See Penny Nickels in action as she creates one of her remarkable lacework images. Go to her Donkeywolf post for the video.
Pizza for Valentine’s Day
After years on this job, I really shouldn’t be surprised at the alarming number of ideas for decorating pizza for Valentine’s Day out there. But there is just an alarming number of ideas for decorating pizza for Valentine’s Day. Here … Read More...
Tutorial: Silk-ribbon roses
Jane Ayerhoff demonstrates how to create a silk-ribbon rose on needlepoint canvas at BeStitched Needlepoint store. See her video tute.
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding hand dyed ribbons as well as imported … Read More...
New Geometric Beads from Colour de Verre
More bead making fun from Colour de Verre. This time they’re Geometric beads. Another cool mold that coolks the glass in your kln. A little frit or powder and you’ve got sets of perfect beads…they come in squares and … Read More...
Valentine Candle Centerpiece Project
Valentine’s Day is a time for love and celebration, and what better way to set the mood than with a beautiful DIY candle centerpiece? This project is not only simple to make, but it also incorporates upcycling, making it an … Read More...
Stitch a Fossil
Bari Ackerman of We Love French Knots shares the news that Fossil’s new perforated Mason bags make the perfect canvas for a bit of stitchy embellishment. See her blog.
Football Rice Cakes
While ordinarily football and I don’t mix–at all–I suspend my apathy for the sport this time of year when the football-shaped foods start popping up. And I’ve seen plenty of foods shaped like footballs. But never have I seen prosciutto … Read More...
Book Review: Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds
Terrariums. Teeny, tiny worlds filled with pretty stones, soft sand and tiny living plants. A beach scene might include some found driftwood and seashells, while twigs and moss will be more prominent in a forest scene. They’re beautiful to look … Read More...
Making, Dipping and Giving Cake Pops
Just in case you were on the fence about purchasing a BabyCakes anything, this experience with the Cake Pops maker over at The Cheese Thief sounds exactly like my experience with the Donut maker. Great, now I have to … Read More...
How To Give The Ultimate Head Massage This Valentines Day
Want an idea to give your lover this Valentines Day that doesn’t cost a single penny is easy to do and far more bliss inducing than a box of delectable choco’lat will ever be( gasp did I just say that … Read More...
Tutorial: All You Need Is Love little girl’s Valentine’s skirt
Liz fromSimple Simon & Co. guest blogs at Somewhat Simple with a tutorial showing how to make her super cute “All You Need Is Love” skirt for little girls. It’s a twirly skirt from a solid fabric with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Country Ruffle top for little girls
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin has done it again. She’s gone and created another fabulous little top for her little girl. This one is her Country Ruffle Top, with an asymmetrical buttoned bodice and rows of sweet ruffles peeking out … Read More...
Tutorial: Make continuous bias tape without a million little seams
I love me some bias tape. But I don’t love sewing together all those strips of fabric to make a long piece of it. Katy from No Big Dill shows another way to make a long piece of bias tape … Read More...
Project: Thank You Note Pad
Gumball Machine Valentine’s Cards
Aw, is there anything more classic than candy and silly sentiments for Valentine’s Day? I’m loving this “I chews you” gumball machine Valentine’s Day card. Find the how-tos and free printable HERE at Living with Threemoonbabies. Spotted on Fun … Read More...
Colorful Fortune Cookies
Geez, you can turn anything into a rainbow! I love this idea for adding color to fortune cookies. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kiboomu!. Spotted in this roundup of crafts for Chinese New Year HERE at The … Read More...
Free pattern: Tatted earrings
Marilee of Yarnplayer is sharing a new earring pattern that coordinates with her Swords into Plowshares necklace. Go to her post to download the pattern.
DIY make a pair of mittens or a darling hat from old sweaters
Elsie of “A Beautiful Mess” blog has 2 neat tutorials for recycling old sweaters. One is for mittens and the other is for a cute hat. So get those old sweaters out and get busy on these cold snowy days. … Read More...
Calling All Kid Crafts Bloggers!!
Attention crafty moms of toddlers and preschoolers! The fun website Projects for Preschoolers has opened its doors for craft, activity and game contributions as well as guest posts! If you are interested in contributing craft ideas, recipes, games, or activities … Read More...
Bite-Size Superhero Cookies
Just more self-promotion from yours truly for ya’. But since I make Edible Crafts and write for Edible Crafts, it’s kind of hard to keep those two separate. I made some bite-size Superhero cookies for my brother’s birthday. Check them … Read More...