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Tutorial: Valentine Earrings
Renee from Cute Simple Stuff offered these nifty earrings and a video tutorial on how to make them. They have the whole heart thing going on but skipped the regular red puffy version and went for a different take.
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Tutorial: Felt Glasses Case
Haley Pierson-Cox of “The ZEN of Making has this very handsome “Felt Glasses Case” with a pictorial for us to follow. She made them as gifts for others and I think is an amazing gift or for yourself too, as … Read More...
Free pattern: Steam Train tiered wool and faux fur skirt
Kathleen from Grosgrain shares the pattern she used to make faux fur and wool tiered skirt that was part of her entry into Project Sewn. She calls it her Steam Train Skirt. The gorgeous flare of the tiered skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky and flannel mini burp cloths
Heidi Kay from Muslin & Merlot shows how to make mini burp cloths out of Minky and flannel. Minky and flannel are both so soft for baby gifts! And the flannel is absorbent, too. At roughly 8″ x 8″, they … Read More...
Tips: Layering Stamped Images
Stampington and Company is sharing a free article from there Take Ten magazine on how to layers multiple stamps, click here to download the pdf.
-Heather
Lavender Tea Bag Sachets
How charming are these Lavender Tea Bag Sachets (from Heart-Felt Holidays) by Laura Howard for a lovely Valentine gift! They are made with felt and filled with lavender and the receiver can tuck them into a drawer and make everything … Read More...
How-To: Felt Play Mail
Little ones love mail and felt play mail would be the perfect Valentines for them. Put this sweet “Felt Play Mail” away with your other Valentine decorations and have it year after year. When your children outgrow play mail; pass … Read More...
Knit a Super Simple Basketweave Scarf
I love basketweave knitting patterns. There’s something so simple and yet satisfying about these stitch patterns, and they’re pretty darn warm, too.
The classic is just to knit, say, 4 stitches, then purl 4 stitches across a piece, do that … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Getting Motivated
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...