This pretty love birds card is perfect for Valentine’s Day. The different shades of pink are so soft and sweet and I love the “tweet heart” pun too.
You can visit the Hero Arts blog for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Tassel Scarf Free Knitting Pattern
This time of year, it feels like we all need a bit of bright color to get us through until springtime. And we need to keep warm through these last cold days.
Margo from Margo Knits has you covered on … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Quilted heart coasters
These quilted heart coasters make sweet Valentine gifts for friends, teachers, and co-workers! Not only are the cute but they look fun to sew! There’s even a hidden pocket on the back where you can tuck a note. Sarah Ashford… Read More...
Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Page
Using one of the Page Maps layouts for February Jana Eubank created this pretty Valentine’s Day layout. I love the mix of pattern papers and the puffy sticker accents she used from Paper Stories.
Use Clay in a Valentine’s Day Scrapbook Frame
One thing I do not do enough with clay – air dry or oven bake polymer clay – is mixed media. I don’t combine things nearly enough. And it’s not because I don’t have cool things. I’m a good crafter … Read More...
Vegetarian Chorizo Spinach Cheese Puffs
These Vegetarian Chorizo Spinach Cheese Puffs are the perfect last-minute holiday recipe that is quick & easy to create & full of flavor!
Book Review – Everything You Need to Stitch 12 Natural Designs
I wanted to share with you an upcoming embroidery kit from becker&mayer! books: Embroidery Designs: Natural Splendor, publishing September 25.
Add sophisticated flair to your needlework with the nature patterns of Embroidery Designs: Natural Splendor
This kit includes 12 step-by-step … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – Peter Pan Collar
If you’re feeling motivated and are looking for the perfect project to start off this season, look no further than the Crochet Peter Pan Collar. It’s simple and fun, and the perfect way to get that creative energy flowing!… Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Cross back utility apron
This cross back utility apron is made to get stuff done! Wear it in the kitchen, the garden, even the art studio, to protect your clothes while you’re creating. Sustain My Craft Habit shares a free pattern. It’s easy to … Read More...
Amazing air plants and more!
love air plants and all sorts of spider-like plants. Not only do I love the plants I love using unusual and unexpected things to plant them in. Over at the blog Idei Pentrucasa there is an amazing collection of ideas … Read More...
Sewing pattern: Side split hem
Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to create a side split hem. This hem detail works for either an even hem or a high-low hem. In fact, it’s a nice way to add a high-low effect … Read More...
Build a Life-Sized Maze Out of Sticks
Admittedly this one is better for the people in the part of the world where it isn’t freezing cold right now, but it’s a great idea when you need something different to do outside and can actually see the fallen … Read More...
Bang Out a Sweater with Mason-Dixon Knitting
Every year in February, Mason-Dixon Knitting encourages knitters to “Bang out a Sweater” with a quick sweater knitalong.
This year the garment in question is the Revolution, which isn’t really one sweater at all, but a whole interchangeable system… Read More...
Hammered Copper DIY Candle
This tutorial is for making candles and we have shown you so many different tutorials but for this tutorial, I just had to share the amazing copper vessel. You can see the full tutorial here and check out these Hammered … Read More...
No Stamp Stamping Love Card
This lovely Valentine was made using various colored ink pads and a wooden heart shape as a stamp to create a distress background. The then the wooden heart shape was used to decorate the card.
Sewing pattern: Clothing label tote bag
This tote bag made from clothing labels points a finger at consumerism and materialism. All those labels came from clothing that someone once purchased but is no longer using. Jessie from I Am Sew Crazy created this statement piece and … Read More...
Punny Animals Pages
Cute critters and funny puns make for some adorable layouts. I love the cheerful colors on these pages from Rachel, she got her color inspiration from a pillow. It’s a great reminder you can find ideas just about everywhere. She … Read More...
Faux Wood Love Letters and Heart Succulent
A fun and modern Valentines decoration that is easy to do and looks great. This tutorial shows you how to make your own little DIY Love sign. You can see the full tutorial here.
Air Dry Clay Hearts for Valentine’s Day
I make a lot of little clay things – mostly beads but honestly… lots of other things. Hearts are a good shape and I make a lot of hearts. There are bowls and jars of random things (I think the … Read More...
DIY Peppermint Massage Oil
Today’s Homemade Peppermint Massage Oil is a liquid alternative to last week’s Citrus Massage Lotion. It’s perfect for energizing and relieving sore muscles. Peppermint essential oils
are one of my favorites as it is so versatile. I use it for … Read More...