A whole bunch of fun, festive Valentine’s Day craft & sewing tutorials to make with felt. Decor, clothes, toys, and lots of gift to sew or craft from felt.… Read More...
Use 4 fat quarters to sew up a drawstring backpack, fast and easy! Barbara Esposito shares a tutorial at Moda Bake Shop. It’s a great project for beginners, or for a quick project to make for the kids or grandkids. … Read More...
This beautiful heart collage proves that nature collages aren’t just for kids. It couldn’t be simpler to make, and the result is truly stunning. Nature really is the star of the show in this gorgeous Valentines gift. Learn how to … Read More...
We are all Super Fans….of recycled crafts of course but that doesn’t mean we can’t also like a little football as well. Why not combine the fun by making this recycled pretty paper straw and paper football game? Pop on … Read More...
I love the whimsical style of this Valentine’s Day printable, so modern and fun! They would be great journaling cards on scrapbook pages, fit perfect in a Project Life album or for note taking in a planner. And they are … Read More...
These hearts with envelopes dies can be decorated with stamps, glitter and stickers and are perfect for classroom Valentines. Best of all they are FREE!
Click here to download the digital cut files from SVG Cuts.
-Heather… Read More...
Transform a few glittery vinyl pencil bags from the dollar store into a bag shaped like a realistic nail polish bottle. It would make a cute bag to hold toiletries or makeup! Michelle from Michelle’s Romantic Triangle has a video … Read More...
Chain and Beads Earrings – This jewelry making tutorial shows you how to create a stunning pair of boho or festival style earrings. These earrings are such a pretty design and can be color matched to your outfit. You don’t … Read More...
Sometimes as a knitter you start playing with yarn without a real idea of what you’re making or if it will turn into a project.
So it was with Tina Tse when she started playing with modular knitting, randomly putting … Read More...
If you’d like a little educational activity for little kids for Valentine’s Day, try out these free printable Valentine’s Day alphabet flashcards from Blessed Learners.
All the words have something to do with love or Valentine’s Day, such as friendship, … Read More...
This little quilt is a great size to use as a wall hanging, table topper, or placemat. The heart makes it nice for Valentine’s Day, but could really be used any time of the year! Staci from Crafty Staci has … Read More...
We saw this free crochet pattern and new we had to feature it on the blog. It’s Celtic, its traditional and it’s perfect for St Patrick’s day or any day that you wish to get into the Irish spirit. You … Read More...
From subtle to pastel to bold Yana used this lovely swan stamp from Hero Arts in 3 completely different ways for very different looks. I love seeing the versatility you can get from just one image using various techniques.
She’s … Read More...
It’s no secret that Jane Mosbacher Morris is one of my very best friends on the planet. What you might not know is that Jane and I have traveled across the US (and the world!) together. Remember our amazing Haiti pictures and videos?
Her first book, Buy the Change You Want to See: Use Your Purchasing Power to Make the World a Better is OUT this week, and I’m already in love (you can buy one here!). It covers how every one of us can be a conscious consumer – regardless of budget – and includes topics like coffee, chocolate, gifts, apparel, and shoes! It also talks about ways to repurpose items we may no longer need, including recommending some great charities that specialize in specific types of donations. Below are a few of her and my favorite suggestions for category-specific clothing donations (just a sneak peak of why you should grab this book today!)!
Dress for Success: Preparing for a job interview can take a lot of thought. Worrying about the affordability of an appropriate interview outfit shouldn’t be an additional burden. So goes the thinking of this international nonprofit that provides professional attire for vulnerable women seeking employment. The nonprofit also offers life- skills training and a support system to help women move toward economic independence. Local affiliates accept gently used clothing and accessories and unused beauty products.
Becca’s Closet: In high school, Rebecca Kirtman decided to collect hundreds of prom dresses to donate to girls in South Florida who might otherwise skip the dance due to the high cost of the dress. Becca’s Closet awards “dress scholarships” to high school seniors who have shown leadership in their communities. You can donate your gently used dresses by finding your local Becca’s Closet chapter.
Brides Across America: This nonprofit helps military brides, many of whom are living on a small salary, feel like Cinderella on their wedding day by giving them beautiful (used) wedding gowns. To donate your dress (and wedding accessories, such as a veil), fill out the application form online.
Once Upon A Child: Once Upon A Child is the largest U.S. resale franchise that buys and sells gently used kids’ and baby clothing and gear, helping moms in two ways: by selling safe, clean products at a good price and by offering parents the opportunity to recycle children’s nearly new items and get paid on the spot.
I love using old books in my paper crafts, it’s one of my favorite mediums to use. You can use snippets, text pages, illustrations or the whole book. Like in this wonderful altered art book from Lena. She decorated her … Read More...
Start your Valentine’s Day stitching now with one of these fun modern cross stitch designs. Lots of hearts and loves, with a few other fresh ideas thrown in, this is a great curated list of Valentines cross stitch patterns.… Read More...
Have the kids make dessert for Easter dinner this year! A quick and easy Easter bunny cake that is fun to decorate for Easter or a spring birthday. What a great cake to take to a picnic or dinner too.… Read More...
These are some neat hearts – on this necklace or whatever you want to put them on! – due to the fun combo of metal leaf and gloss on translucent clay. This tutorial from Kellie of Make It With Me … Read More...
Make these low budget Tea Light Candles, perfect for Valentines Day. They are so pretty and so easy to make. They make wonderful handmade gifts or use them on your Valentine’s day tablescape or dinner table.… Read More...
It’s almost Valentine’s day and time to do some DIY Valentine’s Day crafts. This simple paper heart garland is a simple way the children can participate in the decorating.… Read More...
So, if you haven’t guessed, I decided to use the Ava yarn from Classic Elite Yarns. It’s a beautiful metallic silver yarn; a blend of viscose, wool and polyester. Right off the bat, I had a vision for this particular … Read More...
This heart shaped rag wreath is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Simple Simon & Co. shows how to make one, and you don’t even have to know how to sew! Collect up some red, pink, and white fabrics and turn … Read More...
Bonnie from Bonnie and Blithe shows how you can make a circle skirt dress. It’s a cute style to wear, perfect for school or church or play. And the circle skirt is so much fun to twirl!! It’s also a … Read More...
Heart shapes are a great design element any time of year, but especially around Valentine’s Day. It’s fun to see hearts combined with other classic designs, like this gingham heart cross stitch design from Felt Magnet.
Designed by Karen Creftor, … Read More...
Nothing conjures up summer more than the smell of freshly cut grass, frangipani’s and lavender.
Fill your house with summer scents by making your very own scented soy candle.
Soy candles can be expensive so why not make them yourself!… Read More...
These little melted pony bead flowers look like vintage flower buttons. If you like to make your own embellishments for all sorts of things that coordinate perfectly with your other accessories. I bet these would look fun on planner clips … Read More...
Somehow I missed that this happened last year, but for the second year in a row Marly Bird is doing a mystery knitalong (and crochetalong, if you’re into that sort of thing) for the Big Game, which if you’re not … Read More...
It takes just 5 minutes to create a soap holder from a wash cloth! Heather from Happiest Camper shows how to make one. The terry cloth holder allows you to use every last bit of the soap. The simple sleeve … Read More...
The pretty pink goes perfectly with the soft brown of the bears on these sweet Valentine cards from Nichol Spohr. I also love how she accented to words with die cuts.
Visit her blog for a video how to.
-Heather… Read More...
The winged hearts on this lovely layout from Lorilei add lots of depth and dimension to her page. The pops of pink and gold really stand out against the black and white and the touches of thread and stitching add … Read More...
I love crafting for Valentine’s Day! And these colorful treat bags are easy to make and fun to fill with candy or little gifts. These bags are made with handy household materials and can be decorated with an assortment of … Read More...
Crafting with Machine Embroidery is a blog with articles, projects, and free designs for the Machine Embroiderer.
New articles or projects come out weekly. This project How to make an amazing Valentine’s Day Embroidery Treat Bag is simple, the crafter … Read More...
These easy to make baskets make great hostess gifts! These little crochet baskets are made by wrapping cord with crochet stitches. Such a fun little crochet project that is perfect for stylish benchtop organization. See the full crochet pattern here.… Read More...
These easy DIY bath salts make great DIY gifts, especially for Valentine’s day. Rose bath salts look and smell amazing, and only take 5-10 minutes to make. Epsom salts used in this DIY are very healthy for us because they … Read More...
Caroline from Sew Can She shows how to make her Perfect DIY Wallet. The quilted wallet has everything you need in a wallet. Inside are smaller pockets for credit cards, larger pockets for paper money or checkbooks, and a zip … Read More...
With Valentine’s Day coming up, it’s a great time to start decorating with some Heart Art! It’s an easy mixed media craft project that appeals to all ages! It would also work as wedding decor! This tutorial is a great … Read More...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than to make a little piece of art that says : LOVE in a new way? The “LOVE” letters are free to download and you can use … Read More...
Galaxy and space designs are still really popular right now. I love that Laura used a stamp set that wouldn’t be considered a traditional Valentine set to make this fun To the Moon and Back card. Check your stash, you’ve … Read More...
Ironing is a necessary step in almost any sewing project, but it’s not always convenient to have an ironing board permanently set up in your sewing space. I have a dedicated sewing room, but it’s a pretty small room so … Read More...
Donut are here to stay a little longer and I finally gave in and made my first donut board this Easter so I do hope it trends for a little bit longer. This is the first time I have seen … Read More...
I always loved Shrinky Dinks, because they seem kind of magical. Put the plasticy material in the oven and it shrinks, but your image still looks pretty much the same as when you made it in larger form.
Did you … Read More...
Recently I was looking for a rainbow shawl to make for a friend who is starting chemo. I know I could make any shawl pattern into a rainbow shawl, but I needed something fast that I didn’t have to think … Read More...
Do you love the decorate your home with vintage pieces? If so, this Love My Vintage Home embroidery hoop art by Flamingo Toes needs to be hanging on a wall somewhere in your house. The adorable hoop art design uses … Read More...
Using the otter stamp and saying from super cute new Hey Love stamps from Stampin’ Up I made this sweet Valentine’s Day card. I’ll show you how to use a die cut for a stencils with ink blending to make … Read More...
One of my favorite things to do is read. I actually read every single day, it’s how I relax and unwind at the end of each day. It’s a part of my regular habits but I never thought to scrapbook … Read More...
Cozy up this winter with a festive hand stitching project for Valentine’s Day! This is a curated list of modern embroidery patterns with lots of hearts, love, and flowers. Perfect crafts for Valentine’s Day.… Read More...
Bookmarks are a great alternative to candy for giving out in class. You can make easy Valentine’s day bookmarks out of napkins and felt that are super easy and cheap to make! Plus a free printable to attach to the … Read More...
Making patterns can be so soothing and relaxing. Why not do it with a wood burning tool with all sorts of cool attachments? Pop on over to the blog Journey Creativity to see how to make wood burned patterns … Read More...
Home decor weight cotton makes beautiful tea towels!! I used some vintage home dec weight fabric to create this Love applique tea towel with a design loosely inspired by a towel I saw at Anthropologie. I went with a color … Read More...
Why is it photos of babies and animals (really anyone) sleeping are so darn cute!? This adorable page from Laura captures all of the sweetness of sleeping and taking naps. Be sure to snap some photos of loved ones taking … Read More...
