Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a free pattern for making a high low top. The pattern is for a size small (34″ bust). If you need a larger size, you could create your own using a … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Digital Stamp
Under the Apricot Tree has this totally adorable Valentine’s Day digital stamp to download for free, click here to get it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps and SVG files? We love using the Design bundle to download … Read More...
Fancy Mustache Necklaces
Mustache themed jewelry, accessories and clothing entered the fashion scene last year, becoming popular among teens and young adults. On her blog “The Journey of a Super Mom,” Jolene Lew shows us her idea of turning ordinary mustache … Read More...
Lookie what she made: Upcycled denim wrist cuff
Jolene from The Journey of a Supermom shows the upcycled denim wrist cuffs she made. These are sooo awesome!! She used the zipper and button to make the cuffs. This is often a part of jeans that become scrap when … Read More...
Rose Cake Pop Tutorial
Nope, not real roses, and yep, there are cake pops under there. What a gorgeous and lovely and–gotta say it–sweet alternative to a bouquet of the inedible kind for Valentine’s Day. Find the tutorial to make your own HERE at … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom pom heart pillow
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts guest blogs at Go To Sewing with a tutorial showing how to make a pom pom heart pillow. It would make a fun addition to Valentine’s decor. And since hearts aren’t limited to February, you … Read More...
Fondant Flower Tutorial
I think it fitting given the upcoming holiday o’ love that these beautiful, fondant flowers are made from a tiny heart cookie cutter. Created by Cake Whiz, find the full tutorial HERE at Cake Journal.
Tutorial: Child’s bow beret
Angelina from Jo Jo & Eloise shows how to make a child’s beret embellished with a big bow. She traced around a stockpot to get the big circle that is used to make the body of the hat. Go to … Read More...
Organizational Tip | Ribbon Storage from Apple Bag Ties
This organizational tip from Nathalie at An Ounce of Creativity is making me wish we had bag ties like this over here! She shows this neat way to hang your favourite ribbons in your craft space using upcycled items. Click … Read More...
Sledding Party
February can bring ice and snow to some of us. Let’s head outside for a sledding party. Warm food, treats, and even an outdoor Fondue pot are featured in this piece about hosting a winter party.
These ideas were all … Read More...
Tutorial | Stitched Heart Tags for Valentine’s Day
This tutorial for stitched heart tags from Live, Laugh, Rowe, will help you to add a homemade touch to your Valentine’s Day gifts. Or use them as embellishments on a scrapbook page or mini album. Click here to see more.… Read More...
Tutorial | Garden Planner from Punk Projects
It’s still cold outside in the Northern hemisphere but Punxsutawney Phil said we’ll have an early Spring so this DIY from Katie at Punk Projects is timely. Use her instructions to create a custom planner for your annual garden. Click … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – EllieMarieDesigns
This week’s featured shop is EllieMarieDesigns. EllieMarieDesigns sells cute paper craft items, like gift tags, mini-scrapbooks, and cards, as well as supplies for other paper crafters to use. These Valentines gift tags are timely and sweet. And the hearts … Read More...
Upcycling pencils with Washi tape
Maybe if your pencils are pretty you will want to do your homework? Or sketch more? Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects to see how to make washi tape covered pencils.
Looking for fun washi tape for … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Debra’s crazy quilt done
I’m crazy about this crazy quilt Debra (Debra’s Design Studio) just finished stitching. The theme for the quilt is all about sewing with each block representing a color on the Color Wheel. Visit her post to see closeups … Read More...
Mansion Built with 500,000 Glass Bottles
They got the glass from the casinos in the Las Vegas area and used them to create the building materials used to build this gorgeous mansion. The design company that put this together is Realm of Design. It’s one … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a wrap bracelet
Caroline from Sew Caroline guest blogs at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a long skinny wrap bracelet. You won’t need any jewelry making supplies for this – just some fabric, your sewing machine, and a snap … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY fleece skate guards
Kathleen from Grosgrain made a pair of skate guards for her daughter’s figure skates, and she shares a tutorial showing how. They’re made of fleece and slip around the blades of the skates when they’re not being worn. If you’ve … Read More...
Inspiration: Martha G
Martha G of Oklahoma, USA, has produced a crazy-quilt block that is so original in its use of color and applique that it makes a 90-degree turn from Victorian traditions. Brava! Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an … Read More...
Tutorial: Raised herringbone band
This week, the TAST challenge on SharonB‘s Pintangle blog is raised herringbone band. See Sharon’s post to learn this awesome stitch.