I think the hardest thing about tackling your unfinished projects is just getting motivated to do them. There’s a reason you didn’t finish them in the first place, and it can be hard to get excited about them again when … Read More...
String Art Heart Made the Easy Way
Pretty, String-Art Heart for Valentine’s Day is made without a hammer, wood, crushed fingers, or deafening pounding! The technique is so easy and clever!
Clever clever clever! Can you guess what the secret is?
Get all the details of this … Read More...
HOW TO – Embroider on Felt
Alice host of Future Girl has a tutorial showing you how easy it can be to embroider on felt using Tear-Easy stabilizer. When Alice started making handbags she wanted chic labels. She did not like standard labels like (Made By) … Read More...
How to Make Felted Wool Dryer Balls
These dryer balls are made in a completely different way than others I have seen, so cute for a gift. Save money and make your laundry task a little “greener” with felted dryer balls. So easy and fun to make! … Read More...
Dishwasher safe glitter mugs
Glitter mugs can cost upward of $16 a piece. These mugs are actually easy to make and the technique can be used to upgrade dollar store mugs – making this project very affordable.
And they will make a great gift!… Read More...
Chocolate Covered Maraschino Cherry flavored Caramel Hearts
This title is a mouth full, but look oh so delicious!
Sugartown Sweets has updated an old recipe out of a cookbook from her great great Aunt. How sweet!
Who needs to buy a box of chocolates, when you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Adjustable Apron
Melissa from A Happy Stitch shares a tutorial at Crafterhours showing how to make her Easy Adjustable Apron with twill tape straps. The neck strap and waist ties are all one long piece of twill tape. Casings down the side … Read More...
How to Make a Wedding Advent Calendar
Here’s a sweet gift for a bride who might be a little stressed from all the planning that goes into a wedding: a wedding advent calendar! This project would be so fun for the bridesmaids to make together and then … Read More...
Free pattern: Balaclava or ski mask hat for a child
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making a child-sized Balaclava – that’s a fancy word for a ski mask hat
. The fleece hat covers the head and neck and most of the face, … Read More...
Tutorial: Family Love heart pocket throw pillow
Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl guest blogs at Ginger Snap Crafts with a tutorial showing how to her Family Love heart pocket throw pillow. This is such a sweet project!! The large heart on the front of the pillow has … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a knotted baby hat from a t-shirt
Sara from Alice & Lois shows how you can make a knotted top baby hat out of a t-shirt. They are super fast to make, as you’ll be repurposing the hem of the shirt into the hem of the hat. … Read More...
Free pattern: Slouchy sling bag
Samantha from At Home with Mrs H shares a free pattern for making this slouchy sling bag with a fold over toop. It has two large darts to shape the bottom. Inside, it’s lined and has a zippered pocket and … Read More...
Silhouette Sale!
From Thursday February 6-Friday February 14, you can get HUGE discounts on the following Silhouette products by using promo code: GOSSIP at checkout.
1. The Silhouette CAMEO®, The Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, the glitter collection sketch pens, and the … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Fintastic Valentine Card for Swedish Fish
Here’s a great idea for giving Swedish Fish candy for Valentine’s day. Use this printable card from Everyday Mom Ideas to contain them! You’ll need goodie bags for the candy. I love the clever “school” pun too! Click here… Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Elasticated Headband
Having a Bad Hair Day? If you’ve got some yarn, a ponytail elastic, and 90 minutes, you’ve got the Fix! And, since I’m a very slow crocheter, you can probably make this in 60 minutes. So there!
What you see … Read More...
Tutorial | Quilled Flower Valentine Card
Learn how to make this lovely quilled flower at All Things Paper. Ann takes you step by step through the process, after explaining what supplies you will need to get started. use your finished flower on a card of … Read More...
Dictionary Magnets
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...