I have not actually used any of the ereaders myself – you know, the Nook, Kindle, etc. Have you? What are the pros and cons of these devices with regards to crochet? Are they good for reading patterns from? Are … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Gift Tags from Live, Laugh, Rowe
I love these printable gift tags from Kelly at Live, Laugh, Rowe. They are in black and white so you can print them onto any colored cardstock to match your wrapping paper and decor. Click here to go to the … Read More...
Tutorial Time! Three in One Bead
I figured it was tutorial time and I was actually able to find some fresh tutorials to share. This one is from Starlight Designs and it’s a three in one bead. It’s like making three beads in one. You start … Read More...
Tutorial: X + O Table Runner
Have some charm squares you need to use up? Read on. Leah Douglas of the Buggspot made this quilted table runner starting with fabric precuts. She shares how to make it at the Moda Bake Shop. Get the tutorial.… Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl sweater leggings with button cuffs
Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how she made these sweater leggings for her little girl out of a cardigan. The look is inspired by a similar pair from Zara. The ribbing at the ankles comes from the wrists of … Read More...
Tutorial: Snowman button dress
Check out this super cute snowman dress! Erin from Crafty Biggers guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make one. The oversized buttons that make the snowman’s face actually come together in a set. She found … Read More...
Chilling Out or Avoiding It
I’m pretty sure I live in one of the climates with colder winters so there’s a lot of griping about the weather here when we get bone chilling cold. And being an obsessed clayer I often look to see what … Read More...
Giveaway: Sun on Sea bundle of 17 fat quarters
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for The Intrepid Thread, with their Sun on Sea fat quarter bundle to give away to one of her readers. It’s a custom bundle of 17 fat quarters by various designer prints … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew up a pretty pillowcase
Lisa from A Spoonful of Sugar shows how you can sew up a pretty pillowcase. It has a white front, a contrast cuff and back, and a flap on the inside to cover the pillow. This would make a great … Read More...
Holiday Candlescape
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks! made this sweet holiday display to show of a seasonally-scented candle
. My favorite part? The tiny cardinal in his nest. See more here.
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 7: Easy Liquid Soap
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Grab a bar of your favorite soap, grate it, and mix with water and glycerin and wow…you have homemade liquid soap. This would be a wonderful gift for kids to make for teachers … Read More...
Homemade for the Holidays, Day 6: Whipped Shaving Cream
Fast and easy and a body product any adult will enjoy, Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, shares the tutorial here.
12 Giveaways of Christmas Underway!
Don’t miss your chance to win at Strung Out – A Beaders Blog. Their 12 giveaways of Christmas are happening now and two have already ended! Head over to Strung Out for more information about the giveaways and how you … Read More...
Knitted Candle Cozy
Jenna at Let’s Go Sunning made this darling knitted candle cozy to warm up her house this holiday season. Grab the pattern.
Tutorial: Make a dreidel garland from old neckties
Jessica from Scrumdillydilly shows show to make a dreidel garland out of old neckties. It turns out that the pointed end of the necktie makes a perfect dreidel point. She uses the skinner part of the necktie to make the … Read More...
Tutorial: Pieced holiday (or not) placemats
Caitlin from Songbird Takes Flight guest blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts with a tutorial showing how to make a set of placemats for your dining table. They’re pieced from 6 coordinating prints. She used holiday fabrics to make them Christmas … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric and Paper Wreath
This wreath is totally adorable! I love the combination of fabric and paper, both of which have been stamped! Find out how to make a wreath like this for your door over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather… Read More...
Easy Image Transfers for Jewelry
Emily is sharing a super easy image transfer technique you can use in your jewelry making projects. All you’ll need are some images from magazines (or from a laser printer), some clear packing tape and your imagination! See how Emily … Read More...
Fabric swatch: Wanderlust in pink
I’m swooning over this fabric line (Conversationals) just out and in stock at Hawthorne Threads. By Trans Pacific Textiles, Wanderlust is shown here in the Pink colorway. It also comes in Natural, Blue and Yellow. Go HERE to check … Read More...
DIY Guitar Picks – Etcetorize
These adorable, custom-made guitar picks are so much cuter and more meaningful than the basic ones you can buy at the music stores. How great would an entire pack be if you used photos or images specific to a guitar … Read More...