Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a simple drawstring backpack. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, plus cording for the drawstring and straps. It’s a great project for someone learning to sew, especially a teen or tween. … Read More...
Free Knitting Pattern: Baby Frog Legs
I saw this pattern for “Baby Frog Legs” (legwarmers) on Facebook and I just had to share it because fat little baby legs in handknit legwarmers make me smile.
That’s probably because custom legwarmers were one of the first things … Read More...
Candles Made in Sand Molds
It’s not that often that I come across a tutorial for making candles using sand as the mold, but I’ve got one for you today. This is such a fun technique, even to read about, so head on over to … Read More...
How to make a wedding pillow
Elaine Schmidt author of PreCut Patchwork Party: Projects to Sew and Craft with Fabric Strips, Squares and Fat Quarters has posted a great tutorial on how to make a Something Old & Something New Wedding pillow.
Cool Bento Picks
OK, that’s it. I’ve got to start getting more creative with my daughter’s lunch. She’s already gotten me half way there since she only eats pure, unadulterated food separated so it doesn’t touch. In a bento box no less! My … Read More...
Tutorial: Clothes hanger hidden storage pockets
Check out this clever storage hidden under a garment on a clothes hanger! Sew4Home shows how to make one. This is a great idea for travel, when you don’t want to leave jewelry, important documents, or small electronics out in … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew your own panties
Cute panties can set you back a pretty penny, but cheapy panties tend to wear out in just a few washings. My sewing friends, you have another option. Novita from Very Purple Person shows how you can make your own … Read More...
Tutorial: Birthday Girl cardigan
Vanessa fromLBG Studioshares a tutorial over at Project Run and Play showing how she made the yellow cardigan that was part of her winning Birthday Girl look (for the Party Dress remix challenge). This is such a smart … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy camera strap cover
Ruby from Zaaberry made a pretty new cover for her camera strap, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just a few straight seams to complete. The cover is stitched to … Read More...
Tutorial: Love sweater pillow
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows how she used an old sweater and a reverse applique technique to create this Love throw pillow. It’s a cute Valentine decoration, but you could also keep it out year round. Go to her … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Breakfast for your sweetie, perhaps? What I love about this site is that the “cipes are solely photographs, so you have a step-by-step guide without all those confusing things like “words” getting in the way. Make Valentine’s Day Toast Cups … Read More...
Polar Bear Nutter Butters
A thousands “aaw”s for these polar bears. And there are Nutter Butters under that cuteness. It’s amazing how much personality is captured in just the eyebrows and smile. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
“Guacamole and Chips” Cupcakes
Yep, guacamole and chips, only not guacamole and chips. Really, cupcakes. You’ll never guess what the olives are. Find the how-tos to make guacamole and chips cupcakes HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Love a good avocado? Maybe you are … Read More...
A mannequin gets a new life as a jewelry display
Pop on over to the blog Artifacts By Jane to see lots of details and read all about the amazing transformation from standard mannequin to a pretty display shelf.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft
Freebie: 10 Vintage Bird Digis
Create with TLC is having a blog hop, at each stop along the way there is a free vintage bird image to download. That’s 10 freebies in all, how wonderful! Click here to get started hopping.
(image from Cynthia… Read More...
Tutorial: Zentangle mini quilt
The Zany Quilter shares on her blog how to make a Zentangle mini quilt. This would be a good introduction to this artistic expression. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Zany Quilter
Robot iPhone Dock – Valliswood
If you liked the wooden Lego minifig from last week, then you’ve got to check out the incredible work of Valliswood. Valliswood creates one of a kind mobile phone docks out of beautiful pieces of wood. Most of his … Read More...
Gift idea: Quilted Potpourri heart pillows
Filled with crushed walnut shells, rosebuds and fragrant potpourri, these heart-shaped pillows are colorful, quilt-y goodness. Made by Pippa Patchwork, she’s selling them in her Etsy shop especially for Valentine’s Day.
Image credit: Pippa Patchwork
For Your Sweetheart
Tiny clay sweet treats for your sweetheart…
1. Cookie love……., 2. Colorful Cookies!, 3. Valentine’s Day Cookies in American Girl Size, 4. Happy Valentine’s Day cake
Tutorial: Cutting and sewing faux fur
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World kicks off a series of video tutorials on working with faux fur. The first installment tells how to get an accurate cut on the thick fabric, and how to do it without getting bits … Read More...