Yea, Donna Downey! She shows us how to make looped fringe from burlap (or any loose-woven fabric). And then she demos how to turn that fringe into a flower. Two techniques that contributed to the beauty of this fabric … Read More...
Tutorial: Felt Easter finger puppets
Here’s a great project to stitch with your kids as Easter approaches! Molly of Wild Olive reshares her tutorial for eggy felt finger puppets. Go to her post.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy … Read More...
A tool for stumpworkers
Janet Granger created this gorgeous stumpwork foxglove by stitching around a special tool called a half cone stick. Check it out at her blog post. She’s posted lots of photos so you can see how it works.
Looking … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Blank Canvas Tee, plus hacks
I think I may have just fallen in love with Steph from 3 Hours Past. She shares a pattern on her blog for her Blank Canvas Tee. It’s a simple tee with cut on sleeves, and is made from just … Read More...
Felt Easter basket wall hanging and peep garland tutorial
Cari and Cortnee of “Two Sasters” have a creative blog and enjoy a sharing their projects so we can make similar ones. Today you not only get the felt Easter basket but they are also sharing their peep garland. Thanks … Read More...
Felt Spider Mums tutorial
Rachel of “lines across” has a quick and adorable tutorial on how to create spider mums. Rachel started her blog in 2011 and is now sharing tutorials on many of the projects she makes. I encourage you to go over … Read More...
Easter Macarons
Aren’t these the cutest macarons ever? But wait, you haven’t seen the chicks or bunnies yet. Find the lambs HERE, chicks HERE and bunnies HERE at Project Denneler.
Felted nest and eggs tutorial
Linda our Italian friend has been experimenting with carded wool. She said she found kitchen utensils to help her with this process without spending extra money. She has a tutorial for her carded felted nest and a tutorial for her … Read More...
Technique: Braided Baker’s Twine
Here’s a pretty twist (get it ? 😉 ) on using baker’s twine. Kristina from Simon Says Stamp has a how to video on braiding baker’s twine for a lovely accent to any card!
-Heather
How to Needle Felt 3D Carrots video & tutorial
Wow, this is the neatest idea for needle felting a spectacular decoration for Easter “Needle Felt 3D Carrots” and they are fantastic! Check out the video on how to make these needle felted Carrots that comes with a step-by-step tutorial … Read More...
Stoneware Pendants
This stoneware pendant from Istvan Hollo’s Tumblr site via the Daily Art Muse is bold and looks like a tactile treat with the combination of textures decorating its surface. Check out the post from Susan Lomuto at Daily Art Muse… Read More...
Free template and tutorial on how to make a recycled cereal box box
I believe this is the second time this week I have had the pleasure of using the same word repetitively in the title of a post. Sometimes it’s the little things that just make me giggle. But more to the … Read More...
April Fool’s Day Dinner
This is such the classic-kids dinner, right? Mac n’ cheese, those frozen peas and carrots and chicken nuggets. Perfect. Except that’s Tootsie Rolls, Starbursts and Rice Krispies Treats. Pretty sweet, huh? (I had to go there, sorry.) Make … Read More...
Easter Candle Holder with Twine Bird’s Nests
Chirp chirp! I want to make tiny needle-felted birds to go along with this candle holder so badly right now, I should be embarrassed (but I’m not). I found the tutorial for this project at the blog Beneath My Heart. … Read More...
Coconut Chick Cake Balls
Just when you thought nothing could be cuter than these warm and fuzzy cake balls for Valentine’s, we get these chick cake balls. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Tutorial: Add a zipper to a finished bag
The open top of a tote bag is handy for many purposes, but not always. A zipper across the top would keep your items from falling out, but finding a zippered tote already made can be difficult. Maiden Jane shares … Read More...
Technique: Melted Embossing Powder Embellishment
Because LaBlanche stamps are made from a sturdy high quality silicone so they can withstand things, like heat, that other stamps might not. The owner of LaBlanche shares a cool technique on the Scrap Time blog for pouring melted UTEE … Read More...
Little Ladybug Project
I Love You Cross Stitch Magnet Gift Set
Looking for something cute and inexpensive to tuck in your loved one’s Easter basket? These cute little magnet gift sets from Etsy shop Handmadeit might just be the thing you need. They come in sets of four, so you’d have … Read More...
Tutorial: Buttercup baby’s layered skirt
Tricia from Made By Me & Shared With You shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made her layered Buttercup Skirt for baby girls. It’s made from two quarter-yard cuts. The dimensions she gives will make skirt in … Read More...