This tutorial uses metal leaf / foil that is slightly distressed to achieve a vintage look. I would experiment with the leaf on different coloured base clay (black probably or dark brown). You could use all sorts of ornate Victorian … Read More...
Freebie: Barn Quilt Advent Calendar {Day 20}
This Quilt Barn box appears larger than it’s diminutive 2 inches. Lynne of Lily’s Quilts is sharing one of these for every day of Advent as a free PDF. These would be so cute all lined up in a row, … Read More...
Marshmallow Wreath; Make it close to Christmas and then make S’mores :)
This Marshmallow Wreath was created by Sara of the “The Fat Hydrangea” She made this a couple of Christmas’s ago and here’s what you need: a Styrofoam wreath, toothpicks, ribbon, and a whole LOT of Marshmallows! The process she found … Read More...
Quiet Book Week – Noah’s Ark {Template}
Laura of “Laura Thoughts” has been blogging since 2006 and since then she now has a family and loves making thing for the kids; like this amazing “Quiet Book Week – Noah’s Ark {Template}” that any child would love. She … Read More...
One of The Best Felt DIY blogs
We are winding down from Christmas decorations and I want to give a shout out to some of the best felting DIY blogs like “American Felt and Craft- The Blog”. They have the cutest patterns with instructions and I hope … Read More...
Blackwork Snowflake
Blackwork is a fun counted-thread embroidery style that is easy to learn and can be done using any evenweave fabric and embroidery thread. Imaginesque is a great source of free blackwork charts and this recent post is a fine example … Read More...
Owl Pillow Pattern
Owls seem to be such a popular thing these days and Craft Foxes has a cute project that allows you to incorporate cross-stitch into creating a stuffed owl that will be sure to be a hit with the little ones … Read More...
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Wrap Skirt
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she made a wrap skirt for her tween daughters. She calls it her Christmas Tree Wrap Skirt because of the dressy holiday fabric she used. You can make it dressy like she did, … Read More...
Free pattern: Easy oven mitt potholder
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free oven mitt pattern. It’s an easy project and it makes a great gift, especially if packaged up with some hot cocoa mix. It would also be nice gifted with … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Holiday Tree
Grab some pattern paper and print up and cut out some fun 3D paper trees to decorate your holiday table this year. Get this free printable here from Claudine Hellmuth.
-Heather
Two ways to used recycled paper circles
Here are two projects that look so different just by the different paper that was used to make them but based on simple circles of paper. Pop on over to the blog All things paper to see more about the … Read More...
Review: Sew Classic Clothes for Girls
If you have a little girl that you sew for, there’s a book you need to add to your Christmas list.
It’s Sew Classic Clothes for Girls by Lindsay Wilkes. If that name sounds familiar, she’s the sewing goddess … Read More...
Fabric swatch: Making Waves
Spied here, I pinned this swatch to my board, Fabric I Want to Marry to remind me to get some for my stash. Curious? It’s called Making Waves from the Ahoy Matey collection by Michael Miller. Oh, the things … Read More...
Make a Bracelet Out of Cotton Yarn
This is a really cute, quick project that’s great for younger knitters or kids who love chunky accessories. The Feminine Touch has this cute tutorial for a Moss Stitch bangle made from 100 % cotton yarn
All you do is … Read More...
Mixed Media Christmas Canvas
Create a beautiful, easy and fun wall art for Christmas! Craft a mixed media Christmas tree as a gift or as a decoration for your home. I love the use of the colors and the vintage theme to this beautiful … Read More...
DIY – Ombre Bead Necklace
The colors in this Ombre Necklace are amazing! It reminds me of Mermaids and sea-glass and the ocean and oh my oh my. It’s like having summer wrapped around your neck. If you want to make your own check out … Read More...
DIY Grinch lollipops
One of my favorite things about the holidays are the movies. And one of my all-time favorite as a child and adult is the original”How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Karen at Sugartown Sweets has come up with some cute lollipops … Read More...
Tutorial: Covered button hair ties
Pam from Threading My Way shows how you can use covered buttons and fabric scraps to make hair accessories. If you use the scraps from a handmade garment, they’ll match perfectly. Or, just have fun pawing through your scrap bin … Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater sleeve boot socks
Tiffany from Saint Salvage shows how you can upcycle sweater sleeves to make a pair of boot socks. This is a good project for a sweater that has damage, and you can usually find them at rummage sales or thrift … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle window zippered pouch
Simple, inexpensive gifts can become special when you package them in something handmade. Like this zippered pouch that Kate from See Kate Sew made to package a sampler of inexpensive lip balms. It has a triangle window on the front … Read More...