Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Final post for this holiday and since it is cold again. I thought why not enjoy a glass of hot cocoa with a bit of green.
We Made That has created a white hot cocoa recipe … Read More...
Felt bows: a free pattern and tutorial
How pretty are these bows to wear with your new Easter outfit? Liesl of “Oliver + S” has a darling tutorial with a professional pattern. All the girls on your Easter list will love these; young or old. Thanks Liesl … Read More...
How to Create a Rainbow Stained Glass Window
This amazing stained glass window was made using pieces of paper that were colored and then painted. The secret ingredient? Vegetable oil!
Jean, from the Artful Parent, had her kids doodle designs on the paper using oil pastels
(but … Read More...
Book Review – Living Color
In Living Color (STC Craft | A Melanie Falick Book; March 2014; U.S.
$24.95 / Can. $27.95; ISBN: 978-1-61769-084-6)
This new book includes essays and interactive exercises
that allow readers to explore their creativity
Living Color speaks to aspiring artists … Read More...
DIY Cloth Napkins
Cloth napkins are always nice to have at the table, but are they really practical?. I don’t mind washing cloth napkins, but I do HATE ironing them. If I had cloth napkins that did not need ironing then I would … Read More...
DIY Papaya Skin Rub
This natural Papaya skin rub comes from our sister site Craftbits.com. The tutorial is so simple and so easy that you will be amazed at it’s results. Use Papaya or Pawpaw skin to rub the flesh over your body. … Read More...
Sewing Pattern – Kid Sized School Lunch Bag
Ruby fromZaaberry shows how to make a kid sized school lunch bag. A zippered top keeps everything inside, an important feature if you’ve ever seen how kids toss around their lunch sacks on the way to school. It’s insulated … Read More...
Knit an Adorable Fair Isle Vest for Kids
Traditions combine in this pretty Kid’s Fair Isle Vest from Purl Soho. The technique is all Fair Isle, while the specific design involved hails from Muhu, an island off the coast of Estonia.
The vest itself is sized for little … Read More...
Free pattern: Bird baby mobile, no sewing required
Amy fromPeek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a free pattern for making this bird mobile for a baby’s room, no sewing required. She used felt to make the birdies and assembled it with hot glue. If you have a sewing machine, … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Roses & Romance
Nothing says romance quite like roses! For ultra-feminine wedding inspiration featuring beautiful blooms and soft, pretty colors be sure to visit this lovely pink, champagne gold, and ivory mood board at b.loved Weddings.
Discover a treasure trove of valuable … Read More...
And the winner is…….
Congrats goes to Eska! You’re the winner of the SRM Press DIY Princess Favor Kit giveaway on Craft Gossip! Please reply to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to everyone who entered.
-Heather
Tutorial: Modern faux chenille pillow
I’ve always thought of faux chenille as done up in soft, romantic shades, either for a vintage-y cottage look or for a baby room. But Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun does faux chenille in bright colors and … Read More...
Inspiration: Decorated Egg Carton
How sweet is this Easter project from Sister Stamps!? Visit thier blog for more photos of this fantastic dressed up egg carton. It’s perfect for stashing candy and little Easter treats inside.
-Heather
St Patricks Day Crochet Pattern – Shamrock Edging
No, I know you don’t have time to crochet an entire afghan today, but I wanted to be sure to share this lovely Shamrock edging pattern with you. Tia has created this delicate edging and I think it would look … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Easter and Spring Banners in 6 Colors
Say Happy Easter or celebrate Spring with free printable banners from Tatertots and Jello. Choose between the “Easter” banner, or the “Hop Hop Hop” banner.
They come in 6 different colors, so you’re sure to find a garland that … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Cupcake Birthday Card
It’s always a good idea to keep a stack of birthday cards on hand, and with this free printable cupcake card from Sweetbriar Sisters, you can! Who wouldn’t love this sweet greeting with the cute cupcake? It prints up … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Cabin Spring Cleaning
Tutorial: Patching Pottery with Clay
It’s no secret: I make tons of decorative items with polymer clay. One of the things I miss the most about polymer clay and like the most about ceramic clay is the making of useful, functional ware. Polymer clay needs … Read More...
Tutorial: Phus Phus Skirt with a flat front waistband and elastic back
Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Phus Phus Skirt, a gathered skirt with a flat waistband in the front and an elastic casing waistband in the back. The stretchy back waistband makes it easy to put on and … Read More...
Spring Felt Chicks, a tutorial
It spring and near Easter and Jane of “Buzz Mills” has these quick and easy “Spring Felt Chicks, a tutorial” for us. Her colors are outstanding the chicks are precious. These little guys can fill an Easter basket or decorate … Read More...