Melissa of Day to Day was inspired by her daughter’s long-stitch project. (The kit was a gift from grandmother.) So she started searching for kits worthy of her time, and she found some real winners. She shares her finds and … Read More...
Knitting Pattern – Knitted Krock Socks!
I’ve been ogling the Crocheted Krock Socks for some time now, thinking I might have to actually wield the crochet hook to get these, but now….. they’re here, and in the knitted variety!
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
As someone who loves to save money and enjoys DIY projects, stumbling upon Why Not Sew’s blog was a real treat. I was amazed to find a recipe for creating your own liquid laundry detergent that’s not only cost-effective but … Read More...
Monday Mosaic: I Heart You
February is a lot of different things! Heart and Stroke Month. Valentine’s Day! Romance, love, hearts, chocolates… I’m starting it off with a week of polymer clay heart goodness
1. Pink Floral Heart by MastRpieces
2. Abstract Patterned Heart by … Read More...
DIY, Valentine’s Felted Hearts Card
Every person on your Valentine’s list would love one of these cards. Fuzzy red hearts against a dramatic white background add pizzazz to a sweet Valentine’s card. The crafters in your life will appreciate your unique “I love you”! Check … Read More...
Project: Stamped Valentine Gift Bag
A Very Creative Bride
Crafty bride-to-be Heidi has posted a flurry of creative ideas for the DIY bride on her blog Hands Occupied. I loved the light up banner shown above, but it’s just one of many great ideas dreamed up by this … Read More...
Vintage Rosette Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these vintage-y rosette paper cupcake toppers HERE at Country Living.
Valentine’s Day Cookies and Garland
Everything about these matching Valentine’s Day cookies and garland is just perfect. The colors, the buttons, the bakery twine. Everything. Learn to make both HERE at Glorious Treats. In fact, the cookies and garland are so perfect, it’s almost … Read More...
Molecular Cuisine Kit
Beet foam. Arugula spaghetti. Just two of the dishes you can make with this molecular cuisine kit from ThinkGeek that promises to demystify the world of molecular cuisine and give you everything you need to get started. The kit as … Read More...
Fruit Stickers for Valentine’s from Twig and Thistle
I’m adoring these fruit stickers for Valentine’s Day from Twig and Thistle. See the whole collection for bananas, apples, pears and oranges and the free printable HERE.
Video tutorial: Close a stuffing hole with a whipstitch
Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a video tutorial showing how to use a whipstitch to close the stuffing hole in a pillow or softie. The stitch is nearly invisible. Go to the video tutorial.
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Tutorial: Rolled hem on sheer fabric using a sewing machine
Sheer fabrics can make gorgeous garments, but there’s always the problem of hemming them. Zura from Sew Retro Chic shows how she uses her sewing machine to create a rolled hem on sheer fabric. Get the tutorial.
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Lookie what she made: Berry ‘n Bird Beret from recycled jeans
Michele Pacey from Michele Made Me shows photos of her Berry ‘n Bird Beret. The project comes from Denim Revolution by Nancy Minsky. It’s made from an old pair of jeans and is embroidered with a beautiful bird and branch … Read More...
Hot Chocolate from The Ticket Kitchen
I’ve been following the fabulous blog, The Giver’s Log, for awhile, and have often featured their ideas here. So when I saw that they opened a shop to sell fine hot chocolate on a stick, I had to share with … Read More...
Tutorial: Little girl’s gathered neckline sweater dress from an adult shirt
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how she made this sweater dress for her daughter out of one of her own shirts. The gathered neckline is a pretty detail, and also serves as a good fix for an adult-sized neckline … Read More...
Tutorial: 20-minute ruffle dress for toddlers
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made this girly-frilly ruffled dress for her toddler daughter. And she did it in just 20 minutes. The secret? Using an existing dress pattern for the shape, and pre-reruffled fabric for the … Read More...
Free SVG File: Border Collie
This border collie svg file is a free download at BeaOriginals. Click here to go to the download. Check out more SVG files and bundles over at Design Bundles
Soda Bottle Treats for Valentine’s Day
Amanda sent me the link to these fantastic repurposed cream soda bottles for Valentine’s Day from Nap Time Journal ages ago, and I just remembered I saved the link for you. Learn to turn soda bottles into this handy dandy … Read More...
How To Make A Penguin Cake
What is it about this penguin cake from Fowl Single File that is ridiculously adorable? The shape? The big eyes? The simplicity that I think would be quite manageable to recreate? Everything. Go here to see Fowl Single File’s awesome … Read More...