I’ve seen plenty of hot chocolate on a stick out there, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a solid tutorial to actually make your own. This is one. And they are so pretty to boot. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Pomegranate Ice Cubes
Now these would be a pretty addition to a glass of water. Or maybe pink lemonade. Oh, who am I kidding, to a cocktail. I love the idea of pomegranate ice cubes. Find the how-tos HERE at Make the Best … Read More...
Tutorial: Block print your own fabric
If you can’t find a knit fabric print that you like, you can always take the matter into your own hands (literally) and stamp a design yourself. Rachel from Anu*Miki joins the Stretch Yourself series (hosted by Mad Mim and … Read More...
Recycling Ideas for Plastic Milk Jugs
Whether it’s crafts or organizing, feeding your pets or making Kool-Aid, there are plenty of ways to reuse milk jugs. So before you send them to the recycle bin, check out Home Made Simple for a bunch of great ideas … Read More...
Tutorial: DIY sweater skirt
Megan from Brassy Apple shows how she refashioned an unwanted sweater into a cute new skirt for herself. It takes just one cut and a couple of seams. Get the tute.
[photo from Brassy Apple]
Cupid’s Arrow Snacks
Here’s an easy, peasy, cute and quick (how do you like phrase? I might use it a lot) snack for Valentine’s Day. Make Cupid’s arrows from gumdrops and pretzels HERE at Organize and Decorate Everything.
Tutorial: Cotton Candy Skirt for girls and dolls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how she made matching skirts for her daughter and her doll out of an inexpensive throw blanket from IKEA. She calls it the Cotton Candy Skirt because of the fluffy textured fabric. It makes … Read More...
Tutorial: Lace back dress for little girls
Delia from Delia Creates guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she made this lace back dress for her baby girl. Love!! This design would also work for older girls and … Read More...
How to make recycled soda can butterfly earrings
Over at Hub Pages Natashalh shared a great tutorial on how to make recycled soda can butterfly earrings.
Looking for butterfly themed Craft ideas? Check out these Butterfly Craft kits.
Owl Cross Stitch Chart
Owls are popular as all get out and Craft Novice has a sweet little owl chart for you to stitch. If you give a hoot you will scoot on over to this blog and stitch it up immediately and whip … Read More...
Project: Quad Card
I’m still really digging Instructagram, I’m finding lots of great new paper crafting ideas pop up there every day. And I recently saw a cool Quad Card over there made by Corrie Wagner that I wanted to share, click … Read More...
Free Printable and Tutorial | Watercolor Valentine Card
I love that this is a printable that you can customize for a handmade touch! Download the free Valentine’s card and use watercolors (or even crayons!) to add the little heart at the top. Thanks to Lisa from little monster … Read More...
DIY Tutorial | Custom Alphabet Book
ChiWei from One Dog Woof made this gorgeous customized alphabet book for her son using photos of people and objects he already knew. What a great idea! Click here to see how she did it.
What’s So Great About Crochet?
Kathryn Vercillo has found – and written about – the benefits of crochet in her life. You’ve read about her on this blog. Her book about how crochet saved her life has proven to be very popular. Now … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Day Printable from Live, Laugh, Rowe | Say Cheese!
Kelly from Live, Laugh Rowe designed these adorable “cheesy” camera themed printables for Valentine’s Day. I’m all over these! Click here to go to the download.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check these … Read More...
I Heart Art Valentines Online Craft Workshop – Punk Projects
Now that the first rush of January/new year inspiration has waned, I often find myself wondering what to craft. If you’re like me and could use a little inspiration, one of the best ways is to take a class like … Read More...
Homemade Valentine Ideas: Felt Bracelets DIY
Kelli, and her mom, Greta run this fun site “Holiday Crafts”. Their families have always been creative, so crafts have been something that they both have always enjoyed. The projects they are sharing today are cute felt bracelets that would … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing on stretch lace
Jodi from Sew Fearless made this lovely cardigan out of stretch lace, and she shares some tips and tricks for working with this fabric. Her tutorial is part of the Stretch Yourself series (on Mad Mim and One Little Minute… Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel shirt update
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how she gave a 90s flannel shirt a modern update. She shortened it, fitted it in, and gave it a Peter Pan collar. Go to her blog for the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Simple drawstring backpack
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make a simple drawstring backpack. It’s made from two rectangles of fabric, plus cording for the drawstring and straps. It’s a great project for someone learning to sew, especially a teen or tween. … Read More...