coloring with Copic Markers on extra heavy … Read More...
Tutorial: Heart shaped oven mitt
Sew4Home shows how you can make a heart shaped oven mitt. It’s split in the middle so you can slide your hand in. This would make a cute Valentine’s gift for a friend, or maybe just a fun accent for … Read More...
Paddington Bear Paper Plate Craft
Are you planning on taking the family to go see the Paddington Bear movie? The new movie might not be what inspired Deirdre from JDaniel4’s Mom to come up with this fun craft (she explains it was her son’s stuffed … Read More...
7 Felt Valentine’s Crafts
Felt is a great product to use while crafting, and because it doesn’t fray, it is very easy to work with and shape. These 7 craft ideas are great for Valentine’s Day and range in difficulty for even the most … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Toddler’s reversible apron
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for a toddler sized reversible apron. She created the pattern for her own daughter who has been helping her in the kitchen. The reversible feature is nice because she doesn’t have … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY African print sweatshirt
I own one sweatshirt and I’m a little ashamed how often I wear it, especially when the weather is as cold as it’s been lately. I think I wore it 3 days in a row to pick my daughter up … Read More...
8 Ways to Make 2015 Your Most Creative Year Yet
Carrie Bloomston recently published the book, The Little Spark: 30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity. On her blog, Such Designs, she is sharing 8 simple reminders from her book to help you have the most creative year ever. I think … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine Labels
Get lots of Valentine’s Day projects completed with these free printable labels by Falala Designs for World Label. Choose between rectangular labels, envelope seals, mason jar labels and a sweet LOVE garland for hanging. head on over to the World … Read More...
Potato Lollipops
These look yummy and then I pulled up the site and it was created for the kids. I don’t care! I love them and I think they would be great for the adults too! Let’s face it, there are some … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy drawstring backpack
Julie from Crafting a Green World shows how you can make a drawstring backpack. It’s an easy project and a useful one, too. It seems like everyone can use a handy little backpack like this to carry books or a … Read More...
Tip: Stamped Date in a Snowflake Shape
Here’s a cool and clever way to add a date to a scrapbook page, card or calendar, stamp out date stamps in a snowflake pattern. The Echo Park Paper blog has all the details.
-Heather
Looking for more Echo Park … Read More...
Tutorial: Handmade wooden buttons
These handmade wooden buttons would be beautiful rustic accent to a jacket or sweater, or maybe even a bag. Lisa from Big Little shows how you can make them out of a branch you might find in your yard or … Read More...
BLT Bites
While I’m on the subject of comfort foods, a BLT is right up there. I love a BLT anytime of year, but I love it even more during the summer months. Especially, when you pick the tomato and lettuce fresh … Read More...
Still More Free Dishcloth Patterns from Knit Picks!
Last year Knit Picks started a 52 weeks of dishcloths project, releasing a knit or crocheted dishcloth pattern every week all year long.
It was apparently so popular that they’re doing it again this year, this time around featuring some … Read More...
Tutorial: Get Well Soon tissue box cover
This tissue box cover is just what you need when you have the sniffles. This would make the most thoughtful Get Well gift!In addition to the tissues you’ll need to wipe your nose, it has a pocket on the side … Read More...