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Wow. Larkin of Bemused, Boggled, and Bedazzled created this jewelry box in response to a challenge from Bead Design Studio magazine. She says,
… Read More...We were each provided with a ceramic “cabochon” and four coordinating “lentils” as the start of our
Keeping it Indie is sharing these adorable printable mini Valentine’s cards with matching envelopes. There are so many applications for these! Click here to go to the download.
Since you can crochet with anything you can wrap around a hook, we have many choices to crochet with. What’s the weirdest thing you’ve crocheted with? I’ve used plastic grocery sacks, plastic newspaper sleeves, horribly rough old Aunt Lydia’s rug … Read More...
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread is giving away a copy of Home Sweet Home: An Embroidered Workbox by Carolyn Pearce. Go to Mary’s blog post to enter before February 1.
Breanna over at Dollar Store Mom is sharing this Valentine’s version of Mad Libs that she came up with. She includes suggestions on how you can use it with your kids, and even how they can use it over and … Read More...
I saw this great tutorial for revamping some old boots from Crafting in the Rain on blogher.com yesterday. She turned some boring old black boots into cute new stylish boots with some 3$ duct tape!
See the post here: Crafting … Read More...
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Here’s a cute, quick and affordable candle craft to brighten up you surroundings. It’s also an easy way to match candy colors with your color scheme at weddings or parties.
To create this look, just place a glass hurricane around … Read More...
Jan-Maree from Cherry Red Quilter made this quilt block using a fussy cut technique for the center. It’s the perfect choice for Australia Day. Go HERE to read more.
Image credit: Cherry Red Quilter
Maureen at Maureen Cracknell Handmade shows how to make this adorable quilted heart pillow, and in time for Valentine’s Day. She used red felt for the reverse applique around the heart. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
Image credit: Maureen Cracknell … Read More...
Michael at Inspired by Charm made this sunny quilt, his first. It was love at first sight for me. He said he was inspired by a quilt he saw on another blog. Go HERE to read his full post.… Read More...
Our sister site, Craftbits.com, has just published their Valentine Card themed newsletter, and it is chock full of great handmade card ideas. It is published in full below.
This Newsletter is filled with handmade Valentines Day … Read More...
The Smooshers Guild from ArtFire had a cute tutorial perfect for Valentine’s Day last week – it’s a video offered by Michelle of CreativeCritters. Have a watch and get your shiny powders out!
Kim from Magnolia Bay Quilts is giving away a copy of her book, Scrap-Basket Sensations:
More Great Quilts from 2 1/2″ Strips. Why? She says she’s celebrating. Jodi, at Sew Scraps Along is featuring her 60 Degree Quilt tutorial … Read More...
Kim at Magnolia Bay Quilts saw this quilt design in a dream. That it worked out tickled her. She explains this is a great quilt pattern for using up fabric scraps. Go HERE to get the Tutorial, in … Read More...
Debi is sharing a video tutorial for making this charming mermaid pendant! Check it out Debi’s tutorial on YouTube. Love it? You can get a kit for making one at Debi’s Etsy shop – Debi’s Design Diary.
CraftBits shows how to make a tall, round fabric pouch with a zipper closure. It’s a good size to take make-up or small toiletries with you when you travel. The bow at the top also serves as a handle. Get … Read More...
Jackie from Canton Village Quilt Works is featuring batiks in this week’s fabric giveaway on her blog. She’s offering up 7 batik fat quarter in blues, greens and purples to a lucky reader. Go HERE to get entry details.… Read More...
It’s often the little details that make a project pop. Katy from No Big Dill guest blogs in the Nesting series at Delia Creates with a tutorial showing how to make her Triple Stitched Blanket. It’s a simple minky blanket … Read More...
Tricia from Leafy Treetop Spot shows how to make a simple fleece scarflette. It buttons snug around the neck to keep you warm in the cold winter air. You can keep it plain, or you could have fun with embellishments … Read More...
