This patchwork pencil case is sooo cute!! And A Spoonful of Sugar shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The small zippered pouch can hold 6 pens, or a pencil and a small notebook, or even some cosmetics or … Read More...
Giveaway: Just Wing It layer cake of precut fabric
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a … Read More...
Giveaway: Just Wing It layer cake of precut fabric
Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a fabric giveaway for The Little Fabric Shop. One of her readers will win a layer cake of precut fabric from the Just Wing It line by Momo for Moda Fabrics. This is a … Read More...
Sweater Babe Does It Again!
Isn’t this adorable? I only WISH I could knit like she does. She churns out the cutest designs ever!
This is the Babe Zip Front Hello Kitty Cardigan. I’m not sure what other color would make it zip like … Read More...
Giveaway Winners!
The winners of our current giveaways are:
Knitting off the Axis – Eloise
and Folk Socks – Stephanie
I’ve sent you an email. Get back to me with the info requested and we’ll get your books sent right out!
Stay … Read More...
Project: Valentine Card
Echo Park Paper (one of my personal faves) is offering a free pdf project download for making this sweet Valentine, click here to download .
-Heather
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Simply Textured Beads
JibbyandJuna shares her method for making her simple but striking textured beads. Along the same lines you can use regular table salt (rinse out after baking), the edge from your bone folder, an old comb and so on to make … Read More...
Kid Friendly Valentine’s Day Garland Ideas
Paper Heart Garland from How About Orange {Found on Apartment Therapy}
Sometimes garland can be the perfect addition to add a little bit of love, comfort and festivity to your home. Check out these simple garland projects that … Read More...
Printable Pirate Valentines
I love Valentines for kids that are appropriate for boys and girls. These Pirate Valentines are perfect for your child to bring to their first mates classmates! This craft is quick and easy enough that your child can help make … Read More...
Sock Donuts for Creative Play
One of our best toys in our home is our play kitchen. We play restaurant, mommy and daddy, cooking school, we use the kitchen all the time. I am a huge advocate of creative and imaginative play in children. Having … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube magnetic pen holder
Is it not amazing what a simple fold or two can do to transform an ordinary toilet paper tube into a pretty and useful object? Well we can thank Shelley of the blog Sew & Dipity for sending in a … Read More...
Kids Craft – Lace Valentine Play Dough Ornaments
My older children are really excited about Play Dough
lately. This craft would be the perfect excuse to pull it out, and create some beautiful ornaments out of some simple … Read More...
Love Note Bouquet
Personal details like legos and rubber duckies added unique style to Katherine & Brad’s wedding featured at Poptastic Bride! But my favorite element was the handmade bouquet made from favorite book passages printed on colored paper and love notes … Read More...
Kids Craft- Cardboard Yarn Valentine’s Frames
This is a super simple craft that you can do with your children to get them ready for Valentine’s Day! The post is written by a woman from Italy where only adults celebrate Valentine’s Day. She decided to create a … Read More...
Snowy Cabin Cupcakes
This idea of drawing designs on cupcake liners just opened up a whole other door for me. So clever. Find the how-tos for making snowy cabin cupcakes HERE at Cute Everything, from the pages of Family Fun.
Hurry! Get the free pattern!
This lovable monster design is available free from Urban Threads, but you have to act fast. The offer is good only through Monday. It’s available in machine-embroidery, hand-embroidery, and digital stock art formats. Get the design.
Video tutorial: Name applique throw pillow
Mere and Ali from Sew Sweet share a video tutorial showing how they made a decorative pillow with a name appliqued across the front. This would make such a sweet addition to a child’s bedroom or nursery decor. The one … Read More...
Guest Post: Upcycled Cookie Container
I have a special treat for you today. Amy, from Mod Podge Rocks fame is sharing a tutorial with us! I absolutely love Amy. She has an upbeat personality and is full of creative ideas. Amy will show us how … Read More...
Tutorial: Door draft stopper
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts got tired of using a folded up blanket to stop the cold air from coming through the bottom of her door, so she created a door draft stopper. It doesn’t take up as much room … Read More...
Free Pattern – Reversible Cabled Cowl
I like cowls, and I like cables. Up here, anything to keep warm when the white stuff falls is fair game for Northern Knitters.
This cowl combines the best of both worlds, and, it’s really pretty too!
The free pattern … Read More...