I don’t often post about miniatures but this one is so cute! And the best part is the main material for the tiny chocolates in this mini candy box is made from the original wrappers the full size chocolates are … Read More...
Family Olympics and Medal How-to
Make everyone in your family a medal winner with this clever tutorial “Family Olympics and Medal How-to” from Larissa at “Just Another Day in Paradise” They hold their own family Olympics and I am sure everyone may get a medal. … Read More...
How to make a whole bunch recycled paint swatch Valentines
There is a whole bunch of cute Valentine card ideas over at Buttons and Paint that you can make with recycled paint swatches or just about any paper.
How to Make Necktie Valentines
Most men keep neckties forever, so raid their ties and make this cute brooch to sport how clever you are. Two neckties and 10 minutes are all you need to make this cute heart, which makes a perfect V-Day pin. … Read More...
Project: Valentine Bookmarks
The Classroom blog has a tutorial for making these adorable woodland animal Valentine bookmarks, click here for directions.
-Heather
How To: Felt Jammy Biscuit Brooches and more
I could spent hours on Laura’s “Bugs and Fishes” showing you all she has made with felt. Laura is living near London and is a designer/maker and crafts writer. This was supposed to be just the on “How To: Felt … Read More...
Lego Valentine treat bag printable and travel kit
This idea for making little Valentine treat bags filled with Legos is just darling. pop on over to the blog Kojo Designs for the free Lego Valentine Printable. While you are there check out another great idea for turning … Read More...
Tips: Layering Stamped Images
Stampington and Company is sharing a free article from there Take Ten magazine on how to layers multiple stamps, click here to download the pdf.
-Heather
How-To: Felt Play Mail
Little ones love mail and felt play mail would be the perfect Valentines for them. Put this sweet “Felt Play Mail” away with your other Valentine decorations and have it year after year. When your children outgrow play mail; pass … Read More...
HOW TO – Embroider on Felt
Alice host of Future Girl has a tutorial showing you how easy it can be to embroider on felt using Tear-Easy stabilizer. When Alice started making handbags she wanted chic labels. She did not like standard labels like (Made By) … Read More...
How to Make Felted Wool Dryer Balls
These dryer balls are made in a completely different way than others I have seen, so cute for a gift. Save money and make your laundry task a little “greener” with felted dryer balls. So easy and fun to make! … Read More...
Tip: How To Use Large Background Stamps
The Just Rite Stamps blog has a video tutorial showing how to make stunning card backgrounds using large background stamps, click here to watch.
-Heather
Project: Pop Up Valentine Card
The Sizzix blog has a tutorial for making this fun pop up balloon Valentine card, you can even tuck a little candy inside!
-Heather
Tip: Adding Text to Digital Stamps
Do you need to add a specific text to a digital stamp image? It’s simple to do, The Your Next Stamp blog shows you how.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
107 recycled pallet projects and ideas
Pallets are such a great resource for recycled wood. The variety and innovativeness of this list will surely get your creative juices flowing. If you are into building stuff and would like 107 ideas for working with recycled pallets pop … Read More...
How to make a recycled coffee table window bench
If you happen to be in need of a bench and have a spare coffee table (or score one at a yard sale or curbside) pop on over to the blog Measured and Slow for a great tutorial on how … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Journal Page
The Paper Artsy blog has a very detailed post showing many different mixed media and collage techniques for a journaling page, including using stamps, paint, paste, stenciling and more. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
How to make a recycled sweater pot holders
Today along with a fun tutorial for this kitchen necessity I love how the photo is half illustration and the pot holders are the photo of the real recycled sweater pot holders. Pop on over to the blog Craft Foxes … Read More...
Project: Paper Quilling Cards
Add some dimension and interest to your stamped card with some paper quilling. Using thin strips of paper and curling into swirls and shapes you can form a lovely pattern over your stamps. Find more info over on the Paper, … Read More...
How to make a Valentine heart bookmark
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon I bet you are like me and looking for fun little craft projects to whip up for all the little “loves” in your life. Pop on over to the blog Just Crafty Enough to … Read More...
