The pretty things crafters keep coming up with to make with tp tubes never seem to stop coming! Julie sent in this link to the tutorial on the blog Emma Owl on how to make pretty flowers with recycled paper … Read More...
Another Cute Chick and Egg Pattern
Last week I shared some fun chick knitting projects with you, and over the weekend my colleague Linda sent me this new one from the Purl Bee.
The Chick-in-an-Egg is an egg-shaped chick with a funny expression that you … Read More...
Add a Soft Touch with felted eggs & chicks tutorials
These soft baby chicks are beyond sweet, and you can create them with wool roving for the yellow chickies to adorn a twig basket and to cover Styrofoam eggs in a variety of colors. Lean how to create both projects … Read More...
RAWWWRRR!
Do you have a little one that can not get enough dinosaurs? Wild Olive’s Demure Dino would be perfect for a child’s room or piece of clothing. Stitch it up with … Read More...
Bunny Feet using Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg
Beth at Hungry Happenings has created these cute Bunny Feet out of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs and modeling chocolate. You can always replace the modeling chocolate with icing or frosting.
This is super easy to make by yourself or with … Read More...
Tutorial: 15-minute tablet cover
Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook (formerly known as The Train To Crazy) shows how you can make this tablet cover with a sleek, modern design in just 15 minutes. The outside is made of leather (or faux … Read More...
Soft Soap Glass Pebble Trivet
When I got the chance to try out Softsoap’
s new liquid hand soap and do a project with it, I gladly said yes! My favorite is the Peony & Plum
.The flavor is so lovely and fragrant. It smells … Read More...
6 Crocheted Pet Projects
Welcome to the world of crafting for your beloved pets! Whether you have a dog, cat, or even a small rodent, crochet is a great way to create unique and functional items for your furry friend. From cozy sweaters to … Read More...
DIY Seed Bombs
What a clever little concept! I had no idea that these can be made and turned into something great for your garden.
These fun DIY seed bombs are easy to make and a great way to add beauty to neglected … Read More...
Felt Owl Gift Card Holders
This “Owl Gift Card Holder” would make the coolest graduation gift card holder. This project is from Kat of “Just Crafty Enough”! There is a tutorial and you can download the Owl Template. Kat made it for the Christmas tree, … Read More...
Green Juice – 5 Things You Didn’t Know
Our readers are becoming more and more aware of what should be going on to your body but have you ever thought about what’s going in to your body? Green Juice if you have never heard or Green Smoothies, Green … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrap Bucket Basket
Heather from The Sewing Loft shares a tutorial for making these Scrap Bucket Baskets. The lining is a solid piece of fabric, but the outside is pieced from all those small bits of fabric filling up your scrap bin. Heavy … Read More...
Toothy Tutorial – a freebie!
Marie of “Heartfelt Handmade” lives is the UK and is sharing her “Toothy Tutorial” with a pattern and visual instructions. Marie has two girls and they want everything made in pink 🙂 The tooth fairy will be thrilled to put … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy 2-minute lace headband
Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make her 2-minute lace headband. She uses wide stretch lace trim, so it’s just a matter of cutting it to length and making one short seam. Super fast, super easy, but … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s paper bag bubble skirt
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt with a paper bag style waistband. This is such a pretty skirt for spring! The bubble skirt is made by doubling up the fabric, so there’s … Read More...
Egg Carton Sheep Craft
Sheep are usually a sign of spring along with something that is associated with Easter, which makes this the perfect project for this time of year. While I suppose you can cut up egg carton cups and glue them together … Read More...
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower bath mitt
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make this bath mitt appliqued with an Eiffel Tower. It would make a nice (and useful) accent for your bathroom décor. Or, make one to give a gift packaged up pretty … Read More...
Tutorial: Painterly Pendant and Earrings
This project describes how to make a “painterly” effect. If abstract isn’t your thing consider using the smudging technique to draw a specific pattern. You can use tools to do the painting – knitting needle ends, paintbrush ends and ball … Read More...
Cross Stitch Pattern Round Up
Looking for DMC Threads Check out DMC’s websiteLooking for more Valentine’s Day Cross stitch patterns and charts? Check these out on Etsy.
- Brave bird of awareness from DMC.com
- Beach biscornu from
How to make a recycled shoe box jewelry organizer
We all buy shoes and most of us have jewelry. This idea sent in by Parvathi of the blog Alternate Creations is a great way to store bangle bracelets and hoop earrings. Pop on over to see the easy shoe … Read More...
