I had to share this blog post because I feel it is so important to not always worry about the outcome of a craft, but to enjoy the process of your child achieving something themselves. You will love to read … Read More...
Teaching Kids To Craft
Gem-Embellished Candle
Jaime from CraftyScrappyHappy has made another cute and simple candle project. This time, she embellished a candle with some cute little black gems. I love it! Check out her process.
Tutorial: Fabric covered button magnets
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make these fabric covered button magnets. You can use the smallest pieces of fabric, which makes this a good project for reducing the bulk in your scrap bin. Go to … Read More...
Easy No-Sew DIY Favor Bags
I love the homespun charm of these fabric wedding favor bags at Intimate Weddings! What a fun and budge-friendly to create unique treats for your guests. Get a tutorial to make your own here.
Tutorial: You Are My Sunshine top
Mira from Sewing the Littleheart Collection shows how she made this happy shirt for her daughter. It has a large reverse appliqued sun, and the words “you are my sunshine” stitched across it. Go to her blog for the how-to… Read More...
Have What it Takes to Be a Knitting Superstar?
Have you heard about the Fiber Factor yet? It’s a knitwear design competition that will pit 12 designers against each other in six challenges spanning in length from two to five weeks. Finalists will take part in a seventh challenge … Read More...
Afternoon Tea-Themed Wedding
Ariane & Andy’s whimsical tea-themed wedding is brimming over with adorable details! Check out all the sweetness of their New Zealand nuptials in this post at Intimate Weddings.
Mixing Mediums
I’ve mentioned it before but I’m all for mixing clay with… well, a heckuva lot of stuff. Felt is a fun one and Nicola does a fabulous job here with her necklace. She mentions she is inspired by Ronna’s Ancient … Read More...
President’s Day Cupcakes
Who knew President’s as cupcakes could be so awesome? Best President’s Day cupcakes ever, these are, methinks, uh huh. Even the frosting is red, white and blue. I think George is my favorite. Or Teddy. But wait, where is Martin … Read More...
“Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts” Free eBook
Sign up with “favecrafts.com” and you will receive amazing offers and tutorials FREE to download like this eBook “Trash to Treasure: 28 Recycled Crafts”. Are you looking for some clever ways to use up items around your home? If you … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Mini felt Easter baskets
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make miniature Easter baskets from felt and decorative ribbon. They’re so cute!! At 5 inches x 2 1/4″, they’re just the right size to hold a small Easter treat. I think … Read More...
Tutorial: Make your own buttons from polymer clay
Finding the perfect button to finish off a shirt or bag can seem an impossible task, especially when you need a brightly colored button like a turquoise or an orange. Kat from Chibi Designs and Sew Chibi shows how she … Read More...
Freebie: Papertrey Ink Digis
Each year Papertrey Ink releases several free black and white and color digital images to celebrate their anniversary. This year there are 8 adorable images available, click here to download the pdf.
(image frome Just Dandy Studios)
-Heather
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Sewing Tutorial: Absorbant pocket bibs for a self-feeding toddler
Stefi from Just Chic shows how you can upcycle an old bath towel into a pair of pocketed bibs for a toddler. Brilliant! The larger bibs provide more coverage for a self-feeding baby or toddler. The pocket at the bottom … Read More...
Fiery Disc Necklace
Divya created this necklace from glass disc beads. She shares a tutorial on her blog on how to make this lovely necklace. Her goal in making the necklace was to feature the beads, she did a great job. The color … Read More...
Tutorial: Twisted Hexagon
Janet Davies of JMD Designs shares on her blog how to make this twisted hexagon. Once pieced, she appliqued it to a printed ground, then sewed it into a tote bag. But, she adds you can make anything you like. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pillowcase with insert cover
Shelley from Shelley Made finished up her son’s bedroom with a set of pillowcases. Not only are they made from a fun fabric that matches the design of the room, but they have flaps at the end that keep the … Read More...
Tutorial: Diaper bag for dolly
Jen from Lea and Lars shows how to make a diaper bag for dolly. The design is based on a simple tote, with pockets on the outside so your child can easily access a dolly diaper or change of clothes. … Read More...
DIY: Antibacterial Moisturizing Lotion
In the northeastern United States, it’s barely safe to leave your house as there are so many germs. Everywhere. And of course the air is dry and cold, and hand sanitizers just make that worse. Thankfully Jillee, from One Good … Read More...
Tonya’s block for February BOM
Tonya of The Crafty Mummy made this quilt block for the February BOM from Craftsy. This is the second time Craftsy has offered a free BOM for quilters. This year, the teacher is a personal favorite, Laura Nownes, co-author with … Read More...