Jessica of “Love Colorful” has this fun “DIY Felt Eggs” project for spring, just in time for Easter! Easy DIY felt eggs make for nice, festive decor (without having to worry about them breaking!). Allow your imagination to see all … Read More...
Confetti filled Balloons
Here is a festive way to dress up a balloon. This would be so great for a birthday, either adult or for children. And with a change in the confetti color, you could make it match any theme or occasion. … Read More...
Pin of the Week: Two-at-a-Time Cast On
I know I’m not the only person who pins things on Pinterest and then never looks at them again. (Please tell me I’m not alone in this!) So to help encourage me to look back at those things that I’ve … Read More...
Little Red Riding Hood Breakfast
I can say, in 6000-some posts, I’ve never seen the Big Bad Wolf made from bacon. Oh geez, and I just noticed the cereal basket. Make a totally awesome Little Red Riding Hood breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with … Read More...
Winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway”
Lindaran with the lucky #32 is the winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway” and I will be emailing her with a $25 code for Heather’s ETSY shop “Ottawa Valley Fiber Arts. Thanks to all that entered this giveaway!
Knit a Shrug with a Free Class from Creativebug
Creativebug is an online crafty education provider that has video courses on everything from mixed media and embroidery to home decor and knitting, of course.
Classes are available for individual purchase, or a monthly subscription rate gets you access to … Read More...
15 Shamrock Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrock crafts are very popular now, and dressing up your home with a shamrock here and there is a great way to show your holiday spirit during St. Patrick’s Day. Many shamrock crafts are geared at kids, but I’ve put … Read More...
How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband
Over at the blog The Brass Paperclip Project there are tutorials on how to add straps to a strapless dress and make a matching headband both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
Sewing Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves
Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make ruched sleeves for a t-shirt. The detail appears in her Duckies In a Pond tee she made for her guest post in the Make This Look series at The Train To … Read More...
Free pattern: Little girl poncho with Peter Pan collar
Helen Crafty Stall made this poncho for her little girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog. It has a sweet Peter Pan collar and round patch pockets. The pattern is for a size 3T. If you … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Shamrock Stamp
Punk Projects has a fun tutorial for turning a pencil eraser into a cute little shamrock stamp, click here.
-Heather
Tutorial: Sparkle up those jeans pockets
Stef from Girl. Inspired. made a pair of skinny jeans she made for her daughter. Heat fix crystals were just the thing to add some sparkle to the back pockets. She posts on her blog telling how she did it. … Read More...
Cheese Bees, Hedgehogs and Owls
I should just hook up some kind of insta-post for every single, food creation, sight unseen, from Sandra of Project Denneler, because every single food creation is brilliant and perfect. Seriously, bees, hedgehogs and owls in all their stunning … Read More...
Pot O’ Gold at the End of the Rainbow Cupcakes
What most impresses me about these awesome St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold cupcakes? Check out the height on that rainbow! It’s like, realistic and all. Find the instructions to make these toppers from chocolate HERE at Mega Crafty.
Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover
Delia from Delia Creates shows how easy it is to create a new cover for a throw pillow. The envelope style has overlapping flaps on the back that allow you to insert a pillow form. It’s easy to sew, with … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Faux snakeskin clutch bag
Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic made this faux snakeskin clutch out of an old jacket. She shares a tutorial showing how. Go to her tute.
If you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and personal flair to your … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Easter Egg Card from Omiyage Blogs
Make these pretty Easter Eggs cards using washi tape by following the tutorial over on Omiyage Blogs. Would make great page embellishments too! Click here to see more.
A NEW Silhouette Winner
The winner I previously drew to win the Silhouette Portrait never got back to me so now I’m picking a new winner and it is……..Mary Ann Jenkins! Congrats Mary Ann, please respond to my e-mail (I’d hate to have to … Read More...
Bacon Shamrocks, Hard Cider Dip and Soda Bread Croutons
Hard cider in dip form and bacon shamrocks and soda bread croutons feel exactly right for St. Patrick’s Day. Exactly right. Find the recipe for all these things HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
St. Patrick’s Day festivities call for … Read More...
Rock Hopper??
Isn’t this guy adorable? He’s called a Rockhopper Penguin by his designer. Dig those eyebrows!
When my now 28 year old son was a wee lad, he loved penguins. I didn’t crochet in those days. I found a cute little … Read More...