Ah, the perfect decorated cookie for Valentine’s Day. Simple, chocolate, hearts. Learn to decorate them HERE at Glorious Treats.
Tutorial: Felt heart brooch with lots of kisses
Laura of Bugs and Fishes shows us how to make this adorable kiss-filled heart brooch. (In my culture, Xs represent kisses and Os represent hugs.) You still have time to make one of these easy pins as a valentine gift … Read More...
Free Goddess Bookmark Cross Stitch Pattern
Keepsake Tree Stump Table
When a dear’s friend’s little dog passed away, Shari wanted to create a keepsake gift for the family that would live on forever in Chester’s memory. This gorgeous table is made from a tree stump and carved with a wonderful, … Read More...
Sweetly Demented
I have to admit, I’m fascinated by and very much appreciate when clever people find ways to take sweets and goodies to a deeper level of dark. Check out Sweetly Demented, a “confectionary line ranging from, the morbid, shabby … Read More...
Four Aces
Funfetti Cupcake Push Pops
Fun indeed. And it’s been awhile since I posted on any push pops. Make these Funfetti push-up pop cupcakes HERE at Cookies and Cups.
Tutorial: Oilcloth zippered toiletries bag
Roslyn from Sew Delicious shows how to make an oilcloth toiletries bag. The waterproof fabric is a good choice for a bag that will hold toothpaste and other items that could make a mess, but sewing on it is a … Read More...
Inspiration: Sweet Tidings
What is this…in a tiny hoop…made with a few straight stitches and French knots? A diagram of the constellation Scorpius, zodiac sign of the stitcher, Christy of Sweet Tidings. Brilliant! I am totally stealing this idea for family birthdays this … Read More...
Butterfly Heart
Freebie | Printable Wrap Around Valentine Labels
Joy from How Joyful created these printable Valentine wrap around label. I love how they look on the kraft envelopes! Click here to go to the freebie.
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Conversation Heart Jewelry
This isn’t technically edible with the hot glue gun involved, but this does pay tribute to candy. I made some conversation heart rings and barrettes, though you can use the same technique for any jewelry. Find the how-tos HERE … Read More...
Paint Chip Dresser
Here’s a seriously cool twist on the paint chip crafts you’ve seen around. Tisha from The Delectable Home took a yard sale dress and gave it a beautiful gradient type transformation using a paint chip card as her guide. Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Removable cover for a bolster pillow
Narelle from Cook Clean Craft shows how to make a removable cover for a bolster pillow. The round pillow cover is quick to sew and has easy drawstring closures at the ends. She made a set of them for her … Read More...
Free pattern: Paper bag pants for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern on her blog for making a pair of little girl’s pants with a paper bag waist. The pattern is for a girl size 2T to 3T, but the full legs give … Read More...
Tutorial: Two-seam top with retro style
I am loving this retro top by Casey from Elegant Musings! Would you believe you could make it with just two seams? She followed a vintage 1950s pattern, and she gives a quick how-to on her blog if you … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s Dandelion Dress from refashioned shirts
Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how she turned two thrifted button-down shirts (men’s) into one super sweet dress for a little girl. She calls it her Dandelion Dress and it has a contrast apron sewn into the front, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered wire words
Camilla of Family Chic has guest-posted a rockin tutorial over on Feeling Stitchy. She says,
… Read More...One thing I love to do is experiment with my stitches; I get a kick out of adding embroidered details to almost anything. For this
Tutorial | Valentine Tags
Grab some basic shipping tags, some washi tape and other doodads to make these cute Valentine tags. The folks over at Omiyage tell you how. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Technique: Emboss Metal Embellishments
How lovely are these metal leaves and flower? Tammy Tutterow took plain metal embellishments and added color and shine by melting embossing powers on them, cool huh? Or should I say hot? 🙂 Click here to find out how she … Read More...