Whether your bicycle seat is new and just needs a bit of a personal touch or in need of repair this is a great idea. Take your scraps and stitch a few hearts or another motif you like. Your tooshie … Read More...
Spanish Bridal Fashion
Soft pastels give this Spanish themed wedding an unexpected twist and a fresh, modern look! You’ll love the gorgeous ruffled gown and all the other details that bring this theme to life. Read all about it at Green Wedding Shoes… Read More...
Conversation Heart Chocolate Bark
I’d like to go to Bridget of Bake at 350‘s house right now, because look at the insanity she’s serving up: Valentine’s Day conversation heart chocolate bark. And there are Rice Krispie’s in there, too. Learn to make it … Read More...
Vintaj sale
Hobby Lobby has Vintaj products on sale through February 12 at midnight CST. You can save 40% and get shipping for $5.95 on all orders. Now is the time to stock up on your Vintaj favorites at Hobby Lobby!
Tutorial: Fabric beanbags for a Five Stones Game
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free downloadable tutorial for making little pyramid bean bags for a Five Stones Game. (Five Stones is also called Chinese Jacks, or Knucklebones, or Jackstones.) You could also use the little beanbags … Read More...
Red Velvet for Valentine’s Day
I’m loving both of these red velvet treats from Jennifer at Savoring the Thyme. First she made heart-shaped red velvet whoopie pies for Babble’s Family Kitchen (find the recipe HERE). Then she made red velvet “cakesters” HERE at … Read More...
Free pattern: Oh Jackie dress for little girls
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Oh Jackie dress for little girls. It was her entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge at Project Run and Play. The retro-styled dress includes a pleated skirt … Read More...
Tutorial: La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls
Katy from No Big Dill shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play for making the details on her La Fleur de L’Orange dress for girls. It was her winning entry into the Adult-Inspired challenge. The dress is a simple … Read More...
Tutorial: Adding lace applique and trim when making lingerie
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial showing how to add lace applique and trim when you’re making lingerie. It’s the details like these that take a lingergie garment from functional to extra special. Their tutorial uses the knickers from their Nutmeg … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple leather credit card wallet
Sara from Craft Snob shows how to make a simple leather wallet sized just right for holding your credit cards. She got the leather to make hers from an old purse. If you don’t have any leather handy (new or repurposed), … Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Canvas
Learn how to incorporate photo transfer and stamping to make a stunning art piece for your wall! Click here to watch a video from Dianne Sapra for Stampington.
-Heather
Candy Pencils
Learn to make this adorable pencil packaging for a roll of candy (there are Mentos in there!) HERE at Cookies and Cups.
Snowman Christmas Pancakes
There’s nothing quite like waking up on a chilly winter morning to a cozy breakfast that brings a little extra joy to the table. And what could be more fun (and delicious) than adorable snowman pancakes? Whether you’re making … Read More...
TOO CUTE TO MISS – VALENTINE BABIES
These are just the sweetest little things. Who wouldn’t want to receive one or more of them? (I want them!! And, I don’t even like dolls!). Just had to share!
http://crafty-anna.blogspot.com/2011/01/free-crochet-pattern-heart-shaped-baby.html
While you’re visiting Anna’s blog, you might want to … Read More...
A cozy slug is a loved slug
Wigwag from a Vitrigraph Pot!
I was playing here at The Glass Studio with some solo vitrigraph and I have to say I was delighted with the experience! For those of you not familiar with vitrigraph please check out iglasssolutions.com and learn all about it. … Read More...
Tutorial: Car playmat with houses, mountains, and an airport
Joanna from The Project Corner shares a 3-part tutorial for making this awesome playmat. It has streets for play cars to drive up and down, and a whole neighborhood of friendly little houses. The houses are little pockets that function … Read More...
Cool idea: Make a toddler’s smock from a shopping bag
Elvi from LoLovie shares her cool idea for making a toddler’s smock. She used a tutorial from Sew4Home for the smock, but instead of using laminated cotton she made hers out of a shopping bag. Brilliant! The bag has a … Read More...
Tutorial: Sleeveless empire waist top from a plain tee
Stefi from Just Chic shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she turned a plain boxy t-shirt into a more flattering sleeveless empire waist tee. A bit of embellishment adds interest to the neckline. Get the how-to.
Her … Read More...
JANUARY GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED!!
Here’s the prize:
Here’s what caused the contest:
Who’s the winner?
There were some really good entries for my challenge to send in a link to the afghan that most resembles its name (unlike the poorly named IMO afghan pictured). … Read More...