The Chinese New Year is upon us (January 31st) and if you want to partake in the celebrations then consider these easy kids crafts. This round-up is from RedTedArt. Fill your activities with Drums, Lanterns and Dragons to create … Read More...
Tutorial: Superhero underpants for a doll
Stephanie from The Crafty Kitty shares a tutorial over at Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! showing how to make a pair of superhero underpants for a doll. This would be a great way to encourage potty training with a young child! The … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Big bow t-shirt
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to add a big bow like this one to the next t-shirt you make. You’ll put it on just before adding the neck binding. It’s a cute look for kids or adults. … Read More...
Crochet Patterns – Steam Punk
The Crochet Punk I’m writing about is Steampunk. Are you familiar with it? It’s a pretty cool fashion and craft phenomenon. I have been attracted to the ‘look’ for some time but had not seen crochet patterns that reflected this … Read More...
Tutorial: Sugar Beads
No matter how I try and help it, I’m a bead freak. Clever beads are one of the main reasons I got into polymer clay. These lovelies are by Niki Meiners and she kindly shares the instructions right here.
Valentine’s Day Charmer; Love Centerpiece DIY
Janette of is a wife and mother and hosts “The Johanson Journey “! Janette had some red felt from an old project and she picked up cardboard stencils from Hobby Lobby for and white paint & a sponge brush! She … Read More...
West Elm Origami Throw Pillow Knock-off
Tiffany of “The Little Waffleflower” is a mother, wife, sewer, crafter, baker, chef, gardener, etc. She loves life and learning/doing new things. Today she has this stunning “West Elm Origami Throw Pillow Knock-off” with a step-by-step tutorial. Thanks Tiffany for … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Digital Stamp
Get this sweet digi stamp for free over at Dearie Dolls.
-Heather
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Happy Snowman
Some of my friends were posting snow photos on Facebook earlier today and I was so glad that where I live the most we usually get is a dusting. Of course as I have written before, when the weatherman says … Read More...
A Stitch A Day
Rebecca at Hugs are Fun has started a really neat project for 2014. I wish I had the get up and go to join in, but I am not the type of person who can commit to doing something daily … Read More...
Tutorial: Lapped flat-felled split side seam
Carolyn from Handmade by Carolyn shows how she made the lapped flat-felled split side seam on a men’s shirt she made. When you cut the pieces out, you’ll need to add little extensions where the seam will be split. This … Read More...
Husqvarna Viking is giving away an Emerald 116
I don’t watch football, but I hear that there was a sewing machine on the sidelines of this year’s Iron Bowl. An Emerald 116 by Husqvarna Viking. It came through in a pinch and made some emergency repairs to a … Read More...
Keep Your Arms, Hands and Wrists Happy in the New Year
If you’re like me, you’ve probably started a new knitting project or two with great enthusiasm in the past couple of days. Or maybe you’re just planning to knit more in the new year. Either way, you need to be … Read More...
Top 10 Wedding Colors for Spring 2014
What do you think about the colors chosen by The Perfect Palette as the top 10 favorites for 2014 spring weddings? I’m a huge fan of all these lovely shades! I especially love Grayed Jade, both of the golds, and … Read More...
How to find OOP fabric
Charise of Charise Creates took pity on one of her readers who wanted to make some fabric coasters she saw in Stitch magazine that Charise made from mostly out of print (OOP) fabrics. We’ve all been there, the perfect fabric … Read More...
15 Delicious Hot Cocoa Recipes
The winter season has begun and there will be a lot of hot cocoa consumed for the next three months. Especially when it snows and the temperature drops below twenty degrees. I mentioned before that my daughter loves hot cocoa … Read More...
Dr Who Tardis Jewelry Box
I am not going to pretend to know what I am writing about here, so Dr Who Fans please forgive me. This little Tardis is an adorable little jewelry box for the inner geek in you. If you are after … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy Fringed Farmhouse Table Runner
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial for making her Easy Fringed Table Runner. You can make one from 1/2 yard of decorator fabric, plus some fringe trim to stitch on the ends. Go to Positively Splendid to see how … Read More...
How to make a recycled jar lid candy shaped box
I love gift boxes that look like different things and especially when they are made out of recycled elements. The other part of this project is another of my faves-Washi Tape! Pop on over to the blog About Family Crafts … Read More...
5 Fab DIY Monogram Projects for Weddings
M + W {Monograms + Weddings} are a classic love story! Whether it’s the first letter of the names of the bride and groom, or of the new surname they will share, initials are an iconic and timeless motif for … Read More...