Here’s a wee little stash-busting project from Make Ready blog that’s great for people learning to make I-cord or just those who love coffee and tea.
It’s a spiral of I-cord worked with roving inside for extra insulation and with … Read More...
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by Sarah White
Here’s a wee little stash-busting project from Make Ready blog that’s great for people learning to make I-cord or just those who love coffee and tea.
It’s a spiral of I-cord worked with roving inside for extra insulation and with … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
Amy of while wearing heels has created this tutorial where you can turn your child’s handwriting into a treasured keepsake through embroidery.
What a great idea and in perfect timing for Valentine’s Day!
Get full details here: Embroidered Felt Heart … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Personalize these easy to make “Embroidered Felt Heart Valentines” to suit your recipients. This comes from out friend Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! Use all the symbols; like a key to your heart, a sweet XOXO’s or Cupid’s arrow, the … Read More...
Yes you read it correctly – This necklace is made using hardware supplies. It’s amazing where visions of art come from. This necklace is chic and worn with the right fashion it could really make a statement or be understated. … Read More...
“A spoonful of sugar, helps the medicine go down…”
I bet these heart shaped sugar cubes will help your loved one’s coffee or tea taste even sweeter. What a way to start the day? Of course, you will have to … Read More...
This modern styled Coaster set is made using felt and comes courtesy of Creativebug.com. I love the simple lines and block coloring. These would make great gifts too.
by Anne Weaver
Crystal from Stitched By Crystal shares a tutorial at SNAP! Creativity showing how to make these simple felt Valentine envelopes. They are soooo cute! You can make the out of inexpensive craft felt and stitch them together by hand. Tuck … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
When Justine from Sew Country Chick was complimented on her new workout outfit, she was able to say, “Thanks! I made it myself!” It feels good to say those words, but making your own workout clothes can also save money … Read More...
by Sarah White
Yesterday we talked in general about how and why to block knitting projects, but there’s one case in which blocking is not optional, and that’s with lace knitting.
If you’ve knit lace before you may remember your first lace project … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
RaeAnna from Sewing Mama RaeAnna shares a tutorial at The Sewing Rabbit showing how she created this shredded raglan tee for her son. The shredding is only on the front, which she has backed with a layer of contrasting fabric. … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Dena from Hearts & Sharts shows how she made this happy scrappy anatomical heart applique for a throw pillow. The parts of the heart are appliqued out of different fabrics, creating a colorful mix of print and color. She shares … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Emily from View From The Fridge shares a tutorial showing how she made these fabric liners for wire bins. The fabric liners add a pop of color to the plain wire containers, and they keep small items from slipping out. … Read More...
The Crea Bea blog has directions for making a fun twirly heart mobile card for Valentine’s Day. Tip: If you’re not to great with an exacto knife you could also try this with die cuts or punches.
-Heather
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Here’s a very crafty Valentine’s Day card that you can make using basic craft supplies. You’ll need a blank card, red cardstock, a craft knife and string. The twirly mobile heart is pretty unique! Get all the details at Crea … Read More...
by jd wolfe
I recently crocheted this Moebius scarf for my daughter – and she loves it! It was super simple. I used this pattern as inspiration. My pattern choice was determined more by the amount of yardage I had than by any … Read More...
Stamp up these adorable star Valentines for your kids to hand out with a Starburst candy. Autumn shares how you can make a star-shaped stamp from a potato, and she includes the free printable card too. Click here to … Read More...
Forget about letting your kids give out boring, boxed Valentine’s to their classmates. Let them use their creativity and some basic craft supplies to whip up some Valentines that will be talked about for weeks to come. While creative ideas … Read More...
If frizz is getting the better of your hair then it’s time to try something a little tasty, Yes I said tasty. This Yogurt and Avocado recipe is sure to get you salivating whilst you pop it onto your hair … Read More...
Holly of Hollyrocks has a great Valentine’s (or, really, any day) project: mended heart brooches. As she comments in her post, a lot of us have ambivalence on Valentine’s Day so here’s a bit of a nod to that.… Read More...