I’m smitten by these crafty beer bottle labels submitted by Kristen of Make the best of everything!. Maybe because I appreciate how tough it is to find gifts for men, especially Valentine’s Day gifts. Or maybe because I also have … Read More...
Free Valentine’s Printables: Cupcake Toppers
Look what I found in my Inbox: a link to free Valentine’s Day printables for cupcake toppers HERE at PrintablePartyKits.com. They have lots of free printable party packages, too. Check out their site HERE.
Free Sewing pattern: Fabric dress-up crowns
Laura from Wilsons Etsy Storeshares a free pattern and tutorial on her blog showing how to make dress-up crowns. The pattern includes 6 different shapes for the crowns. The possibilities for combination of shape and fabric choice and embellishment … Read More...
Tutorial: Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll
Sarah from FairyFace Designs used some of her precious Urban Zoologie Owls fabric in this Scrappy Crochet Hook Roll. Now she’s sharing with us how she did it. Yeah! Get the tute.
Sewing Pattern: Ruffled baby dress lined in soft knit fabric
Kirstin & Jordan from KojoDesigns share a tutorial on their blog showing how to make this beautiful baby dress with rows and rows of ruffles on the skirt. Though the ruffles are super fancy, it’s made to be comfortable on … Read More...
Lookie what she made: No-sew felt Littlest Pet Shop playmat
Kimbo from A Girl and a Glue Gun shows off the felt playmat she made for her daughter’s Littlest Pet Shop figures. It has a pond area, a farm area, a pond area, and roads connecting them. What more could … Read More...
Free patterns: Hand embroidery
Looking for more Punch Needle Embroidery patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
We have created this quick list with links to each pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
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Lace Like Polymer Clay
And to wrap up my week of lace we have this lovely bird by Baronika5 on Etsy. The effect of the filigree brass is lace like and a pretty compliment to the white dove.
Tutorial: Padded glasses case with flex frame opening
Ady from Crafty Ady shows how to make a glasses case with a flex frame opening. The case is lined and padded for extra protection for your glasses. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Crafty Ady]
Tutorial: Conversation hearts Valentine’s garland
It’s not Valentine’s Day without conversation hearts, and Vanessa from Punkin Patterns shows how to make a super cute garland from felt versions of the popular candy. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Punkin Patterns]
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Tutorial: Remote control organizer
Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour shows how to make a hanging organizer to keep all of your remotes happy and together and in one spot. She made hers with four pockets at the bottom for her larger remotes … Read More...
Glass and Metal Clay Tutorial
I’ve played with metal clay and love the versatility of it. I want to add classes with metal clay at my studio and you may know that the focus of my studio is glass…so I went searching the internets a … Read More...
Free Pattern – Cute Heart Mug Rug
You know when you put your coffee cup on the table and it either sweats or spills? With this Mug Rug, made from Sugar and Cream cotton yarn, those spills will get sopped right up!
Cake Pop Ideas
I’m in love with this cake pop from Prunille fait son Show. It’s a veritable cake bite-size garden! Find a collection of cake pop ideas with step-by-step photos and decorating tips HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Product Review – Pen Cap Cutlery
Genius? Or a little too odd? I kinda think the former. The “din-ink” from ZO-loft is now in production by Fifty Two Ways. Find more information {Spotted on Foodiggity.}
Wedding Inspiration: Romantic Red Roses
Gorgeous red roses blend vintage charm with a splash of modern elegance in this inspiration board created by Snippet and Ink where you’ll find hundreds of beautiful boards to browse!
Tutorial: Patchwork wristlet purse
Ayumi from Pink Penguin shows how she made this pretty little wristlet purse. Think of using up some of your scraps for this project since you only need a couple dozen 2 1/2″ fabric squares. Her instructions are clear accompanied … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Stitched fan coaster with a K
Jan of Be*mused made this jaunty 4 1/2″ coaster because Pink Penguin invited her to join the fun. The project called for using a bit of Suzuko Koseki fabric plus incorporating into the design an assigned letter of the alphabet. … Read More...
Find a Pair of Mittens quilt
The talent behind From the Strawberry Patch created this quilt pattern to showcase her growing collection of pieced mitten blocks. The wording on the quilt says, Mittens, mittens everywhere…but can you find a pair? She’s challenging herself to make a … Read More...
Press release from Jewelry Making Daily
Jewelry Making Daily issued a press release about their newest educational resource for jewelry metalsmithing techniques. The free video tutorial with expert metalsmith Helen Driggs will show you a few basic metalworking techniques and metal jewelry fabrication supplies. Helen shares … Read More...