This cute craft is sure to imprint the colors of the rainbow in your child’s mind. Head on over to Mama Jen to see how simple this project is!
Valentine’s Fun With Perler Beads
I see these beads in almost every craft and toy store I go into… The Spotted Canary has some great ideas in addition to this tree on how to use these beads.
What a great idea to spark creativity by … Read More...
Avatar Pop Tarts
Yes, CakeSpy has done it again…created yet another clever treat for serious eats. This time, a celebration of Avatar via homemade Pop Tarts. Find the full post HERE. The original Pop Tart recipe is from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody… Read More...
Kids Craft DIY Yarn Cards
These yarn cards are so adorable, and what a great teaching tool for learning how to shape letters correctly, learn how to read simple words, write! This Little Project shows you how!
Knitting Pattern Knee High Pretty Socks!
I found this pattern on Knit Purl’s site. While definitely not your weekend knitting project (it’s knit on size 1.5 needles), it most certainly qualifies as a “takes concentration” pattern. I believe knitty.com refers to these as piquant!
Gorgeous pattern … Read More...
Simple Chocolate Lollipops Your Child Can Make
Mommy Poppins has a simple “Kid Can Do” craft to make chocolate lollipops they can say they made themselves!
Candy Hearts Photo Frame You’ll XOXO!
Sewing Tutorial: Make an all-weather doggie jacket
Instructables user mattnbrenda shows you to make an all-weather jacket for your dog. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from mattnbrenda on Instructables]
looking for more sewing patterns for your fur baby doggies? Check out these sewing patterns over on … Read More...
Want A New Project?
Stumbling around Flickr, as I’ve been known to do, I came across this. It’s called Free Form Knitting, and there’s a whole Flickr group devoted to it. To me it almost looks like the whole of the Eurasian/African Continents, but … Read More...
The Great Glass Auction – Bay Area Glass Institue
Bay Area Glass Institute is a San Jose, CA based non-profit glass education facility devoted to sharing knowledge about glass and various techniques including glass blowing, lampworking and fusing. Their facility provides an affordable place where glass enthusiasts can work … Read More...
Blast Off!!
rocket cane
Originally uploaded by riv61
I’m just in a bit of a science fiction sort of mood – I love this rocket cane from the artist from River Wolfe Art Jewelry. Colorful, cool, and just a tad retro!
Robot Sculpture – Ranx Red – Valentine’s Day Bot
Robot Sculpture – Ranx Red – Valentine’s Day Bot – Full Body
Originally uploaded by HerArtSheLoves
Her shop on etsy is called “Robots Are Awesome” and with the combination of geeky and adorable in this Valentine’s robot, how can you … Read More...
Tutorial: Repurpose a polo collar into a neckband for a boys’ shirt
Charity from indietutes shows how she repurposed the collar of a polo shirt into a neck band on a young boy’s t-shirt. This is such a great idea!! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from indietutes]
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Tutorial: Sew an art-on-the-go purse from a napkin
Angie from Treasures for Tots shows how she made this art purse out of an inexpensive napkin. With spots for crayons, paper, and scissors, it hold everything kids need for a little art project on the go. Go to the … Read More...
Free printable: Baby Bunka doll to sew
Fantastic Toys shares a free printable for this Baby Bunka doll. Just print it out on printable fabric, sew, and stuff! Go to the Baby Bunka doll printable.
Tutorial: Add sparkle to a pair of canvas shoes
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs tells how she blinged up her daughter’s canvas sneakers with glitter, paint, and embellishments rescued from an old prom dress. The possibilities for designs and decorations are endless, so raid your refashioning pile and see … Read More...
Best Bird Skirts Yet! By Nerine Scott
I’m in love with all the creations of Nerine Scott. She makes dresses and skirts and sells them at Salamanca Market (I wish I could go!) in Hobart, Tasmania.
Here is what she says about her sewing “The fabrics … Read More...
A cute mini journal from some gift cards and security envelopes
Over at the blog Tattered Edge there is this cute mini journal made from gift cards and security envelopes. Pop on over to this post to see the pretty inside.
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Looking for printable journaling items? … Read More...
Free patterns and charts: Hearts, valentines
This Embroidery roundup is all about free patterns. We have created this quick list with links to each Embroidery pattern. We have tried to choose free patterns to suit something for everyone.
Please note that these patterns were free at … Read More...
Giveaway: Sew Liberated PLUS materials to make a project!
Meg from Sew Liberated and author of Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist has an awesome giveaway going on at her blog. Not only is she giving away a copy of her book, she’s including the materials … Read More...