Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial over at The Ribbon Retreat showing how you can a striped ribbon bodice like the one she made on this dress top for her daughter. The stripes are actually strips of … Read More...
Craftster Hoopla-Along
Each month Craftster.org hosts a Hoopla-Along. There is a new theme every month and there are prizes given in a random drawing. March’s theme is Spring. It … Read More...
Tutorials: Bright Stamped Cards
The Daily Marker blog has directions for three bright and cheerful cards using stamps, stencils and die cuts, click here to check them all out. How adorable is that little duckies card?
-Heather
Muddy Pigs
Today is a perfect day to make this pig craft… It is National Pig Day!
Stephanie, from Twodaloo, did this sensory activity with her toddlers, but I think all ages will enjoy painting with mud. Don’t worry, it isn’t … Read More...
Crochet St. Pat
I just fell in love with this cheerful St. Patrick’s Day Wreath created by Kara over at Petalstopicot.com. As usual, her design is very appealing – and is offered as a free pattern for all of us to make and … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Owl sock softie
Craft Passion’s tutorial on how to sew an owl sock softie is a delightful and fun project for anyone who loves to sew and create cute and cuddly toys. The finished product is an adorable owl with a unique personality, … Read More...
Small Things Finds
Polymer is a fabulous medium to do small work with – little critter sculpture in this case.
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Magenta Mushroom by ChristysCornerShop | Turtle Totem by AnitasGatos |
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Sheep by SweetieDesign | Raccoon Sculpture by SingyStardust |
Pattern Round Up: Snow Bunnies and Hints of Spring
This week, we’re excited to bring you our latest hand-embroidery pattern round up, “Snow Bunnies and a Hint of Spring.” This collection features a delightful mix of winter and spring-themed designs that … Read More...
5 Ways to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day tutorial
Brittany of “The House That Lars Built” has a fun St. Patrick’s Day tutorial with pattern “5 Ways to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day”! I have included a few pictures and you have got see them all, very … Read More...
5 Great Ideas For Making Your Own Candles
The art of candle making is one that has been around for centuries and has been passed down from generation to generation. However, with the invention of electricity, candles have lost their primary purpose of providing light, and the art … Read More...
Tutorial: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover
A mother and daughter (Lisa) & (Sarah) team from Perth, Australia host “a spoonful of sugar designs”! Lisa’s Smartphone is sporting a new Parisian inspired cover “Tutorial: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover” with a precise tutorial.
Lisa’s Felt Smartphone Covers has … Read More...
How to Make a Felt Elephant Doorstop
Sarah of “Create Studio” is an idea collector and loves to share ideas. Sarah’s “How to Make a Felt Elephant Doorstop” is a fun and useful project. There is a pattern for the elephant and a pattern for the bow … Read More...
Project: Stamped Collage Art
The Darkroom Door blog has directions for making this lovely vintage inspired stamped mixed media collage.
-Heather
Knit a Scarf for Heart Disease Awareness
February is Heart Month, and even though we’re at the end of the month, it’s always a good time to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the biggest killer out there and we all need to be … Read More...
Amy Christoffers to Become Berroco Design Director
Knitwear designers Amy Christoffers is set to become the new design director at Berroco as Norah Gaughan prepares to leave the company after nearly nine years to pursue other interests.
According to a news release from the yarn company, Amy … Read More...
Tutorial: Circle zippered coin purse
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! how to make this circle zippered coin purse. And do you see that very cool rainbow polka dot fabric? She printed that herself using fabric paint and bubble wrap. Her tutorial shows how to do … Read More...
Ombre Clover Pinch Proof Shirt
If you have ever found yourself digging through your closet on St. Patricks’ Day searching for something green to where but have come up empty handed, you just may want to make one of these fashionable shirts. Angie, from The … Read More...
Chocolate Ice Cream with Cocoa
Is it possible to make ice cream without an ice cream machine?
Apparently, this recipe you can make with or without an ice cream maker! This ice cream isn’t as sweet, so you have an excuse to eat it with … Read More...
DIY Faceted Heart Necklace
It’s quite possible I have a Jewelry making crush on MintedStrawberry. I love her work and her photo’s are inspiring! I have started stalking her on facebook just waiting to see what she posts next. Do you have a Jewelry … Read More...
DIY Neon Geometric Umbrella
This Easy DIY Neon Umbrella is the perfect Spring accent. Add a pop of neon into your rainy day with dimensional paints from Tulip. Visit Happiness is Homemade for the full tutorial on how to get started. This project … Read More...