Colour de Verre’s fresh new web site looks great!! And their new pendant molds are pretty cool too! They are making squares and round off set. The are a great addition to their line of pendant molds. Each mold comes … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Enlarge a t-shirt neckline
Merrick from Merrick’s Art shows how to enlarge the neck of an existing tee. She doesn’t restitch the entire neckband and uses the banding that’s already on the shirt, so her revamped neckline blends into the original design. Her tutorial … Read More...
Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More...
Ice Luminaries
Kirstin at Craftiments made these frosty luminaries with household items. It’s been so cold in parts of the United States this week – this craft fits right in! Check out how she made them.
Valentine felt heart bookmark DIY
Alison at Simple Serendipities was inspired to make these simple heart bookmarks, and added her own personal touch with some embroidery. The colors and designs on the hearts is a personal choice. Thinks of all the people you can … Read More...
Tracing Paper Candle Holders
Melimelo shares how to make these subtle votives with tracing paper and a bit of sewing. Nab the tutorial.
Giveaway: Jelly roll of Posy by Aneela Hoey
Maureen Cracknell Handmadehosts her weekly fabric giveaway for Fat Quarter Shop this week. They’ve got a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) from the Posy line by Aneela Hoey to give to one of her readers. offering a Posy Jelly Roll … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby washcloths from old cotton sweaters
Abby from Autumn Street Pattern Shop and Things for Boys shows what she did with pieces of a soft cotton sweater left over from a previous refashion project. She cut them into squares and made soft washcloths for baby. Great … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s treat pouch or pocket pillow from the same pattern
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how one pattern can become either a Valentine’s treat pouch or a heart-shaped pocket pillow. Whether you make the pouch or the pillow version, it’s a sweet way to gift a small Valentine treat. Go … Read More...
Valentine Love Sampler
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and this free chart from Feathers in the Nest is a perfect addition to your decorations or will make a great gift to your sweetie. Stitch it up today! Get the free chart.
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Free pattern: Valentine owl hand towel
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make this cute Valentine owl hand towel. The owl and ribbon trim are held down with fusible webbing, so you could get by with just ironing them down, but stitching them … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace front tee
Jill from Made It On Monday guests at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a lace layering top. The front is made from lace, and the back and sleeves from a lightweight jersey. Go to her tutorial… Read More...
Memory Wire Shell Bead Bracelet
Amy from “One Artsy Mama,” shows us how to make this lovely pink bracelet using memory wire and shell beads. When it comes to making jewelry with wire I have always been intimidated, but Amy makes it look … Read More...
Make your own custom nail polish — video
You can never have too much nail polish, and making your own? Perfect. Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shares a short video on how to mix your own. The clear nail polish base can be a bit tricky … Read More...
Freebie: Arrow Valentine Digital Stamp
Sweet Muffin Suite has an arrow digital stamp to download along with a how to for making it into a pencil holder. These would be so fun for your kids school Valentines! Or for us adults maybe make a Katniss … Read More...
DIY: Natural Room Scents
If you’re like me and hate the artificial “good” smells you can buy, this clever tutorial from The Yummy Life shows you how to make your own using all natural ingredients. Lemon, rosemary and vanilla anyone? Or lime, thyme, mint … Read More...
DIY: Natural Makeup Powder
Who knew it was this easy to whip up your own makeup? Christine from Great Oak Circle shares her step-by-step tutorial to creating a translucent powder that’s wonderful for covering blemishes and absorbing oil. She even has ideas on how … Read More...
More Ways To Wrap Your Scarf
I recently ran across a great (new to me) way to wrap a scarf. This does not have to be a crocheted scarf, but since we’re all about crochet here, you can use any of these to wrap … Read More...
Party Worthy Garland
Nothing sets a party apart from an “average day” like the decorations. Here is a STUNNING garland, and a tutorial on how to do it. Best of all, all you need is paper, scissors (or a paper cutter), a stapler … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Shopping
Sweet gifts:
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| Baby Valentine Mermaid by JoyzanzCreations | Robot Love Pendant by GingerDead |
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| Illuminated Heart Jewellery by phydeauxdesigns | Green Heart Studs by KatrinSArt |