Hi everyone, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Mardi Robyn and I will be your new jewelry making editor. I grew up in South Alabama, and currently live in Mount Olive, Mississippi. I am … Read More...
Freebie: SVG Cut Files
I recently found a fun SVG cut file company called Miss Kate Cuttables. They have fun files for using with your electronic die cutting machines available in SVG, JPG and PNG formats with great prices ranging from just .50- … Read More...
Welcome to the Party!
I’m Susan, and I am starting the new Party board at Craft gossip. I am thrilled to bring you all the best and latest party ideas. We’ll look at menus, decorations, favors, themes, and every other flavor of Party that … Read More...
New Free Layout-a-Day iPhone App from Lain Ehmann & an Interview!
Lain Ehmann from Layout a Day – the site that helps you pump up your scrapbooking by making a page a day for a month – has just released a free iPhone app of the same name. It’s touted as… Read More... Etched Plexiglass Bracelet – Purl3agony
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...