Ring in the New Year with this festive and free svg cut file from SVG Cuts, click here to download.
-Heather
Free Pattern: Fader Seed Stitch Ombre Cowl
I’m just getting caught up on some of the great knitting patterns I found when the holidays were getting close that weren’t really holiday related, so now I offer you this pattern from Vickie Howell for an ombre cowl worked … Read More...
Free pattern: Mermaid tail for an 18″ doll
Stephanie from The TipToe Fairy and The Sewing Chick shares a free pattern to make a mermaid tail for an 18″ doll. Love!! Make it from a shiny, sequiny fabric to make it look like fish scales. Go to her … Read More...
Tutorial: Adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to give it an envelope neck
Michelle from Handmade Martini shows how you can adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to create an envelope style neckline. (It has the overlapping shoulders like you see on baby onesies and toddler shirts.) She uses the Flashback Skinny Tee by … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Baby bib
Bibs are one of my go-to presents for new parents. They’re quick and easy to sew up, and can be made cute out of fun prints or appliques. Small Dreamfactory shares a free pattern for making a baby bib. Her … Read More...
Tutorial: Reversible kid’s play cape
Marigold from Dreadful Girl and Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shares a tutorial for making a reversible kid’s play cape. She suggests that you hurry up and sew some for Capes for Kids, who are collecting capes to give to kids … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Party Ideas
I heart everything about this colorful, clock n’ countdown themed New Year’s party over at Fiskars. Fin the ideas, with how-tos, HERE. (Spotted on Pizzazzerie.)
Robot Juice Boxes
Just perchance you have a robot party in your near future… I’m loving these easy juice box robots. Find the how-tos HERE at Gifts that Say WOW. (Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.) And if you need some more … Read More...
Hang the Stockings
As stitchers you know how long it takes to stitch a Christmas stocking, so when Judy finished stitching this trio of stockings for her kids, she hit upon a unique display idea. Instead of stitching them into actual stockings, she … Read More...
How to make a recycled book page wings wall decoration
Over at the blog Punk Projects there is a fun tutorial on how to make these angel wings from recycled book pages. I bet this technique could be used to create all sorts of decor.
Make a Sculpture for Your Fake Plants
This is something that’s perfect for me. My husband always called me a pant murderer in the early years of our marriage. For the first couple of years I tried raising houseplants, but alas I neglected them and they never … Read More...
Silly “Goose” Cake
I know Christmas has passed, but I can’t help but share this silly goose. A Christmas goose. In sweet form. By CakeSpy, of course. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Tips: Making Tiny Stamps from Rubber Scraps
Do you use unmounted rubber stamps? After cutting them out do you often wonder “Isn’t there something I can do with all these rubber scraps?” Well, Aija from the Dictator Bean Craft blog has the answer. By using punches and … Read More...
Tutorial | New Year’s Eve Glitter Party Hat
Turn a plain store-bought party hat into this glittery party hat for New Year’s Eve. Vanessa shares all the details over at Celebrations.
Interview with a self-portrait quilter
Shruti of 13 Woodhouse Road fell in love with this quilt – so much so – she contacted the maker, Sandra Bruce. A generous artist, she answered every question she had about it. Go HERE to read more and see … Read More...
Tute: Paper piece a kaleidoscope
Brooke of Pitter Putter Stitch shows her readers how to make a kaleidoscope quilt block using paper piecing. This, after she created a lovely pillow with the same pattern for her swap partner. Get the know-how.
We are seeking New Editors – Applications Close Soon
Well one year is ending and a new one is about to begin and we have an exciting opportunity for one/or maybe more craft enthusiasts. To start off the year, we are seeking a new Jewelry Making editor, a Party … Read More...
Collecting Lovely Sculpture
Fun clay sculpture –
1. Polymer Clay Lizard, 2. Untitled, 3. Lovegood House1, 4. Dollhouse Miniature Cat – Theo
V and Co: how to: hand appliquéd petal bag
Vanessa Christenson hosts “V and Co” is sharing one of her stunning bags with a pictorial tutorial to create this fast-and-easy, finished-edge appliqué elements you can use to build into your own wonderful designs, like the dramatic dahlia above or … Read More...
Ideas: Paper Straws
A Muse Studio has the prettiest paper straws, these are so much fun for party decor, wrapping and lots more. Find out what else you can use them for in this video on their blog.
-Heather