I love old spools of thread and I am always on the lookout for fun ways to use them. Over at the blog Just Something I Made there is a super cute idea for making an Advent Calendar with them. … Read More...
DIY Spray Paint Tent
How smart is this? Way to upcycle! I love this idea, even for those of us that have a garage. My husband gets a little twisted when I get spray paint on the garage floor so this is an ideal … Read More...
Pine Cone Turkey
These could just be one of the cutest turkeys I’ve seen. We don’t have very large pine cones here in Florida, but I’m sure I could find a few that will work! Head on over to Naturally Educational to see … Read More...
Mayflower Craft
Naturally Educational is a great site to get ideas on how to incorporate crafts and learning. Here, she shows how to make a Mayflower Ship…I love that they had inspiration pictures to get a ‘true’ feel for how the … Read More...
Mason Jar Toppers
My love of things-in-mason jars requires me to share this idea from Craftzine. Learn to make these Thanksgiving mason jar toppers for HERE at Craftzine, a perfect hostess gifts for the big day.
CrossStitcher gets a redesign
Look what has happened to CrossStitcher magazine! Charlie Moorby of the magazine’s staff tells us:
… Read More...Here at CrossStitcher magazine, we’ve just had a re-design and now we’re rocking a trendy new look that’s jam-packed with contemporary cross stitch designs and
Three Easy Embellishments for Ready-Made Felt Christmas Stockings
This could be posted under “Dollar Store Crafts” because you can pick these up at the Dollar store and then go to town with your personal decorations. What a good idea! Transform ready-made felt stockings into Merry Christmas decorations with … Read More...
New stitchy mag: Spool
We got this heads-up from Debbie Coe, social networker for Spool, a brand-new needlework tabloid:
… Read More...Spool is a multi-technique publication in a tabloid format. It’s size is 11″x14″ and the graphics and photographs are sharp and colorful. Anyone
Space Shuttle Candy
I just happened to see this Elmo space shuttle candy
when searching for something else at Wilton, and he just got to me. Learn how to make them HERE at Wilton.
Are you hosting a Galaxy or space … Read More...
One pattern, many options
Janet M. Davies (JMD Designs) has pulled together into one page a whole series of projects using the same design or theme. It’s amazing to see, for example, the same seahorse pattern rendered seven different ways. I’m definitely … Read More...
Learn techniques from Ruth’s banner project
Have you been following Ruth O’Leary‘s series on the St. Cuthbert’s banner? Back in September she reminded us,
… Read More...This is a fantastic project commissioned by the Northumbrian Association to make a new version of a lost medieval processional banner
Pilgrim Hats from Ice Cream Cones
Ice cream cone pilgrim hats? I’ve seen plenty of pilgrim hat cookies, but this is a first for me. Learn to make Pilgrim hat ice cream cones (turned snack holders) HERE at Family Corner.
Tutorial: Handprint turkey Thanksgiving shirt
Cammie from Balance the Busy shows how to use a freezer paper stencil to create a Thanksgiving keepsake t-shirt with the classic handprint turkey. The freezer paper creates crisp, clean edges for the design. You can let your child help … Read More...
Stormy Tea Cup Cupcakes
Can you believe this darling-ness in a tea cup is meant to cover a cupcake error? Find tips on making this stormy sea teacup cupcake HERE at Not A Rabbit.
Tutorial: Reversible overlapping circle placemats with family photos
Colleen Babcock from The Magic Bean guest blogs over at Tatertots and Jello with a how-to for making this reversible overlapping circles placemat. Some of the circles are made from fabric printed with photos. One side is made from everyday … Read More...
Free pattern: Elf stockings
Charlotte from The Charlotte Letters shares a free pattern for making an elf stocking. I love the scalloped cuff and the whimsical curled toe! Get the pattern.
[photo from The Charlotte Letters]
Free pattern: Lincoln Continental car softie
My jaw hit the ground when I saw this car softie by Little Dream Factory. It’s a soft fleece Lincoln Continental! Squeeal! She shares a free pattern and tutorial. You know you want to make one! Get the pattern and … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffled onesie outfit
Camilla from Rosy Red Buttons shows how a plain onesie becomes a whole outfit, and a cute one at that, with the addition of some fabric ruffles and a rosette embellishment. She also shows how to make a matching hairclip. … Read More...
Freebie: Downloads from West Elm
Organize your “Happy Place” with mini bolts
Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots shares how she organizes her fabrics to the greatest advantage for inducing creativity. She says, It’s easy and inexpensive. Her secret for creating mini bolts is an unexpected use of a product. … Read More...