These Easter bunny pouches can be used to hold Easter treats, or as a fun place setting for a special Easter dinner. Audrey Pettit shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how to make them. They’re made from wool … Read More...
Winners!
Congrats to Kate, you’ve won the Somerset Memories magazine giveaway!
Also, we have a new winner for the Savvy Stamps giveaway, Diane! Our first winner never got back to me so I’ve picked a new winner.
Winners, be on the … Read More...
Project: Mother’s Day Die Cut Card
The Daily Marker blog has a tutorial for making this beautiful Mother’s Day card using layers of die cut butterflies and a detailed die cut background. I love how the shimmer spray used as a nice verdigris touch!
-Heather
DIY Deodorant Recipe
With over priced deodorants taking over the shopping aisles it is becoming impossible to find a product that is safe and affordable. If you can’t find what you want then the only alternative is to make it. Check out this … Read More...
Clothespin LAMBS tutorial
You can make these lambs from painted wooden clothespins, a few scraps of cardboard and white yarn. The maker says to use thicker yarn than they used, maybe a white fluffy yarn. Cut out the lamb’s body from cardboard and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric rope Easter basket
Looking for a no-sew Easter basket craft idea? Brittany from The House That Lars Built has created a clever and easy-to-follow tutorial on how to make a fabric rope Easter basket—no sewing required! This DIY Easter basket uses simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather wrap clutch
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shows how to make a leather wrap clutch. The clutch is simple to sew, using just a rectangle of leather (or faux leather) and two seams to make it. For a closure, a long strap … Read More...
Tutorial: Pocket Pals Pillow that holds minifigures
Nicole from Modern Handcraft shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make her Pocket Pals Pillow. It’s a fun way to display and store a collection of Lego mini figures. The front of the pillow has itty … Read More...
Cross Stitch Featured Artist: PatternBird
I have a new favorite shop on Etsy…PatternBird. Her patterns range from whimsical to art deco and I want all of them! I love that her patterns seem to have a certain sense of calm to them. You … Read More...
8 Spring Themed Quilt Blocks
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Hopefully you have your quilting space set up somewhere that you are able to enjoy this beautiful springtime. As well as enjoying everything outside, we all like … Read More...
DIY Canned Food Dispenser
What a clever use of space to create an organizational system for your cans!
Got too many cans? Then create this functional rotating, dispenser for them in your pantry. Requires a little DIY, but it doesn’t look so difficult and … Read More...
Ferror Rocher Easter Bunnies
Cute and yummy!
Lynn at Happier Than a Pig in Mud has created these cute little bunnies out of Ferror Rocher chocolates. You could hide them around the house, put them in the Easter baskets or use as place settings … Read More...
25 Uses For Epsom Salts
Epsom salts are the new elixir of life and you can find them being used in everything from facials to craft projects. These 25 uses are brought to you by Dearcrissy.com where she shares some of the best tips and … Read More...
Party Ideas – Baby Shower Onsie Making
We just hit Crafting Baby Shower Jackpot BABY! This baby shower activitonesie a onsie station for ironing on designs for the mom to be. You grab a onesie and a design and make it right there at the party. Check … Read More...
Book Review: Fabric Blooms
Want to snazz up that drab dress? Give yourself a new look without going overboard or maybe even just spruce up the house with a touch of spring flowers. Now you can … Read More...
Paper Bag Nest Counting Game
This time of year there are plenty of birds flying around building nests so I think this educational project is very timely.
Niccola, from An Idea on Tuesday, had some paper bags left over so she had some fun … Read More...
Project: Masking Technique Card
Watch a video tutorial over on the Double Stick Heaven Blog showing you how to make this cute balloon animals card (did you get my pun there?:)) . Laura will show you how to use a masking technique to layer … Read More...
Crochet Shamrock Barefoot Sandals
It’s hard to believe about now, but Summer IS coming! For those carefree days at the pool, at the beach, or just in your own back yard, Summer is the time to barefoot it – to wiggle those toes in … Read More...
Polymer Clay for Springtime
Spring is finally rolling in here. The grass is turning a little green, the trees are budding and there are little shoots coming up where my tulips (I hope!) will show up soon. Polymer clayers are, likewise, making spring goods:… Read More...
Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows Tutorial
Stephanie is one of the contributors with “Hand Made Mood” and she has the most delightful “Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows” to deck out the kiddos during this Easter Holiday. She has an excellent pictorial for us to follow and you … Read More...