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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a special and budget-friendly way to show your loved ones how much you care, these free printable Valentine’s cards are the perfect solution. Created by Webster’s Pages … Read More...
Nothing says snow day like apricot Nemos and peanut butter and jelly sushi. Right? I wouldn’t know. DC has been so lame on its snow days. Anyway, make both HERE at Love Them Madly.
Allison from Dream a Little Bigger has posted a comprehensive article all about glues! She covers all the different types of glues you might encounter as a crafter, explains the use for each, and even includes a handy printable … Read More...
This would be SUCH a fun serving piece for a Mardi Gras party!
It is done with melted beads. The bead bowl picture is from here. But she points to a great tutorial that has lots of good information … Read More...
One of my new favorite blogs about art is This is Colossal. I profiled an artist from them the other day and I looked and they were…someone else you might be interested in. And that would be Graham Caldwell… Read More...
Mel’s napkin rings are a bit of mixed-media art – paint and wood and clay. The tutorial hits all the good points.
I’m a polymer clay cane freak. I make a lot of canes. Carol Greiser of PolymerClayShed does too! In her blog post she sketches (ha!) how she goes about putting together a hummingbird cane. This is similar to a post … Read More...
The Queensland Theater Company has opened its 2013 season with a bang. Wait. Make that a double bang. Two one act plays (The Pitch and The China Incident) that showcased the best there is in Australian writing, direction and well.. … Read More...
How awesome is this dress that Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom made for her daughter!! She calls it the Cascading Ruffles Peasant Dress, and she shares a tutorial showing how to make it. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Mira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shares a free pattern for making a pair of little girl’s ruffle leg shorts. The design is inspired by a pair of little girl shorts from GAP. They’re a pair of basic pull-on knit … Read More...
Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how you can make a sparkly sequin clutch, no sewing required. That’s because she starts with a purchased zippered pouch and then glues the sequin fabric to it. And because the sequin fabric she used … Read More...
Did you see the little plaid shorts in this week’s Project Run and Play. Suzanne from Winter Wanderings Wonderings & Whatnots made them as part of her entry into this week’s challenge. She made them using a tutorial by Angela … Read More...
Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation shows how made this designer sweatshirt DIY. The textured plaid design was inspired by a shirt by Phillip Lim. Her DIY version is made from a boxy sweatshirt that she cut and stitched back together … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday. It’s certainly not the “go all out” decorating holiday that Christmas is, but there are certainly fun ways to add a little of Cupid’s touch without being overwhelming. Here’s are several big ideas for … Read More...
The adorable special occasion blog My Own Ideas shared a great idea for wedding favors – DIY mason jar candles. Check out their tutorial for more photos, instructions and packaging tips.
Looking for more DIY Wedding Favor ideas? Check these … Read More...
A new pillow cover is a quick and inexpensive way to spice up your decor. Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make one with a zipper closure so it’s easy to remove for washing or for … Read More...
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shares a tutorial for making a salon cape in an 18′ doll size. It’s a quick and easy project to make, and it turns the simple act of brushing the doll’s hair into a girly … Read More...
Etsy seller Feed Eight makes hand-poured soy wax candles in vintage tea cups and donates a dollar from every sale to Feeding America. Their upcycle and give back concept makes them worth checking out.
Katia hosts “Plushka’s Craft” and lives in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and created and is sharing her pattern for the “happy monster” with us. She said she got carried away with making them in different colors. This three eye … Read More...
Here’s a pretty and simple way to dress up your home for Valentine’s Day, a sweet little paper banner. Using dies and washi tape the folks at Lifestyle Crafts share a “how to” on their blog.
-heather
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