This project is so simple it doesn’t even come with a tutorial. Simply use hot glue to write the word “love” on to the glass jar, spray paint it. Then embellish with ribbon, tulle and rhinestones. So simple but effectively … Read More...
Fortune Cookies
The Chinese New Year is January 31st and it’s the year of the horse. How about making some of these cute fortune cookies with well wishes inside. These cookies can be used for other holidays or special events too. You … Read More...
Printable Geometric Valentine’s Gift Wrap
The best thing about this wrapping paper is that it only prints as big as your printer will allow (mostly 8×12). Now we all know exciting things come in little boxes. WINK WINK HINT HINT .
Edible Maths Pie YUM!
Maths in our house is one of the lessons my kids fight me on before I even get the paper and pencils out. It’s a shame because they are actually quite good at it. (Well some days). This would be … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a child’s bathrobe using a t-shirt pattern
Emily from Nap-Time Creations shows how you can adapt a child’s basic long-sleeved t-shirt pattern to make a bathrobe instead. It’s her play-along project for this week’s Winter Wonderland challenge at Project Run and Play. She used the Hangout Hoodie … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page flower with a boarder punch
I am so glad that crafters keep coming up with great and innovative ways to make stuff. Pop on over to the blog Domestically Blissful to see how to make recycled book page flowers with a boarder punch.
12 Clever Ring Pillow Ideas
Traditional ring pillows are always lovely, but if you are looking for interesting alternatives to the classic pillow, be sure to check out this post at Emmaline Bride. There you’ll find 12 clever ideas for ring bearers to carry, … Read More...
Tutorial: Three step removable pillow cover
Susan from Living With Punks shows how you can make a pillow cover in just three steps. The beauty of a removable cover like this is that you can wash it as needed, and you can easily change the look … Read More...
Tutorial: Quilted Simple Blouse variation
Jessica from Running With Scissors shows how to adapt her Simple Blouse pattern to give it a quilted look. The “quilting” is actually just lines of stitching so there’s no bulk added. She also shows how to use bias tape … Read More...
Gretchen’s tips for cutting and sewing velvet
Velvet is a sewing nemesis for many of us. The nap, the nap, the nap. It makes the fabric so lush, but it causes so many problems for cutting and sewing accurately. Gretchen Hirsch from Gertie’s New Blog for Better … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick update for white polka dot fabric
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows an easy to get a new look from a denim printed with white polka dots. She colors in the polka dots with fabric markers to make it a multi-colored polka dot pattern. She did … Read More...
Pop’s New Look
Do you know a guy who typically wears bow ties? Christopher Kimball from Cook’s Illustrated. The late Senator Paul Simon from Illinois. Any guy in a tux…… No one in my life wears a bow tie, but I really … Read More...
Tutorial | 2014 Photo Calendar
January isn’t over yet, so we can still make calendars, right?Full disclosure: so far I have none for 2014! Thank goodness for this tutorial from Nathalie, for a desktop photo calendar. She used an acrylic panoramic frame, binder rings, … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | I Love You
Tutorial: Ice or roller skate bag
Kelley from Casa Crafty shares a tutorial at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make a skate tote to carry your skates to and from the rink. The outside of the bag is made from a laminated cotton, with a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pretty little bow hair clips
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how you can whip up these pretty little bow hair clips. You can get creative with fabric types, mixing and matching the materials for the bow and the strip in the center. She shows some … Read More...
Free pattern: Circle skirt for an 18″ doll
When is a bucket hat pattern not a bucket hat pattern? When it becomes a pattern for a doll skirt! Oliver + S shows how you can adapt their free bucket hat pattern to make it a circle skirt that … Read More...
Rustic Valentine’s Love Banner {No-Sew DIY}
Alice of “Thoughts From Alice” has a super easy DIY tutorial for Valentine’s Day. She whipped up this banner pretty quickly (although she had it in her mind from last year and just never got around to it. We are … Read More...
Lion Brand Unveils Wonders of the Yarn World at CHA
This weekend was a big one for crafty trade shows, with The National NeedleArts Association having its winter show and the Craft Hobby Association hosting what’s billed as the world’s largest crafting show. These shows are an opportunity for manufacturers … Read More...
DIY Lace Gift Boxes
You can easily DIY these charming lace gift boxes with instructions and a free printable from Anna Skye of downloadandprint.com via Hostess with the Mostess. {Edited} Please note that if you are looking for the template to download be … Read More...