1. Lucky Kids Homemade Scratch Offs from Spoonful
2. Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Bag Toppers from Penelope and Pip
3. Printable Leprechaun Notes Freebie from Studio DIY
Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center
Craft in America Study Center has moved on to the next phase of their exploration of food and craft, Good Enough to Eat: Food as Craft. As such, their lecture series is tastier than usual, featuring two of Los … Read More...
Funky Neon Necklace Tutorial
Deb from “Two Cheeky Monkeys” created these beautiful 1980’s inspired necklaces and shared a tutorial on her blog on how she made them! I like these necklaces. They remind me that Spring is just around the corner which … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Bento Lunch
Need some St. Patrick’s Day lunch ideas for the wee lads? Go bento. Find shamrocks galore in this bento box HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- Discount Bento Boxes. … Read More...
Tutorial: 3 ways to add knee pads to boy pants
Rae from Made By Rae shows three ways you can add knee pads to a pair of pants. It’s a final how-to in this year’s Celebrate the Boy series. She shows how to make them in large rectangular patches, classic … Read More...
Tutorial: No sew sequined Peter Pan collar tee
Carly from Chic Steals shows how you can make this sequined trompe l’oeil t-shirt, no sewing required. She uses sequined trim to create a faux Peter Pan collar, buttons, and patch pocket. Go to her DIY.
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Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman
This week’s featured Etsy shop is TraceyLipman. TraceyLipman features innovative bags and accessories that put the fun back into functional by using bright prints and designs that focus on what you need your bag to do for you. Tracey got … Read More...
Tip: Using Steam a Seam on curved hems
Portia from Miss P shares a gem of a hemming tip over at her blog. She shows her trick for using a fusible webbing tape (such as Steam a Seam) on a curved hem. Go there to see what she … Read More...
Book Giveaway & Interview with Author Betty Bee!
I just adore the quirky vintage style of self-proclaimed 1950’s fan and passionate crafter Betty Bee! I received a copy of her new book, Handmade Wedding Crafts, and was immediately smitten with her glam-girl-meets-handmade style. The book shares … Read More...
Freebie: Wearable Bunny Ears
Hippity Hop, the Easter bunny is on his way! Claudine Hellmuth is sharing this free printable, just print, cut, fold and wear.
-Heather
DIY Felt Easter Eggs
Jessica of “Love Colorful” has this fun “DIY Felt Eggs” project for spring, just in time for Easter! Easy DIY felt eggs make for nice, festive decor (without having to worry about them breaking!). Allow your imagination to see all … Read More...
Confetti filled Balloons
Here is a festive way to dress up a balloon. This would be so great for a birthday, either adult or for children. And with a change in the confetti color, you could make it match any theme or occasion. … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Two-at-a-Time Cast On
I know I’m not the only person who pins things on Pinterest and then never looks at them again. (Please tell me I’m not alone in this!) So to help encourage me to look back at those things that I’ve … Read More...
Little Red Riding Hood Breakfast
I can say, in 6000-some posts, I’ve never seen the Big Bad Wolf made from bacon. Oh geez, and I just noticed the cereal basket. Make a totally awesome Little Red Riding Hood breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My … Read More...
Winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway”
Lindaran with the lucky #32 is the winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway” and I will be emailing her with a $25 code for Heather’s ETSY shop “Ottawa Valley Fiber Arts. Thanks to all that entered this giveaway!
Knit a Shrug with a Free Class from Creativebug
Creativebug is an online crafty education provider that has video courses on everything from mixed media and embroidery to home decor and knitting, of course.
Classes are available for individual purchase, or a monthly subscription rate gets you access to … Read More...
15 Shamrock Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrock crafts are very popular now, and dressing up your home with a shamrock here and there is a great way to show your holiday spirit during St. Patrick’s Day. Many shamrock crafts are geared at kids, but I’ve put … Read More...
How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband
Over at the blog The Brass Paperclip Project there are tutorials on how to add straps to a strapless dress and make a matching headband both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make ruched sleeves for a t-shirt. The detail appears in her Duckies In a Pond tee she made for her guest post in the Make This Look series at The Train To … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl poncho with Peter Pan collar
Helen Crafty Stall made this poncho for her little girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog. It has a sweet Peter Pan collar and round patch pockets. The pattern is for a size 3T. If you … Read More...