I am absolutely going to try this shortcut, no-bake cake pops idea. Some of my daughter’s friends want to have a cake pop-making party, and this would be perfect to give them the full experience, but get to the decorating … Read More...
Idea file: Leather Snap Jacket refashion
Jacklyn from Oh By Golly shows how she refashioned an ill-fitting knit blazer into this little piece of awesomeness. The asymmetrical front and the leather tabs look like a dressier version of a motorcycle jacket. You’d never guess what she … Read More...
Threaded Valentine Cans
Now here’s a unique idea! I’ve certainly heard of punching holes in tin cans to make luminaries, but I can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone lave up those holes! This looks like a fun project and I really think the … Read More...
Tutorial: Baby girl dress coat
Delia from Delia Creates cut up a wool sweater and turned it into this lovely coat for her baby girl. She created her own pattern, using a basic bodice pattern as a starting point. She also shows one she made … Read More...
Tutorial: Drapey chiffon maxi skirt
Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You shows how she made this chiffon maxi skirt. It’s gorgeous! The shape is a long circle skirt, sewn in several layers due to the sheer fabric. Go to her tutorial.
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Football Face Cookies
What will your feelings be on game day? Make it known via the football cookie. Plus, these are consumable, so you can just eat the cookie should your feelings change. Make football face cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
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Hershey’s Kisses Hearts
I never would have thought to turn a Hershey’s Kiss into a heart (though it does sound about right, doesn’t it?). It’s easy, too. Find the clever how-tos to turn Hershey’s Kisses into hearts HERE at Craftgenuity.
Freebie | Printable Black & White Valentine Postcards and Tags
I love these hand drawn Valentine postcards and tags from Funky Time. She also made a chalkboard version, but as she warns, those will use a lot of black ink! You get a 6 page PDF with the postcards … Read More...
Ribbon Necklaces
http://www.numei.com/crochetpatterns_ladderribbonnecklace.htm
I think it’s time we revisited the subject of ribbon necklaces. There are still a lot of nice ‘ladder’ type yarns available, but few really great patterns for them. Then, I found some more ribbon necklaces and … Read More...
Hummus and Cucumber “Cupcakes”
While I usually have a hard time accepting savories dressed up as sweets (as in, for example, this sandwich cake and this party loaf, though I’m oddly OK with the reverse, sweets dressed up as savories), I’m on board … Read More...
Freebies | Printable Valentine 3×4 Cards and Treat Bag Toppers from Project Alicia
Get two different free printables from Project Alicia for Valentine’s Day. She designed the 3×4 cards shown above, as well as a customizable treat bag topper for sharing Valentime’s Day treats. Click here to go to the download.
Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Card for Kids to Give
Will your kids be giving out Valentine treats? You can use these adorable animal Valentine’s Day cards – a free printable from Ellinee! Click here to get them.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Running Withe Scissors
Monday means it’s time for the Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured shop is Running Withe Scissors. Running Withe Scissors creator Barbara has been sharing her love of paper and scrapbooking with others for 35 years and … Read More...
Grey Posies quilt
This quilt, Grey Posies, is one of a stack of quilts Blue Elephant Stitches says she finished recently. Using a nine patch for the blocks she sashed and bordered the quilt with one of my favorite Denyse Schmidt prints. … Read More...
More free hand-embroidery patterns
This cross-stitch roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Cross stitch pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone. Please note that these patterns were free … Read More...
Polymer Clay News
A little of what’s caught my eye out in the clay world this week:
- PolymerClayCentral has changed up their themes for their monthly challenges – you now have two options each month
- If you were thinking of attending Synergy,
Frosty Valentine Heart Garland
As soon as I saw this I fell in love with it. I just recently featured a rainbow garland made from ice cubes, but heart shaped ice cubes?? How could you not love that? They are so pretty in red … Read More...
Free hand-embroidery patterns
Hand-embroidery is a fun and fulfilling hobby that can bring you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. It’s also a great way to find creative expression and unwind after a busy day. So why not give it a try? You’ll … Read More...
Applique and embroider a robin
Bronwyn of Red Brolly categorizes this adorable robin as Christmas decor — and he would make a fine ornament, indeed. But I’m thinking different colors, different stitched embellishments, maybe some beads and sequins could turn him into a sweet decoration … Read More...
Inspiration: Terri Bett
Terri Bett wrote me:
… Read More...I have been experimenting with portraits. Started with wild animals then pets and now my daughter. I hand drew the image on with pencil onto the fabric and then stitched and shaded with thread to get