Stacie fromStars for Streetlights used scraps of scarves (left over from a previous project) to make a new set of shoelaces, and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it. I am so loving this project!! A serger … Read More...
Win tatting patterns
Lady Shuttlemaker is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her Etsy shop by giving away a copy of her book of tatting patterns, Royal Diadem. Go to her blog post to enter before February 26.
How to block tatting
Heather of Tatted Treasures explains the whys and hows of blocking a tatted work. Take your project from the rumpled look on the left to the polished look on the right in a few simple steps. Go to Heather’s tute… Read More...
Swap with Mollie
Mollie of Wild Olive is sponsoring her first-ever stitch swap! She says,
… Read More...We’ll each be creating a small piece of embroidery, and mailing it off so we can each receive a bit of hand-stitched happy mail! It seems to me
Win something pretty from Knock Knocking
Tiffany of Bloesom Living blog is giving away a US$ 75 gift certificate to Knock Knocking, the Etsy shop of Agnes Blum, creator of handmade wreaths and other felt objets. Go to the blog post to enter before February … Read More...
Free patterns: Spring Violets pincushion
Designer Heather Bailey is sharing her pattern for this sweet nosegay of felt violets. She points out that they work well on a headband, ponytail holder, notecard, or gift. Or you can download her Square Deal Pincushion pattern (also free) … Read More...
DIY: Rose Almond Body Oil Using Rose Petals
If you want to make the Valentine’s love last just a little bit longer, how about a nice nourishing body oil that uses up your wilting petals? Stephanie of Henry Happened has this clever and easy tutorial to make your … Read More...
Day 2 Blog Hop | Girls in the Garden
Heather Jones from Olive and Ollie is today’s designer in Pat Sloan’s Girls in the Garden Blog Hop running from Feb 21 – Feb 25. Each day you’ll see a popular designer interpret one of Pat’s patterns. I know Heather … Read More...
Simple Drawstring Felt Coin Purse: a tutorial
This charming coin purse will help your get to coins in a hurry. The host of “Between the lines” lives in Paris and has this darling coin purse tutorial for us to follow. This is a pictorial tutorial that is … Read More...
How Long do Decorated Cookies Last?
Finally some great answers to a common question, how far in advance can you make your decorated cookies? I love cookies for this reason. They are the perfect party dessert because they can–and even must, for drying–be made in advance. … Read More...
Tricky Leprechaun Lunch
I told you, lots of St. Patrick’s Day ideas. I spotted this on Pinterest… (how often have I said THAT lately?) A lunch with a nod to the tricky trickster that is the leprechaun. So silly. Find it HERE at … Read More...
How to make recycled Valentine candy heart box wall art
If you were gifted heart shaped boxes of chocolates this past Valentine’s Day and have polished off its contents but don’t have the “heart” pun intended to throw out the pretty boxes why not make some wall art. Check out … Read More...
Guinness Cake
And now one for the grown-ups. This cake looks utterly divine. That’s the only phrase I can muster. And it’s blessed with Guinness. A true work of art. Find the recipe and photography HERE at Design Sponge, created by … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch
I have about a billion fun things for St. Patrick’s Day (or maybe like 4 or 5). Find this St. Patrick’s Day lunch HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
The Answer – And Don’t Forget Your Towel Either
Heart in a Heart Chart
Cherry Blossom Cupcakes
Eek, I live in Washington DC and I’m shamefully behind in my cherry blossom crafts! Luckily, those many miles away are more on the ball. Learn to make these lovely cherry blossom red velvet cupcakes (with video how-to!) HERE at … Read More...
Tortilla Roses
I just love this idea: Make roses from tortillas. A simple, pretty idea that I can try today. Learn how HERE at Make the best of everything!.
St. Patrick’s Day Free Printables
St. Patrick’s Day cupcake toppers, in 3D! And free! What a lovely combo. Find the how-tos and free printable to make St. Patrick’s Day cupcake toppers HERE at Party Planning Center.
[Sponsored Post] Huggies Youtube Channel for Squirmy Babies
Check out this cute video I found on the Huggies YouTube page from fellow blogger, Baby Meets City: http://www.youtube.com/huggies?x=us_showcase_3653