Diane Gilleland is a contributor on “Craft Stylish” and has turned an everyday spiral notebook into a pretty notebook with a pen holder on the side, great idea. Diane said these are so quick to make, you could even make … Read More...
Crafts for Kids: Cork Sailboats
I had to share this from “The Dollar Store Mom”! My kids would have loved these little boats and spent hours playing standing on chairs in front of the kitchen sink with garbage bags covering them while the floor floated … Read More...
Project: Glossy Valentine Card
Add some gloss and shine to your card images and accents with Glossy Accents, it’s a liquid adhesive that dries to clear shine. Find out how to use it in a video tutorial over on the Simon Says blog.… Read More...
Make Super Cute Felt Animal Pouches In 3 Minutes
Eva is a contributor with “Handmade Charlotte” and is sharing one of her darling tutorials “Make Super Cute Animal Pouches In 3 Minutes”! There is a bear and a fox and they are too cute. She suggests you make … Read More...
Knit a Year of Dishcloths with Knit Picks
I don’t know why I’m just getting around to writing about this a month in, but Knit Picks is having a year of dishcloths in which they are releasing a new free dishcloth knitting pattern every week this year. (Which … Read More...
Tutorial: Oilcloth reusable snack bags
Anne from Dodie Gray shows how you can make an oilcloth reusable snack bag. It’s fast to sew up, with an easy Velcro closure. They don’t take much fabric to make; 1/2 yard of oilcloth would be enough to make … Read More...
Knit a Cute Pixie Hat for a Little Kid
This pint-sized pixie hat is the perfect little project for a newer knitter with a toddler to knit for. It’s worked flat as a rectangle and seamed up the cast on edge when finished, leaving a cute little point at … Read More...
Happy New Year China, Year of the Horse; Cardboard Stampede or Make a Cardboard Horse Tutorial
Friday officially ends the Year of the Snake and brings in the Year of the Wooden Horse. People around the world celebrated Chinese New Year with festivals, fireworks and the color red. Ann Wood has a great “horse template & … Read More...
Wrapping up Stash-Busting Month
Whew! When I had the idea to do a “little series” on stash-busting this month, I didn’t quite realize what I was getting myself into. It ended up being 16 posts full of ideas, advice, patterns and inspiration.
I hope … Read More...
How to make a recycled sweater pot holders
Today along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More...
Homemade Heart Candy Buttons
These are cute as a button!
Here is a Valentine version of the candy buttons. These would be cute gifts for the classroom parties.
Nicole submitted these to TikkiDo.com as an update to her candy buttons. You can also find … Read More...
DIY – Coffee Ground Body Scrub
Coffee Body Scrubs are one of the first things you see at a day spa, surprisingly though they are one of the easiest body scrubs to make. I love this image from Savynaturalista.com her Coffee scrub looks natural and divine. … Read More...
How To Make a Superbowl Field – Party Table
Hey there! So, you’ve just found out you’re hosting a Superbowl party at the last minute and you’re feeling a little overwhelmed. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve got a super easy and quick idea for you to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Remote control pocket pillow
Palak from Make It Handmade shows how to make a throw pillow with pockets to hold your remotes. On the front, it’s a pretty throw pillow for your sofa. On the back, there are several pockets to hold various remotes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing smooth curves and crisp corners
If curves and corners on your sewing project end up a bumpy, lumpy, rounded mess, check out this post from Liz from Simple Simon & Co. She tells how she sews smooth curves and sharp corners. There are just a … Read More...
Free pattern: Raglan sleeve tunic top for kids
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shares a free pattern for making a child’s raglan sleeve tunic top. I’m loving the sequin fabric she used! It’s sparkly and sporty at the same time. Her pattern comes in child … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-minute felt iPad sleeve
Sibylle from Funkytime shares a tutorial at Handmade Charlotte, showing how you can make a felt iPad sleeve in just 10 minutes. The cutting and sewing is super simple, and because it’s felt you don’t have to finish the edges. You’ll need … Read More...
Freebie: Digital Valentine Stamp
The Dearie Dolls blog has a sweet Valentine Girl digital stamp to download for free, you can get a black and white or color version, click here.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Treat Boxes
I love this set of four Valentine treat boxes from Design, Eat, Repeat. I think my puzzle loving kid will like them too! When placed together you get a cute heart shape at the top. Fill them with … Read More...
Freebie | Valentine’s Day Candied Printables
These printable Valentine’s Day labels from Oh So Pretty (featured at Sugar and Cloth), are just the simple and sweet touch you need to add to your sweet treats. Tell that special someone “You rock my world” or “You’re my … Read More...