The Sampler Girl is a big fan of Downton Abbey and she’s whipped up another free chart for fans of the show to stitch in honor of their fandom.
Ye Olde Irish Love Sampler
Magic Potion
What do you get when you mix Kool-Aid, ice and Sprite? Magic potion. Love it. Find the how-tos HERE at Mrs. Happy Homemaker.
How to make a TP tube pillow gift box
This is so pretty it’s hard to believe what it’s made from but if you read the title of this post than you do! Yup! Pop on over to Crissy’s Craft blog and check out her tutorial on how to … Read More...
Felt Flower Scarf Tutorial
The scarf in this tutorial is so lovely and you can make it in any color you like. Amy of “Watch me Daddy” has this wonderful Felt Flower Scarf tutorial for us to follow. I like to learn a … Read More...
Gold at the End of the Rainbow Candy Packaging
Remember this super cute rainbow licorice packaging for St. Patrick’s Day? Look at this new candy-filled version of gold at the end of the rainbow from it is what it is.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow … Read More...
Paint Party
I completely adore this bright and colorful Picasso party created by Danielle at Cutie Putti and featured on Amy Atlas’s blog. You must see the details. “Paintbrush” pretzels, lemonade tinted in crayon colors, “paint blob” candy dots… So clever.
Cross Stitch Pot of Gold for St. Patty’s Day
Tutorial: Bow clutch purse
Whitney from Brighter Day and Elm Street Life shows how you can make this fab-o bow clutch. It has a zipper sewn across the top and a wrist band sewn into one side to make it easy to carry. It’s … Read More...
Tutorial: Shirring fabric with elastic thread
Creating stretchy gathered fabric is as easy as sewing rows of stitching with elastic thread in the bobbin. Seamingly Smitten shares a tutorial on their blog showing how to do it. Get the how-to.
[photo form Seamingly Smitten]
Tutorial: Ruched flower
Rose at Handwork shows how to take a strip of fabric and transform it into a flower. Perfect for embellishing a quilt, hat, or whatever you dream up. Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Handwork
Tutorial: Lens cap cozy that attaches to your camera strap
I am always losing the lenscap for my camera! I stash it in my pants pocket when possible, but when I’m wearing something without pockets who knows where it will end up. Maybe I need to make myself a little … Read More...
Tutorial: Softie doll that’s easy for small hands to hold
Cheryl from Sew Can Do and The Green Hedgehog made this little softie doll that’s easy for small hands to grab a hold of. This would make a sweet present for a baby or young child! Get the tute.… Read More...
Tutorial: Flamenco Ruffle Tank
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to add rows of ruffles to a store-bought tank to create her Flamenco Ruffle Tank. She made the ruffles from another tank that she bought at the same time, so they match perfectly, … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamped Decorative Tape
Make your own stamped tape (similar to washi tape) using cream painters tape, it looks like masking tape but it’s not. The Creative Chaos blog has all the info you need to make yourself some really pretty tape.
-Heather
Freebies | Digital Scrapbooking Kits from Pink Reptile Designs
To celebrate the Leap day, Mirjam from Pink Reptile Designs is giving away a bunch of digital goodies on her blog, the blogs of her Creative Team and Facebook. Click here for all the details.
Show and Tell | Mini Album in a Tin
Cereal Art
Could it be? A whole untapped source of edible crafting? Cereal? Check out Cereal by Design. Like maybe the kiwi palm tree. Or the Eiffel Tower, or the “silly schnoz.” Or maybe the clock. Might entice … Read More...
DIY Yogurt
Have you ever made your own yogurt? Who knew it was so simple? Learn to make your own HERE at the Pickled Herring, inspired by the book Home Dairy (which we gave away once upon a time).
Freebie | Sunny Days Digital Scrapbooking Kit
Grab this free full digital scrapbooking kit from Just Jaimee. Perfect for the bright Spring days ahead. Click here to go to the download.