Painting and decorating rocks has become a popular craft in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. This simple and affordable activity is a great way to unleash your creativity and add a touch of whimsy to your surroundings. … Read More...
Heartstrings Magic Wand
Aren’t these wands beautiful? Just the name ‘heartstrings’ just tugs at my little heart. My girls would love these to go along with their dress up collection. Head on over to Dear Lizzy for the how to. She appears to … Read More...
Recycled Box House- Kid Craft
Pink and Green Mama have a great idea for re-using those boxes you’ve got around the house. I love all the different partitions for rooms they have! This project would be great for children who love designing or even architecture. … Read More...
Tutorial: Scalloped top for little girls
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make this sweet scalloped top for little girls. The scalloped neckline is fairly easy to construct, and as pretty as a flower. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Dapper Little Man Bowtie
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise shows how to make a bowtie for the little man in your life. This little bowtie is the real deal. It ties just like the grown-up versions, but it’s scaled to fit a … Read More...
Tutorial: Pleated basket liners
Charlie from Attempting Aloha shows how to make pleated basket liners. The pretty little pleats all around the edge really dress up a plain basket. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Attempting Aloha]
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Tutorial: Drawstring fabric gift pouch
Head over to A Spoonful of Sugar for a tutorial showing how to make this drawstring gift pouch. You can make it quickly from two squares of fabric and some crochet yarn. Get the how-to.
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Free cross-stitch charts
Free cross-stitch charts
Tutorial: Flat felled seams with or without a specialty foot
Colette Patterns shares a pair of tutorials on their blog showing how to create flat felled seams with or without a specialty presser foot.
Go to the tutorial showing how to make flat felled seams WITH a specialty foot.… Read More...
Tutorial: Button Explosion Tee
Autie from iCandy Handmade shows how to make this awesome Button Explosion Tee. The colorful buttons strewn about the neck and hem create such a cute design! Her tutorial includes instructions for stitching all of those buttons down with your … Read More...
Tutorial: Penguin backpack
Daffy from Daffy’s Dream made this super cute penguin backpack for her young son, and she shares a tutorial for making a penguin backpack. What a cute idea for a kid’s backpack!! Go to the tutorial.
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Project: Stamped Circle Card Album
Visit the Whiff of Joy blog and learn how to make this pretty circle card album by Jane Johnson.
-Heather
Crochet Bike Handle Streamers
It’s cold and icy outside. Spring seems so far away. Then, I see something like this simple idea and I am renewed! Spring will make an appearance. The snow and ice will melt away, the sun will shine, and the … Read More...
Upcoming Candle Retreat at Village Craft and Candle
Village Craft and Candle is holding their annual candle retreat from Saturday, April 30 to Sunday, May 1, 2011 in St. Mary’s Ontario.
On Saturday you’ll learn how to make votives, blend colours and mix fragrances. They’ll also explore packaging … Read More...
Tutorial: Shopping cart seat cover
Meg from The Bug Creator shows how to make a shopping cart seat cover. The fabric cover fits in and around the seat on a shopping cart to keep your toddler’s hands away from icky shopping cart germs. Get the … Read More...
Man Crafts: tea duck | Dollar Store Crafts
This is genius in particular.
Man Crafts: tea duck | Dollar Store Crafts.
Dollar Store Crafts is a great website if you want to bang out a cheap but awesome craft. Amaze your friends!
Tutorial: Button heart tote bag
Head over to Pink Petunia’s House for a tutorial showing how to make a tote bag with a button heart embellishment. This is such a cute tote! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Pink Petunia’s House]
Tutorial: Lined purse strap
Linda Matthews shares a tutorial on her blog, A Creative Journey, showing how to make a lined purse strap. It’s a nice way to finish off a purse strap, especially if you use a contrast fabric for the lining. … Read More...
Holy Moly! A Giveaway @ Mossy
Marcie of Mossy is holding a giveaway on her blog. She will be giving away two hand-felted flowers like the one pictured above. They are made out of up cycled wool sweaters, the hair bands are decorated with needle felting … Read More...