I have lately been really into patterns with slip stitches made while holding the yarn in front, which means the float of the yarn shows on the surface of the knitting.
Knitting blogger purl3agony has designed a pair of fingerless … Read More...
Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt
Abby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt. It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy. Get the how-to … Read More...
Fluffy Pink Valentine Pom Pom Wreath
Oh my gosh, doesn’t this wreath look edible?? I swear it looks like it’s made from pink marshmallows! it’s not though, it’s made from pom poms and it’s totally adorable. Head over to Honeybear Lane and Heidi will show you … Read More...
Free pattern: Ballet Dress
Adrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress. The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile. She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own. Her … Read More...
Angela addresses burnout + Quilting Arts giveaway
Angela of Quilting Is My Therapy shares her thoughts on burnout as part of her Business of Quilting series. She offers four steps she says helps her move through it. In addition to the great tips, she is giving away … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Princess Digital stamp
Dearie Dolls has this precious Valentine’s Day Princess digi stamp to download for free, click here for the black and white version.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Tutorial | 52 Reasons I Love You Gift Book for Valentine’s Day
If this project looks familiar, it’s because I have posted about it twice before. But I wanted to share that Lowri McNabb has now posted full instructions on how to make this 52 Reasons I Love you card book.
Looking … Read More...
Fruit Roll-Up and Gummi Candy Lamp
Ah, an idea Tiffany’s should consider… This “glass” lampshade is made from fruit roll-ups and gummi candies. What a sweet way to add light (Even I’m groaning on the “sweet”). Find the how-tos HERE at Craftster, spotted on CakeSpy… Read More...
Free Printable | Naturally Sweet Valentine’s Cards from Five & One
Julie from Five & One shares these free printable Valentine treat toppers, and showed how she used them to package natural fruit strips. Click here to go to the download.
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Snuggle Up With Your Valentine
Is there a special someone you want to snuggle up with on Valentine’s Day?
If so, you still have time to work up this quick, chunky – and very snuggly – afghan in time to do that snuggling! It’s … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Pared Back Romance
Romance is in the air with soft pastels and simple yet beautiful details in this pretty mood board featured at b.loved! 2013 sees a trend toward more refined wedding styles that celebrate the essentials in a beautiful way.
Valentine’s Day Printable Gum Wrappers
Even though I’m not a fan of gum chewing in general (seriously,incessant gum poppers, do you really think think the rest of the world can’t hear you?)… I can’t resist this too-cute, free printable for Valentine’s Day gum wrappers. Created … Read More...
Freebie | Printable 2013 Journaling Cards
I love these free graphic journaling cards from Sansku of A Bit of This + A Bit of That. You have nine different ones to choose from (or just get them all!). Use them for project Life, or in any … Read More...
Valentine Gnome & Felt Heart Pin
This post from almost two years ago was too good to pass up. You can make the cutest little gnomes made out of pine cones, and then you can give the felt heart away to wear as a pin. I … Read More...
Kids Painting and Artwork – Valentine Conversation Rocks
My kids are always lugging rocks from school and keeping them in little compartments in the back of our minivan. This would be a great reason to remove said rocks and put them to good use…conversation rocks!!
For the fun … Read More...
Kids Craft – Mosaic Hearts
Here’s a simple craft to get your kids in the Valentine’s Day spirit! These kids even got their dad to do the craft with them! All you need is some different colored foam sheets, and a few other materials you … Read More...
Film Roll Candle Rings
Learn how to make these clever little film foll candle rings over at Know and Tell Crafts. My favorite part? The light lets you see the negative images on the film.
Tutorial: Fabric tissue pouch
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how to make a simple fabric pouch to hold your tissues. They’re quick to sew up and keep them from getting yucky in your purse. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Fleece pajama pants with matching screenprinted t-shirt
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a pair of fleece pajama pants, and a screenprinted t-shirt to match. Go to her tutorial.
[photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom] Looking for more … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Pom pom t-shirt neckline
Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest shows how to add pom poms – and an element of fun – to a plain t-shirt neckline. Go to her blog for the tute.
[via CraftGawker]
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