The sock softies continue at Craft Passion. The latest is this adorable sock penguin. Squeeee!! Show shows a boy version wearing a bow tie, and a girl version wearing a scarf around her neck. And their toes! Look at their … Read More...
Project: Sequin Card
Sequins are a very hot crafting embellishment right now! The Paperie blog has a fun way to incorporate them onto a card.
-Heather
Crochet Your Scraps!
You know all those old shirts and really old shirt waist dresses you have hiding in the back of your closet or can purchase for pennies at any garage sale? You know what you need to do to destress on … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity maxi dress
Katie from Sew Woodsy shows how to make a maternity maxi dress. It’s an easy project, using a t-shirt for the bodice and a length of knit yardage for the skirt. You can wear it throughout your entire pregnancy. It … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted iPad mini pouch
Caroline from Sew Caroline shares a tutorial showing how to make a quilted pouch for an iPad mini. Her tutorial is part of a blog tour celebrating the release of the Sweet as Honey fabric line by Bonnie Christine (for … Read More...
Tutorial: Make curtains from bed sheets
Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles shows how you can make a curtains out of a bed sheet. One queen flat sheet will make a pair of curtain panels. Because the edges of the sheet are hemmed, most of the work … Read More...
{DIY} How to Make a Yarn Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter
How pretty is this “Yarn Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter” for a girl’s room or a baby shower? Jillian of “catch my party” has an extensive tutorial to help us make her project. You could make you own felt flowers since … Read More...
Another Knitting Record Holder and Men Knitting in Seattle
I came across another post about a knitting world record (hat tip to Vogue Knitting on both of these), this one about Norwegian knitter Helge Johansen, who has knit the world’s longest scarf. It’s almost 5 kilometers long (that’s … Read More...
Technique: Emboss Instead of Cut a Die
Here’s a fantastic idea from Betsy over at Paper, Scissors, Super Heroes, she’ll teach you how to emboss stead of cut with your metal die cut shapes. Very clever, I can’t wait to try this technique!
-Heather
Pi Shawls for Pi Day
It’s March 14, also known as Pi Day, so who could resist thinking about some pi-shaped (or pie-shaped?) shawls?
The most famous Pi Shawl is of course Elizabeth Zimmermann’s. Originally shared in her print newsletter, it’s been republished in … Read More...
6 Beautiful Music Inspired Necklaces
Music has been around for centuries. For many of us it is an outlet. It can make us happy, make us sad, make us mad, or make us cry. Music is a form of expression and what better way to … Read More...
Washing machine drum to firepit
What a clever redo! Use the drum of a unused washing machine to make a fire pit that is part modern, part so-clever!
I love the fact that it’s such a cool DIY project! And so easy to do. Just … Read More...
Free pattern: Color block pleated dress for little girls
Daniela from Cutting Room Floor shares a free pattern for this color block pleated dress for little girls. It’s an A-line dress with color blocking at the hem. One deep pleat is folded into the center of the dress. For … Read More...
DIY Felt Home Accessories Grass-Motif Pillow
BH&G have the nicest felt embellish pillows for you to make. These Felt pillows are easy to make and boost the cushy comfort of any area. Use scraps of felt to embellish an ordinary store-bought pillow, or sew the … Read More...
Shamrock Felt Heart Hairclips tutorial
Mandy of “Sugar Bee Crafts” is the mom of 4 kids and blogs out of Kansas City Area. She is sharing her precious “Shamrock Heart Hairclips” with us. I love the two-tone felt she used; the colors really pop! … Read More...
5 craft ideas to make with recycled greeting cards
I have a bit of an addiction to greeting cards so this list of 5 ways to recycle them is personally one I will be using! Pop on over to the blog The Tip Toe Fairy for 5 tutorials on … Read More...
Frozen Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
It’s national Pi Day!
Another excuse to eat pie! Bring it on! I love pie more than cake and this recipe is perfect, because it is easy too.
Mique(as in Mickey) at Thirty Handmade Days has created this three ingredient … Read More...
Accordion Folded Spring Flower Collage
I love making collages with children – especially when you use a variety of different mediums. Their creativity can just be amazing when you give them a suggestions and a handful of supplies.
The flowers here are attached to a … Read More...
Party Ideas – Edible Glitter
Everyone loves a little sparkle, so why not adorn your party food with a little bling bling. This round-up included 5 fun party food favorites that have been “Glitterfied”
DIY Rocker T-Shirt Tutorial
I love this tank made from an old tee and embellished and then tied with a bow in the back. Cathy of “trinkets in bloom” (AKA TiB) and on the first Tuesday of every month she … Read More...