Finger knitting, the kind where you knit without any needles, is a great idea to help young ones learn knitting. And this rainbow scarf by Marlena is a perfect first project for it’s eye catching colors and effect.
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Planting Your Garden IN A Straw Bale
When you think of planting a garden, you need to keep in mind that the key factor in getting your garden to actually grow is having the proper environment. Good soil and proper moisture control is crucial in allowing your … Read More...
DIY Pet Memory Pendant
This is a very touching and heartfelt tutorial. This project shows you how to take a pets ID tag and turn it into a wearable keepsake. These could also be made into key chains or bag tags. The full tutorial … Read More...
Free Pattern – Bunny Security Blanket
Oh my goodness this must be the most adorable little Crochet Bunny Blanket. The pattern for this one is totally FREE and is provided by my new Crochet Crush Anabelia Handmade. I know I am way too old … Read More...
How much do fabric designers earn?
Fabric designers are the rock stars of the sewing world. Make pretty designs that get turned into fabric that everyone drools over – sounds like a glamorous life, no? Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed … Read More...
Candy Wrapper Turkey
If your kids went trick-or-treating, you probably still have a good stash of candy lying around. This adorable project from Tammy at Housing a Forest is a great way to recycle some of the wrappers from those sweet treats. This … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater pom pom hat
Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you can create an awesome pom pom hat out of an old sweater. Well, an old sweater and some yarn for the pom pom. They’re quick to make because the hem of the … Read More...
Tutorial: Falling leaves felt pillow
The beautiful falling leaves on this felt pillow have me embracing the cooler weather that has rolled in. Sachiko from Tea Rose Home created it for the Gift Items challenge at Crazy Little Projects, and she shares a tutorial on … Read More...
Project: Snowman Christmas Card
Ah yes, winter is finally here. In KY we had our first light snow fall already! Celebrate this blustery weather with an adorable snowman card. Nicole Magourik shares a video tutorial for stamping up this fun winter scene using coordinating … Read More...
Book Review- DIY Mason Jars
I recently picked up this book, DIY Mason Jars. I love finding awesome crafting books, and with mason jars being such a trend this book is pretty awesome! I have an entire shelf on my bookcase filled with mason … Read More...
Tutorial | Modern Traditional Christmas Crafts
Learn how to make these two Christmas cards over at Crafts Unleashed. Choose a traditional or more modern style for your cards this year. Isn’t that manger detail on the traditional card just perfect? I really love the bell and … Read More...
Freebie | Give Extra Thankful Printable
Say thanks to all the people in your life who deserve a little extra this Thanksgiving month, with this sweet idea from Homemade Ginger. Pair the free printable thankful tab with some Extra gum to hand out to teachers, … Read More...
Freebie | Santa Claus Christmas Countdown Calendar
Kids will love this Christmas countdown idea! Add cotton wool balls to Santa’s beard as the month progresses. So clever! Get the free printable at Tomfo. Sarah explains how to set it up, including stashing the cotton wool in … Read More...
Tutorial: Burlap and lace table runner
Bev from Flamingo Toes shares a tutorial at The Ribbon Retreat blog showing how you can make this beautiful burlap and lace table runner. It’s the perfect mix of rustic and romantic. The burlap table runner is accented with stripes … Read More...
Freebie: So Very Thankful
I love November. I begin to hunker down for the season, pull out all my stitching and reflect on the past and prepare for the upcoming holidays. Each stitch reminds me of what I am thankful for. Creativekismet created this … Read More...
24 reuses for contact lens cases
This is such a fun idea! The peeps over at 1 800 Contacts compiled a list of 24 reuses for contact lens cases. I wear contacts and I also have reused the cases for some of these purposes (the … Read More...
Tutorial: Makeup brush roll-up organizer
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make a makeup brush roll. Or, adjust the dimensions and the pocket size and it could be a knitting or crochet needle roll, or a paintbrush or pencil roll. Whatever … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor Thanksgiving Card
You can achieve an artful stamped look using inexpensive watercolors with your stamps. Nina B shares a lovely Thanksgiving card she made using the “wet on wet” technique, visit her blog for more info on her card and a link … Read More...
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte
If you are a regular reader, you know that I’m not a coffee drinker or eat pumpkin flavored items. I do hate seasonal flavors and every year I see pumpkin spice items at your local coffee shops are a limited … Read More...
Fall Felt Leaf Garland tutorial
Angie host of “the country chic cottage” is a full time working wife and mother of 3 kids. Angie created this colorful Fall Felt Leaf Garland that adds a touch of fall color to your home. She used a Felties … Read More...