I’ve had chairs with this type of back. Those spindles get beat up pretty quickly, plus they are not very comfortable to lean against for more than a few minutes. Look at how clever crocheter Jo Mo solved … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Washi Tape Storage
Here’s a nice idea for storing washi tape rolls from Jamie at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. She explains her thought process for coming up with this idea, then shows you how to put one together. Get all … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Father & Son
DIY Snow Globe Soaps
How adorable are these Snow Globe Soaps? I can not think of anyone who would not love receiving these for Christmas. (feel free to send me some). They really are not as hard as they look and even a beginner … Read More...
Crochet For Your Thanksgiving Table
Isn’t this a cute turkey? Kara over at petalstopicots.com created it for her Thanksgiving table. Want one for yours? You can work it up quickly using her free pattern. Too cute!
Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving with some more crochet … Read More...
Amazing Clay
Every week when I do a search for polymer clay on Flickr there is new and amazing work. Clayers are such a creative bunch and the variety is always fabulous.
1. MothersWings, 2. E12-67, 3. Birthday Fox and … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew off-the-shoulder star sweatshirt
Anne from WobiSobi shares a tutorial over at I Love To Create showing how refashion a plain sweatshirt to an off-the-shoulder style with silver stars and a sequined neckline. The only sewing necessary is to attach the sequin trim to … Read More...
Tutorial: Bedside or chair back book organizer
Emily from Nap-Time Creations shares a tutorial in the Bite Sized Sewing series at Craft Snob, showing how to make a fabric book organizer. It ties to a bed or chair and has four pockets to hold a child’s books. … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Tags
Layer up some stamped tags over die cut pattern paper tags for a beautiful accent to any holiday gift. Find more inspiration over at the Simply Stamped blog.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some … Read More...
Needle Felted Tree tutorial
Donna of “Purl 3 Agony on HubPages” created this lovely needle felted tree and it looks like she got her wish when it came out the way she had imagined. I am thrilled to introduce you a sweet gal that … Read More...
Brooklyn Tweed Wool People 6 Has Arrived
The new season means lots of new knitting patterns to consider, and Brooklyn Tweed has just released its latest pattern collection, Wool People 6. It has 13 patterns, including sweaters, scarves, hats and a cowl, all with the kind … Read More...
Notforgotten Snowman
Lori at Notforgotten Farm posted her Christmas 2013 freebie recently and it is a wonderful snowman design that I am sure you will enjoy stitching up. It is a super simple motif that will look great as an ornament or … Read More...
Pearl Fiber Class
If you have ever wanted to learn how to make your own pearl cotton and other pearl fiber, such as pearl silk, now is your chance. If you aren’t familiar with pearl fibers, you don’t know what you are missing … Read More...
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes
These turkeys are made out of cupcakes, cookies and candy. I can hear you say – yum!
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate it with a sweet turkey?
Turn ordinary cupcakes into super-duper cupcakes with this … Read More...
Felt Flower Scarf Tutorial
Amy of “Watch me Dad” has the most gorgeous step-by-step tutorial for her “Felt Flower Scarf” and she is happy to share this tutorial with us on how to make one of your own! You can also use an old … Read More...
Make an Advent Calendar using Paper Bags
Use strings, pegs and some brown paper bags – and you have a wonderfully easy advent calendar idea for Christmas this year. Your kids will love opening the bags everyday till Christmas and find a new surprise everyday.
Get the … Read More...
How to transfer images onto driftwood
Are you a beachcomber? I am. I generally go for rocks as I don’t tend to find driftwood on my SoCal beaches but I am sure going to keep my eye out for it now. I can’t wait to try … Read More...
New Snowflake Molds from Colour de Verre
As we know the holiday season is upon us and for those of us that make stuff it’s really time to make stuff. Colour de Verre has released this year’s edition of their snowflakes and they are sweet. You can … Read More...
DIY Magazine Paper Rosettes
If you’re looking for a thrifty-chic way create paper rosettes for your bridal shower or wedding decorations, be sure to check out this tutorial at The Pink Doormat for magazine paper rosettes! Old magazines are easy to find at thrift … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a bow collar using a shirt facing pattern
Veronica from SewVery shows how you can use a shirt’s neck facing pattern piece to make a bow collar instead. Brilliant! The construction is very similar to putting in a facing, though turned to the outside of the shirt rather … Read More...