Getting the winter blues? Cheer up by making some spring time projects. Ellen Hudson’s Classroom blog has directions for making this stunning birdhouse shadow box using several different die cuts.
-Heather
One-Minute DIY Boot Socks Tutorial
Jenn is a wife and mother of 3 young boys in Pennsylvania. She loves boots and get so excited when it gets cold enough in the fall to finally bust them out. A couple of years ago Jenn discovered boot … Read More...
Options for Increasing Stitches
This time of year I’m always thinking about the basics of knitting and the little things we can do to make even simple patterns look a little more interesting and beautiful (see my post “On the Importance of Details” for … Read More...
How to build a foldable lightbox
If you are one of the peeps that share what you make online and want it to look a bit better a lightbox can really come in handy. Well, you can build one yourself using the great tutorial on how … Read More...
Wood Star Wall Art
Here is a Pottery Barn inspired cut out wood star that is easy to make (as long as you are handy with the tools!) and makes for a great wall art!
It is inspired by Pottery Barn – of course!… Read More...
Long Term Needlepoint Project
Janet M. Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint is starting a long-term needlepoint project that is interesting and stash-busting. She is using the book shown here as the basis for her project. She is inviting you to join in on her … Read More...
Monthly Hearts
Brodyzen Creations is flashing back a few years to some free monthly heart designs. They will make great Valentine’s projects and that day will be here before we know it. One of the designs is shown here, but head over … Read More...
Easy Homemade Caramel Dip
Who can resist caramel? I sure can’t! Stephanie at Back for Seconds has an easy recipe and you don’t even need a candy thermometer! Plus, you know the ingredients in this caramel as opposed to the store bought variety. I … Read More...
Art Rock Vendor Applications Open
ART ROCK 2014
Vendor Submissions are NOW OPEN!!
They are back for their 5th year and ready to Rock your socks off with a marketplace full of artists who create pop-surrealist, outsider, lowbrow, and street art or D.I.Y fashion, funky … Read More...
How Do Printable Wedding Invitations Work?
If you are considering printable invitations for your wedding, be sure to read this informative article at Emmaline Bride. Lots of questions answered including what are printable invitations, when are they a better choice, where can you buy them, … Read More...
Tutorial: Flatlocked serged seam
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you can make a flatlock seam on your serger. While a typical serged seam leaves a 1/4″ seam allowance on one edge (both layers of fabric wrapped together in threads to keep it … Read More...
Tutorial: Bow sleeve detail
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?
