Sometimes it’s nice to see what folks have been up to and what they’ve been posting just to see the variety. And today didn’t disappoint!
1. yellow zipper bangles, 2. small 3D soul birds , 3. Silver Pendant, … Read More...
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Sometimes it’s nice to see what folks have been up to and what they’ve been posting just to see the variety. And today didn’t disappoint!
1. yellow zipper bangles, 2. small 3D soul birds , 3. Silver Pendant, … Read More...
Polly at Helping Little Hands made this child friendly quilt she calls Little Brother’s Solar System. She admits part of the reason she chose this theme for her son is due to her former stint as a math/science teacher … Read More...
When in doubt for Valentine’s Day, just turn any dessert into a conversation heart. I don’t think you could ever go wrong. Find the how-tos to make cheesecake conversation hearts HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Colorful, sprinkle-y, clever, unique and on a stick. What a lovely find, sigh. Find the step-by-steps to make these Valentine’s Day cake pops with stamped messages HERE at Bakingdom.
Heather Bennett of Modern Quilt Etsy did a guest post at Poppytalk Handmade as part of its Sharing the Process series. There, she talks about how she got started as a quilter, who influenced her work and more. Shown in … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Ashley has a quick and easy project for today! Ashley and Boo “her sweet little girl” made some whole wheat pasta for her to play market with. It looks so realistic! They started with 2 pieces of oatmeal colored craft … Read More...
SWAK! And hugs, all so neatly on your midday plate. Make a hugs and kisses lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
MARTINGALE VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECTS:
Get seven free Valentine’s Day tutorials— over at Martingale’s Facebook page Martingale is a Seattle-based publisher of quilting, sewing, knitting, and crochet books, and these handmade valentines are all designed by staff members.
by Anne Weaver
Maker Mama shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to recycle the sleeves of an old sweater into a pair of fingerless gloves. I love this idea for repurposing sweaters that are stained or damaged! Get the tute.… Read More...
How adorable is this Valentine? ‘Glad we’re in the same school’ is such a cute little statement for this card that uses Swedish Fish. For all the info and more fun fishy phrases, go to Faboolous!
So many leftover soap bits, so little time…Here’s a great solution from A Handmade Soap Blog. Roxta says she had three boxes full of trimmed soap ends, so she chopped some up to make these beauties, which she calls “Laneways.” … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Katie from ktmade will be visiting her little sister in Rwanda soon. Her sister volunteers in a children’s ward in a hospital there, and wants to collect some handmade pillowcases to help brighten up the rather somber atmosphere. Her goal … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a drapey knit cardigan with a shawl collar. This project started out as a sewing fail when the printed pattern she used created an ill-fitting garment. Luckily the … Read More...
The Daily Marker blog shares a great tutorial video for using a blender pen and markers for a beautiful soft watercolor effect for your stamped images. Click here to watch.
-Heather
by Minnie
Someone in East London is creating the best little guerrilla pothole gardens. It’s the props that real makes these special.
Read the blog here: the pothole gardener | A guerrilla gardening blog….
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Sarah of Gingerbread Cottage shares this vintage puppy pattern for your valentine stitching pleasure. Go to her post to get the image.
Here’s another in Mary Corbet‘s series of Hungarian-inspired embroidery patterns. Go to her Needle ‘n’ Thread blog post to get the download.
Enjoy this free hand-embroidery pattern, Little Birdie Valentine, from Jules of Adventures in Thread.
Aw, that’s just so mean. But whatever diet works… Check out these rude-saying-cookies-for-dieters HERE at Fonderia. {spotted on Incredible Things}