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These flower valentines are perfect for your children to make for their classmates. You can find the simple tutorial over at We Made That. Just pop a lollipop sucker in and you have a very quick and easy … Read More...
Jen from iCandy Handmade copied her daughter’s favorite sweater, and remade it into lighter weight t-shirts. The simple shape is easy to sew, comfy to wear, and shows off a fun print. She shares the pattern and tutorial on her … Read More...
Don’t you hate it when your prewashed fabrics come out of the washer in a giant tangled up, frayed-edge mess? Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shares a tip to keep it from happening. Go to her blog to see what … Read More...
If you’ve been hesitant to try making soap, this is the post for you. Jillee, from One Good Thing by Jillee, has done a wonderful tutorial that takes all the fear out of the process. And as always she’s … Read More...
Have more time — and money! — for crafting if you make your own dishwasher pellets. The good folks at Budget 101 have a great step-by-step tutorial, and it’s easy! Find it here.
Haley Pierson-Cox at The Zen of Making shows how to turn a measuring tape into a fun piece of wrist jewelry. If you don’t already have a couple of extra measuring tapes in your sewing box (mine tend to reproduce … Read More...
In the winter doldrums, some new nail ideas might be just the thing. Bregje from Oooh, Shinies! rounds up her top nail art of 2012. Some fun ideas, and good advice too. Find it all here.
Because everyone needs to know this. And I spotted this in an eerily circular route. I first saw it Spaceships and Laserbeams, but they say they found the source via me. How’s that for teamwork? Anyway, find the video … Read More...
These pretty pots were made by Carolyn from a dollar store ceramic pot. Using craft paint and stencils she transformed this dollar store look into chic little herb containers for your kitchen or garden. You can get the supply list … Read More...
Here’s a cute, quick project for Valentine’s Day! Add a little stamped flower around a sucker to give to your sweetie. I think this would alos be a great kids craft idea too. Find more info on the Obsessed with … Read More...
I’ll never tire of rainbow-themed foods, I don’t think. To bring some rainbows to your every day, here’s an idea for tinting powdered sugar to decorate French toast or cupcakes or cakes, or whatever needs a little rainbow and sugar. … Read More...
These would make adorable teacher gifts for Valentine’s Day. Any type of fabrics, colors and sweet pots can be used for this project. Felt or felted sweater make interesting textures for the hearts. Kat of “Just Crafty Enough” has a … Read More...
Jen at Tater Tots & Jello came up with these adorable glittered mason jar luminaries for Valentine’s Day last year, and I’m smitten. Check out her tutorial.
I guess it’s the time of year for all new things to be arriving, and today I got Berroco’s newsletter announcing that yarn company’s new books, new yarns and new colors for spring and summer. What fun!
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Yah, I know Christmas just happened but as we crafters know you can never start making the next holiday’s decorations too soon. Wouldn’t this chick look too cute hanging from the handle of an Easter basket? See how to make … Read More...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s superhero coasters from Mod Podge Rocks! These coasters use metal blanks from the home improvement store’s electrical section. Great idea! Head over to MPR for the complete tutorial and supply list — Crafts … Read More...
Yes, that’s colorful, pretty, pastel fudge, not colorful, pretty, store-bought conversation heart candies . Pretty uncanny how like the candy these look, isn’t it? You’ll find the trials and tribulations to come up with these beauts, as well as the … Read More...
Need a quick idea to dress up your mantle or shelf for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a fun project made from wood shims. A miniature pallet type plaque all dressed up in love-me red. Check out the post and tutorial here … Read More...
The ladies over at Meet.Make.Laugh shared how to make Cross-Stitch Elbow Patches recently and when I saw it I had to make sure you saw it too. It is such a cool way to enhance a sweater. Check out the … Read More...
The teeny, tiny, “X”s and “O”s are just too much. I’m loving this cute and clever idea for Valentine’s Day candy buttons. And bonus: A free printable and pattern grid are included. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at … Read More...
