Love, ain’t it just grand? You get to be all smoochy smoochy with your favorite person. Two people in love make me so happy! Bees Knees Industries created this Venn Diagram pattern for her and her sweetie. She was … Read More...
DIY Felt Cloud Mobile
Nancy of “fanciful chaos” is sharing her dreamy “DIY Felt Cloud Mobile” tutorial with us with plenty of pictures to follow. This nursery mobile made of felt in a whimsical cloud shape with heart shaped rain drops would make a … Read More...
Project: Baby Card with Quilling
The All Things Paper blog is sharing directions for making an adorable baby card with a sweet little qullied duck. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before this is a great easy design to start with.
-Heather
A Look Behind the Scenes at Noro
A Japanese television program called “Great Gear” recently featured a look into yarn producer Eisaku Noro’s production facilities, and it’s a great bit of eye candy for lovers of knitting and color.
The show calls the yarns “exquisitely colored” and … Read More...
Tutorial: Funky iPod or Mobile Covers
Sara is the host of “Sara’s Texture Crafts” has a complete tutorial for these cute “Funky iPod or Mobile Covers”! Girls and big girls will love these cute mobile device covers. They are bright and cheery and fun and simple … Read More...
Loren Stump – In Art News!!
I have had the pleasure of watching Loren Stump demonstrate his masterful glass skills many times. His murrain work is untouchable as well as his sculptural work. It’s nice to see more mainstream recognition as in this This is Colossal… Read More...
Tutorial: Continous bias binding, the fast way to make long bias strips
It’s no secret that I love me some bias tape, especially homemade bias tape with cute prints on the fabric. But what I don’t love so much is piecing all thoe strips together. Nicole from Liola Designs shows how to … Read More...
Value and low volume explained
I’ve wondered for years how to describe the distinctively modern style of quilts made by Rita at Red Pepper Quilts. Well, Rebecca nails it in her guest post, Colour Theory 101: Value and Low Volume, at Elven Garden … Read More...
20 Front Porch Decorating Ideas
The front porch of your home can say a lot about how you feel about your home. It’s one place where your visitors get the first impression of who you are, and what you like. Why not take a minute … Read More...
Free pattern: Curvy Flap Clutch
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for making her Curvy Flat Clutch. How cute is this for date night!! The inside is divided into two sections, each big enough to hold a phone, a small cosmetic case, … Read More...
DIY – Mason Jars Into Sippy Cups
Will mason jars ever become un-popular? It doesn’t matter whether you are planning on filling these with Southern Moonshine, wine or juice you are not going to want to spill it. This tutorial shows you how to turn them into … Read More...
Crayon Name Storytelling Activity
Nothing is quite as inspiring as a new box of crayons… Discover how Jill, from A Mom With a Lesson Plan, used a new box of crayons to encourage her kids to write their own stories.
She started out … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron
Bev from Flamingo Toes shows how to make her Summer Picnic Ruffled Apron. The half apron is covered with three rows of ruffles. They’re full and flouncy and all kinds of pretty. Each ruffle can be made from 1 fat … Read More...
Fox Plushie
What does the fox say? Over on our sister site, Craftbits, we shared a pattern and tutorial for this adorable fox plush.
Tutorial: Little girl dress from an adult t-shirt
Pillowcase dresses don’t have to be made from pillowcases. They’re awful cute (and super comfy) when made out of an adult t-shirt, too. Old school shirts, sports team shirts, concert tees – all will make awesome dresses for little girls. … Read More...
Project: Graduation Card
Here’s a great graduation card from the folks over at Spellbinders, visit there blog to see how to make the cool faux wood grain background..
-Heather
Looking for more Graduation themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on … Read More...
Crochet Calculators
Mikey over at Crochet Crowd has devised a couple of new tools that look to be quite useful. Of course, as with all things crochet, no matter how exact your input might be, your output may vary. But, his … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Hand Lettered Labels
Maritza had the great idea of turning her calligraphy practice writing into labels for envelopes and gifts. She used calligraphy paper, and a sticker maker to make it happen. Such a great idea! You can use these as journaling strips … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Stencils With Gelatos
Heather Greenwood shares a neat mixed media technique for using stencils with Gelatos. It’s kind of the reverse of what you’re thinking! Her tutorials really make me want to invest in Gelatos too.
Tutorial: Penguine Charms
Jolene has a great charm to show us – adorable penguins! As Jolene mentions, these are useful as pendants, charms for dust plugs… anywhere that needs a fun little dangle. The larger version of these would just like holiday ornaments … Read More...