This makes me ready for spring! The Creating Keepsakes blog has directions for adding a stitched accent to stamped flowers, what a pretty idea!
-Heather
Dental Craft For Child Health Month
February is Child Dental Health Month and a great way to celebrate is to use this project to teach kids about their teeth and dental hygiene. All you need is pink construction paper and miniature marshmallows! Also included on this … Read More...
Polymer Clay A Little Different
Maybe the ongoing, neverending (seemingly) winter is finally getting to me. All of my Etsy clay finds this week appeal to the odd side:
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| Fairy Cat Sculpture by DragonStarArt | Faux Gauge Earrings by SweetlyART |
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| Steampunk Owl Box by WhippetTales | Little |
Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant
The Indigo Blu site has directions for making a lovely stamped pendant using glue and metal flakes on a stamped image on a black background set inside a bezel. Really stunning!
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick & Easy Coffee Cozy (or Sleeve) from a Repurposed Sweater
Tricia of “Every Nothing Wonderful” created this sweet “Repurposed Sweater Coffee Cozy” for us to recreate. When her daughter was born an old friend sent one of the most amazing gift of a repurposed sweater made into the cutest outfit … Read More...
And Speaking Of Crocheting Cowls
This is a chunky cowl you can make on a snow day using the handy tutorial and free pattern that Karen is offering. She was inspired by being stuck at home on a snow day. I bet she’s not the … Read More...
10 tips for Using White dishes
Yes, they are perfect for all occasions, but how do you use your white dishes to get the best out of them? Do you know?
I didn’t!
So isn’t it great that StoneGable have a list of 10 ideas about … Read More...
{DIY} Glam Gold Invitation
Talented designer Anna Skye of Download & Print, created a glitzy invitation template perfect for the glam bride! She shared the free downloadable template and instructions for the invitation over at Savvy Deets Bridal. Love the gold sequins!
Weird Candle Fragrances (For Men)
We all know about man candles, right? No? Well here is an update for you.
Yankee candles came out with the ManCandle range of candles last year that were quite a hit. With scents like Mantown and Fresh Cut Grass, … Read More...
Lace Heart Pancakes For A Romantic Breakfast
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I hope Mother Nature hasn’t hampered your ability to get items for Valentine’s Day. You still have the whole weekend to spoil your loved ones! Here is a cute idea for breakfast on Valentine’s Day or any … Read More...
How-To: Custom Valentine’s Day Tea Bags
Here is a last minute Valentine gift that will impress your tea drinkers a “Custom Valentine’s Day Tea Bags”. Alex of “North Story” is a coffee girl through and through. She drinks tea when she is sick or maybe we … Read More...
10 Tips for a Successful Co-ed Wedding Shower
Bridal showers have traditionally been just for the bride, but how about hosting an event for both members of the wedding couple! Intimate Weddings shares ten tips for a His & Hers shower that will guarantee a fun event. Get … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: How to Sew a Shoulder Seam
There’s one seaming situation that’s not covered by mattress stitch as we’ve talked about it so far (well, there are actually lots of situations that might not be covered by mattress stitch, but it’s a common finishing technique), and that’s … Read More...
DIY – Polymer Clay Ball Necklace
If you are new to Polymer clay or Jewelry making in general then this project is for you. It’s simple techniques produce a modern and in vogue fashion piece. You could make these with different colors or extend yourself by … Read More...
DIY – Sharpie Kiss Cups
Happy Valentines Day! If you are looking for a little kiss kiss today then check out this version of the “Sharpie Mug”. This kiss cup is rather cute and a fun little gift for loved ones or for yourself. This … Read More...
Celebrate Couple Hood – DIY Pacman T-shirt
Happy Valentines Day! I hope today is not the only day someone in your life shows you love. As the saying goes ” if you are alone don’t worry you were alone yesterday too” (harsh but true).
I love the … Read More...
FREE Candybox Heart Pillow Pattern
Get over to “you can make this” and sign in with facebook or sign up for their newsletter and get your FREE PDF download for a “Candybox Heart Pillow Pattern”.
Tutorial: Mod Messenger Bag
Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter shares a tutorial at Riley Blake Designs for making her Mod Messenger Bag. The simple bag is a good project for someone learning to sew. It’s lined on the inside, with an optional … Read More...
Three-Color Heart tutorial
Onel from our bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog, “Onelmon” has a neat tutorial as always in English for us. Be sure to check out all her craft projects you will not be sorry. She has a “Three-Color Heart tutorial” and a pattern. … Read More...
Tutorial: Rockabilly headband
Allison Coulson shares a tutorial atThe Sewing Loft showing how to make a rockabilly style headband. It ties in a knot, with wires in the ends so you can shape them how you like. You can make also make … Read More...