Over at Cloth Paper Scissors there is a great tutorial on how to make a banner and I am all about the banners right now. I have strung up little lights all over my house and I have been changing … Read More...
Craft Tutorial: Felted Heart Garland
Stephanie Chan hosts “The Silly Pearl” and also has an ETSY shop called “The Silly Pearl” and she has a tutorial on making an easy felted heart garland using a thrift shop wool sweater and some wool yarn. She … Read More...
Cheese Ball Fuzzy Monsters
Remember these cute guys from last year? How about a savory version of the adorableness? These mini, fuzzy cheese balls are almost too cute to look at. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Shattered Glass Animals by Marta Klonowska
Via Facebook…then the site This is Colossal I found these amazing sculptures of animals made out of shattered glass. They’re created by Marta Klonowska and they are just lovely. She builds her sculptures to actual size and shape of animals … Read More...
Eight DIY Jewelry Tutorials Using Mod Podge
Take a stroll over to “True Blue Me and You” and you will find links to eight DIY Jewelry Making Tutorials teaching you how to make trendy jewelry using inexpensive, and recycled materials that can be covered with … Read More...
Sequin Valentine’s Candles
Steph from stuff steph does made a set of darling candles embellished with sequins for Valentine’s Day. Grab her tutorial.
Wedding Exit Ideas
Create a memorable exit from your wedding with ideas and inspiration rounded up by Belle & Chic! Whether it’s bubbles, wands, confetti, or sparklers, these props are all sure to make a lasting impression. Get all the details here… Read More...
How to make a disco ball pinata
So if you are having a party that a disco ball would fit into the decor and the festivities also include a pinata why not combine the two and make a disco ball pinata. See how to make a disco … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make your own t-shirt
The February project at The Sewing Loft will be making t-shirts, with a series of how-to posts from Melly of Melly Sews. The wardrobe staple is actually fairly easy to sew, and easy to alter or embellish to make the … Read More...
Idea file: A partitioned lunch box becomes a sewing kit
This is a sandwich box, right? Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how she used the partitioned lunch box as a sewing kit. The compartments can hold threads, needles, and small notions. The top, where a sandwich would go, can … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine bookmarks that kids can sew
Nicole from Improv Diary, and c0-author of Improv Sewing, shows how to make a Valentine’s bookmark that kids can sew. The stitching all just for decoration so there’s no wrong way. And they’re quick to make, so they … Read More...
Free Printable: Cupid’s Arrow Chocolate Heart Valentines
I have to admit, I have a little crush on Lisa Storms. Everything she touches is pure gold. Find the free printable for these arrow Valentine’s (just add chocolate hearts
) HERE at Lisa Storms.
Tutorial: Felt piggy bank
Check out this piggy bank that Onel from Onelmon made! It’s an actual functioning piggy bank stitched from felt. She made it to celebrate Chinese New Year. A length of PVC pipe on his insides gives him his round piggy … Read More...
Terrarium
There are lots of ways to throw big fancy parties. But here is a lovely way to host a smaller, activity based party. The Acme Party Box company sells terrarium kits. And, if you want to see ideas for how … Read More...
Going Away Party
Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets … Read More...
DIY Alphabet Bibs Tutorial
Bhushavali on her blog “Fashion Panche,” shares with us a creative tutorial on how to make an alphabet bib necklace decorated with eye-catching papadums. Papadums are an Indian food that is thin, and crisp and can be related … Read More...
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather
Rainbow Heart Cheesecakes
You’ve got the rainbow, the cheesecake and the heart. Could this be the most perfect Valentine’s Day dessert ever? Maybe. If you’re into that kind of thing. Make these way-too-clever rainbow heart cheesecakes (and by the way, other shapes for … Read More...
Kid-Friendly Layered Valentine’s Drinks
Layered drinks. That’s an arena I’ve yet to enter. And while I’m always a fan of the grown-up cocktail, I gotta love that kids get to have some drink coolness, too. Find the instructions to make these non-alcoholic layered drinks … Read More...
Tutorial: Big bow and sash for little girl dresses
Is there anything girlier than a sash tied into a big bow at the back of a dress? Or how about a wide sash tied into a bow at the neck of a pillowcase dress? Destri from The Mother Huddle… Read More...