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...
Tutorial: Mosaic bird napkin rings from stitched paper scraps
Melony Bradley from Mel Designs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can use up your leftover bits of decorative paper to create these beautiful mosaic bird napkin rings. She creates a mosaic design with the paper scraps … Read More...
Tutorial: Katie Poncho from lightweight jersey knit
Regina from Creative Kismet shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Katie Ponchothat drapes beautifully around the body. It’s named after her friend Katie who was wearing a poncho that inspired her design. It’s made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Lightly layered shell from soft knit fabric
Jill from Made It On Monday shows how to make this gorgeous shell out of a lightweight knit. The curved layers at the neck are so light and dreamy. Love! Get the tute.
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Tiny Turtle
Fly Little Angel Heart
Project: Layered Paper Hearts Frame
Lisa Henke from My Little Creative Escape shares a lovely project using heart die cuts all layered up for a simply beautiful home decor frame for her hubby’s bedside table. So sweet!
-Heather
Valentine’s Day Tags Printables
Need some adornment for your Valentine’s Day treats? How about some free adornment for your Valentine’s Day treats? Find a set of printables to dress up candy bags HERE at Embellish.
Swedish Sandwich Cake
This sandwich “cake” reminded me immediately of these vintage Party Loaves that I posted on almost two years ago. The same feelings apply (of my conflict between my first corporal response at seeing a sweet vs. the savory tastes that … Read More...
Laliberi giveaways ending soon!
Don’t miss your chance to enter all three Laliberi jewelry kit giveaways! Simply leave a comment at each post to enter.
Chiffon chic flowers kit (ends Monday)
Zipper flowers and coiled roses kit (ends Tuesday)
Snowman Face Oreo Cakester Pops
I defy you to find an un-cute snowman. By their very nature, as I always say…. Make Oreo Cakester snowman pops HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.