Over the weekend I had the extreme pleasure of getting to take part in a knitting retreat with the Yarn Harlot, aka Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. There were 18 of us who got to learn from her, knit with her and laugh … Read More...
Country Candle Holders
Quick? Check. Cute? Check. Affordable? Check. What else do you need to know about these country chic candle holders by Dollar Store Crafts?
Personalized Fortune Cookies for the Teacher
Awwww, a million times. Now this is a great idea for the teachers we love: Fill fortune cookies with personalized messages from the kids. Make them HERE at tikkido.
Family Portrait Cookies for Mother’s Day
So I’ve been really, really into this portrait cookie thing. I just love all the possibilities a blank canvas affords, and these are so easy to personalize for mom on Mother’s Day. Make family portrait cookies for mom HERE at … Read More...
Running Horse
I always enjoy it when the flat medium of cross stitch is able to capture the feeling of movement. In this freebie from Mamou, the silhouette of a running horse dashes straight from your needle out to your fabric. It … Read More...
Updated Colour de Verre Box Mold Instructions
Colour de Verre’s box molds are one of their most popular items they sell. I know that every time I make fresh glass boxes they sell. They’re unique and easy to stylize so that no two are alike. Well, they’ve … Read More...
Fringed Tassel Escort Cards
Escort cards embellished with colorful crepe paper tassels are a festive addition to your wedding celebration! Confetti Pop offers a DIY tutorial and free templates to download here.
Hydrangea Cookie Tutorial
Holy moly, goodness gracious, Glory of Glorious Treats managed to make Hydrangea cookies that I believe are even prettier than actual hydrangeas. What sugar brilliance. Find the detailed tutorial to decorate hydrangea cookies, with the gradations of color and using … Read More...
Sparkly Soda
I love this. It’s the easiest idea, too. Add a little disco to your soda (or give a little disco to a soda drinker) with craft gems. Make soda way more fun HERE at Crafts Unleashed.
The Many Faces of Mom (Macarons)
It’s truly stunning how many, many, many silly portraits you can create with a bit of candy. Turn macarons into funny face mom macarons HERE at hoopla palooza.
Tutorial: Lightweight bias trimmed infinity scarf
Laura from Behind the Hedgerow shows how to make a lightweight infinity scarf trimmed with a contrasting bias tape. This would make a nice present for Mother’s Day, either for your own mother or as a treat for yourself. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Jersey Summer Dress
Zaaberry shares a tutorial showing how to make a for making a jersey knit summer dress. The sleeveless dress is soft and cool for summertime weather. She gives it contrast binding at the neck and arms and a contrast hem … Read More...
Tutorial: Memory photo albums from dad’s ties
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo made a special gift for her family using her father’s ties. Her father, who passed away two years ago, had quite the collection of ties. She stitched them together to create a set of memory … Read More...
Free pattern: Pete the Bear softie
Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction
, shares a free pattern on her blog for making Pete the Bear. Isn’t he a cutie? The simple shape makes him easy to … Read More...
Tutorial: Monogrammed (or not) duffel in four sizes
Jill from Creating My Way To Success shows how to make a duffel bag. The pocket on the side (between the handles) is a perfect place to personalize it with a monogram. Her downloadable tutorial includes dimensions to make one … Read More...
5 Free Projects for Handmade Bridal Jewelry
Create your own handmade bridal jewelry with 5 easy projects from Beading Daily. Visit this link to download your free copy of Beaded Wedding Jewelry, and get tips and patterns to help you make stunning jewelry pieces that … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Distress Paint
Wow, these cards are real works of art! Jill Foster used Distress Paints from Tim Holtz instead of stamping ink directly on her rubber stamps to get this fabulous effect. Find out more on her blog Inspired By.
-Heather
Tutorial | Paper Flowers Using Punches
If you don’t have a die-cutting machine you can still make gorgeous paper flowers using border punches. Crystal from A Pumpkin & A princess shows you how with this tutorial. Use them as gift toppers for Mother’s Day … Read More...
Mother’s Day Gift Idea | DIY Brag Book by Nalle’s House
This one is right up any scrapbooker’s alley! Anu from Nalle’s House shows how she made this DIY brag book as a Mother’s Day gift for her mom. What Mom wouldn’t love a book filled with photos of her grandchildren? … Read More...
Tutorial: Paper pieced hexies Cintia’s way
Cintia of My Poppet shows on her blog how to make paper pieced hexagons. She explains,
… Read More...Obviously I won’t be reinventing the wheel here, but I pride myself on finding the simplest way to do things, so hopefully you’ll see