Calli from Make It Do shares a tutorial on her blog showing how adding just three rows of ruffled fabric takes a hand towel from ho-hum to fabulous. It’s quick and easy, and it’ll make your everyday towels feel like … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids’ pajamas from pillowcases
Jennifer Brasher from Two Butterflies shares a pair of tutorials on her blog for making kids’ pajamas out of pillowcases. The first shows how to make a nightgown, using the pillowcase for the skirt and a t-shirt for the bodice. … Read More...
Cool idea: Use stretch lace to lengthen t-shirt sleeves
Don’t you hate it when the sleeves of your long-sleeved shirts aren’t so long anymore? Whether it’s from wear and tear, or just shrinkage from repeated washings, those sleeves have an annoying habit of creeping up. Tricia from Leafy Treetop … Read More...
Tutorial: Pintucked baby bonnet
Anna from Bumble Baybees guest blogs at Sew Dang Cute with a tutorial showing how to make a pintucked baby bonnet. Eyelet lace trims the front, and the back is made from a round doily. Get the how-to.
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Freebie: Valentine’s Gift Tags
Here is another set of printable tags to use for your Valentine’s Day gift giving. These are by Lelan of Hello, Good Gravy! The PDF file includes six different designs. Click here to go to the download.
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Project: Clear Stamp Storage
I think one of the biggest issues we run into as stampers is storage and organization, right? Well, here’s a clever and inexpensive way to store your clear stamps using your sewing machine and clear page projectors. Hop on over … Read More...
Tutorial: Splendid pieced placemat
Erica from The Polka Dot Umbrella created this elegant pieced placemat from fabric squares. If you want to make some for your table she walks you through making one, and provides yardage amounts for ten. Go to her blog post … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Strawberries, but not Strawberries
Yep, that’s cake under there. Learn to make chocolate-dipped “cakeberries” HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
How to Make Heart Strawberries for Valentine’s Day
Thin Mints Popcorn Sprinkle
Kristen of Make the Best of Everything! sent me this link to her Thin Mints popcorn sprinkles and I jumped over here to post immediately. Thin Mints–as in Girl Scout cookies–in sprinkle form for popcorn? A brilliant (and less caloric) … Read More...
Kids Craft – Valentine Candy Poppers
Here’s a great project for your children to bring to all of their friends….Valentine Candy Poppers! Head on over to Chasing Fireflies for the how to.
There’s Still Time…… Just Sayin’…..
Freebie: Printable Treat Bag Topper
Jazz up treats for your little love bug with this printable baggie topper from Sweet Sugarbelle. Click here to go to the download. Printable courtesy of Mique from Thirty Handmade Days.
Valentine’s Day Dessert Table
See how D.I.Y. Lousiville made this darling red and white sweets-filled dessert table for under 30 dollars! Check out the details HERE.
Thomas Train Cards
My 3-year old (girl, thank you very much) was obsessed with Thomas before she had ever even seen Thomas. Her third, train-themed birthday attests to this. Learn to make these Thomas the Train edible Valentine’s cards (that not only immediately … Read More...
Tutorial: Valentine’s Day Gift Tag
Paola from {love+cupcakes} shows you how to make this felt heart valentine gift tag. All you need are scraps of felt and paper, as well as shipping tags. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Valentine’s Paper Cone
Wrap up your Valentine’s sweet treats in a lovely paper cone! Louise from Cake Journal takes you through the steps. Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Retro Mummy and Quilts for Queensland
Corrie from Retro Mummy is heading up a quilt drive for those worst hit by the recent floods in Queensland. There are a couple of ways to take part. Send in one or several 12 1/2 inch quilt blocks that … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Herbal Infusion
HERBAL INFUSIONS
Infusions are a easily made, if you have ever made a cup of tea, you have made an infusion. In an infusion the softer more delicate parts of a plant are used ( flowers & leaves )
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The Complete Photo Guide To Knitting (or how to knit plaid gingham)!
Learn how to knit this cool Gingham Plaid pattern by clicking HERE,
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The complete photo guide to knitting