Alright Dr. Who fans, thanks to this tutorial by Doodle Craft you can now have your own Dr. Who Inspired Sonic Screwdriver Pen! I can’t think of a better way to rock your Whovian pride at school, work, or whenever … Read More...
Interview with Shots and Stripes authors
I received an advance copy of the book, Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes written by Kaffe Fassett and Liza Prior Lucy. Their publicist (thank you!) allowed me to ask the authors a few questions and I’m going to share … Read More...
Inspiration: Pam Kellogg
We all need to figure out how to be friends with Pam Kellogg. She made this stunning valentine door hanger for her friend, the blogger behind Magpie’s Mumblings. Go to the blog post for an image you can … Read More...
Tutorial: Appliqued valentine
Melissa of Checkout Girl guest-posts a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! for this awesome appliqued and embroidered valentine. See her tute.
Beaded beauty by Hearty Craft
Feast your eyes on two gorgeous beaded lace hearts by Zinaida of Hearty Craft. See her post.
Free pattern: Love
Stitch a little love with this free design from Hudson’s Holidays. Get the pattern.
Tutorial: Hand-stitched heart canvas
Stitch a cute little heart canvas for your sweetie’s cubicle. DMC blog shares the how-to. See the tute.
Free: Pretty heart designs from Shawkl
Here are two pretty new heart embroidery patterns from Kathy Shaw of Shawkl.
Tutorial: Embroidered valentine card
Faith of Ordinary Mommy Design shows us how to make a simply perfect hand-stitched valentine card. See the tute.
Tutorial: Scrappy heart pins
Heather of The Sewing Loft guest posts a tutorial for these sweet scrappy hearts at Sew, Mama, Sew! If you don’t have time to make one for valentine giving, remember that hearts are in season all year long. See the … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick-and-easy heart pin
ReFabulous reprises a valentine project that she says is quick and easy enough for a last-minute gift. Go to her blog post for the link to the tute.
Tutorial: Beaded heart brooch
Deborah Schlegel of Art Threads shows us how to make this sweet little beaded brooch — great for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to show a little love. See the tute.
Free embroidery pattern: Valentine cupcake
Here’s a sweet treat from Jacquelynne of The Noble Wife. Download the free PDF pattern.
Tutorial: A Trade Bead with Heart
Marie Segal’s tutorial for a trade bead offers a non-traditional heart for us just in time for Valentine’s Day!
And, if you haven’t been reading along with Cynthia over at PolymerClayDaily this week, check out her feature on Ron Lehocky… Read More...
Non Candy Valentine Ideas
am a huge fan of the non-candy Valentines for kids in school. Nowadays, kids have so many allergies and you never know what parents what their kids to have or not have. The Cheese Thief has compiled a great … Read More...
Kids Crafts Boys Knighted Valentines Printable
I think this is my top Valentines idea for 2013. I never knew knights could be so cute. I love that people have gotten away from the little tear out paper valentines. It gives really creative people the chance to … Read More...
4 Cupid’s Arrow Sweet Treats
Only one day left for Cupid’s arrows to find their way. Here are some edible versions.
1. Cupid’s arrow shooting some Rice Krispies Treats at Lisa Storms.
2. Make homemade gumdrops and turn them into arrows at Mom on Time … Read More...
Valentine Cat Box
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.
Tutorial: No-sew boot bling from plastic rhinestone trim
Have you seen the rhinestone trim in the fabric store? I find myself drawn to it because it’s sparkly and inexpensive, but it’s also plastic which limits the kinds of projects I’d put it on. Now I know at least … Read More...