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by jd wolfe
Check out this tiny, sweet Valentine Penguin. No matter how cold the climate where the penguin lives, he’ll be warmed by the cute red heart he holds close. Wouldn’t your Valentine like to have something sweet like this? Take only … Read More...
Lindsay from Delighted Momma has a cute bracelet tutorial with candy heart beads made from clay. I always love people’s candy heart beads because it’s such a natural project to do with clay. One tip: if you’re mixing pastels for … Read More...
by Vikram Goyal
By popular request, Kristi of KristiMurphy.com has posted the DIY tutorial for her reclaimed wood fireplace.
This project makes the living room. Do you love the great before + after?!
This was their first attempt at doing something like this … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
You can make as many pairs of lips or as few as you want for your “Risk in Kisses”. Use clean cut fabric interfacings before you cut your felt lips and then iron them on; or sew them on; it … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Rina from Oomanoot shows how to make a child’s Play Kitchen-in-a-Box that won’t take up too much space in your house or cost you a ton of money to buy. The pretend stove and oven is made from a fabric … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Marissa from Rae Gun Ramblings shows how to make a shawl style nursing cover out of knit fabric, one she calls the Worlds Best and Easiest Nursing Cover. The shawl style provides full coverage while baby is nursing, and the … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Sweet Paul has an amazing online magazine that I love. It is filled with crafts, cooking, shops and anything that might interest you. I am in love with his lace topped mushroom and what a stunning Valentine gift this would … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Carissa from Carissa Knits refashioned a thrifted blazer to make a new vest for herself. She removed the collar, sleeves, and pocket flaps and then reshaped the bottom. She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I love this … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
These “Simple Boats” is the cutest idea for kids to make. They could deck them out anyway they like. This project is from “Joyful Living at Natural Earth Farm” With the Gunn Family; mom & dad & seven children, living … Read More...
by Sarah White
Now that you’ve decided which projects you want to finish and which ones you don’t (and hopefully dealt with those you didn’t want to finish quickly and without regret) it’s time to decide how you’re going to go about finishing … Read More...
by Sarah White
There are all sorts of great patterns with hearts on them that would make great presents for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Today I’m taking a look at some pretty mitts, projects that you might just still have time to knit … Read More...
Reese Dixon shows shows us how to put personal messages on the cookies for your loved one.
Now you can make your own conversation hearts or write your loved ones name on each cookie. I like the idea of writing … Read More...
There is something special about wearing your own natural face products. The best thing is you get to tailor a concoction or recipe to suit your own skin and not the skin of the “general public”. DIY Face Primer.
by Anne Weaver
Sara from Sew Sweetness, and author of Big City Bags
, has a free bag pattern for you. It’s her Arabesque Bag. The shape is simple, requiring only 3 hours to sew up. It still has nice finishes, though, with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shows how to make a sleeping bag for a child’s doll. You can make one to fit a 15″ Disney doll (or a 12″ baby doll) out of a fat quarter of a pretty fabric … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Rachel from Imagine Gnats guest blogs at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make a thin headband. Twill tape makes it a simple project, one that you can do with your kids. You can sew the few very short … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Vanessa from V & Co. shows how you can make this awesome shag pillow. The fluffy shag is made from a soft jersey knit fabric. Her post is part of the Pillow Collective series hosted by Amy’s Creative side. She … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Mollie from Wild Olive shows how to make a Valentine stocking. The design is a request from her mother. It’s like a Christmas stocking, but instead of a sock or stocking shape, it’s a heart shaped pouch that you can … Read More...
The Just Rite Stamps blog has a video tutorial showing how to make stunning card backgrounds using large background stamps, click here to watch.
-Heather