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“Rosebud Fairy Lights – Just Crafty Enough” plus 36 more

“Rosebud Fairy Lights – Just Crafty Enough” plus 36 more


Rosebud Fairy Lights – Just Crafty Enough

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 09:14 PM PST

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I admit, I don’t know who decided fairy lights were a thing. I do know, I’d like to hug them. Especially after seeing so many fabulous projects using fairy lights! Like these fantastic rosebud fairy lights thought up by Just Crafty Enough. I can’t think of anything that would delight me more on bland days than having these hung …

Win a subscription to Bustle & Sew

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:30 PM PST

8392882936_02dd8db00aHere’s an awesome announcement from Helen of Bustle & Sew:

Bustle & Sew Magazine is two years old this month!  And to celebrate I'm having a special birthday giveaway. The prize is a 12 month subscription to the Bustle & Sew Magazine (worth $66) starting with the January 2013 issue.

Go to the blog post to enter before January 25

Hands off my shears!

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:02 PM PST

VQDNotwithmyscissorsThere was a time when I needed this note hanging over my sewing space to remind kids (and sometimes adults) not to borrow my good shears. Now I want to hang it in my studio just because it’s so pretty and cute. Good news: It’s a gift from Benita of Victoriana Quilt Designs. Go to her blog post to find

No-calorie cupcakes

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:46 PM PST

046These tasty little pincushions would be the perfect gift for a stitcher in your life. Imagine them in reds and pinks as valentine mini-gifts. The chicks at Star-Shaped and Shiny are sharing the pattern and tutorial. Check it out.…

Free design from UT

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:30 PM PST

UT5589fCheck out this offer from the Urban Threads e-newsletter:

Can embroidery brighten your day? Here’s the answer, in the form of a flamingo-wielding gnome riding a unicorn. Craft up a big bunch of sunshine and rainbows with this design on shorts, bags, towels, journals, and more. It’s FREE through Sunday, Jan. 27, in machine embroidery, hand embroidery, and stock art

Tealight Lantern Goes Cordless

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 05:25 PM PST

Tealight Lantern Goes Cordless

I have to admit, I don’t think I’m quite ambitious enough to remove a cord and make something battery operated myself. However, as you’ll see in the following tutorial, it’s really not that hard, especially with good step by step instructions! Learn how to create an LED cordless lantern here — Tealight Lantern Goes Cordless & LED (IKEA Hack) –

Easy Drum Shade Cover Up

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 03:43 PM PST

Easy Drum Shade Cover Up

Take a plain white drum shade and make it spectacular with a little fabric and adhesive spray. learn how to dress up your decor quickly and easily for very little out of pocket cash. Quick dress ups like this one are what make your home stylish! Get the how to here — seven thirty three – - – a creative

Snowflake Candle Wraps

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 04:41 PM PST

Winter Candles @ Craft Gossip

Mod Podge Rocks shares an easy tutorial for turning a dollar store candle into a great home accessory for winter. Check out the tutorial.

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Tutorial: Throw pillows with fringe trim

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 03:42 PM PST

fringepillowsSew4Home shows how to make throw pillows trimmed with thick fringe.  Get the tute.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Free pattern: Color block high-low tunic top for girls

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 03:29 PM PST

fallentopShauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for making her Fallen Top for little girls.  It gets its name from the falling triangles she embroidered down the front.  It buttons up the back and has a color block high-low hem.  The free pattern is for a size 3T/4T.  If you need a different size, you could probably draft your own pattern using …

Idea file: Doll skirt tutorial inspires a child’s Valentine’s outfit

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 03:04 PM PST

squigglytwigsvalentineI’ve been known to use tutorials for little girl outfits to make cool clothes for my daughter’s 18″ doll.  Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs did the opposite.  She was inspired by a tutorial for making a doll skirt, but she made it large enough for her daughter to wear.  In fact, she built a whole Valentine’s outfit around it.  …

Rustic Barn Wood Love Sign

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 01:40 PM PST

Rustic Barn Wood Love Sign

Looking for something rustic and charming to decorate for Valentine’s Day? Angie at Country Chic Cottage will share with you how to make this absolutely sweet sign with very few supplies. Head over to get the scoop — Rustic LOVE Sign from Barnwood ~ * THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE.…

Mod Podged DIY Lazy Susan

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 12:20 PM PST

Mod Podged DIY Lazy Susan

The vintage looking labels drew me in to this project, but I love the idea of making your own lazy susan too. They are so handy in all parts of the house, including the craft room! You’ll need to make a trip to Home Depot or Lowes, but it won’t cost much. Once you make one, you’ll probably be making …

Delightful Felt Crafts for Valentine’s Day

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST

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I thought I would visit Martha Stewart's site today and found some very sweet Valentine's Day crafts for us to make. I found this lovely Felt Coffee-Cup Sleeve for anyone that carries their drink along with them.   This delightful Felt Tissue Pouch for the tissue carriers with this flu going around.  No rough chapped lips for the person that …

Vintage Dollhouse Bread Box

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 11:35 AM PST

Vintage Dollhouse Bread Box

This small space kitchen needed something creative to hold its bread. Enter the vintage dollhouse! That’s right, a dollhouse. Turn it around and the rooms are revealed to hold bread, bagels, buns and yes, even a porcelain butter dish. A smart way to repurpose something fun. See it here — *Rook No. 17: recipes, crafts & whimsies for spreading joy*:

Fritter Footballs

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 10:57 AM PST

I’m beginning to think any food item can be turned into a football or anything else you can imagine, in capable hands. That’s zucchini in that there football. Find the recipe for these clever zucchini fritter footballs HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Check out These Cute Cat Rug Patterns

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 10:40 AM PST

cat mat patternKerry over at Star-Shaped and Shiny sent me a head’s up about some new patterns she’s selling for cat rugs. There’s one shaped like a cat (of course!), a frog and a fish (Sid Sardine, if you must know).

These cute patterns are available through her Etsy shop, and look relatively easy since they’re mostly garter stitch.

Profits from …

Lightbulb Pears

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 09:15 AM PST

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I have made a lot of things from light bulbs in the past, but I have to admit I never thought to paper mache them and use them as decorative pears! What a great idea, and as Polly says, you can use any color to match your decor. A fun project you can find here — Lightbulb Pears – Mrs.

Bottle Aprons

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 09:51 AM PST

Bottle ApronsI know we’re still a ways away from summer barbeques where I am in the world, but for those of you in warmer places or for those of you who are good at remembering things months later, how cute are these little aprons for bottles? Straw pocket included? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Pizzazzerie.…

Dipped Basket

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:31 AM PST

Dipped Basket

Inspired by some dipped projects at Martha Stewart, this basket went from drab to fab in a flash. Color is optional, though white is so nice and crisp, great for a clean look. Just imagine all the possibilities! I know you’re looking around at your baskets as you read this! Check it out here — Dip It | Design OCD

Video: Ways to Wear a Scarf

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 08:29 AM PST

how to wear a scarf videoI know most of us are still well in cold-weather season, and if you’re like me you probably wear a scarf for most of the day.

This video from Coldwater Creek is actually about wearing cloth scarves, but you can do a lot of the same tricks with a knit scarf so long as it isn’t too bulky (I do …

Chocolate Cupcake Toppers

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:56 AM PST

Love, hearts, kisses, x’s and o’s… you can write or draw whatever you want in chocolate and add it to the top of your Valentine’s cupcakes. Find the how-tos to make chocolate transfer Valentine’s cupcake toppers HERE at Red Barn.…

Make Your Own Cupcake Stands

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:50 AM PST

The fringe got me on these. Fringe. Of course! Think of the possibilities. (I won’t even comment on the state of my brain that now I’m thinking of fringe options.) Find the step-by-steps to make your own cupcake stands HERE at That Cute Little Cake.…

Star Wars S’mores

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:47 AM PST

Calling all you fellow geeks out there who like s’mores. And stuff on sticks. And Star Wars. Because this packs everything in one uber-cool treat. Make Star Wars s’mores pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Tutorial: Back seat cover and organizer for road trips

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:35 AM PST

IMG_0733If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat.  Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere.  Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution.  It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect your seat and keep small items contained.  She used a tutorial from Bubbly Nature Creations to make the seat cover, and …

Tutorial: Anthropologie-inspired shirt refashion

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:25 AM PST

anthroconductordetailHeather from Feather’s Flights saw a shirt on Anthropologie and realized that it was a mash-up of a button-up shirt and a basic tee.  The sleeves and the back are from a button-up shirt, but the front is a comy stretch knit.  And so she worked up her own version of the top, along with a tutorial showing how she …

Pom Pom Flower Bouquet

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:14 AM PST

Pom Pom Flower Bouquet
Making pom poms is actually quite easy. This tutorial shows you how to make them using a for and some yarn, that’s it! Turn them into a gorgeous bouquet of pom pom flowers you can display any time of year. In fact, wouldn’t it be great to make different colors for different seasons and holidays? Check it out – How

Tutorial: Pleated tulle sleeve detail

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:09 AM PST

pleatedtulleLiz from Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make a fun pleated tulle sleeve detail.  Get the tute.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]…

Tutorial: Turn an unflattering top upside down for a better fit

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 07:04 AM PST

8391621716_08f9907249_mCarissa from Carissa Knits rescued a shirt from an unfortunate fit by turning it upside down.  The deep vee, high waist, and loose fit across the mid section does not flatter her figure (nor would it flatter mine).  She turned it upside down, turning it into a boat neck top with a short peplum.  Brilliant!!  Go to her blog for the tute.

Tutorial: Girl’s pull-on mini skirt

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:57 AM PST

Pull-on Mini Skirt_Tutorial_DSC_8572Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest made this A-line mini skirt for her daughter.  The are no zippers or button closures. It’s a simple pull-on style that makes for easy winter dressing.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Aesthetic Nest]…

Project: Make Your Own Paper Treat Box

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:16 AM PST

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Inky Antics stamps has a pdf instructions to download for making your own fun little treat box, I like how there is a window die cut out of the front to show what’s inside.

-Heather…

Etsy Shop: Glitter Gurl Creations

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:01 AM PST

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Squeeeee!! My favorite Hogwarts professor in rubber?? Oh, yes please! Professor Remus Lupin as a rubber stamp, does it get any better then this? This wonderful hand carved stamp comes from Glitter Gurl Creations on Etsy. They also have other Harry Potter designs (like Snape!) as well as the Munsters, Elvis, Peewee Herman, The Dr. from Dr. Who and lots more unique …

Freebie | Printable Conversation Hearts Papers and Cards for Valentine’s Day

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST

Free Printable Candy Heart Gift Wrap from Minted Strawberry

Aki from Minted Strawberry created these candy heart (also known as conversation hearts) gift wrap papers and cards for your Valentine gift giving pleasure! Just print, wrap, cut, add a greeting and you’re ready to go! Click here to go to the download.…

How to make cupcake paper angels

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 05:46 AM PST

I actually got camo cupcake papers in my stocking for Christmas and now not only can I use them for baking I can make an angel decoration. See the tutorial on how to make a cupcake paper angel over at the blog LoLovie.…

Freebie | Printable Valentine’s Day Card from Coordinately Yours

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

printable valentine's card from julie blannerHere’s another free printable Valentine’s card that you can add a homemade touch to. Simply print then add a matchstick for a cute loving greeting! Click here to go to the download from Coordinately Yours.…

25 Creative and Unique DIY Wedding Projects

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 04:52 AM PST

25 diy wedding projects via poptastic bride

Cynthia at Poptastic Bride has a knack for discovering cool and creative DIY projects for weddings! You’ll love her round-up of 25 unique ideas here.…

Video Tutorial | Envelope Mini Album by Betty’s Crafts

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST

Envelope Mini Album for Valentine's Day from betty's CraftsLearn how to make this mini album from envelopes and use it for your Valentine’s Day (or other) memories.  The video tutorial comes from Betty’s Crafts, and is in both English and German. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

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