This is a clever and sweet smelling Valentine gift. Do stop by and say hi to Diane on “crafty pod” and get her pictorial directions on how to create this pretty “Make a Simple Valentine Day Sachet”! Like “crafty pod” … Read More...
Tutorial: Chalkcloth door hangers
Susan Phillips from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how you can make these chalkcloth door hangers. Both sides of the doorhanger are made with chalkcloth so your child can write their own messages to hang … Read More...
Coconut Milk Whip Cream
Are you like me and never seem to have whip cream around when you need it? Now I just need to keep some canned coconut milk in the pantry and I’ll always be prepared. According to some of the comments … Read More...
A Sweet Story about Knitting for Babies
I don’t expect to see essays about knitting (with nary an animated gif in them!) at Buzzfeed, but this lovely story from Alanna Okun changed my mind a little bit.
Called “Babies Vary and Knitting Stretches” (a line from Elizabeth … Read More...
Tutorial: 10-Minute Infinity Scarf
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how you can make her 10-Minute Infinity Scarf. It’s made from a lightweight jersey knit so it’s soft and has enough stretch to easily wrap it around your neck. You can wear it wrapped … Read More...
Tutorial: Leather laptop sleeve
For those lucky enough to have gotten a new laptop for Christmas, Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how to make a leather laptop sleeve. You can use her cutting dimensions to … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Maternity sweater refashion
January is Refashion Month over at House of Estrela. Heather from Feather’s Flights guest blogs there with a tutorial showing how she created this maternity sweater out of a large sweater. The sweater was too big through the arms but … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Snowman Canvas
Brrrr, it’s really feeling like winter now! Stay in on those cold days and make something fun, like this cute stamped snowman canvas from the Scrappin’ It blog.
-Heather
Bottle Cap Mirror
These are so quick to make and lot’s of fun! How cute would these be for little gifts? Start saving your bottle caps now for a quirky little mirror gift that is sure to be a talking point on the … Read More...
A Little Clay Fun for the Winter
All of my timelines are filled with winter woes and snowstorms. Which lead to these Etsy finds:
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Stitch Markers by theClaySheep | Happy Yeti by AnitasGatos |
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Cardinal Earrings by noelletournesol | Clay Pen by andreascrafts |
Valentine’s Day Felt Wreath and Pillows tutorials
Kimberly of “Serendipity Refined”! She has many stunning Valentine projects for us to try. First is her “Valentine’s Day Felt Wreath” and these sweet “Valentine pillows” out of felt and they brightened up any room. The pillows above are a … Read More...
Needle Felted Hearts tutorial
Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” takes us through the process of making needle felted hearts using cookie cutters. This is a good method to start your n needle felting adventure.
DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts: Ombre Sweater Mittens
These are the most adorable mittens to give to anyone. We all know that handmade gifts feel send more love than store bought. But if you’re all thumbs in the DIY department, here is a good starter craft idea that … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Card Box
Splitcoast Stampers has a tutorial for an adorable pop up card box for Valentine’s Day.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check out these Valentine’s day printables … Read More...
Winner of Holiday Goodness Giveaway: Westcott Scissors, Rowlux film and Craftside Books
Congrats go out to Jennifer O. of Lincoln, NE. She is the winner of our big Double Holiday Goodness Giveaway with Westcott cutting tools, Rowlux® Illusion Film and copies of the Quayside Publishing Group books Playing with Image Transfers… Read More...
Kara Gott Warner Promoted at Annie’s
Kara Gott Warner, editor of Creative Knitting magazine, has been named the new editorial director of knit and crochet at Annie’s, the speciality publisher that owns that magazine.
Warner will stay on as editor but will also oversee the company’s … Read More...
After Christmas Wreath
Happy New Year Everyone!
This is a fun, colorful wreath tutorial that features a special folded ribbon detail – it really makes this decoration eye catching and unique. This design is surprisingly easy and you can use any combination of … Read More...
Candy Cane Ice Cream
My all time favorite ice cream is Peppermint or candy cane ice cream! I get excited when I see it at the ice cream stand. Now with all the leftover candy canes, I can make my own using this recipe … Read More...
It’s Not Too Late To Make A Resolution For The New Year
It’s never to late to change the way you think, dream and wish. This adorable free printable is sure to motivate you. Get your thoughts out of your head and on to some cute printed paper. Deceleration Of Intention
25 Winter Olympic Party Snacks
This roundup was actually created for the Summer Olympics. With a little tweeking you can make it Winter Olympic suitable (Starts February 7th) There are so many fun ideas that you are going to want to try out. Set up … Read More...