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Sometimes the most beautiful things are created from the strangest objects. These Beautiful brooches are displayed in such a way that it makes them almost too beautiful to even consider wearing. Mamiejanes has the full tutorial and the story behind … Read More...
Thought I would share some printables and lesson plans for older kids. My daughter hates Math. I don’t know if this is because we ask her to work on it or if she really just hates it. I can’t really … Read More...
I’ve seen lots of ideas for paper cutting snowflake but these Star Wars snowflake patterns from Anthony Herrera Designs are totally EPIC!! He generously has provided on his blog free downloadable pdf files so you can cut your own! … Read More...
Celebrate the Winter Olympics (Starting February 7th) with this free Cupcake wrapper Printable. Having a fun party or Viewing party is a great way to expose the kids to different cultures, different sports and with a little effort different cuisines … Read More...
I don’t have a little one to make this cute monster cap for, but I bet a lot of my readers do! Isn’t it scary-cute? Anne Granger offers her pattern and tutorial on her blog so you can make one … Read More...
A quick video tutorial for the upcoming Chinese New Year – a traditional candy box made up as a miniature food charm. Have a watch!
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
