Today I spent half a day at CHA. Did my demo of macramé to promote my book, Mod Knots and then wandered around about half the show. I had a pressing engagement and had to run early but I’m returning … Read More...
Cute pouch made with recycled t-shirts with the old school tapes as decoration
This is a fun design posted over at Etsy by zJayne. I loved my mix tapes. One day I will upload the music on them but the art on the covers is just great and will always stick around … Read More...
Tutorial: Tea towel makeover with scrap fabric and trim
Simple tea towels get a makeover in this tutorial by La Tempête from Tempest Ahoy shares a tutorial. She shows how to add a strip of fabric and trim to take a towel from plain to super cute. Get the … Read More...
Tutorial: Car seat carrier cover
Heather from Small Fry & Co. created a fabric cover for her baby’s car seat carrier, and wrote a tutorial showing how she did it. Made from designer fabric, this looks like it came from a high-end baby boutique. Go … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick lined fold-over clutch
Confessions of a Sewing Dork shows how to make this lined fold-over clutch. This quick sewing project creates a cute little pouch. Use it to hold a gift, your pencils, or anything, really. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from … Read More...
Valentine’s Wreath
Pink and Green Mama has a cute little fabric wreath craft that is perfect for a grey day or a quiet weekend! Click on over to see how!
Inspiration: Valentine’s Day Tags
Awhile ago I shared with you a link to Tim Holtz’ blog and his wonderful instructions for his 12 Tags of Christmas. Well Linda Ledbetter has taken those ideas and techniques and made her own 12 Tags of Valentine’s Day … Read More...
Tutorial: You’ve Got Mail hanging heart-shaped Valentine’s mailboxes
Kim from bitty bits and pieces shares a tutorial over at the Moda Bake Shop for making this heart-shaped Valentine’s mailbox to hang on the back of a chair. Put one of your children’s chairs at the dining room table … Read More...
Tutorial: “Dust Bunny” plushie computer screen duster
Instructables user alittlestranger shares a tutorial for making a dust bunny you won’t be ashamed for guests to see. Rather than lurking in a dusty corner of your house, this little guy sits sweetly on your computer desk ready to … Read More...
Cupcake Candy Box
I love this candy box filled with cupcakes from the Hello! Cupcake blog. Find the idea HERE. {spotted at the Hostess with the Mostess blog}
[tags]chocolate, candy, heart, cupcakes, Valentine’s Day[/tags]
Tutorial: Fleece monkey hat for toddlers
Emily from Toad’s Treasures shows how to to make this adorable fleece monkey hat for a little toddler. So cute! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Toad’s Treasures]
[via Someday Crafts]
Looking for more Beanie patterns? Check out these … Read More...
New Release: Impress Rubber Stamps
Impress Rubber Stamps has just released some lovely new stamp images just in time for Valentine’s Day, click here to see what’s new. And be sure to stop by their Valentine gallery for loads of great card making ideas too.… Read More...
E-Merge 2010 – Semi Finalists Listed
A few month back I posted a blog about a contest being put on by Bullseye Glass called E-Merge. The application period has closed and they have announced their semi-finalists. Check out the site to see if there’s anyone … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: T-shirt ruffle scarf
Bethany from Vermillion Rules and love, september shows how to make this ruffled t-shirt scarf. She makes it from an old-tshirt, so it’s soft against the skin. I’m digging the bright yellow in her example! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Girl’s apron with gathered fabric flower details
Lindsay from The Cottage Home shows how you can make this sweet apron for your little girl. Gathered fabric flowers are fun extra details that give it a girly feel. Go to the tutorial.
Custom Light Switches
Here’s a great way to give your child the reigns to decorate their own room..have them customize their own switch plates! Head on over to Art Projects for Kids to see how…
Cupcake Liner Garland
I’m not sure yet when or where I will make garland from cupcake liners, but I will find a when or where. Find the tutorial HERE at the 100 Layer Cake blog. {spotted at My DIY Wedding Day}… Read More...
Contest: Hero Arts Monthly Theme
Each month Hero Arts is going to have a new contest based around a different creative theme. Submit your projects using Hero Arts stamps and you could win a $50 shopping spree! This month theme is Friends and Valentines, click … Read More...
LOVE IT!!
The Heartigan Cardigan from Knitting Daily!
This would be a perfect Valentine idea, come on, I know you’re looking for ideas. While the elbow patches are certainly cute, what you can’t see on the picture is the small heart embroidered, … Read More...
Tutorial: Maternity pencil skirt
Who says you have to spend your entire maternity time wearing dowdy clothes? Sherrie from Domesticday created a maternity version of a pencil skirt that is anything but dowdy, and shares a tutorial telling how she did it. Get the … Read More...