Lindsay from Artsy Fartsy Mama created two styles of this printable lucky banner that you can download for free. You can get the Lucky banner as shown, or one that is only shamrocks. She also shares how she blinged them … Read More...
Tutorial | Make a 3D Paper Shamrock
Here’s a neat idea for making cards or scrapbooking projects for St. Patrick’s Day: 3D paper shamrocks! Rhonda from Dollar Store Crafts shows you how here.
Amy Butler’s Blossom Creative Suite
Amy Butler is always crafting up some new floral fun! And issue number one of the Blossom Creative Suite is no exception. The magazine costs ten dollars and is downloadable in a PDF format. Technical details aside, the core of … Read More...
Michaels $5 gift card winners
The winners of the $5 Michaels Craft It Forward gift cards are:
1. Commenter #1, Suzanne from Sew Delightful, who said: “I like to buy silk flowers and make headbands that go with dresses for Dress A Girl Around … Read More...
Learn About the Pope through Crafts
The Catholic Church will soon be embracing a new Pope. Many Catholic and non-Catholic families may want to take this time to learn about the Pope and his role in the church. You can find a ton of useful information … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make a t-shirt in 5 easy steps
T-shirts are actually very easy to make. Dana from MADE breaks it down into 5 easy steps for you. AND she shares a free pattern to make a t-shirt in a boys’ size 4-5T. The construction is the same regardless … Read More...
Tutorial: Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress
Prudent Baby shows how you can make their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress. It’s got a loose fit through the tummy and hip, but comes in at th hem for a bubble effect. Instead of using yardage, it’s actually made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted leather belt
Head over to Rock Mosaic to find out how to make this knotted leather belt. The different colors on each side create a cool two-tone effect when it’s tied. If you don’t have leather, you could use fabric instead. Go … Read More...
I Heart Fake Food – Felt Tea Bags tutorial
What little lady would not adore these precious tea bags for her tea party created by Amy of “While Wearing Heels”! She hearts fake food for children’s playtime. Like Amy says *brew* up some fun for your next tea party. … Read More...
Casting Call – I Love my gross guy
I LOVE MY GROSS GUY!
Had to have a giggle when this one arrived in my inbox, thankfully I don’t have a gross guy. He does gross things from time to time but I think that’s just a normal guy … Read More...
Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Crafts Unleashed has a great video tutorial showing how to use wood carving tools
and erasers to carve your own stamps. Perfect idea for when you can’t find a stamp image you’re looking for, just make your own!
-Heather
Another Quick and Simple Scarf
I guess today is the day for really easy, cute projects, because I also came across this one, the Sunset Scarf from Make it Handmade. It’s a simple ribbed scarf worked in a small amount of bulky yarn with a … Read More...
Misty Mountains Cross Stitch Project
I first read The Hobbit sometime during my teen years and then proceeded to devour everything by Tolkein I could get my hands on, even the more esoteric stuff in the Silmarillion. So, of course, I was a huge … Read More...
Another QuiltCon quilt
QuiltCon quilts
Here are some more quilts from QuiltCon 2013:
This is Fresh Plus made by Kathy York from the Austin Modern Quilt Guild.
This is 40 Watt Wonder made by Alison Robins from St. Sampson, Guernsey, United Kingdom.
Here’s a close-up … Read More...
Zebra Print Cookies
I made these zebra print cookies for my niece’s 13th birthday party sleepover. Yikes, do you remember 13? I turned 13 in 1985, year of the Delorean, the Brat Pack, leg warmers… middle school. I need to end the trip … Read More...
The Garter Stitch Scarf, Made Prettier
I’d guess just about every knitter has at one point or another knit a garter stitch scarf. It’s often one of the first things you knit because it’s an easy way to get comfortable with forming the knit stitch. You … Read More...
Free QuiltCon Lectures at Craftsy
If you didn’t get to go to QuiltCon, you can still catch some of the lectures at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the series. It’s free!
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Baby Bot shower
This sweet party is designed by our friends at Pottery Barn Kids. They have made it up as a baby shower. I think it would be cute as a kid’s party as well! There are decorations, tips, recipes, videos, … Read More...
Free Rainbow Lollipop Printables for St. Patrick’s Day
Yes, indeed, it really is as simple as that. Find the free printable for these oh so perfect rainbow lollipop
cards and lollipop flags for St. Patrick’s Day HERE at simple as that.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out … Read More...