Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shows how you can make a bedside caddy to hold a child’s favorite book or small toy for bedtime. She made it with small hands in mind. It can attach to a pillowcase so … Read More...
Tutorial: Hat and scarf from an old sweater
Celina from Petit a Petit and Family shares a tutorial over at The Sewing Rabbit showing how to make a hat and scarf out of an old sweater. Use a favorite fabric scrap to line the scarf for an unexpected … Read More...
Project: Sparkler Card
I love this clever card, grant someone a wish by sending them a sparkler card, perfect for New Years and birthdays. Find directions for making this cute card over at the Stempeleinmaleins blog. Note: You’ll need to translate the … Read More...
DIY Wood and Fluro Necklace
I love the bright neon lights of the city, but I am yet to adorn anything Neon. The closest I have come is bright yellow. I really love how this Neon cord is toned down with the rustic wood beads. … Read More...
An Emerging Artist Panel Discussion at SOFA
Lani McGregor, partner at Bullseye Glass in Portland, as well as Gallery Director moderated a panel discussion on the Emerging Artist in the glass world. On her panel were Tina Oldknow, Curator at Corning Museum of Glass, Richard Whiteley, … Read More...
Soap Making – Gumball Soaps
This is very colorful soap that uses embeds for a Gumball effect. The kids would love to use this. She also talks about how to keep the scent true, how to use the Embed mold and a real action video … Read More...
How to make a light up greeting card
I am so impressed with this card. The clever crafter of the blog Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shared a great tutorial on how to make an action light up greeting card. I never thought it was that easy. I guess … Read More...
Bowl Game Football Spirit Wreath
Kim wrote this back in the fall just as football season was starting. She is not into football, but she made it for her hubby that is a true fan. My wreath would be for Ohio State University OSU! All … Read More...
Felted Wool Sweater Blanket Tutorial
What a fun way to use up your old wool sweaters and redo your decor for the winter. “Yellow Suitcase Studio” blog by Michelle loves photography, DIY, design, food, and vintage suitcases (hence the blog name 🙂 Michelle is sharing … Read More...
Easy Holiday Pillows: Up-cycling old sweaters
Heather of “Heather in Heels” had four old pillows, which she used as the stuffing for her “Easy Holiday Pillows”. She found four old sweaters from a second hand store and she created these darling pillows. She used iron on … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Printables
New Years Printables, banner and resolution slips! DIOHomeImprovements shares these flashy printables with the rest of us for creating that one of a kind look for this New Year’s Eve.
Get these free printables here: 2014 Printables.
New Year’s Appetizer Recipes
What is your New Year’s Eve routine? We usually have a quiet evening at home, order Chinese Takeout and rent a couple of movies. We usually fall asleep before midnight and wake up just in time for the countdown or … Read More...
Printable – End of Year Questionnaire
I found another fun and FREE printable for a end of year Questionnaire. This one is a little more stylish than our last freebie but both are fun and worthwhile doing. wonderfuljoyahead.com has the full size image for printing.
Free Printable Drink Labels and More
If you are throwing a last minute New Year’s Eve Party then you are going to love this free printable by hskiptomylou.org. Print off your decorations to create a quick theme of black and white sophistication. Great for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Frozen-inspired dress
Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how she made a dress inspired by the movie Frozen for her daughter, who will be performing a song from the movie in her school talent show. She used the circle skirt tutorial at … Read More...
Tutorial: Color splash sequined top refashion
Anna from Plan B shows how to refashion a sequined tank to give it a swingy shape and a splash of color down the back. The sparkle of the sequined tank is perfect for New Year’s Eve party-going! Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric bobby pin hair accessories
Mayda from En La Carretera shows how you can make cute little bobby pin hair accessories out of your fabric scraps. There’s no sewing required and you can make them in any shape. The butterflies she made are so pretty! … Read More...
Project: Pocket Embellishments
Here’s a different take on a shaker card, stitch up some clear plastic pockets, fill them little goodies and add them to your cards or scrapbook pages. Paper Craft Connections has all the details.
-Heather
My Top Five Crochet Bracelets
Bracelets are hot, hot, hot right now! I wear my bangles every day and often add one or more additional bracelets to match an outfit. I love bracelets. So, it makes sense for me to combine my love of … Read More...
Tutorial: Toadstool Jars
This is a nifty combo tutorial – the making of the toadstool house jar plus how to add a candle to it. I’d probably leave it empty and use it to house little figures but the candle is a nifty … Read More...