The Lawnscaping Challenge blog has a video tutorial for a cool stamping technique using embossing paste and embossing powders, click here to watch. I love the dimension this fun technique adds!
-Heather
Finishing Month: Should You Finish or Frog that Project?
Hello, and welcome to Finishing Month! Another popular New Year’s resolution (after stash busting) was the desire to finish more projects and/or to know how to finish those projects well. This may be a slightly shorter series than the last, … Read More...
Tutorial, Valentine’s Jars with Fold Over Elastic Ponytail Holders
Over on “Crescendoh” Jenny Doh created these “Valentine’s Jars with Fold Over Elastic Ponytail Holders” for a charming Valentine’s Day gift. She used small Mason jar or Jam jars, olive jars, mason jars! Titan Buff acrylic paint, red felt, thread, … Read More...
Arrows and (more) hearts Valentine’s Day
Katie of “Katie did” has a couple of darling valentine bracelets for girls and they are so sweet “arrows and (more) hearts” bracelets that your little girls will love. Valentines without candy is not much use to kids. With a … Read More...
How to make origami heart lollipop Valentines
This idea is absolutely adorable and combines two of my absolute favorite things: origami and creative, fun wrapping ideas! If you’re looking for a unique and charming way to give treats or little gifts this Valentine’s Day, these origami heart … Read More...
The Garden Pallet Organizer
Since Spring is round the corner, there has to be something said about getting the itch to get into the garden. But you won’t want to if it is not organized.
And what better way to organize it then to … Read More...
Knits to Celebrate the Olympics
The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and if you’d like to celebrate with knitting there are lots of options available, from knitting the Olympic rings on a project to using your knitting to cheer on your favorite team.… Read More...
Valentine’s Cinnamon Heart Cookies
Gluten and Dairy Free!
Nothing worse than seeing a child look at the baked goods and the parent having to say no, because of a food allergy.
Here is a recipe that can turn the frown upside down. Just remember … Read More...
Party Ideas – Black and White
Even though this party was styled for New Years eve, I thought it was worth a mention. The black and white styling is so simple that anyone could do it. I wanted to show the less creative ones in … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched fabric word search greeting cards
Simi and Sian from Buttons & Paint used printable fabric to create these stitched word search birthday cards. The words to a birthday message are hidden in the word search and outlined with free motion stitching. How cool is that!! … Read More...
Tutorial: Use darts to make a shirt fit
Sometimes all a shirt needs to make it fit perfectly are a couple of well placed darts. Anna from Plan B shows how to add darts to a shirt so it fits your body. (The English translation of her post … Read More...
Tutorial: Floral clutch wristlet
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make this gorgeous floral clutch. The front of the small round wristlet is covered in a large fabric flower bloom. It has a zipper opening and short strap so … Read More...
Tutorial: Drum Floor Pouf
Laura at A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial showing how to make this Drum Floor Pouf. It functions as a footstool or extra seating, and it also happens to look really cool. You can make one out of your favorite … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY long arm gloves to keep the cold out
My favorite winter gloves are always ones with long arms on them so the cold doesn’t creep in at my wrists. They’re not always easy to find in styles I like, though. The Selfish Seamstress shows an easy solution, adding … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Valentine Card
The Sizzix blog has a tutorial for making this fun pop up balloon Valentine card, you can even tuck a little candy inside!
-Heather
Tutorial | Faux Chalkboard Valentine Art
Gillian Nelson shares how to use your Silhouette (or another die cutting machine) along with black cardstock and spray ink, to create some faux chalkboard pieces with a Valentine’s Day theme. Make some yourself using her detailed step-by-step here.
Are … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Valentine Goody Bags with Printable
Get this free download to make these goodie bags for Valentine’s Day. You’ll also need cello bags or sandwich bags, and of course treat! Buy them, or use the link to a shortbread recipe that’s included in the post. … Read More...
Cute Boy Crochet
Well, there are undoubtedly girls who would like to wear this cool scarf too, but aren’t we always searching for projects for the boys? This one is definitely in the plus category. The stitch pattern is so simple that most … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | How to Focus Accurately
My absolute favorite lens to use is my 50mm fixed, so I was excited to find this tutorial about focusing accurately with it. Courtney O’Dell explains how you can choose the best focus point for the shot you’re about to … Read More...
Lesson plan – Sound Matching Valentine Hearts
Besides being a reason to give candy and cards to your friends and sweeties, you can use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to help kids practice letter and sound recognition. Mandi, from Moments With Mandi blog, shows how easy it … Read More...