This happpy monster is actually a cover for an aromatic rice bag. How much happier would you be if you could treat a stuffy nose was treated with this cute guy instead of having to smear medicine all over your … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt heart needle book
Here’s a sweet Valentine’s giftie you can make for your stitchy friends. It’s a felt needle book with a heart on the front. Angelina from JoJo and Eloise guest blogs at Tatertots and Jello with a tutorial showing how to … Read More...
Tutorial: Wide bottomed zippered pouch
Heather from The Sewing Loftshows how to make a zippered pouch to hold your most used sewing tools. The wide bottomed pouch will hold scissors, threads, a needlebook, seam ripper and more. But you could also use this pouch … Read More...
Free pattern: Long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll
Amy from Peek a Boo Pattern Shop has a free pattern for making a long-sleeved tee for an 18″ doll. Just like in a real child’s wardrobe, a long-sleeved tee is a versatile piece. It’s cute with a gathered skirt … Read More...
X is for Cross Stitch
Hear ye! Hear ye! Those of you collecting the Alphabet from Brookes Books will want to note that she has posted the latest addition to the set. It’s “X is for Cross Stitch” and it is available know. I know … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Candy Digital Image
This large digital candy image from Dover Publications would make a great card for Valentine’s Day, click to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More...
Cute Little Raspberries. Filled with Crème Brûlèe
OK, so it’s rare (actually never) that I make a dessert so fancy I need to dig through my symbols to find the letters with accents, let alone taking tiny raspberries and filling them with said dessert. Wow. And if … Read More...
Rice Krispies Treats Heart Pops
You’ve got your Rice Krispies Treats. You’ve got the sticks. You’ve got the heart. Done and done for Valentine’s Day. I’m pretty sure these will be universally adored. Make Rice Krispies treats heart pops HERE at eat. sleep. MAKE.
Worms or Butterflies? What’s Your Valentine’s Day Choice
Valentine’s needn’t be all pink and roses and Cupids. You can get in the dirt a bit, which I bet all kids not into pink and roses will appreciate. And bonus. Free printable for the cupcake topper. Find the heart-shaped … Read More...
Valentine Pinata
This is a great pinata made in a valentines theme! You could fill this with non-sugary treats, and use it at a kids party. There is a great tutorial for the project with loads of pictures (which are always helpful.) … Read More...
Downton Abbey Menu
The series Downton Abbey has hit the American Market with amazing reviews and popularity. “Free Bates” has become a cultural reference. Next Sunday is the season finale, and as we say good bye to our favorite characters for a while, … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Circle Punches
Cindy Stevens from Scrapbooks & Cards Today magazine shows you a number of ways you can use circle punches to make cute embellishments. You can use them on scrapbooking projects or as home decor. Click here to see more.
“A Year of Art” auction starts Tuesday
The bidding starts today (10 AM CST) for the fiber art pieces from “A Year of Art”. In addition to the 10 artworks, Pokey Bolton of Quilting Arts TV has donated a tote filled with goodies. Virginia Spiegel interviews her … Read More...
Tape Measure Ribbon Bracelet Tutorial
I’m not a seamstress, but I adore this bracelet! On her blog “Goodnight Boutique,” Laura shares a tutorial on how to make this “Tape Measure Ribbon Bracelet.” Super cute!!
Etsy Shop of the Week – Material + Movement
That time of the week again! This weeks featured shop is Material + Movement. Material + Movement is a unique shop, founded in 2009 that creates stunning pieces of jewelry out of vintage and modern, discarded and broken china. According … Read More...
DIY Lace Necklace
Daria from “Kittenhood” shares with us a tutorial on how to make this lovely “DIY Lace Necklace.” I like the delicate, feminine look of the necklace. With just a few simple craft supplies you can make … Read More...
Bullseye at Friesen
My first love with glass is fine art. The more I see it in traditional galleries the happier I get. Over at the Friesen Gallery they’re doing a show of Bullseye artists…Bullseye at Friesen. It includes Giles Bettison, Dante Marioni, … Read More...
DIY Decoden My Heart Brooch
On her blog “Minted Strawberry” Aki shows us how to use a few craft supplies to make this beautiful “Decoden my Heart Brooch.” Perfect project to make to bling up an outfit for this Valentines Day!
Giveaway Winner Announced – Finally!
So sorry about the delay in announcing the winner of last month’s Giveaway! Maybe that just heightened the suspense 😉
The winning entry – numbered and chosen at random – is this one from Barbara M.
Homespun is my … Read More...