I have used flat marbles to make magnets
using fancy paper and even photos, but I have never made them using pages from a dictionary.
Amanda, from Crafts By Amanda, used words from the dictionary that are related to crafting, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Brrrrr!
Tiny Valentine Crochet Freebie
Check out this tiny, sweet Valentine Penguin. No matter how cold the climate where the penguin lives, he’ll be warmed by the cute red heart he holds close. Wouldn’t your Valentine like to have something sweet like this? Take only … Read More...
Tutorial: Candy Heart Bracelet
Lindsay from Delighted Momma has a cute bracelet tutorial with candy heart beads made from clay. I always love people’s candy heart beads because it’s such a natural project to do with clay. One tip: if you’re mixing pastels for … Read More...
Amazing Reclaimed Wood Fireplace
By popular request, Kristi of KristiMurphy.com has posted the DIY tutorial for her reclaimed wood fireplace.
This project makes the living room. Do you love the great before + after?!
This was their first attempt at doing something like this … Read More...
Risk in Kisses DIY
You can make as many pairs of lips or as few as you want for your “Risk in Kisses”. Use clean cut fabric interfacings before you cut your felt lips and then iron them on; or sew them on; it … Read More...
Tutorial: Play Kitchen-in-a-Box
Rina from Oomanoot shows how to make a child’s Play Kitchen-in-a-Box that won’t take up too much space in your house or cost you a ton of money to buy. The pretend stove and oven is made from a fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: One seam shawl style nursing cover
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a shawl style nursing cover out of knit fabric, one she calls the Worlds Best and Easiest Nursing Cover. The shawl style provides full coverage while baby is nursing, and the … Read More...
Felt and Fabric Mushrooms
Sweet Paul has an amazing online magazine that I love. It is filled with crafts, cooking, shops and anything that might interest you. I am in love with his lace topped mushroom and what a stunning Valentine gift this would … Read More...
Tutorial: Refashion a blazer to make a vest
Carissa from Carissa Knits refashioned a thrifted blazer to make a new vest for herself. She removed the collar, sleeves, and pocket flaps and then reshaped the bottom. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love this … Read More...
Making Simple Boats DIY
These “Simple Boats” is the cutest idea for kids to make. They could deck them out anyway they like. This project is from “Joyful Living at Natural Earth Farm” With the Gunn Family; mom & dad & seven children, living … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Finishing Triage
Now that you’ve decided which projects you want to finish and which ones you don’t (and hopefully dealt with those you didn’t want to finish quickly and without regret) it’s time to decide how you’re going to go about finishing … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Mitts for Your Sweetheart
There are all sorts of great patterns with hearts on them that would make great presents for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Today I’m taking a look at some pretty mitts, projects that you might just still have time to knit … Read More...
Personalized Valentine Cookies
Reese Dixon shows shows us how to put personal messages on the cookies for your loved one.
Now you can make your own conversation hearts or write your loved ones name on each cookie. I like the idea of writing … Read More...
DIY Face Primer Recipe
There is something special about wearing your own natural face products. The best thing is you get to tailor a concoction or recipe to suit your own skin and not the skin of the “general public”. DIY Face Primer.
Free pattern: Arabesque Bag
Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags
, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with … Read More...
Tutorial: Fat quarter dolly sleeping bag
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll. You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy twill tape headbands, make them with your kids
Rachel from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a thin headband. Twill tape makes it a simple project, one that you can do with your kids. You can sew the few very short … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey knit shag pillow
Vanessa from V & Co. shows how you can make this awesome shag pillow. The fluffy shag is made from a soft jersey knit fabric. Her post is part of the Pillow Collective series hosted by Amy’s Creative side. She … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day stockings to hang from the mantel
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a Valentine stocking. The design is a request from her mother. It’s like a Christmas stocking, but instead of a sock or stocking shape, it’s a heart shaped pouch that you can … Read More...