Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a hooded towel for a baby or small child. She says it’s one of her go-to baby gifts. The ones she makes are larger than the ones you can buy already made. … Read More...
Freebie: On-Line Papercrafting Magazine
Red Lead Stamps is introducing there very first paper crafting magazine called 2 Sisters Make. Inside you’ll find stamped ATC’s, jewelry ideas, painting a stamped bird image, using stencils and more. And best of all it’s free to download, click … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | The Selfie Help Book
Last year The Oxford Dictionay named “selfie” their word of the year, and who are we to argue with that? Now the folks at PhotoJojo have written a guide to selfies that they are calling “The Selfie Help Book”… Read More...
Freebie | Spring Mantel Decor
Bloom and Grow with this free printable banner for your Spring decor. Michelle from Elegance and Enchantment shows how she decorated for Spring, and shares the free file with us. Click here to get it.
Tutorial | Make A Mother’s Day Card with Removable Badge
It’s Mothering Sunday in the UK this weekend. Why not make your Mum a unique and quirky card for Mother’s Day this year? This tutorial from Trim Craft will show you the steps, for making this card with a removable … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Let’s Do This
Tutorial: Ruffles and Romance Neckroll Pillow
Sew4Home shows how to make their Ruffles and Romance Neckroll Pillow. The long round pillow is covered in rows of ruffles. The ends are gathered and tied with a pretty bow. They used a tissue linen for a vintage-y, shabby … Read More...
Knitting Heralded as Help for Anxiety
It seems like every few months there’s an article that gets a lot of notice about how great knitting and other crafts are for people’s health.
The latest one is from CNN. “This is your brain on knitting” opens by … Read More...
Tip: Altering a Charm with Paint
Don’t you hate it when you have the perfect metal charm or embellishment for a card but it’s not the right color? Visit the Whiff of Joy blog for an easy solution, spray paint!
-Heather
DIY Painted Burlap Table Numbers
Every time I pass by the new burlap canvases at Michael’s I’m so tempted to throw them in my cart! Leave to the crafty geniuses at Something Turquoise to come up with a simple but very chic way to … Read More...
Free Pattern: Bunny on Canvas
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Are you looking for a quick and easy Easter decoration? Jessica at Cutesy Crafts has got you covered. This adorable bunny cross stitch on canvas can be stitched up in any color you desire. How great would it be to … Read More...
It’s 5:00 Somewhere
Tic toc, tic toc goes the clock. It has to be close to 5:00…quitting time! Passing the hours away doesn’t have be so humdrum with this hoopla clock. This fun pattern is … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide elastic and leather belt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shows how to make this wide elastic and leather belt. The ends of the wide elastic belt are finished with scraps of leather. Instead of using a buckle, she used D-rings … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Fringe Flowers
These pretty “Felt Fringe Flowers” come from “Mrs. Priss” hosted by Morgan a wife and mother. She has a wonderful pictorial for us to follow to achieve the same results. Pick your colors and try these, too pretty! Thanks Mrs. … Read More...
Felt Easter bags Tutorials
Have your children gather Easter eggs in your homemade “Felt Easter bags”. When the holiday is over, the bags can be used to hold other goodies. This project comes from Martha Stewart!
Felt Easter basket Tutorials
Belinda Graham is a contributor on “kidspot” and has a complete tutorial on how to create this charming “Felt Easter basket” for us. She is using the blanket stitch and has a link to a video on how to! Thanks … Read More...
6 All-Natural Remedies To Kick That Cold
Spring is a season of rebirth and renewal, with flowers blooming and the world coming alive once again after the long, cold winter. However, the changing weather can also bring with it some unpleasant side effects, such as frequent temperature … Read More...
Coconut Covered Cake Bite Bunnies
Here is a cute Easter treat to make with the kids.
Sugar Swings! has created these cute bunnies using the same method as cake balls. Which means the kids get to destroy the cake after it has cooled. After you … Read More...
DIY – Vintage Key Necklace
These Antique metal keys are stamped with love “literally”. Use a Metal stamp set to create words, sayings or initials. They keys are cleaned, stamped then blackened to create this dramatic effect. Full tutorial can be found here at ialwayspickthethimble.com… Read More...
Party Ideas – Adoptive Child’s Baby Shower
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Although adding a special member to your family through adoption may be a nontraditional way to build a family, it still deserves a traditional celebration. Whether you already have your bundle of joy or you’re bringing home a 4-year-old … Read More...