I’m always on the lookout for crafts that use interesting materials and techniques to achieve really cool designs. And this new tutorial from Purl3agony does just that. These awesome, art displaying cuffs are made from etched plexiglass that’s then painted … Read More...
Silhouette’s Valentine’s Day Promotion – A big saving!
Silhouette announced a raft of new products at the recently concluded CHA and one of the new products is the double-sided adhesive starter kit. These starter kits continue to be some of the most popular Silhouette products.
Here is a … Read More...
Tutorial: Posy Pendant
The fussy mussy – I’d heard those words used before, by my Grandmother – necklace is sweet. The tutorial is perfect, lots of photos and details. Have a peek!
Photo by Rebecca Lowrey Boyd
Mini Journals
Who doesn’t love a good journal session, right? Especially in those teen angst years. This is a great craft for your tweens or teens to create their own journals and put personal touches on it! You can find the tutorial … Read More...
Bird Book {Kid Craft}
You are not going to want to miss this amazing post on starting the hobby of Bird Watching with your family. They make theses amazing Life Bird Watching Books…where each family member can record the birds they see. You will … Read More...
Glitter Glue Jewelry
My daughters love glitter AND they love jewelry… Add the fact that they can craft their own? Pure bliss for those girls. You can catch this awesome tutorial which she successfully did with a group of five year olds over … Read More...
Tutorial: Butterfly sleeve tunic
Oh, how my tweenish daughter would love this butterfly sleeve tunic that Ashley from Make It and Love It made! Happy news for me, she shares a tutorial showing how to make one. Even happier news for me, it’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked dress bodice
Cheryl from Sew Much Ado guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how to make add pintucks to a bodice. This is such a pretty detail for a dress! Go to her … Read More...
Molly’s Sketchbook: Valentine Felt Heart Barrettes & Felt Candy Hearts
Molly of “Purl Bee” always comes up the sweetest ideas for holidays and these Valentine tutorials are easy to make and the children will love them. Molly relates; “One of my very first sewing projects was a heart-shaped Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Project: Hang in There Card
Know someone who might need a little pick me up? How about send them a “Hang In There” card? Kristina at Simon Says Stamp has a video tutorial for making this sweet card.
-Heather
Dr. Seuss-Inspired Pulled Pork
I would venture to guess that of all the creativity in the world inspired by Dr. Seuss
, pulled pork is rarely on the list. But inspire, he did, this leaning tower of apple butter pulled pork sandwiches. And dang, … Read More...
Popcorn Cake Pop Centerpiece _ Movie Night
I
love the idea of filling a popcorn container
with kernels to prop up these themed cake pops. What a great centerpiece for movie night or an awards show party. And the cake pops seem easy to decorate. Find the … Read More...
Groundhog Day S’mores Pops
I’m starting to think Jill from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons can turn anything into a s’mores pop. Anything. Even a groundhog. Make them HERE.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas … Read More...
I Heart My Pound Cake
Hey, there’s a heart in my pound cake! Also… awwww. Bake this pretty pink heart in a pound cake HERE at Boulder Locavore. And PS. I’m venturing to guess the Fall pound cake mentioned in the post is this one … Read More...
Win a Trip to Vegas to Meet Vanna White
Lion Brand Yarn is running a contest right now that asks people to share their stories of learning to knit or crochet or teaching someone else to knit or crochet.
The grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas to … Read More...
Jewelry Books Winner
The winner of the jewelry books is number 64, Carmen, who says she hasn’t knit with wire before but it’s on her to-do list. 
Well, now she can try it out, and I hope you report back and let us … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Upcycled t-shirt hoodie
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled two t-shirts into one awesome hoodie for her son. Though she shows it for a boy – and boy, does she know how to design for boys! – … Read More...
Cute Couple Cross Stitch Chart
Stitching this cute couple will be a great way to express your undying affection for your beloved on Valentine’s Day. Adorn a trinket box or a candy box with the couple or even add them to an affectionate card. Head … Read More...
Idea file: Desperate times pattern weights
With sets of pattern weights available at the fabric store, or all the cute DIY versions floating out there in the blogosphere, we might forget that pattern weights are just something heavy you put down on a pattern to keep … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple felt heart treat pouch
Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shows how to make a simple felt heart pouch. You can fill it with treats and hang it on a doorknob or coat hook. The edges won’t fray so there’s no need to finish them … Read More...