My friend Rita is the Queen of Yarn Dying. Really! She buys the ugliest (well, maybe unprettiest) skeins of wool sock yarn, takes them home to her dye pots, and produces exquisitely colored, beautiful yarns and projects crocheted and … Read More...
Tutorial: Spooky Forest Sticks
The nice folks from CraftFoxes sent me a link to their spooky forest sticks. I know there’s always a debate about clay having contact with food but I’m in the camp that brief decorative contact (like cake toppers or … Read More...
DIY Birds Nest Earrings
Bird’s Nest jewelry is beautiful to me. Maybe because I love birds and like to watch for the eggs to hatch in the nests that sit in trees in our yard during Springtime. This tutorial will show you how to … Read More...
Tuesday Inspiration: Nest Blue Jasper Necklace from Neiman Marcus
This Tuesday’s inspiration is this beautiful Nest Blue Jasper Necklace by Neiman Marcus. The Blue Jasper color is no longer available, but this style comes in green, orange, and dark blue, priced at $375.00 the beads are real jade, … Read More...
30 Popsicle Stick Projects
buggyandbuddy.com share over 30 projects in their Popsicle stick round-up. If you some more ideas then add the links below in the comments. Popsicle sticks are a great addition to a young crafters box. They can be used for so … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy appliqued fall leaf pillow
Amy from Positively Splendid shares a tutorial over at Tatertots and Jello showing how to make this appliqued fall leaf pillow. Using a pre-cut felt leaf accent for your applique makes it a quick project. She found the one she … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant fabric pick up sticks game
Up for a game of giant pick up sticks? Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a set. They’re made from fabric and stuffed with Polyfil, so there’s no worry about injuries or poked out eyes. … Read More...
Tutorial: Flexible lace crown
Alida from Alida Makes is over at Love Stitched today with a tutorial showing how to make this lovely lace crown. It looks like it would be a stiff crown, but she says it’s flexible, more like a headband. It’s … Read More...
Freebie: Hedgehog SVG
Squeek! How cute is this little hedgehog!? You can down load this SVG cut file for free from Free SVG Files, click here to grab him (and hug him:)).
-Heather
Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design … Read More...
Homemade Lollipops
Using Werther’s Original, Karen from Sugartown Sweets has made these cute and easy melted caramel pops.
Even better, these contain jelly belly beans!
Go get the recipe for these homemade lollipops here.
DIY Snowman Wreath: Versatile and fun!
I love this idea of a snowman wreath. And it is so versatile. For winter, dress him up in snow gear. For valentine’s day, add love gear – for Christmas – into Santa hat. You get the idea.
Get the … Read More...
10 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style To Your Home
Living in suburbia and missing the farm? Or just bored of your current decor and wish to inject some style from the farm? Or secretly you’re a farm girl (or boy)?
Then head on over to the livingcreativelyinspired.com: 10 ways … Read More...
Frozen Yogurt Pumpkin Bites
Perfect for the still hot days of September and appropriate for the upcoming holiday season, these pumpkin bites from mightydelighty are just the perfect treat.
Get recipe and details here: frozen yogurt pumpkin bites.
Party Ideas – SpongeBob
I can’t say I have ever watched a full episode of Spongebob. I am sure some of you though have little ones who are crazy about it. Spongebob Party Inspiration.
Style Me Quick – Triple Braid Bun
This Triple braid Hair style looks simple enough on the infograpahic, not sure how it neatly it would all come together for me though. Well worth a try if you have a few spare moments to do a trial run. … Read More...
Raised Chain Stitch
Today for Take a Stitch Tuesday (TAST) Sharon of Pin Tangle is featuring Raised Chain Stitch. It is a complex stitch that looks almost like knitting when you are done. Sharon gives a simple step-by-step photo and text tutorial for … Read More...
Kitty in the Window
Aliolka is featuring a kitty in a window pattern that is sweet. If you have a kitty you know they love to get in a window and look out at the world. My sister-in-law has three and they especially enjoy … Read More...
Tutorial: Handstitched reverse applique
Agy from Green Issues shows how you can make a handstitched reverse applique on a t-shirt. It’s a good way to upcycle old t-shirts, especially ones with stains or tears. Just position the cut away designs or the fabric peeking … Read More...
Free pattern: Felted fox pillow
Nicole from The Felted Fox made this felt fox pillow was made as a special gift for a child. Actually, she made two of them – one for each of her cousin’s two daughters who live in Norway, where you … Read More...
Making Lights: DIY Tin Can Lanterns – Craftfoxes
Here’s a fun eco-friendly project that won’t break the bank: tin can lanterns! Find out how to make them at Craft Foxes.