Ruby from Zaaberry made a pretty new cover for her camera strap, and shares a tutorial showing how she did it. It’s a quick and easy project, taking just a few straight seams to complete. The cover is stitched to … Read More...
Tutorial: Love sweater pillow
Jenn from A Jennuine Life shows how she used an old sweater and a reverse applique technique to create this Love throw pillow. It’s a cute Valentine decoration, but you could also keep it out year round. Go to her … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Breakfast
Breakfast for your sweetie, perhaps? What I love about this site is that the “cipes are solely photographs, so you have a step-by-step guide without all those confusing things like “words” getting in the way. Make Valentine’s Day Toast Cups … Read More...
Polar Bear Nutter Butters
A thousands “aaw”s for these polar bears. And there are Nutter Butters under that cuteness. It’s amazing how much personality is captured in just the eyebrows and smile. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
“Guacamole and Chips” Cupcakes
Yep, guacamole and chips, only not guacamole and chips. Really, cupcakes. You’ll never guess what the olives are. Find the how-tos to make guacamole and chips cupcakes HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
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A mannequin gets a new life as a jewelry display
Pop on over to the blog Artifacts By Jane to see lots of details and read all about the amazing transformation from standard mannequin to a pretty display shelf.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft
Freebie: 10 Vintage Bird Digis
Create with TLC is having a blog hop, at each stop along the way there is a free vintage bird image to download. That’s 10 freebies in all, how wonderful! Click here to get started hopping.
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Tutorial: Zentangle mini quilt
The Zany Quilter shares on her blog how to make a Zentangle mini quilt. This would be a good introduction to this artistic expression. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Zany Quilter
Robot iPhone Dock – Valliswood
If you liked the wooden Lego minifig from last week, then you’ve got to check out the incredible work of Valliswood. Valliswood creates one of a kind mobile phone docks out of beautiful pieces of wood. Most of his … Read More...
Gift idea: Quilted Potpourri heart pillows
Filled with crushed walnut shells, rosebuds and fragrant potpourri, these heart-shaped pillows are colorful, quilt-y goodness. Made by Pippa Patchwork, she’s selling them in her Etsy shop especially for Valentine’s Day.
Image credit: Pippa Patchwork
For Your Sweetheart
Tiny clay sweet treats for your sweetheart…
1. Cookie love……., 2. Colorful Cookies!, 3. Valentine’s Day Cookies in American Girl Size, 4. Happy Valentine’s Day cake
Tutorial: Cutting and sewing faux fur
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World kicks off a series of video tutorials on working with faux fur. The first installment tells how to get an accurate cut on the thick fabric, and how to do it without getting bits … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Forget-Me-Knot shoes for baby
Stop what you’re doing — because you need to see these shoes. Seriously, the name alone is adorable: Forget Me Knot Baby Shoes. And yes, there’s a free pattern involved!
If you’re on the hunt for your next sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s nightgown made two t-shirts
Kristin from Skirt As Top guest blogs in the Stretch Yourself series (co-hosted by byMad Mim and One Little MinuteOne Little Minute and Mad Mim) with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s nightgown out of … Read More...
A Toaster for Artists
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...