Dover Publications has a fun and funky springtime scene with funny frogs and toadstools to download for free. This would be a great card front or coloring page for the kids.
-Heather
Tutorial: Felt flower hairclip
Jody from Jody’s Creations shows how to make this pretty felt flower hairclip. It would also make a cute embellishment for an elastic head band. You can sew the whole thing together using hand stitches, making this a good take-along … Read More...
Chocolate Surprise Eggs
These eggs are almost to pretty to eat!
Lucy at Craftberry Bush has created these chocolate egg shells that you can hide a sweet surprise in. Since they are so delicate, she uses two layers of chocolate.
This would be … Read More...
DIY Sparkle Tassel Earrings
I have ongoing issues with my earring holes so when I came across these Clip on Earrings I was like WOW!
Wander and Hunt share the tutorial to make these beautiful earrings. This is what you will need :
Oblong … Read More...
DIY Hair Extensions
I know what you are thinking I can make my own Hair Extensions? Well yes ladies, yes you can. First you need to source the hair, obviously the better the quality the better the look. Try E-bay and other cosmetic … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux leather sweater
Faux leather has emerged as one of the hottest trends in the fashion world, offering the sleek, edgy look of leather without the high price tag or ethical concerns. This trend has made its way into all kinds of clothing, … Read More...
7 Disney-Inspired Charms Found On Etsy
Disney has been a part of most of our lives for many years. Whether we have a single favorite character or many, little girls everywhere seem to look toward the Princesses for inspiration and dreaming. Today we’ve brought you … Read More...
Tutorial: Scallop bunting
Rachel from Family Ever After shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair showing how to make a pretty scallop bunting. You can make the scallops in any size. She used a jar lid as a template to make hers. Depending … Read More...
Block Printing with Kids
If you have ever tried your hand at block printing, you know that some of the tools you have to use to carve the desired design into the block can be dangerous for kids to use. This tutorial has some … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding trims to seams, no pinning required
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can add trims to your seam without pinning them in place. Instead, she uses basting stitches to keep them in place while she sews the seam. It’s faster this way and you … Read More...
Tip: Cut Out Card
Here’s a fun and different card, follow the shape of your stamped image for a cool cut out shaped card front. The Peachy Keen Stamps blog has the directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Pin Converter
Bettina Welker strikes again, with help for polymer clay jewelers! This time she offers a useful, polymer clay solution for wearing brooches as pendants without using the sometimes hard to come by finding for it. Perfect, clear photos of lovely, … Read More...
Crochet Color Of The Year – What Do You Think??
It is said (I suppose by experts) that Pantone or Radiant Orchid is the color of the year for 2014. I mention this only because recently, in my local newspaper, there was an article about home decor that … Read More...
Tutorial: Kitchen rag bag
We use cloth towels for most kitchen clean-up at my house. We feel they’re better for the environment and are also easier on our pocketbook. But they’re not pretty, especially not after they’ve been used to clean up a spill. … Read More...
Free pattern: Easter bunny softie
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for her Easter bunny softie. He’s made in silhouette, just like the chocolate bunnies you find in Easter baskets. A yarn pom pom makes his fluffy bunny tail. Tie a pretty bow … Read More...
DIY Nautical Knot Rope Necklace
I am feeling very knotty today, but I am fascinated with the knots lately and I have been watching videos on knot making. Well Angela of “Handmade in the Heartland” a wife and mother of two living in Kansas City. … Read More...
DIY Rope Vases Tutorials
Abby Larson is the Editor & Founder of “Style Me Pretty Living” and created these amazing tutorial “DIY Rope Vases”! I know I have many glass vases sitting on top of my refrigerator and I want to try one of … Read More...
Free Pattern: Home Tweet Home
One thing that I love about spring is that our backyard is home to so many different types of birds. I like to think that they make our backyard their vacation spot during this season. Giovanna of Millecrocette f… Read More...
Tutorial: Card with Mutiple Stamping Techniques
The Lawnscaping Challenge blog has two cool techniques to share, how to add multiple color to a stamp using q-tips and how to add color to embossing paste using embossing powder. Lots of neat ideas in this one card!
-Heather
Knitting Patterns for Little Chicks
Spring is here and what better way to celebrate the season than by knitting some cute little chicks! These adorable chick-inspired patterns are perfect for Easter and the spring season. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, these patterns … Read More...