Bread artists, that is. If you need a particular shade of toast, this toaster is programmed by color. I suppose this also works for, you know, toast eaters who are picky about their toast. The Hue Toaster actually uses color … Read More...
Tutorial: A sweetheart of a table runner
Jessie of Harding Hill Designs made this pretty pastel table runner. Her inspiration was the Sweethearts candies many of us associate with Valentine’s Day. You could easily add messages like “Be Mine” or “Kiss Me” to the hearts with a … Read More...
Inspiration: Art is a Way of Life
Irit Shalom has created a wonderful art inspired wall hanging using stamps, paints, stains, chipboard and more, check it out over on her blog.
-Heather
Handprint Snowmen Candle Project for Kids
Laura and her children over at Come Together Kids made this adorable set of candles featuring the kids’ handprints converted into snowmen. A craft for the whole family that helps preserve a piece of their childhood. Check out the instructions… Read More...
Knitting Daily TV Celebrates 10 Seasons
It’s not quite a 10 year anniversary, but the good people at Knitting Daily TV have just released the tenth season of that series, which delves into knitting and crochet techniques, fiber education and more.
I have to admit to … Read More...
Cross Stitch Seedlings Medallion
This free pattern is unique because Gayla used these designs on a precut wooden form to make a medallion. I love it! It could also be used as an ornament. You could use these seedling designs for other purposes. Get … Read More...
Warm Books Winner
Thanks so much for the great response to the warm knitting books giveaway. We had a whopping 165 replies, which is probably one of the most popular giveaways I’ve ever done on the site.
It looks like a lot of … Read More...
DIY Dog Bowl Chairs
If your a dog owner, you may have heard that it’s better for your pet to drink and eat with his head up and level rather than extended down to the floor. Many companies sell elevated dog feeders, but we … Read More...
Valentine heart wreath from repurposed coats tutorial
Laura hosts her blog “Ms. Smartie Pants” (is her husband’s name for her) out of Texas. She is an ardent dumpster diver and loves repurposing used items into new and lovely useable objects. I love this valentine wreath that she … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled apron for mother and daughter
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how she made this pretty ruffled apron. She suggests making a matching set for mom and daughter. The cutting dimensions at the beginning of her tutorial are for an adult apron. At the end … Read More...
Video tutorial: Sew a little girl’s kimono style cardigan or dress
Jacinda and Jaime from Prudent Baby share a video tutorial showing how you can make this kimono style cardigan for a young child out of an adult sweatshirt. It would be cute as a little jacket, but you can easily … Read More...
Solar System Snack
You know those solar system dioramas we had to make in elementary school? How perfect would this have been for training. Make a solar system snack HERE at Creative Kid Snacks.
Tutorial: Thimble pincushion necklace
Karen from Sew Many Ways show how you can make this thimble pincushion necklace. I love this!! It’s a functional – though tiny – pincushion, big enough to keep a handful of pins or needles handy during a sewing project. … Read More...
DIY Chocolate Bars
The bonus of making homemade chocolate bars is you can add anything you like and even personalize for gifts. Plus, you can make them all fancy like. Learn to make chocolate bars HERE at David Lebovitz. (Side note: I … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a split cowl collar for a top
Pam from Fashion Sewing Supply shares a tutorial showing how to make a split cowl collar for a shirt. This is such a smart, chic detail! Get the tutorial on her blog, Off the Cuff Sewing Style.
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Tutorial: Add a center divider pocket when making a bag
Abby from Things for Boys shows how you she added a zippered pocket right down the middle of her Big Tote. Though she shows it with her Big Tote pattern, I think you could adapt this to work with other … Read More...
Ombre Cupcake Tutorial
Pretty, right? Want to make some? Find the how-tos to pipe this lovely ombre frosting on top of cupcakes HERE at Half Baked.
How to make a recycled cardboard bird feeder with pattern
Over at the blog Play and Grow there is a great detailed tutorial on how to make this recycled cardboard bird feeder along with the pattern.
Check out these DIY Bird feeder kits 
we found on Amazon, perfect for gift … Read More...
Sneak Peeks from CHA
It’s a new year and that means lots of new paper crafting products! The CHA show is going on now and all the big companies are showing off their new releases. The Scrappy Jedi has graciously gathered and linked to … Read More...
Facebook Valentine’s Cookies
Something about the whole social commentary thing makes these “Like” Valentine’s Day cookies seem so much less cheesy than cupids and frilly hearts. Not that I’m saying cupids and frilly hearts are cheesy (no, I am). Loving Facebook Valentine’s Day … Read More...