This lovely crocheted brooch would make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day. I am very impressed with the design, both in its appearance and its simplicity. It’s a great gift that you can work up with some yarn left over … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Mother’s Day Card with Matching Envelope
I love that Kendra from Key Lime Designs also designed a printable envelope to go with her free Mother’s Day card. Great idea! Plus, depending on how you fold the envelope you get two different designs. Click here to grab … Read More...
Freebie | Floral Mother’s Day Card
Download and print this floral Mother’s Day Card compliments of Kristi. The folded card is 5×7″ and it prints on a letter-sized page. Best printed out on white cardstock. Click here to get it.
Looking for more “Mother” themed embellishments, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Mother
I chose Mother by pne123 because I loved the way circles were used in the design, and also because of the great photos.
She shares:
… Read More...Please note this page is very special to me. It symbolizes the many blessings, joys,
Tutorial: Baby boy faux vest onesie
Grey Luster Girl shows how she made this faux vest onesie for a handsome baby boy. It’s a store-bought onesie with a vest shape appliqued to the front. A bowtie is stitched to the neck. This would make an awesome … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Men’s basic t-shirt
Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns shares a free pattern for making a men’s basic t-shirt with a crew neck. She will also share a tutorial tomorrow showing how to make a V-neck variation. Her free pattern makes … Read More...
Inspiration: Sew Geeky does Star Wars
Sew Geeky celebrated May the 4th this year with a Star Wars theme. (As in “May the 4th be with you…”) The Sew Geeky girls each sewed up something fabulous inspired by the movies. Go to Max California to see … Read More...
Freebie and Turtorial: Digital Subway Art
The Echo Park Paper blog has direction showing you how to combine digital text and sayings for a wonderful subway art printable. Use the directions to customize and make your own designs. They also have a free down loadable pdf … Read More...
Wool Pincushions Tutorial
BH&G has this pretty “Wool Pincushions Tutorial” for Mother’s Day gift giving. They have a pattern and instruction on how to make it. Try your hand at these three quick-to-make pincushion projects.
Textured String Bracelets Tutorial
These Tutorial come from Martha Stewart suggesting leftover string from crafts projects to make textured bracelets. Enjoy!
5 Creative ways to utilize small interiors
Do you live in a small apartment or a cozy home with limited space? If so, you know how challenging it can be to create a functional and stylish living space. But don’t worry, we have compiled a list of … Read More...
Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge
Two things I absolutely love…old Hollywood glamour and Sew Lovely Embroidery. Both bring happiness to my face. Craftster.org and Sew Lovely Embroidery have teamed up to put on an Old Hollywood Glamour Needlework Challenge. The prize is out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a layered sheer inset to a bodice
Bernadette from daisies and dresses shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to add a layered sheer inset to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail! The lace layered over the bodice fabric gives the look of … Read More...
Baby Belly Cake
Here is a cute cake for a baby shower! Maybe even for Mother’s Day, if the due date is close to it!
Little Delights Cakes has posted from Beth in Her Cakes, a cute cake creation that looks like a … Read More...
How to really clean a stainless steel sink
ThriftySue found the best way to clean a sink. And it looks and works wonders. I know. Because I tried it.
It helps to get rid of those sticky stains, and the water marks. Ughh. I hate those water marks.… Read More...
DIY – Ticket Stub Frame
If you are lucky enough to go to enough shows or games that you can fill this frame then it is perfect! The slit at the top makes adding the tickets fast and simple. These style frames would also be … Read More...
DIY Fairy Party
This adorable fairy party is full of pastel colors and adorable little bird houses too. Fairy Parties are one of those tried and tested party theme that every little girl loves. Check out all the photos and ideas at Blush … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing machine stitch reference cards
In addition to a standard straight stitch, most sewing machines are able to sew a variety of other kinds of stitches. The diagrams printed on your machine give an idea of what the stitch will look like, but to know … Read More...
Knit Nests Needed for Baby Birds
This sounds like one of those knitting sweaters for penguins things, but apparently it’s actually true that a wildlife refuge in San Rafael is looking for people to knit bird’s nests for the abandoned baby birds they care for.
WildCare … Read More...
Homemade Flower Rings
Discover how easy it is to make fancy rings using scraps of colorful fabric, felt, and chenille stems. These are perfect to make as a Mother’s Day gift or to exchange with friends and classmates. You can also easily modify … Read More...