New to hexies? Instead of a bed quilt, why not start small with this Felt Hexagon Coaster project by Nancy of Do Small Things with Love. She’s a guest blogger today at Sugar Bee Crafts where she shares step-by-step how … Read More...
Pink bow side shoulder sweater DIY
This is on a Chinese site and I could not translate it and I don’t think it was a DIY. Pinterest user serenity 422 explained how to make it. Take an old sweater. Cut a slit in along the shoulder … Read More...
DIY Sherpa Boots? Oh Yeah tutorial
I know I was excited to see this “DIY Sherpa Boots? Oh Yeah tutorial” because I wear them all winter; these are for indoor use, so they are the ultimate slippers. Okay Ms. Cheryl of “Sew Can Do” is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Angled Paper Card Background
Use up some of those pretty scraps of pattern papers for a lovely angled background look on your stamped greeting cards. The Capture the Moment blog has all the details.
Heather
DIY Boot Cuffs tutorial
Did you know that with an old sweater, a little lace, and 30 minutes, you too can have your own pair of DIY boot cuffs?! Get ready, because it’s hard to make just one pair so make some for gifts! … Read More...
Inexpensive way to organize your craft supplies in the new year
Got some New Year resolutions?
Is one of them organizing your craft stash? If yes, then you’re in luck as Morena of CraftUnleashed shows you how to organize your stash into manageable chunks using ModPodge, some boxes, paint and candlesticks.… Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled burlap bag
Go to Steph Chows to find a tutorial showing how to make this cool bag out of a coffee sack and an old t-shirt. The construction is simple, with bias tape finishing the top edge and making the handles. It’s … Read More...
How to Make a Simple Valentine Day Sachet
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...