Connie K. lucky number 119 is the winner of our Book Giveaway Hard Cover “Loop-d-Loop Crochet” USA! I want to thank all of you that entered and I will be putting up another giveaway is a day or two. Happy … Read More...
Tutorial: Seatbelt pillow
In preparation for a long road trip, Super Jenn made seatbelt pillows to support her children’s heads while they sleep. It’s a skinny, foam filled pillow that wraps around the the seat belt. She shares a tutorial showing how she … Read More...
Tutorial: Draft a pattern for a collar and collar stand
Shannon from Little Kids Grow shows how she drafted the collar and collar stand for the little boy polo shirt that she made. Get the tute.
[photo from Little Kids Grow]
Favorite Patterns from Berroco Designers
It’s not all that often I link to a full newsletter from a yarn company, but in this case I think it’s worth it for you to check out the roundup of favorite patterns of the year from designers at … Read More...
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year
A nod to the new year in polymer clay:
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| New Years Eve Mark WingsofClay |
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| Star Gift Tags by LiLao |
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| Cocktail Ring by Creashines |
Paint By Number {For A Giant}
This is a great idea and would definitely help little hands to create a masterpiece-blow it up giant size! This may even become a great piece of art for the kids room! You can find the idea over at Lil … Read More...
DIY NYE Noise Makers Craft
I can almost bet that you will have all of the items you will need to make these tonight. It’s not too late to get together with your kids around the table and create some of these fun noise makers!! … Read More...
Snowman Craft {Free Printable}
I love this printable because it also requires some assembly by your child as opposed to just coloring it! You can find it over at Kids Activities Blog.
DIY: Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream
Start the New Year off with a great smelling and smooth feeling shaving cream…great for women and men! Get all the details, and some great ideas for packaging, here from Food For My Family.
The Duchess Crafts too!
Did you make your own Holiday cards this year? If so you are in great company. According to Pippa Middleton she and her sister, the Duchess Kate, made their own Christmas cards growing up. How cool is that?
-Heather
Frosty Salted Pillar Candle
Candlemaking in general is a lot easier than people realize, and with an easy added step, you can impress your friends with snow-covered candles. Martha Stewart shares how.
Idea file: Long-sleeved polo refashion
Hanna fromPearls & Scissors shows the cute short-sleeved top that she refashioned from a long-sleeved polo. It’s amazing how different the top looks when you remove the collar and the long sleeves. Read more about her refashion on her blog.
[via Merrick’s Art]
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2013 Band Sampler
Lady Kell of Kincavel Krosses has released her annual band sampler so it is time to get stitching! What a great way to ring in the new year. You can stitch it in the color you want on the fabric … Read More...
DIY Week at Glamour & Grace
The beautiful blog Glamour & Grace shared a week of DIY inspiration with project ideas for brides of all sorts! I love the Vintage Bride theme of course, but they’re all gorgeous! Links to each theme are shared below:
Tutorial: Reversible sleep mask
Amy from Clippie Dips shows how to make a reversible sleep mask. It uses small pieces of fabric, so you can raid your scrap bin for fabric you need to make one. Get the tute.
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Tutorial: Bag a jacket lining
Jen Beeman from Grainline Studio shows how the professionals line a jacket. They “bag” it. This method produces a professional finish with very little hand sewing. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[photo from Grainline]
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Grayed Jade
This lovely inspiration board from Things Festive features a soft, fresh mint green with gray undertones that feels so modern yet serene and elegant. I especially love the stacked cake with geometric patterns!
Check Out a Sneak Peek of the New Vogue Knitting
The preview for the winter issue of Vogue Knitting just came out, and there are a lot of goodies in there if you’re looking to warm up for the season.
There are five main “stories” in the issue, including odes … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Party Ideas and Free Printables
If you need some last minute New Year’s Eve party planning help, be sure to check out this bright, colorful, sparkly party over at Bird’s Party Blog. There are a billion jillion ideas AND free printables! Find it HERE… Read More...