Tuesday 28 February 2017

Great upcycle detail you can use on any drawers

I bet we all have painted furniture that includes drawers. I have never though thought about painting or decorating the sides of them. Well, Ann sent in this tutorial where she dress up the side of her drawers with decoupaged … Read More...



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Tutorial and template: Woodland stenciled onesies

Tutorial and template: Woodland stenciled onesies

Tutorial and template: Woodland stenciled onesies

These woodland stenciled onesies are soo cute!  The tails on the back are killin’ me!  They’d make the perfect baby shower gifts – and there’s no sewing required.  Ashley from Make It and Love … Read More...



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Download: Cats and Tea Cups Coloring Page

Download: Cats and Tea Cups Coloring Page

Seriously, what’s better then tea and cats? Nothing! Here’s a fun coloring page that’s free to download from Dover Publication, click here to get it.

-Heather… Read More...



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DIY pegboard thread storage in a drawer

DIY pegboard thread storage in a drawer

DIY pegboard thread storage in a drawer

I am so jealous of this thread storage drawer!  Kathy from Designs by KtGreen created it using a set of rolling drawers from IKEA.  She shares a tutorial showing how she made it.  … Read More...



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Rainbow Cloud Place Settings for St. Patrick’s Day

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Are you Irish? Although I don’t have any Irish in my blood, I just LOVE St. Patrick’s Day! I guess I’m just obsessed with lucky charms, rainbows, and pinching people who don’t wear green! I also love anything “cloud”, so this year I decided to make some no-sew cloud utensil pockets with pom-pom rainbows for our St. Patrick’s celebration. It has been an extra cloudy winter here, so I figured I would embrace the weather and find a way to celebrate!

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

These could also be used for any party involving rainbows…Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony, just plain rainbows, etc.  They are such a cute addition to your table setting, and every March 17th, you can bring them out again!

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Although I used them as utensil pockets, they could also hold favors, gold chocolate coins, or even leprechaun bait!

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

What You Need

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets
  • White felt (8.5×11”)
  • Cardstock (8.5×11”)
  • Assorted pom-poms (9 per cloud)
  • Small beads (3 per cloud)
  • Fishing line
  • False eye lashes (1 set per cloud)
  • Blush
  • All-purpose tacky glue
  • Scissors
  • Permanent marker
  • Sewing needle

How-To

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 1
Fold a piece of 8.5×11” cardstock in half, and draw a cloud shape, or find a cloud online and print off a template.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 2
Fold your 8.5×11” piece of felt in half, and trace your cloud template on one side, using a permanent marker.  With the piece of felt still folded in half, cut right inside the lines to cut out your cloud.  Now you should have two felt clouds.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 3
Using a needle and fishing line, thread 3 pom-poms in different sizes and colors onto the line.  Spread them out with a couple of inches in between each pom-pom.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 4
Tie one end of the fishing line around the bottom pom-pom.  Cut the fishing line off the spool about 2-3 inches above the top pom-pom.  Thread a bead on the top end of fishing line, and make several knots around the bead, leaving a couple inches between the bead and pom-pom.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 5
Repeat step 4 two more times, so that you have 3 strands of pom-poms, with a single bead at the top of each strand.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 6
Squeeze a line of glue onto one felt cloud about ½” from the edges, but leave a good portion of the top of the cloud un-glued.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 7
Lay the beads from your pom-pom strands over the glue at the bottom of the cloud, and place your second felt cloud directly over the first cloud.  Push the clouds together all the way around the glued edges, and squeeze them together until they begin to dry.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 8
Place a pair of false eyelashes on top of the cloud, and move them around until you are satisfied with their placement.  The kind I used were sticky enough to stay on their own, but you may need to add a tiny strip of glue to the lashes.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Step 9
Use a blush brush to apply a small circle of blush to the “cheeks” of your cloud.

DIY St. Patrick's Day No-Sew Cloud Utensil Pockets

Once your cloud is dry, you may add utensils, napkins, straws, or even favors!

Happy crafting!

 



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Video tutorial: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem

Video tutorial: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem

Video tutorial: Sew a swing tunic with a high low hem

Ayisha from Craftepreneur shows how you can sew your own swing tunic or dress with a high-low  hem.  You won’t need a pattern because she shows how to make … Read More...



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Have You Tried the Russian Join?

Try the Russian join to avoid weaving in ends.Weaving in ends is one of the things about knitting that a lot of knitters don’t enjoy. It’s a necessary evil, particularly in large projects or projects where the color changes often.

I usually just weave in my ends the … Read More...



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Hand-Lettered Cross-Stitch Design

hand-lettered cross stitch design

I love the look of this hand-lettered cross-stitch design from One Artsy Mama. Like many people, she’s been taken by hand lettering and decided to draw out a design in pencil on cross-stitch cloth, then stitch it using cross stitch … Read More...



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Tutorial: Simple pocket potholder

Tutorial: Simple pocket potholder

Tutorial: Simple pocket potholder

Cat from Mary Martha Mama shows how you can make an easy pocket potholder.  The simple square potholders are quick to sew.  The pocket helps protect your hand from accidentally touching a hot dish.

Click below … Read More...



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Project: Stamped and Die Cut Paper Easter Basket

Project: Stamped and Die Cut Paper Easter Basket

This project is egg-celent! Using dies and stamps from Mama Elephant Nicole Spohr will show you how to put together an adorable paper Easter basket. This would be so cute to give as a gift filled with candy or as … Read More...



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Tips for sewing fabric strips

Sherri of A Quilting Life shares tips for sewing long strips of fabric together for the piecing part of making a quilt top. One is a technique I use when I’m sewing together a row-by-row quilt top. It’s confirmation from … Read More...



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Scrapbook Supplies 101: What you really need to get started

Want to get up and running quickly with scrapbooking? Find out from Elsie Larson the basic supplies you need to get started. She shares tips about the two basic things you need: photos and an album, then adds information for … Read More...



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Monday 27 February 2017

Resin Clay Bracelet

A clay that I’ve had very little chance to try is resin clay. There’s a few brands out there and they mostly seem to work like air drying clay, curing at room temperature over a period of time.

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Project: Mixed Media Camper Card

Project: Mixed Media Camper Card

Designer Pam Bray combined lots of different technique like dry embossing, wire twisting, die cutting, stamping and stenciling for this fun camper card. Visit the Eileen Hull blog for the tutorial.

-Heather… Read More...



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DIY Recycled Boats

DIY Recycled Boats

One of our mottos here is to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Some of our all-time favorite craft projects are born from recycling or repurposing materials and we do it as often as we can! We hold onto neat looking bottles and cool colored containers for as long as possible, and then turn it all into a super fun craft! Some crafty messes do need a trash bag though, and we can always count on Glad. Crafting and DIY messes are no match for Glad’s new Kitchen Pro trash bags – they come with double the protection making it Glad’s biggest, strongest kitchen trash bag yet!

DIY Recycled Boats

This time, we spent an afternoon dreaming up these DIY boats. Most of our recyclables are clear or neutral in color, so we decorated them with blue and green tape for a playful, nautical vibe. We made a few different styles of boats using the materials we had on hand, but the possibilities are really endless! Keep on reading for a free printable template to make your own custom paper boats. When we were done crafting for the day, we put all our supplies away, toss the recyclables in the bin, and anything we can’t possibly repurpose anymore goes into the trash. Glad Kitchen Pro offers 53% more bag, for 53% more fun – so go ahead, enjoy more fun-filled crafty afternoons!

DIY Recycled Boats

 

What You Need

DIY Recycled Boats
  • Free printable boat template (download here)
  • Thin cardboard
  • Colored paper
  • Duct and/or electrical tape
  • Wooden skewers
  • Colored straws
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Empty bottles and containers
  • Paint (for a nautical backdrop!)
  • Paintbrush
  • Pencil
  • Hot glue gun

How-To

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 1
Print out the boat template and cut out. Trace onto a piece of thin cardboard, like an empty cereal box.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 2
Cut out the cardboard boat and fold along the dotted lines.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 3
Use hot glue to secure the tabs together to form a triangle-shaped boat. Now the fun part – start covering your boat with duct tape! This will help keep your boat dry in water.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 4
Continue covering your boat with duct tape. Electrical tape is a great option too – we used it here to make these stripes inside the boat.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 5
To make the sail, cut a paper triangle and hot glue one edge to a wooden skewer. You can play around with the size of your sail, but this one was 3 1/4” across the bottom and 4 1/2” tall. Use paint or tape to decorate your sails if you like!

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 6
Use a dab of hot glue to temporarily attach the wooden skewer into the center of the boat, holding it in place until dry. To make it more secure, cut a piece of electrical tape about 1” long and snip one edge into mini fringe. Wrap the tape around the skewer, pressing the fringed tape onto the boat to secure. Your paper boat is now complete!

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 7
For a pontoon-style boat, cut a piece of cardboard into a rectangle to be the top-raft portion of the boat. Cover the cardboard in tape.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 8
Use more tape to attach two water bottles together, and then tape or hot glue the raft on top. Make and attach a sail the same way as before.

DIY Recycled Boats

Step 9
For an even simpler boat, use an empty shampoo or conditioner bottle as the base, decorate with tape, and attach the sail on top.

DIY Recycled Boats DIY Recycled Boats DIY Recycled Boats DIY Recycled Boats

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Tutorial: Scrapbusting patchwork zipper pouch

Tutorial: Scrapbusting patchwork zipper pouch

Tutorial: Scrapbusting patchwork zipper pouch

Lana Red Studio shows how you can create this patchwork zipper pouch.  It’s a great way to use up your smaller or more oddly shaped scraps!  They’re fun to sew and you can make them … Read More...



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Learning Activities for Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated on March 2 each year, and my daughter’s school draws it out into a whole week of celebrations, with theme days related to different books (today: stripes for On Beyond Zebra), green eggs in … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Patchwork bunny softie

Tutorial and pattern: Patchwork bunny softie

Tutorial and pattern: Patchwork bunny softie

This patchwork bunny softie would make a sweet Easter present for a kid, but it would also be a pretty as an Easter decoration for a mantel or side table.  Denise from DIY Crush … Read More...



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Free Printable Quick Stitch Guides

Love this free printable Embroidery stitch guide. It’s little size makes it perfect for a Carry-along guide. There are three levels in the series from Basic to advanced. You can download and print all three versions here at Muse OfRead More...



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Individual Chunky Heart

Our chunky heart can be personalised with anything and can be added to our adjustable bracelets as additional hearts.

They can be engraved on the front and the back for that extra special touch.

Made from stainless steel so are hard wearing.

n the required fields please write the text exactly how you would like it to be engraved. The character limit for all engravings is up to 32 characters including spaces.

Delivery can take up to 14 working days, this includes the time to make & prepare your item before shipping. Bracelets are sent via royal mail first class large letter, who aim to deliver the next working day. If you are uncertain on timing please contact us prior to ordering.

Personalised heart pendants will automatically come with the heart symbol.

Please take extra care when filling in the form as we will not be responsible for any spelling mistakes made on engravings or with postal addresses. All orders are handmade and personalised by our team of in-house engravers and therefore all sales are final.

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Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper

Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper

Tutorial: Inserting an invisible zipper

Invisible zippers are magical notions.  You just sew them in and they disappear into the seam allowance of your fabrics.  Aside from the zipper pull, they’re practically invisible.  They’re not hard to install, but you … Read More...



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Congrats…….

goes out to LadySusanpdx, she’s the winner of this month Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!!

Check back here each month, we giveaway a kit from Stampin’ Up each month!

-Heather

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Guzman Y Gomez wraps contain dangerous preservative 282

Calcium propionate 282 used to be the most common mould inhibitor used in most breads, wraps and rolls. Many bakeries now do not use it anymore because of the negative side effects of this preservative on not only your children’s … Read More...



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How to make paper bag planters

I really like how organic these paper bag planters look. The stenciling makes me think of coffee bean sacks. Pop on over to the link Medina sent in to the blog Grillo Designs for the step by step tutorial on … Read More...



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DIY Garden # Stakes

These DIY Garden Hashtag signs are rather cute. They would bring a smile to your face even if they didn’t make your garden grow. I think mine would be #nogreentumbshere or maybe even #weeds.  You can grab the full DIYRead More...



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Got Milk? Strawberry Milkshake Cake

This Strawberry Milkshake cake is sure to bring all the boys to the shop. I love the oozing chocolate and contrasting pink frosting in this cake. The photo looks amazing!. Grab the recipe from Beyondfrosting.com Read More...



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DIY Snow Cone Lip Balm

We are always looking for new and exciting lip balm recipes, well guess what, we found one.

This video tutorial shows you how to make this Faux Snowcone Lip Balm holder.

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Download: Spring Pattern Papers

Download: Spring Pattern Papers

Spring is almost here! Start working on spring themed cards, planner and scrapbook pages with this lovely Spring pattern paper set. The set is free to download from Far Far Hill. 

-Heather… Read More...



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Giveaway: You Can Knit That

you can knit that reviewI don’t know why I didn’t give this one away sooner, but You Can Knit That by Amy Herzog is a book I would want if I were starting out with sweater and garment knitting, and there are definitely patterns … Read More...



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Tutorial: Ruffled burlap bunny table runner

Tutorial: Ruffled burlap bunny table runner

Tutorial: Ruffled burlap bunny table runner

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shows how you can make this ruffled burlap table runner.  Lace trim down the sides and rows of ruffles at the ends make a beautiful contrast with the rustic … Read More...



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How to Make a Travel Scrapbook Layout

Are your travel photos piling up? Get them documented in a scrapbook by following this tutorial over at Hobby Craft. Even if you don;t have the exact supplies they used, this will still inspire you to get the stories of … Read More...



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Sunday 26 February 2017

Tutorial: Hexie pincushion

Tutorial: Hexie pincushion

Tutorial: Hexie pincushion

I find hexies satisfying to make, but I’m not so good at sewing them all together to make a large project like a quilt.  I need a smaller projects for my hexies, like this hexie pincushion by … Read More...



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Tutorial: Oilcloth diaper clutch and changing mat

Tutorial: Oilcloth diaper clutch and changing mat

Tutorial: Oilcloth diaper clutch and changing mat

Alicia from Sew What Alicia shows how you can sew an oilcloth diaper clutch and changing mat.  The oilcloth makes them waterproof.  The slick surface also wipes clean easily, another important feature when … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Charm square bunny treat bags

Tutorial and pattern: Charm square bunny treat bags

Tutorial and pattern: Charm square bunny treat bags

Sew these adorable bunny treat bags from charm squares!  Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial and a free pattern for making them.  Each bag uses 4 5″ squares of fabric, … Read More...



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Project: Night Time Sky Journal Page

Project: Night Time Sky Journal Page

Over on the Unity Stamps blog you can learn how to make a stunning mixed media journal page with night time sky scene using gouache. Add some stamped images or die cuts to finish off the look.  Click here toRead More...



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Should You have a Blog for Your Creative Business?

If you have an Etsy shop or another type of creative business, do you also have a blog? Or have you thought about starting one? Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs shares 5 reasons why creative business owners should blog.

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Saturday 25 February 2017

Download: Manga Geisha Girl Digital Stamp

Download: Manga Geisha Girl

The Imagination International Academy is sharing this adorable Manga Style Geisha Girl digital stamp to download for free. Click here to get her.

-Heather

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Tutorial: Baby diaper and wipes travel pouch

Tutorial: Baby diaper and wipes travel pouch

Tutorial: Baby diaper and wipes travel pouch

Nina from Nina Makes shows how you can sew a baby diaper and wipes travel pouch.  It’s small enough to fit in your purse, but still has room for a baby diaper (or … Read More...



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Tutorial and pattern: Girls tunic dress and nightgown

Tutorial and pattern: Girls tunic dress and nightgown

Tutorial and pattern: Girls tunic dress and nightgown

Sew a tunic dress or nightgown for your little girl using this free pattern from Emily at Nap Time Creations.  The front bodice is gathered at the shoulder seam.  Make it short … Read More...



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Handmade Etsy – Shoe Sticker

Something Blue – based on the traditional rhyme stands for purity, love and fidelity. These I Do Shoe Stickers are a unique idea for the something blue for bride to be! A modern day take on a time honoured wedding … Read More...



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Giveaway Reminder: Paper Pumpkin Kit

Review and Giveaway: Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for February

There’s still time to enter to win the February Paper Pumpkin kit. Click here to visit the original post to enter to win.

-Heather… Read More...



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If you see a seam ripper | Printable

Parents of young children who sew will laugh out loud  as they learn Susan’s of Crafter Hours reason for creating this printable. But really anyone who sews can appreciate the sentiment. Myself included.

I just downloaded it (you can too … Read More...



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Soap Making Video – Cinabun Soap

This Cinnamon Bun Soap is eye catching and smells delish too.  The trick to getting these ones right is all in the coloring so make sure you follow the video tutorial step by step. I love Cinnamon!!

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Free pattern Freedom Scarf

diy-free-pattern-youtube-tutorial-crochet-freedom-scarf

You won’t believe how easy this chain scarf is! It’s yet another way to use Ruffle Yarn like Sashay, Pirouette or Starbella. Be sure to check out my YouTube Tutorial Video on how to make this in the next section!… Read More...



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Tutorial: Boxy zip pouch

Svetlana from Sotak Handmade shows how you can make a boxy zip pouch.  Contrast fabric pieced around the zipper is a fun detail that makes these bags stand out.  The boxy bags are perfect for cosmetics or shave kits.  They’re … Read More...



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DIY His + Her Face Planters

If you’re impatiently waiting for Spring to arrive, Bring the outside in with this tutorial on how to create simple craft His + Her DIY Face Planters. Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling made these fabulous planters using a Silhouette die … Read More...



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Project: Masculine Shirt and Tie Card

Project: Masculine Shirt and Tie Card

Tie one on! 🙂 This clever shirt shaped card is perfect for a masculine birthday card or Father’s Day. Torico shares a link to the original template she used plus how she designed her tie. Visit her blog for allRead More...



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Tutorial | Make Project Life Cards with Stamps

Want custom Project Life cards that fit your photos perfectly? Make your own using stamps! Get out your stamps and colored ink pads, and start with this post showing a number of ways to use stamps and inks.

You can … Read More...



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Friday 24 February 2017

Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding

Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding

Tutorial: Steampunk journal with zipper binding

Zippers don’t always have to zip.  The metal teeth make them an edgy embellishment even when you don’t need the functionality of a zipper.  This steampunk style journal uses zippers as a binding and … Read More...



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Video tutorial: Felt dahlia

Tutorial and pattern: Felt dahlia

Tutorial and pattern: Felt dahlia

See how you can make a felt dahlia like this one!  Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shares a video tutorial on her blog.  This flower is showy enough to stand on its … Read More...



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Dr. Seuss Cross Stitch Patterns

Dr. Seuss cross stitch patterns to celebrate Read Across America Day.

Dr. Seuss’ birthday is celebrated each year on March 2, and to honor his legacy of encouraging reading and silliness I thought I would share some Dr. Seuss cross stitch patterns.

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find any free ones, … Read More...



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Oatmeal Cream Pies

Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe Oatmeal cream pies were a favorite treat as a child, usually reserved for something special, like long car rides or birthday parties. It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten one from the grocery store, but I decided it would be appropriate to introduce my own children to their magic. I opted for a swiss meringue buttercream for the filling instead of the usual marshmallow fluff-based inside and ended up liked this grown-up version much better. Letting the filled cookies sit for a few hours before snacking is my favorite way to enjoy.

Ingredients

Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups rolled oats

Directions

Oatmeal Cookies
  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350° F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Add both sugars and beat on medium until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla and mix on medium until combined. Add the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Add the oats and mix on low until combined. Using a spatula, stir the batter to incorporate any stray oats on the bottom of the mixing bowl.
  • Form the dough into small balls (about a heaping tablespoon each) and place 12 on each baking sheet. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the sides are golden brown and the tops are just starting to brown but are still slightly pale.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool 5 minutes. Remove the cookies from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Ingredients

Cream Filling
Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Directions

Cream Filling
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the egg whites, sugar, and salt. Put the bowl over a double boiler (set the mixing bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the mixing bowl doesn’t touch the surface of the water).
  • Stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until the sugar is completely melted, about 4-5 minutes. While you are stirring, make sure to brush down the sides of the bowl with the spatula –this will ensure that no sugar grains are lurking on the sides, and also will help prevent the egg whites from cooking. Remove the bowl from the heat, and using a whisk attachment, whisk the egg-sugar mixture on medium-high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 8-10 minutes. The bowl should feel just about room temperature. Reduce the speed to medium again, and add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. When the butter has been completely incorporated, add the vanilla and heavy cream. Beat again until combined. Use immediately.

To Assemble the Cookies

Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe

Fill a pastry bag with the frosting, and then pipe the frosting on the bottom side of one cookie, and top with another. For a softer cookie, let the filled cookies sit for a few hours before enjoying.



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Tutorial and pattern: Basket tote bag

Tutorial and pattern: Basket tote bag

Tutorial and pattern: Basket tote bag

Caroline from Sew Can She shares a tutorial for making this beautiful basket tote.  This is a perfect everyday bag!  Easy to carry and plenty of room for all your stuff.  You can’t see … Read More...



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Homeless Man Knits Hats for Others

Homeless man loom knits hats for others in need.I know we all love a heartwarming story about knitting, right? This one comes to us via the Medford Mail Tribune (that’s in Oregon) and profiles Trinidad Flores, a homeless man who spends his time loom knitting hats to … Read More...



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DIY Storage Organizer

This organizer is made from spice jars and over trays. You don’t need to limit it to bathroom storage you could use this one in your Craft room too! The tutorial is easy to follow and you can paint it … Read More...



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