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.
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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.
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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...
Despicable Me Breakfast
What a great word, “despicable,” even if it means something not great. And I love how many toddlers now know what it means. Make a Despicable Me breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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{Tuesday Trends at DIY Weddings} 2013 Wedding Cakes
Romantic lace wedding cakes are a trendy option for 2013 weddings! Wedding Elation shares cakes that are perfect for traditional or modern themes, and some eclectic mix and match options too. See all the lovely photos and links here.
Gummi Heart Pops
Of course, I’m thinking of all the other molds that exist out there even beyond hearts and Valentine’s Day to make some pretty cool homemade gummi pops. Find the recipe for gummi heart pops HERE at Mighty Delighty.
Homemade Sprinkles
Homemade sprinkles from royal icing? I have about ten different colors of the stuff sitting in my cupboard right now. Maybe I’ll whip some up. Make homemade sprinkles HERE at Sugarkissed.net.
Free Valentine’s Day Printables from Warm Hot Chocolate
Julee from Warn Hot Chocolate is sharing these printable Valentine’s Day tags and labels. These would be nice to include with your treats. Click over to see how she used them as cupcake toppers, and to download them for yourself.… Read More...
Freebie and Tutorial | Paper Heart Garland from Ellinée
Print out the free sheets of pink and gold hearts from Ellinée and follow the tutorial to make this paper heart garland for some Valentine’s Day decor. Click here to go to the free printable.