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...
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Joke Notes
Do your kids like Valentines and jokes? Print these joke notes from All for the Boys to tuck into their lunches or snack boxes in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. How about using a favourite joke on a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Top of Europe
Cleaning and not sure if you are doing it right?
.. then read this list. It will help you be quicker, more efficient at your cleaning and save you heaps of time. There are 55 tips and tricks here and to be honest, I didn’t know about half of them … Read More...
Dollar Store Craft: 4 No-Sew Scarves with Embellishments for Kids
Over on “kix cereal” you can find 4 ideas that use dollar store scarves and embellishments. There is a sweet tutorial and I love the Heart Scarf. The kids can use their own drawings or find fun fabrics that have … Read More...
Tutorial: Big Bow Zippered Wallet
Michael Ann from Michael Ann Made shows how to make her Big Bow Zippered Wallet. It’s just what the name suggests – a small zippered pouch embellished with a big fabric bow. It’s just big enough to hold a phone, … Read More...
Valentine Door Wreath
Use up all your fabric scraps with this pretty heart Valentine door wreath from “crafts redesigned” hosted by Amy. She created this “Valentine Door Wreath” out of fabric scraps and a clothes hanger. It is pretty and easy to make, … Read More...
Tutorial: Chain embellished blazer
Sylvia from Dare to DIY shows how she embellished the lapels of a blazer with rows of chain. The look is inspired by a Rachel Roy jacket she saw. The chain is all stitched down by hand, so you might … Read More...