Groundhog Day is almost upon us, and this craft is a great way to teach your children about the day and the history behind it! You can get this free printable craft over at My Very Educated Mother.
Tissue Box Cowboy Hat
Here’s a cute little ‘western’ craft for all the little children! With the cold and flu season upon us, I’m sure most of you have an extra tissue box lying around. Why not create something with it and your children! … Read More...
Kids Craft – Simple Flower Lollipop Valentines
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...
Free pattern: Her Favorite Sweater girl’s knit shirt
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...
Tip: Keep your fabrics from fraying and tangling when prewashing
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...
Tutorial: Soap in a Crockpot
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...
Tutorial: Homemade Dishwasher Pellets
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.
Tutorial: Measuring tape bracelet
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...
Inspiration: Nail Art
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.
How to Carve a Watermelon Robot
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...
French Herb Painted Pots
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...
Project: Stamped Sucker Flowers
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...
Rainbow Powdered Sugar
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...
Project: Potted Hearts Tutorial
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...
Glitter Mason Jar Candle Holders for Valentine’s Day
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.
Check Out All the New Goodness from Berroco
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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How to make recycled sweater decorations
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...
Comic Book Coasters
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...
Conversation Heart Fudge
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...
Mini Pallet Valentine’s Day Plaque
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...