Aren’t these earrings adorable? Head on over to “A Matter of Style” for a DIY Tutorial that shows you how to make these trendy earrings. Imagine the color possibilities!
Book Review: Return of The Stupid Sock Creatures
Do you like it when the things you create make you smile and laugh every time you look at them? That is just what every single page of Return of the Stupid Sock Creature does! If you dive into the … Read More...
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Tutorial: Faux fur Alpaca bag
I am absolutely swooning over this little alpaca bag that Eri from Llevo el invierno made for her girl. Except I don’t know that I could give it to my daughter. I might have to keep it for myself. If … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux fur slip-through scarf
Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest guest blogs in the Winter Whites series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a faux fur slip-through scarf. The faux fur is sooo pretty! And warm, too! It’s hard to see because … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric box-basket
Sew4Home shows how you can make a fabric box-basket. It’s a practial and pretty storage solution that can work in any room of your house. Their tutorial includes instructions for making a patchwork version and a solid version. Go to … Read More...
DIY: “Man Magnet” Body Spray!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day is this rocking vanilla and clove scented body spray from Stephanie at Henry Happened. And it’s a “man magnet” because your skin will feel smooth to the touch AND apparently vanilla stirs up … Read More...
DIY: Hot Oil Hair Treatment
This is the most dry winter I can ever remember. So the thought of an easy to mix together hot oil treatment sounds perfect right about now. The folks at The Mountain Rose Blog share their recipe and tips for … Read More...
Technique: Gesso and Stencils
Renee from Bolton House shares this lovely card on her blog. She used multi color ink pads for the background and gesso with a stencil for the banner. I love the textures that technique gives!
-Heather
Pantone Food
I remember years ago, working as a cookie decorator, being amused when a customer specified pantone colors for the icing. Um, yeah, we mix the icing by hand, not CMYK. A few drops here, a few drops there to match … Read More...
Pine Tree Candle Holders
The Pink Doormat recently shared a nice tutorial on how to convert a pine tree into a lovely tea light holder set. Check it out!
17 Miles of French Knitting!
Ted Hannford’s story highlights the therapeutic benefits of knitting and the creative ways in which knitters can use their craft to make something truly unique. French knitting or spool knitting, as it is commonly known, is a technique that involves … Read More...
Chevron block and a tip for sewing HSTs
Anorina of Samelia’s Mum used pretty pinks and golds in this chevron block she just finished up. It’s the January mystery block pattern from Riley Blake’s 2013 BOM event. She shares on her blog a way to quickly sew up … Read More...
Winter and Snowmen Lesson Plan
If you are looking for unit studies that incorporate all subjects and topics for your Kindergartener or Preschooler, the The Nature of Grace blog is the place to start. I post almost every topic she sends me because her ideas … Read More...
Free Cross Stitch Pattern – Balloon Hearts
Valentine’s Day is almost here. You may be ready to stitch up some hearts. Over at Craftside they have some motifs for you to try out. They are featuring some hearts and heart border cross stitch patterns from the book … Read More...
Bird Feeder from Dishes
I can’t help it, my brain is stuck is spring mode. It doesn’t matter that there’s snow on the ground, or that it snowed for the last 4 days here. I can’t get my mind off of spring. I have … Read More...
Cotton Candy Sheep for Valentine’s Day
The clever genius of you folks out there never ceases to amaze me. Sheep cut-outs? Over bowls of cotton candy? So the cotton candy becomes the sheep’s wool? Clever. Genius. I wish my mind worked so well. And the cuteness … Read More...
Grab a cuppa: Housetop Quilt Project
This gorgeous quilt, Isaiah 58, is the work of Debby Schnabel and is part of her Housetop Quilt exhibit in Nashville, TN. She mixes color, texture and her Christian faith in her work often embroidering scripture verses right into the … Read More...
How to upcycle a shirt with a freezer paper stencil
If you like snarky sayings on your clothes pop on over to Christy’s blog and download her template and follow the tutorial on how to freezer paper stencil a t-shirt.
Looking for more ways to refashion t-shirts? check out this … Read More...
Valentines Garland
Here is a wonderful little garland for Valentines day. It’s perfect for home, or for at school. Kathy, at Just Crafty Enough gave us a whole detailed DIY so you can make one at home.
