I love these because it’s so last minute. And the Super Bowl is tomorrow, people! (Which I know pretty much only because of this job and my husband’s mumblings.) Turn chewy candies in to football cupcake toppers HERE at Craft … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple crib skirt with no ruffles or gathers
Sarah from The Adventures of Ernie Bufflo shows how to make a simple crib skirt. There are no gathers and ruffles, which gives center stage to the fabulous print she used. She used a duck cloth or canvas, but you … Read More...
Conversation Heart Lunch
Aww, even a sandwich can say “I love you”! Such a good idea to use fruit leather cut-outs. Make the conversation heart lunch HERE at Creative Food.
Review: Scrap Happy Glue
The Rubber Cafe has a cool video tutorial for their Scrap Happy glue. It’s a tacky liquid glue that can be used for loads of different application in paper crafting. This video shows how to make giant glue dots for … Read More...
Another Valentine Quickie
I love this small, cute, quick Valentine Card! You could make up a batch of these in no time. The designer, Krish, calls for card stock in her tutorial which you can find here. I think this would work beautifully … Read More...
Pretty Parfait Candles
These rich looking parfait candles have three layers that each includes a creamy base, crust and fruit topping.
Both the textures and the color combos make these candles stand out. Besides, they’re only 9.95, look beautiful and apparently burn for … Read More...
Mimi’s Garden quilt pattern
I know it’s February but daffodils are blooming where I live making me think of Spring. This happy applique quilt does too. It’s Mimi’s Garden designed by Glenna Hailey of Hollyhock Quilts. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF … Read More...
X’s and O’s Pillow From Berroco
This cute pillow features all the X’s and O’s you could want on the front and a 3 button closure on the back.
Make one. Make lots!
You’ll never run out of ideas for this!
From Berroco, the pattern is
… Read More...If She Can Do It, So Can You!
Knit your own necklace, with your own fingers!
Finger knitting is becoming more and more popular.
Don’t need needles, all you need is string (or yarn) and you’re good to go!
Check it out HERE
Knitting With Wire – Knit a Bracelet
Easy to make, and the results are stunning!
Everything you need to make this stunning bracelet is carefully packed in one golden-colored box to make knitting even more comfortable for you. Add some patience and time and you’ll have this … Read More...
Knit a Heart, and Then Wash Your Dishes!
That’s right! This way cute knitted heart is actually a wash cloth.
Made out of cotton chenille, they would be wonderful facecloths.
From the Just Crafty Enough Blog, HERE
Giveaway: Peaceful Pagoda fabric bundle
Adrianne at Little Bluebell is hosting a giveaway on her blog for 11 Fat Quarters. But not just any ole fat quarters. Julie from The Intrepid Thread created a custom bundle (see photo) after seeing Adrianne’s fabric picks for a … Read More...
Shopping on Twitter
I asked all my twitter-y buds to show me their wonderful polymer clay goods so I could showcase them a little:
1. Miny Chocolate Cupcake by CremedelaGems 2. Maneki Neko by DanceSippyDance 3. St. Patrick’s Day Hello Kitty Bow Centre… Read More...
Free pattern: Baby girl leggings
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot recently shares a tutorial for making her Sweet Pea tunic top for a little baby girl. Now she’s added a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make the matching leggings, with ruching and bows … Read More...
Ombre Yarn Love Letters
A little bit of ombre and a lot of yarn and these love letters were born. A great tutorial shows you a few tricks for covering the letters evenly, so be sure to read the whole post and check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Dolman sleeve top
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a Dolman top. Love!! Shirts like this are like a secret weapon. They’re soft and drapey and comfy enough for every day running around, but still stylish and figure flattering so … Read More...
An easy way to make round soap?
Want to try round soap but don’t want to bother with liners or PVC pipe? Here’s a clever tutorial from the Lovin Soap Blog that takes advantage of their nifty plastic bags to make 1 7/8” round soaps, perfect for … Read More...
Read all about it: Make a Splash Swimsuit Sew-Along
It’s barely February and already the stores are stocking their swimsuits. Rather than going through the ego-bruising ritual of trying to fit into one of the store-bought suits, why not try your hand at making your own this year? Stephanie … Read More...
Hugs and Kisses Bracelet Kit….
The X’s and O’x in this bracelet will let the recipient know how special they are.
Contents of the kit include
- 100% cotton yarn produced in the USA (25 yards)
- double pointed bamboo knitting needles
- easy to follow pattern
- darning/cable
Great Deal on New Products
Yesterday, Jen at Funk and Weber released a pattern, I Heart You Earrings. In addition to complete instructions for the earrings, she include images and suggestions for taking the pattern further, adding beads and gems, making a companion bracelet … Read More...