Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesigns guest blog in the Gabe’s Gifts project at Today’s Top 20 with their tutorial for making this fabulous knotted duvet cover, inspired by a similar duvet from Anthropologie. Read more about this special project here. … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a sheep softie from a car wash mitt, mittens, and gloves
Jeromina from Paper, Plate, and Plane shows how she made this super cute little sheep plushie – from a car wash mitt, a pair of gloves, and a pair of mittens. How cool is that! Get the tutorial to find … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric rosette
Khadija from Creative Mind shows how to twist and turn a strip of fabric into a pretty rosette. Find out how at Creative Mind.
[photo from Creative Mind]
Cool idea: Make a pair of stockings from too-short tights
Roubidou had a pair of tights that were the perfect color, but a few sizes too small. She used her sewing skills to turn the full length tights into stockings that came just above the knee. Brilliant! Read more about … Read More...
How to make a plastic grocery bag Valentine wreath
Hehe I could go for another “heart” comment but really, that is going to get old. All I have to say is this is a great heart wreath made from plastic grocery bags. It is made in a bit of … Read More...
BonBon Filled Hearts
Quick and easy Valentine’s Day favors and decor: Learn to make these treat filled hearts HERE at Martha Stewart.
Party Monday: Cupcake Liner Decor
1. DIY cupcake liner wreath from Tatertots and Jello.
2. Learn to make cupcake liner pom poms at How Does She? from Made by Heidi.
3. Find cupcake liner garland via ohdeedoh.
4. Make cupcake liner trees … Read More...
Crinkle Cookies and a Trader Joe’s Chocolate Giveaway
Find a recipe for yummy two-tone crinkle sandwich cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies aaaand enter to win the Trader Joe’s Chocolate Palette collection. My ears always perk up when I hear Trader Joe’s, so I had to share with you. … Read More...
Freebie: Valentine Doodle Overlays
I Heart Faces is giving away this set of Valentine themed doodle overlays on their Facebook Page. Click here for more information on how to get the download. Hurry, these are free for a limited time only!
Freebie: Daily Journaling Notepad
This simple daily journaling pad is meant to help you record the best part of each day for this year. Created by AshleyAnn over at Under the Sycamore Tree. This could make great journaling for a motnhly or yearly album!… Read More...
Ta Dah!: Paper Doll quilt
Brenda from Deck the Halls of Home with Joy is showing off this quilt her daughter received from Grandma this Christmas. She used fabric from the Paper Dolls collection by Sheryl Rae Marquez for Windham. So cute. Grandmothers who sew … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Table Printables (Free!)
Check out this darling (and sunny, why isn’t it that sunny where I am?) Valentine’s Day table from Lily’s Laundry. If you like Lily’s Laundry on Facebook or follow on Twitter, you can receive the Valentine’s Day party printables … Read More...
Wonder Woman Party
I think this cake perfectly represents the wonderousness of Wonder Woman. Find details and resources for a Wonder Woman party HERE at One Charming Party. And HERE. And HERE.
Technique Blog: Mixed Media and Stamping
I love stamping and I love doing collage and mixed media artwork also and I like to try to combine both. And so does Donna Downey. She has a wonderful blog called “Simply Me” where she shares lots of creative … Read More...
Storage Idea: Spiffed-Up Jars
Recycled glass storage jars hold a special place in the hearts of many DIY enthusiasts and eco-conscious individuals. These versatile containers not only contribute to reducing waste but also serve as a canvas for your creative expressions. With a touch … Read More...
VINTAGE BABY
This lovely, frothy little baby shawl is U.S. Civil War era. Despite the age of the design, it looks quite modern to me. The original pattern appeared in Peterson’s Ladies Magazine from the year 1860 and was designed by Mrs. … Read More...
Tutorial: Pop-Up Heart Valentine Card
This tutorial takes you through the Robert Sabuda method for making a pop-up card. Click here to go to the tutorial on WikiHow.
Inspiration du Jour – Double Take
Double Take by Mara-May*. Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
DIY Non Toxic Mosquito Repellent
With all the recent floods, mosquitoes are on the rise. I myself have a strictly "hate" relationship with the pesky little things ( they have anger issues ) If you want to make your very own mosquito repellent that is non toxic try the following.
Tutorial: “Flowers At Your Feet” jeans applique
Jenny Wilding Cardon, author of ReSew: Turn Thrift-Store Finds into Fabulous Designs
, shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to embellish your jeans legs with a fun flower applique at the bottom of one of the legs. The … Read More...