Just saw this on the designloveblog and had to post it. It is such a clever way to hang your coffee cups using dowels.
It is a 3D art project for your walls cum a practical kitchen utility. What’s not … Read More...
Organizing and Keeping Track of Your Stash
This is the part of talking about stash that I’m really not equipped to talk to you about, because I’m really bad at storing my stash in any rational way. Every year or so I will decide I’m going to … Read More...
Black And White And Read All Over – Valentine Topiary Tutorial
Julia has this very pretty “Topiary Tutorial” on her site “Every Day Mom Ideas. The mixture of textures and fibers are delightful and unique. Make one for each end of a mantel or one for a table center piece. This … Read More...
Sally Ann shows the parts of a sewing machine
You’ll better understand how to use and care for your sewing machine when you know what all the parts are called and what they do. Sally Ann shares a photo of her sewing machine with all the major parts labeled, … Read More...
Tutorial: Minky and velvet throw blanket
Sew4Home shows how to make a soft throw blanket out of Minky and velvet. A pocket in one of the corners will hold a remote control or special softie. The blanket top and backing are both Minky, with edges bound … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Flat bottom zippered cosmetics bag
Deby from So Sew Easy has created a fantastic tutorial for a flat bottomed cosmetics bag that is both stylish and functional. The zippered pouch is fully lined, with boxed bottoms that give it stability, making it perfect for holding … Read More...
Knit a Mario Scarf for Your Favorite Geek
Every now and then I have a chance to do some knitting for our sister site, CraftBits, which has a great collection of holiday-themed and other projects across a spectrum of crafts. I’m so happy to share with you my … Read More...
How to make an easy Valentine’s Day sweet treat
Most of us recycled crafters keep a stash of bottles and this idea for filling them with Hershey Kisses and adding a vintage art label for a great little Valentine’s Day treat is….sweet! Pop on over to the blog Organized … Read More...
Mexican Chocolate Truffles
What says love more than chocolates?
Surprise your loved ones with some homemade chocolate truffles with some heat. Crazy for Crust shows how to make truffles with some cayenne pepper to give the chocolate a little spice.
Scared of trying … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Game Day Dress
We have had several e-mails from people looking for quick last minute Game-Day Fashion ideas and this is what we found. I know some of you are going WHAT! THAT’S NOT QUICK! but before you judge check out the tutorial … Read More...
Party Decoration – Superbowl Football Chain
Hey there! It’s that time of year again, Superbowl time! Whether you’re having a big party, a BBQ, or just watching the game at home with your family, setting the right mood is key. And, what better way to do … Read More...
Free Printable Football Wall Art
Celebrate Game Day by printing off this free Football Subway art. Pop it into the frame for the perfect hostess gift that can be used year after year. Thanks to lillianmckay.com you can download and print it off for free.
Tutorial: Cords To Go Pocket
Susi from Just Crafty Enough shares a tutorial for making her Cords To Go Pocket. The fold up organizer has pockets to hold all the different types of cords and chargers that we need for all the phones and tablets … Read More...
Tutorial: Sparkly sequin elbow patches
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make sequined elbow patches. It’s a simple DIY to add a little sparkle to a plain sweater – or any long-sleeved garment. If you don’t have any sequin fabric, she says this … Read More...
Free pattern: Groundhog softie, with a shadow
Molly from Wild Olive shares a free pattern for the baby groundhog softie. Isn’t he cute!! And with Groundhog Day coming up (Sunday, February 2 – I looked it up), you can also make a shadow for him to see. … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted burlap throw pillow
Gina from The Cannary Family gave her own twist (or should I say, tie?) to a burlap bow pillow. In her version, she stitched fabric sashes into the side seams, crossing and knotting them in the middle of the pillow. … Read More...
Tutorial: Finish a waist seam with bias tape
Anna from Paunnet shares a tutorial showing how to use bias tape to finish the waist seam on a dress. The bias tape will cover the raw edges for smoother finish. And you’ll trim off some of the allowance so … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Bag
Claudine Hellmuth is sharing a sweet mini Valentine treat bag for free that you can print, cut out and fill with candy, click here to download.
-Heather
Crochet Your Bridal Bouquet
You can crochet this colorful bouquet for a Spring wedding for yourself or a loved one. Isn’t it fantastic? I think it would be equally stunning worked in fewer colors and shapes, depending on the bride’s preference. Smaller matching bouquets … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Ideas from Country Woman Magazine with Free Printables
Here are two quick ideas you can whip up for your loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
1. Bananas Candy Bag Label
Use the free printable provided to make these candy bag toppers that say “I’m bananas for you!”. Fill bag … Read More...