Sabra from Sew a Straight Line shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a Friday Night Bag . It’s pretty little wristlet with just enough space for your going-out essentials (driver’s license, credit card, phone, etc). The strap slips … Read More...
Tutorial: Rock guitar softie
Do you have a little rock star wannabe at your house? If so, maybe they need a kid-sized guitar softie. They can play it all day long without ruining their eardrums or your giving you a headache. Craft has the … Read More...
Tutorial: Poinsettia brooch
Lisa of Lil Fish Studios created this holiday brooch with a bit of felt (she used felted coat and sweater material), some floss, and a pretty button. Wouldn’t this look festive on the lapel of your coat! Lisa is sharing … Read More...
Tea Sandwich Wreath
Using Beads For Buttons
Etsy find – L Carlson Jewelry
I love this bracelet for its modern lines, variety of textures, and chunky proportions. Liesl’s work is also kid friendly – her two-year old sometimes helps stress test her designs for quality control! You may recognize Liesl from her most … Read More...
Tutorial: Embroidered button yoyo brooch
Mollie of Wild Olive shows us how to make an embroidered button, add a fabric yoyo and a pin back, and…..voila! An ornament for a gift that is a gift in itself! See the tute.
Tutorial: Woven cross-stitch
This week’s TAST challenge is woven cross-stitch. See the tute on SharonB‘s Pin Tangle blog.
Freebie: Merry Christmas in Different Languages
Here’s a few fun free printables, say Merry Christmas is several different languages. Visit Lily Laundry to download.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some of our favorite supplies out over at Tonic Studios
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Birdy Egg Cup
Hmmm. Wonder if I can get this ridiculously awesome birds nest egg cup here in the States. Find it HERE at shapeways.
Mug Wraps and Cocoa Gifts
My adoration for anything and everything from the mind of not martha is pretty firmly established, so I was so not in the least surprised when I paused at these amazing felt mug cozies in this roundup of blogger’s homemade … Read More...
Peppermint Lollipops
How in the world did I forget to include these fantastic peppermint lollipops from Muffin Tin Mom in my Party Monday roundup when they served as the original inspiration? I’ll blame exhaustion, which has been getting lots of blame lately. … Read More...
Snow Pea Christmas Tree
Another fun (and healthy) Amanda find: Christmas tree snow peas! As snow peas are one of the few vegetables my picky 3-year-old will eat, this might even work for me beyond party appetizer, too. Find the how-tos for Christmas tree … Read More...
Tutorial: Whimsical Pillows with pom pom corners
Pascale from // between the lines // shows how to make some colorful, whimsical pillows. Pompoms hang from the corners of these triangular-shaped pillows. They sew up quickly, with just three seams. These would be such a fun addition to … Read More...
Video tutorial: Making a Christmas stocking
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog for making a Christmas stocking. Make one up in your favorite fabrics and hang it by the chimney with care… Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Pillowcase dress with gathered yoke
Haley from Haybird shows her twist on the classic pillowcase dress. Instead of a casing at the top, she gathers the dress from a curved yoke. She shares a tutorial showing how to make one. The straps tie at the … Read More...
Shot Glass Cupcake
Stuff on sticks, mason jars, and now I’m adding “anything shot glass related” to my list of things that automatically win me over. Learn how to (easily!) turn a cupcake into a shot glass dessert HERE at Covered In Crafts… Read More...
Free pattern: Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls
Susan from Living With Punks shares a free pattern and tutorial for her Burry Furry Vest for toddler girls. The cropped vest with a wide satin ribbon closure would look so cute paired with a plain t-shirt. Her pattern is … Read More...
Snowflake Pretzels
I’m so glad that Amanda found these goodies from Mom Endeavors and sent them over, because I’ve never seen this idea before: Chocolate coated pretzel snowflakes. Brilliant! Learn how to make them HERE at Mom Endeavors.
Tutorial: Turn a gathered skirt into a pretty purse
Liz from Fast Daze made a pretty patchwork gathered skirt, but didn’t like the fit. Rather than tossing aside all of her work (and gorgeous fabric), she refashioned it into a purse. What a great idea!! This would also work … Read More...