It melts my heart every time I see a young child caring for a favorite doll. It’s a mirror for the nurturing they receive from their own parents. Michelle from Handmade Martini made a pouch style carrier for her daughter … Read More...
Free pattern: Apple lunch box
Rebecca from Rock the Stitch guest blogs at The Cottage Mama with a free pattern for making this super cute lunchbox shaped like an apple. The outside is a laminated cotton, the lining a ripstop nylon, both fabrics that wipe … Read More...
DIY Wood Chandelier
This wood chandelier is so stunning! What a gorgeous detail for your rustic, wood-inspired wedding. You can learn how to make your own with a tutorial created by Logan from Real Southern Accents, featured at Capitol Romance.
Project: Pixie Stix Holder
I have to admit when it comes to Halloween candy I toss the chocolate aside and go for the sugar treats like Smarties or Bottle Caps and one of my all time faves is Pixie Stix!! Linda Walsh has a … Read More...
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Save 75% on Jewelry Classes from Craftsy
Have you wanted to take jewelry making classes without spending a lot of money? Now you can! Craftsy is having a Jewelry Class Sale on 11 of their courses. Save up to 75% on the following online classes and supplies! … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Top 8 Rain Coats
I love the idea of a Raincoat. Raincoats leave your hands free so you can wrangle the kids or hold on to them instead of an umbrella. Raincoats are great for covering up a pair of warm track pants on … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Clay Sunflower Magnets
Meg sent me a link to her sunflower magnet tutorial. The project is quick and easy and right in season! You could easily use the same techniques to make flowers of your choice (marbled reds and golds, smaller centres … Read More...
Cross Stitch Cushion
One of the Buttons and Paint bloggers shares her experience with making her first cross-stitch cushion in a recent post and I think it turned out great. She gives a step-by-step photo tutorial if you want to replicate her efforts. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated Peekaboo Back To School Skirt for little girls
Remona from The Stitching Scientist shows how to make her Pleated Peekaboo Back To School Skirt for little girls. It’s a layered skirt, with a box pleated skirt peeking out from a curved over layer. Cuteness overload!! Go to The … Read More...
Sewing Summit awaits
Tomorrow afternoon I’ll be boarding an airplane, destination Salt Lake City, Utah.
I am woefully behind in my packing, but somehow I can’t seem to pull myself away from laptop as I read the Sewing Summit Facebook posts and blog … Read More...
Project: Owl Mask
Whoooooo are you going to be for Halloween? Why not an owl? Here’s a fun paper owl mask from Inkadinkado, they’ve got complete instructions including a pleating pattern for the feathers.
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over … Read More...
Halloween Felt Countdown Calendar Tutorial
Kids will get into this “Halloween Countdown Calendar” with all it fun decorations and pockets to find treats in until the big day. This cute project was created by Jamie of “the crafting chicks”. She has a very cool pictorial … Read More...
Shades Of Genius: Martha Stewart Living Exclusive Content
The Sept 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living carries some gorgeous DIY lamp shade ideas that are sure to inspire you to change and create some for your own home.
And we are lucky enough to carry some of this … Read More...
New Holla Knits is Out!
Here’s another new knitting collection for you to feast your eyes and your needles on, especially if you like shoulders.
The fall/winter 2013 Holla Knits collection puts a big emphasis on those body parts, with projects that have colorwork and … Read More...
30 Spider-themed Treats and Crafts For Halloween
Yesterday, Meaghan brought you her original Oreo Cakester Spiders. And today, here are 30 spider treats and crafts to totally freak me out. I mean, inspire you.
Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween Party Decorations
Ack! Spiders … Read More...
Solve all your storage problems with this innovative solution
Combine staircases with storage. What a clever idea.
I am sure this has been thought of before – but Japanese architect Kotaro Anzai borrowed this technique and created a custom-built kaidan dansu, or staircase cabinet, to connect the living room … Read More...
Easy DIY Washi Tape Candles
This easy tutorial explains how to use washi tape
and basic candle making materials to create a mini soy candle that is perfect for your desk or as part of a gift.
Simple, quick and beautiful!
Get the details here … Read More...
Check Out This Amazing Yarn Bomb
This is about three hours from my house, and I ,ay just have to make a trip so I can see it in person. A bunch of knitters and crocheters have yarn bombed the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, … Read More...
How to make a glitter covered gift box
Well while there really isn’t anything unique here but is sure is pretty? Oh and sparkly! What is cool thought is the tip that was shared over at the blog Rachael Rabbit for keeping the glitter on the box.
