Braids are so in right now. Jess of The Elven Garden takes braids from hair to hearth with her tutorial for this unique quilt block. She explains when you put several together they create a woven look. Go HERE to … Read More...
Make a Valentine heart bookmark
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum celebrates two loves with this sweet bookmark – reading and the day that celebrates love (Valentine’s Day). Fabric scraps in snappy colors make up the crazy-style heart encircled with simple hand stitching.
Best of all, she … Read More...
PB Inspired Valentine Tea Towels
These are quick and easy when you buy the towels and use pieces of red fabric using iron-on adhesive for the hearts. She has a tutorial and printable pattern, so pretty. Get over to Bren Did and see how to … Read More...
Fennec Fox Face (or sewing tiny felt bits)
“Fennec fox stuffies” from Alice of “Future Girl” draws her design and then cuts the felt following her sketch. Alice said sewing those shapes on is not easy. You want them to be in exactly the right place, but … Read More...
Project: Quick Kids Valentine’s
Get the kids and grab out some googly eyes, pens, stamps, paper and glue, the P&G Everyday blog has directions for making some quick and cute Valentine’s cards, perfect for the kids to make for friends and family.
-Heather
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24 Fabulous Felt Crafts Tutorial
Over on “Spoonful” You will find the most amazing felt projects that kids can make or we might like 🙂 There are instructions, patterns and tutorials for each project. These geared toward kids or big kids like us can make … Read More...
Free pattern: Felt squirrel brooch
Nicole from The Felted Fox shares a free pattern for making her felt squirrel brooch. Look at these sweet squirrel faces! She designed the little squirrel pins to use up some of her scraps. Each one takes a piece of … Read More...
Arm Knitting Revisited
Since I last wrote about arm knitting it seems like it’s become an even bigger craze. Vickie Howell got kind of obsessed and has figured out how to arm knit and arm crochet and was featured on “The Today Show”… Read More...
Entenmann’s Giveaway – New Winner Picked
Hello All!
Unfortunately, I never heard from Shai Williams, so I picked a new winner.
The new winner is MaryAnne – I love Valentine’s day, because it is all about LOVE! I get to show my husband and daughters that … Read More...
Valentine’s Popcorn Sundae Cupcakes
Popcorn, Get your popcorn…cupcake?
I love popcorn and could eat it 24/7/365. I never thought about it in a cupcake form. That’s why I leave it to the creative minds like Jasmine Fine at 1 Fine Cookie to show me … Read More...
DIY Card – You Have My Heart
Passion shake (got to love a blog name like that) shares this cute little tutorial on how to make a Valentines Day Card using a matchbox.
You will need:
1. Blank, white paper stock card or any other thick paper… Read More...Hot Chocolate Snow Bunny Bar
No this is not a food bar where you grab a bunny and add some condiments too it. This hot cocoa or chocolate bar is perfect for winter days or nights. kojo-designs.com shares all the details in her Hot chocolate … Read More...
Video tutorial: Simple ruched sleeve t-shirt refashion
Thera Joyce from Crafty Pirate shares a video tutorial showing a simple t-shirt refashion, giving it a wider neck and ruched sleeves. Widening the neck is as simple as cutting out the new neckline, no hemming required. In fact, she … Read More...
Tutorial: Fingerless gloves from an old upcycled sweater
Gloves and mittens go a long way toward keeping your hands warm in the cold weather, but they also put you at a disadvantage for simple tasks like gripping a doorknob, or turning a key, or texting on your phone. … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby bandana dribble bibs
Tricia at Made By Me & Shared With You shares a free pattern for this baby bandana dribble bib. They’re made from two layers of fabric. She suggests a flannel for the top (especially cute when done out of a … Read More...
Tutorial: Catnip snake kitty toys
Sew4Home shows how to make a snake catnip toy for your kitties to play with. Made from bright, cute fabrics, they’re anything but scary. Especially with a bow tied around their necks. Catnip included with the stuffing will drive your … Read More...
Project: Washi Tape Valentine Card
Layout scraps of Washi tape on cardstock and die cut them into fun shapes for a perfect card accent. The Waltzing Mouse blog has all the details.
-Heather
Valentine Quickie Cutie
This cute little loot holder is actually Jess Schleicher’s Monster Loot Holder just waiting to get his ‘mouth’ on your kids’ Valentien’s Cards and goodies. I think he’s absolutely adorable! The pattern for him is free and he can be … Read More...
Coffee Filter Peacock Craft
The colorful feathers of this peacock are made by dotting coffee filters and bingo daubers or paint dot markers. Once the dots are on the coffee filters, they are moistened with a little water to get a watercolor design. This … Read More...
How To: Felt Jammy Biscuit Brooches and more
I could spent hours on Laura’s “Bugs and Fishes” showing you all she has made with felt. Laura is living near London and is a designer/maker and crafts writer. This was supposed to be just the on “How To: Felt … Read More...