Calling all sock knitters! Ram Wools Yarn Co-op is pleased to announce our first ever Summer
Sock Design Contest. Prizes and fame are in store for those who can create an original sock
pattern. Top down, toe up, lace, cables, … Read More...
How About a Yarn Swap?
Over at AllFreeKnitting.com they’re doing a yarn swap. This sounds like fun!
While it won’t bust your stash (because you get a skein when you give a skein) imagine the mega fun stuff you could score?
6 DIY Signs for Your Home Decor
I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a … Read More...
Paint Chip Modern Wall Art
Tristin over at Two Girls Being Crafty sent me the link to this $3.00 knock off they made using paint chips. Isn’t it fabulous? I’m weighing the options here, let’s see… make it for 3 bucks or pay $129. I … Read More...
My Baby Project
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in their suggestions for my baby shower project. I decided on an adorable pair of cable knee highs from Garn Studio.Can you even stand the cuteness of those chubby knees? I used … Read More...
6 Cool ways to dress up a table or nightstand
Here I go again with furniture envy. I’ve never actually refinished a piece of furniture myself, but the talent that’s out there on the internet really makes it seem doable. Here are some really cool pieces for all different home … Read More...
Ice Cream Cone Birthday Hat
Absolutely no details are ever overlooked over at One Charming Party. I’m always in awe of their ideas. Find the how-tos to craft an ice cream cone head band for the birthday honoree to wear at her ice cream … Read More...
Rainbow Cake in a Jar
Just when I thought there couldn’t possibly be any more variations of rainbow cake in the world, babble had to go and make rainbow cake in a jar. Learn to make it HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out … Read More...
Cornflake Chicks
…in a cereal nest. Find them HERE at Martha Stewart.
Sweet mountain spring re-purposed Wool Sweater projects ideas
Charlotte of “House Wren Studio” inspires us on how to use most parts of our felted wool sweaters. Sometimes we felt and cut a sweater for certain projects and have cuffs and turtlenecks left over, well Charlotte is offering us … Read More...
Congratulations to Kim Hil
Kim is the winner of Interweave’s fabulous book by Karen Dougherty, Metal Style 20 jewelry designs with cold join techniques
. Thanks to everyone for playing.
Be on the lookout for my next big giveaway later this week!
Sensory Tree- Eric Carle Book Craft
I am still a sucker for a great book craft, and this Eric Carle
‘s, “The Tiny Seed” sensory craft found over at GummyLump is no exception! I’m headed to the cabinet to get my lentils and dried peas now! … Read More...
Simple Bird Feeder Craft
Itching to see the return of the birds at your house? Why not make a simple bird feeder that will entice your feathered friends to return? Savvy Southern Sisters has a great idea using simple paper plates, peanut butter and … Read More...
The Ten Plagues- Passover Kids Craft
Creative Jewish Mom has a two part series in making The Ten Plagues Placards for your children to learn more about Passover and the Sedar meal! . You can get part one here, and part-two here.
Looking for kids … Read More...
Book review – Vintage Jewelry Design
I am really excited to share this book with you! I have been anxiously awaiting this one since the mention back in October by Marthe Le Van at Lark Jewelry and Beading. Vintage Jewelry Design Classics to Collect and Wear… Read More...
Tutorial: Sweater knit baseball cap
Shannon from Shannon Makes Stuff shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to create this awesome sweater knit baseball cap. No actual knitting is required. Instead, she cuts into an old sweater and remakes it into a cap. Cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled fabric bunny or chick for Easter
Christina from2 Little Hooligans shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an adorable ruffled bunny or chickie for Easter. They’re made from long gathered strips of fabric like the ones you’d use to make fabric flowers. … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric coasters from a fat quarter
Fabi from Fabi’s Crafty Place shows how to a create a set of fabric coasters. The simple square coasters are good for a beginning sewer, but they’re also quick, fun project for more experienced sewers. You can get 8 coasters … Read More...
Free pattern: Jack Rabbit Softie
Carlee from The Polka-Dot Umbrella shares a free pattern for making this super cute Jack Rabbit Softie. I’m LOVIN his long bunny ears!! Get the free pattern from The Polka-Dot Umbrella.
Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork pillowcase dress
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make a pretty pillowcase dress out of pieced fabric strips. She cut her fabric strips from a fat quarter bundle. The small cuts of fabric come in a coordinated set, so you … Read More...