I’ve got a tutorial over at my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how to make a reversible New Year’s banner. On one side is the current year, and the other the year to come. Display it with the current year … Read More...
It Must Be the Year of the Cowl
Every time I do a roundup of cowl knitting patterns, it seems like another round of the projects hits my email box. That’s a good problem to have because cowls are fun to knit and really useful. I don’t wear … Read More...
Meatless Slow Cooker Meals
One of my resolutions for the new year is to eat a little more healthier and at least one meatless meal. It should be easy, since there are days, I just don’t want a big meal. I know I can’t … Read More...
New Year’s Games, Ice Breakers, and Activities
If you’re searching for clever New Year’s party entertainment, Themed Party Ideas has several quick and easy games for you to try. My personal favorite is their balloon fortune game, in which guests get to pop balloons to see what … Read More...
Tutorial: Wooden spool wreath
This spool wreath is something I’m sure all my sewy friends can appreciate. The whole wreath is made of wooden spools! Heather from Dollar Store Crafts shares a tutorial at Live Craft Love (the Darice blog) showing how to make … Read More...
Increase Your Home’s Value AND Save Money
Owning your own home can be a great investment. It can also be a little overwhelming and intimidating at times. However, did you know there are ways that you can increase your home’s value and save money? Most of it … Read More...
Giveaway: Artists & Makers Magazine
Congrats to Alicia, nan50 and Shelli.
Interweave/F+W have been releasing a lot of fun special issues of their magazines lately. Artists & Makers
(retails for $9.99) is a special by the editors of Cloth Paper Scissors, but it’s great for … Read More...
Cross-stitch really can be addicitive. Is it your drug?
I am sure at some point we have thought that our craft may be more than a hobby but an addiction. But this news story really puts “crafting is like a drug” to a whole new level. Oxycodone pills concealed … Read More...
Gold Tassel Earring and Necklace Set
This gold tassel tutorial actually is part of a kit, but don’t despair if you can’t get the kit in time for your big event, you know that little one coming up called NEW YEAR’S EVE. You can use what … Read More...
Dear Kate – No More Panty Liners
Dear Kate is helping the world of landfill one less panty liner at a time. What am I talking about you say? Dear Kate knickers
are not your ordinary knicker they can hold up to 3 tsp of liquid and … Read More...
28 Free Dishcloth Tutorials
A crochet dishcloth roundup is a great way to kick off your year with a fun and practical project. With 28 different tutorials to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options to keep you busy throughout the year. Whether you’re … Read More...
Tutorial: Piggie Pacifier Clip
Stephanie from Swoodson Says shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this Piggie Pacifier Clip. A pacifier clip is a strip of fabric that attaches a pacifier to baby’s shirt, so when the paci gets … Read More...
Project: New Years Journal
Make yourself a pretty New Years journal to keep track of all the important happenings and events going on next year in 2015. The Spellbinders blog will show you how to cover chipboard pieces with stamped fabric for the cover … Read More...
New Year’s Wishing Wand
I love a craft that uses Con-Tact paper (don’t ask me why I just do…) so this New Year inspired wand really caught my eye. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to make a star-shaped wand that is filled … Read More...
8 Layouts To Scrapbook Your Christmas Memories
We are all coming off of the Christmas buzz and if you are anything like me, you took too many pictures to even count. Now, what to do with them and where to start? These 8 Christmas layout ideas should … Read More...
Video | 12 Days of Christmas Scrapbook Parody
here’s hoping all you scrapbookers had a wonderful Christmas with lots of scrappy goodness wrapped under the tree. We’ll get back to business as usual on the blog tomorrow, but for today enjoy this funny scrapbooking video to the tune … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater napkin rings, no sewing required
Carolyn from Homework shows how you can make napkin rings out of an old sweater, no sewing required. You’ll only need small pieces of the sweater (3″ strips) to make the napkin rings, so this would be a good use … Read More...
Wedding Invitation Trends
There are so many options to choose from when looking into wedding invitations. The possibilities are nearly endless and because of so it can get very overwhelming when trying to decide on what you want. If you tend to favor … Read More...
DIY Painted Floral Vine Shoes
Jolene from Crafty Super Mom (love her blog name!) shared the tutorial for this pair of hand painted shoes on her blog.
I paint and sell shoes in my etsy shop, so I have a soft spot for painted … Read More...
Tutorial: Silver Foil and a Little Magic
First: the effect from ripple blade cuts ALWAYS looks like rick rack to me. Second: one of the great things about polymer clay and jewellery making is the option of making fabulously custom findings and beads or mixed finding beads … Read More...