How many times have you sewn up a lined zippered pouch, only to realize that you forgot to leave the zipper
unzipped as the turning hole? Now your purse is inside out without a way to turn it to the … Read More...
Sewing PatternTutorial: Decorative pillow in a monogram shape
Kirstin from kojodesigns shows how to make a monogram decorative pillow. This project was part of her entry in this week’s So You Think You Can So challenge. Rather than appliquing the monogram down to a square pillow, the pillow … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage-style faux fur collar
Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls continues her Faux Fur Week series with a tutorial showing how to make a removable faux fur collar with retro vintage charm. She was inspired by the fashion in old movies from the 1950s … Read More...
Tutorial: Retro rotary phone purse
Chica and Jo share a tutorial showing how to make a unique purse that looks just like an old style rotary phone. That’s because they use the parts of an old phone . The receiver becomes the purse handle, and … Read More...
Tutorial | Favor Box Makeover
The Rebel Crafter shows you how you can alter Dollar Store favor boxes into something unique for your celebrations. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Book Review: Hand Printing From Nature
Hand Printing from Nature is a gorgeous new book from Laura Bethmann published by Storey press. The book is filled with lovely step by step photos for 50 different projects that incorporate stamping and printing using natural material such … Read More...
2011 Year in Review Mini Album
Melissa Thiesse shares the mini album she made to review 2011. Click here to see more.
Mini albums are great little projects for using up scraps, trying out new products and experimenting with techniques and designs. If you are looking … Read More...
Tooth Cupcakes
Somehow these tooth cupcakes look eerily real yet unbelievably cute. How is that possible? Made by a sweets making dental student, find the how-tos HERE at Sweet Tooth. Spotted on Foodiggity.
JellO Lips
SWAK! Have you started bookmarking Valentine’s Day ideas? Or Pinning? Make JellO into kisses HERE at Parents.
Square Crochet Hooks??
I’ve never seen a square handled crochet hook before, but I’m intrigued.
These hooks claim to be ‘ergonomically designed’ (as do many others) and are a bit pricey for mass-marketed hooks, but if they live up to even half of … Read More...
Free Online Classes from Shimelle
Shimelle has posted a list of the free scrapbooking classes and projects she will be offering this year. Some will be hosted on her blog, while others will be held on scrapbooking sites like Two Peas in a Bucket. Click … Read More...
Very Merry Vintage Style: Free 2012 Mini Printable Calendar Craft!
Very Merry Vintage Style has a great printable calendar craft. In the tutorial she uses scrapbook paper but I think this could be a nice way to use up some of your small fabric scraps as well.
Get the free … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Sleepy Miis
Last Chance To Enter To Win This For Yourself
Thinking of starting the New Year with a detox. Did you catch the CraftGossips Magnetic Clay Detox Bath Kits Giveaway? Open worldwide enter now by clicking HERE to win this for yourself. OPEN WORLDWIDE COMPETITION CLOSES ON THE 10thJanuary … Read More...
DIY Eco Friendly Soy Wax Candles
Soy candles last 50% longer than candles made of petroleum-based paraffin, the ingredient found in most candles. They also burn slower and cooler (helping to better distribute fragrance), are non-toxic, less likely to trigger allergies, clean up with soap and … Read More...
DIY Homemade Coffee Body Lotion – Beat Cellulite – Well Try Too
I love coffee….. the smell, mmmm the taste the way it gets me going in the morning! I have also heard that caffeine helps with *cellulite*
Obviously this lotion wont get rid of cellulite but team it with a healthy … Read More...
Too Much time on my hands: Decoupage Fabric Desk
Step by step fabric decoupaged desk by Too Much time on my Hands. I love the paint colors and the fabric choice.
How can someone have too much time on their hands? I envy her I think.
Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Polymer Valentine’s Magnets
I’m sharing another tutorial that the very talented Kael Mijoy posted for last Valentine’s Day. It makes some sweet and simple magnets. Perfect for the person you’re stuck on.
Timed Meditation Candles
Timed meditation candles are a great way to ensure that you’ll stay focused on a candle to relax, rather than worrying about the time.
At MeditationCandles.net, they create beeswax candles that are timed for 20, 40, 60 or 120 minutes. … Read More...
7 DIY Igloo Kid Crafts
Igloos are so beautiful, and I’m not just saying that because winter is my favorite season. They truly are magical, even when they are in miniature size and crafted out of everyday items! Head on over to My Little Me… Read More...