Chris from Pickup Some Creativityshares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make an inset heart motif with a finished edge. Her trick makes it easier than you’d think, and you can use this same method with almost … Read More...
Free Pattern – Knitted Hat
One ball/skein of yarn and this Paper Bag Hat could be yours. Mix it up with variagated colors, hand paints, left overs….
From Noble Knits.
Click HERE for the FREE Knitted Hat Pattern from Noble Knits!
Tutorial: Little Swan Rosette fabric flower embellishment
Ashley from Pretty Posy shares a tutorial for her Little Swan Rosette. The pretty fabric flower is made from layers of gathered fabric and lace, and is attached to a hairclip to make a pretty hair accessory for her daughter. … Read More...
Technique: Water Coloring with Markers
Pop on over to The Daily Marker blog and learn how to use markers and water on your rubber stamps for a stunning watercolor effect.
-Heather
Cinnamon Trolls
Freakin’. Awe. Some. Forgive the dated lingo, but it can’t be helped. Just look at these cinnamon roll trolls and tell me the first words in your head aren’t “freakin'” and “awesome”. Learn to make them HERE (with video!) at … Read More...
DIY Felt Valentine Button Covers
Martha Stewart we love you for sharing all your amazing crafts for every holiday. These button covers are adorable and I think that it would be fun for mommy to wear them on Valentine’s Day too. The secret to capturing … Read More...
Tutorial: Throw pillow with contrast box pleats
Sew4Home shows how to make these striking throw pillows with contrast fabric peeking out from the box pleats. Get the tute.
[photo from Sew4Home]
More notebook favors
Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...
More notebook favors
Here’s another great tutorial for notebook favors created by Sarah Neilson. The possibilities for these are endless! Coordinate them with your wedding colors and/or theme, include a bundle of crayons with them at the childrent’s table, and be sure … Read More...
DIY Sketchbook Favor
Pretty and practical at the same time, a handmade mini sketchbook is a great idea for a wedding favor your guests can really use! Click here for the complete tutorial on the Ruffled blog.
Great idea for recycling bits of emboidery
Over at the blog Five Green Acres I spotted this pretty bit of reverse applique made from a bit of recycled embroidery found in a thrift store. Reverse embroidery is a great sewing technique useful when you want to incorporate … Read More...
Marble Heart Cupcake Toppers
And, you can learn to make this swirly, sweet goodness HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Tutorial: Pleated headband
Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shows how to make this pleated headband. It takes just a small rectangle of fabric, so you could most likely make one out of the scraps from the next garment you make and have … Read More...
Tutorial: Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow
Gwenny Penny shows how to make her Dot, Dot, Dot Valentine Pillow. The pillows are easy to make and embellish with circles of pink and red felt stitched to the front. You can cut the circles by hand, but die-cut … Read More...
Citrus Peel Roses
Find tips on making these beautiful roses from citrus peels HERE at Martha Stewart’s Taste of the Test Kitchen.
Tutorial: Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls
Mandy from Sugar Bee Craft Edition shows how to make her Pink Fluff Skirt for little girls. The rows of gathered pink tulle are soooo girly!! Get the how-to.
[photo from Sugar Bee Craft Edition]
Tutorial: Polaroid camera pouch for your bike
Katie from Punk Projects shows how to make this cute handlebar bag for your bike. The zippered pouch is embellished to look like a Polaroid camera. Love it! Get the tute.
[photo from Punk Projects]
Freebie: Snowflake Word Art
Here’s another snow themed item you can use on your winter pages. Jill Marie Paulson of A Matter of Memories created this word art quote as a free download. Click here to go to the download.
Totoro Cream Puffs
Well, my goodness gracious. Look at the cuties I found in my inbox today. Check out Totoro cream puffs HERE at Hello Tuna.
Article: 10 Ideas for Using Snowflakes on Scrapbook Pages
With all the wintry weather we’ve been experiencing lately, you probably have lots of snowy photos to scrapbook! Doris Sander shares 10 ways you can incorporate snowflakes in your scrapbook pages. Ideas include using foil, stamping, punches and mists. … Read More...