Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to make a bow detail for a sleeve hem. She shows it on a grown-up version of her Prepster Pullover top for kids, but you can add this detail to … Read More...
The Amazing Knit Pie Crust and More
This one is a little old, but if you haven’t seen it yet it’s definitely worth a look. Ravelry user KnitsforLife decided she wanted to do something extra special with her holiday pies this past Thanksgiving, so she knit the … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled cardigan pillow cover
Jane fromMaiden Jane shows how she turned a favorite, but now worn out, cardigan into a cute new pillow cover. The buttons down the front maintain the character of the sweater. And the sweater knit is such a cozy … Read More...
Tutorial: Freezer pop cozy
Jennifer from Bits & Bobs 4 Bubs shows how you can sew up a quick freezer pop cozy. It’s a tube of fabric that fits around an freezer pop (the kind that come in the plastic tubes) to keep your … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a tutu for dress-up or layering
Stef from Girl. Inspired. shows how to make this gathered tulle tutu. The layers of tulle are so fluffy and pretty, whether it’s worn stand-alone for dress-up (or costume), or layered under a fancy dress to give the skirt the … Read More...
Project and Template: Paper Napkin Rings
Add a lovely handmade touch to your dining table with some pretty paper napkin rings. The All Things Paper blog has a free printable template and video tutorial showing you how.
-Heather
Tutorial | DIY Washi Tape Organizer
This one is definitely on my To-Do list! I already kep my tapes in a plastic bin, and this tutorial for a DIY washi tape organizer from I heart Organizing will be the perfect thing. Jennifer Jones explains what you … Read More...
Light And Lovely Spring Crochet
I’ve seen necklaces like this before but have never seen instructions for creating one for myself. I think this would be perfect for a special touch for Spring. It would also be especially lovely to match a shawl or cap. … Read More...
Party Ideas – Winter Olympics
Wow ! How amazing are the colors? Celebrate the Winter Olympics with a fun sport themed party. Birdsparty has done an amazing job with this Summer fueled Olympics so why not turn it into a Winter Fun Fest?
Photography for Scrapbookers | Understanding Aperture
Get a better grip on aperture with this detailed article by Courtney O’Dell over at Snap Creativity. It’s billed for bloggers, but these basics can be applied to any photography. Click here to read more.
Inspiration du Jour | Sweet Friends
Lunch Time in Clay
A whole selection of perfect lunchtime nibbles in clay! One of my clay goals this year is to indulge my miniature making / sculpting interest a bit more. Little foods are a good start! What are you guys planning on … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Flag quilt for mom
Janet of Simply Pieced made this beautiful quilt as a gift to her mother. Employing a patriotic theme, she explains each star represents one of five grandchildren. Visit her blog post to learn more about this sweet project.
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DIY Anthropologie inspired felt bow garland
What a pretty and fun garland that you can make in any colors for anytime of the year. How about red, white and pink for Valentine’s Day? Kym hosts “Cobberson & Company” has a complete tutorial “Anthropologie inspired felt bow … Read More...
Need-le Little Love Sewing Needle Case Tutorial
Are you SEW Organized? I am not at all, but I am trying. Marti of “Sew-Licious” owns her own cleaning service so she has to be organized. She is going to college and wishes there was a degree in Crafts … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece scarf with zippered pocket
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making this fleece scarf with a zippered pocket. The pocket is big enough to hold a cell phone, a bit of money or credit cards, your keys, or other small items you need to keep … Read More...
Idea file: IKEA serger table hack
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows her IKEA hack for her new serger table. It may be the easiest hack in the history of IKEA hacks, since all she had to do was turn her MICKE desk around so the … Read More...
Project: Easy Valentine Card
The Simon Says Stamp blog has directions for making a quick and simple Valetine’s Day Card, perfect for beginners!
-Heather
Felt Superhero Party Masks Tutorial
With a long winter ahead of us and the kids inside with snow days off like today in Ohio; we need play things that inspire our kids. What is better than “Felt Superhero Party Masks” for the kids to dream … Read More...
The Latest Winner Is ….
This entry by Lorna chosen at random from all those qualified entries that included both the proper link AND the zip code.
Here it is!
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A huge thank you to all who entered to help me find … Read More...