January is only half way over and I’m already craving spring and flowers! I guess so is Teresa over at Crafting the Web, she’s a got a tutorial for making a beautiful floral card.
-Heather
Stash Busting with Knitted Toys
I don’t knit a lot of toys, and I don’t know why that is, because I always enjoy doing it and they’re so sweet and fun to look at and play with.
But dolls and other toys are a great … Read More...
Two Chain Stitch Tutorials
Sharon B has two chain stitch tutorials posted on her Pin Tangle blog. One is a plain chain stitch and the other is a beaded chain stitch. She provides photo tutorials for both and lays them out so clearly that … Read More...
Skiing and Sledding Cross Stitch
My sister took her kids tubing and skiing today. They are big fans of sledding too. She prefers to stay in the lodge drinking cocoa. That is where I would be too! If you have a fan of skiing and … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Stampin Up Valentine Treat Holders
There’s still tie to enter to win a set of adorable Monster Valentine Treat Holders from Stampin’ Up! Click here to visit the giveaway post and leave a comment there to win.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Make a wood plank quilt
Jaime of That’s My Letter shows on her blog how to make this wood plank quilt. She explains,
Make this wall decor using pine boards, glue and various stains. It makes a great statement and combines two of my favorites:… Read More...
Valentine’s Day Hand Towels
Amber of “crazy little projects” is starting a new tradition to create fun hand towels for every holiday. It started with Halloween and then Thanksgiving and Christmas (her favorites so far!). Today she has a darling “Valentine Hand Towels (with … Read More...
Six-Pack Craft Organizer
Ok. At first I thought this was just a gag – made to make fun of someone. But after I looked closer, I found that it was practical, and yes, an actual craft project. It is a great caddy for … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Wreath Tutorial
Cheryl of “That’s What Che Said” is excited to share her tutorial on how to make this cute “fabric Valentine’s Day Wreath”! She hopes we love it! Cheryl has a nice pictorial for you to follow. She has a list … Read More...
Recycled t-shirt yarn frisbee
My friends joke that I could knit and crochet anything but I never thought about crocheting a frisbee! That would solve my problem of breaking my finger nails when playing. Pop on over to Sweaterdoll to see what she … Read More...
Printable Boys Valentines Day Gift
Yesterday we featured these fun kids printables for kids and now we found this great version. Let’s not argue about the whole gender thing. This boys (or girls) printable is perfect for toy car
fans. You could change out the … Read More...
Balsa Wood Candle Holders
To make this “Wood Working” project you will need : Balsa wood-gold and pink craft paint- masking or painter’s tape -ruler -X-Acto knife – glass votives – and tea lights. Did you see? There was no Chain saw, No … Read More...
Sharpie Mugs For Valentines Day
I was going to post these as a Last minute project, but figured it didn’t really do they justice. These designs are so cute they are worthy of a thought out plan. Fill them with candy, coffee vouchers or … Read More...
Chocolate Strawberry Hearts for Valentine’s Day
I love chocolate dipped strawberries, but I can only eat one and it can be messy. Here is a cute alternative to the dipped strawberries. Check out The Decorated Cookie for tutorial on how to make these.
Also, I am … Read More...
DIY Bath Bomb Photography
Sometimes it’s not the craft the catches your eye it’s the photo itself. Something about this stack of rustic bath bombs makes me want to start making them again. The photography is amazing! If you want to check out the … Read More...
Free pattern: 2-piece sleeve placket
Pam from Off the Cuff shows how to make a 2-piece shirt sleeve placket. She also includes a free pattern for the pieces. She makes these entirely at the machine, with only finger pressing during the construction. (She gives it … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew yarn fringe scarf
Natalie from Crème de la Craft shows how to make this yarn fringe scarf, with no sewing required. The scarf itself is a length of knit fabric, which doesn’t fray so there’s no hemming. The yarn fringe is easily added … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Rose Gold and Blush
There’s something so glamorous and romantic about rose gold. Paired with blush, it creates a lovely, feminine palette perfect for your elegant wedding! This is just a snippet of the inspiration board The Perfect Palette shares featuring this trendy duo … Read More...
Free pattern: Fleece baby jumpsuit
The Purl Bee shares a free pattern for making this fleece baby jumpsuit. They make it from an organic cotton fleece that has a smoother side and a fluffier side. Playing with the different sides of the fabric adds subtle … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced chevron bodice with perfectly matching stripes
Striped fabrics are fun for garment sewing because you can play with the direction of the stripes, like in this little girl’s dress that Crystal from Stitched by Crystal made. She pieced the bodice on the bias to create a … Read More...