50+ DIY Projects Using Old Maps
By Larissa Coleman on Mar 26, 2015 10:30 am 
Who doesn’t love the look of an old map? There are so many different styles and colors of a map, and the old blue and green coloring of the world globe is far from being the only option to use. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Master Grafting with this Great Blog Series
By Sarah White on Mar 26, 2015 10:27 am 
Joni Coniglio has a great series of posts over on Knitting Daily all about grafting that you’re going to want to read if you’ve ever been mystified by this knitting technique or wondered if there are different ways to do … Read More...
Continue Reading » Can You Spot The Odd One Out?
By Shellie Wilson on Mar 26, 2015 10:00 am 
Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t mean you can’t add your own little twist. Love this idea and photos by hooklook
You can join in with her by making your own crochet locks and attaching them to public … Read More...
Continue Reading » Facts About Why Your Baby Wants To Be Held
By Shellie Wilson on Mar 26, 2015 10:00 am 
Have you ever wondered why a baby naturally wants you to hold them?
This article by Sarahockwell-smith.com shares (her views) on why a baby just wants to be held in the first few months of life. I don’t know about … Read More...
Continue Reading » Colorful Chicks in Nests
By Sherri Osborn on Mar 26, 2015 09:00 am 
You can make these colorful chicks to give to the kids for Easter. or you can have the kids make them. They can be filled with Easter treats or small trinkets, and make great decorations for your dinner table. You … Read More...
Continue Reading » Project: Window Card
By Heather Holbrook on Mar 26, 2015 08:56 am 
Such a pretty surprise hides inside this unique card! You can find directions for this diagonal window card using a new die cut from Ellen Hudson over on her blog. Designer Kittie Caracciolo will show you step by step how … Read More...
Continue Reading » 8 Thing to Make With a Fat Quarter
By Larissa Coleman on Mar 26, 2015 10:55 am 
Fat quarters are a great piece of fabric to have on hand and whether you cut your own from scraps or buy them at your local quilt shop, there are many things you can make with a fat quarter. These … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
By Anne Weaver on Mar 26, 2015 10:34 am 
Tutorial: Simple floor cushion
Polly from Pieces by Polly shares a tutorial at Fairfield World showing how you can make a simple floor cushion. She appliques a large letter to each one (using heat transfer material), making a set that spells out … Read More...
Continue Reading » Easter Garland Tutorial
By Katie Smith on Mar 26, 2015 05:41 am 
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared this tutorial on her blog and I think it’s a really cute and simple decoration for Easter, and it’s perfect for making with the kids! Stephanie says: “If you're looking for a cute and … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Beaver softie
By Anne Weaver on Mar 26, 2015 08:37 am 
Free pattern: Beaver softie
Joy from XOXO Grandma shares a free pattern for making an itty bitty beaver softie. He is sooo cute! He’s got big beaver teeth and a flat beaver tail. He’s small enough to fit in an small metal … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial | Sketch out an Inspiring Quote
By Francine Clouden on Mar 26, 2015 08:00 am 
Get those inspiring quotations off your computer screens and up on your walls using this tutorial from Get Silvered. Pam shares how she used her Silhouette sketching pens to create the poster above. She also made a more minimalist version. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial | Cute Stamped Easter Cards
By Francine Clouden on Mar 26, 2015 07:15 am 
Send Easter greetings with these adorable stamped cards from Whisking Mama. Trina shares how to use a common household items as a stamp to create eggs, chicks and bunnies. This is a great one to do with kids. You’ll also … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial | Easter Basket and Easter Grass
By Francine Clouden on Mar 26, 2015 06:45 am 
Whip up a sweet Easter basket for your kids, using basic craft supplies. You’ll need a metal bucket, paint, washi tape and green tissue paper to make your own grass. Add a personalized touch by cutting your child’s name out … Read More...
Continue Reading » DIY Petite Easter Bunny Basket
By Elaine Robitaille on Mar 26, 2015 12:29 am 
Lianne and Paul have done it again! They have another Easter project on the Sculpey site that is fabulous. The little candy like bunnies are perfect in their tiny baskets. You could make the bunnies separately as charms, pendants, magnets … Read More...
Continue Reading » Easter Candy Carrots – Almond M&Ms
By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 25, 2015 07:00 pm 
These would be adorable on top of a cupcake or on top of a pudding cup with oreos crumbled to look like dirt for a garden cup. Great way to use up some leftover Easter candy, if you have any. … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques
By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 08:32 pm 
Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques
Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys. The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of … Read More...
Continue Reading » Free pattern: Easter baby bib
By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 07:30 pm 
Free pattern: Easter baby bib
Alicia from Felt With Love Designs shares a free pattern for making a simple baby bib with spring or Easter designs. These would make a sweet gift to welcome a spring baby! The bib has a … Read More...
Continue Reading » Frit in Frit by Cynthia Morgan
By Cathi Milligan on Mar 25, 2015 07:20 pm 
Cynthia Morgan has one of the best glass blogs around. I found this gem via Pinterest…she shows you how to put frit in frit using simple kitchen tools. The resulting fused glass is awesome. She doesn’t claim to have invented … Read More...
Continue Reading » 14 Free Printables for Easter
By Dana Hinders on Mar 25, 2015 02:11 pm 
Free printable decorations are a simple, budget-friendly way to add interest to your holiday celebrations. The 36th Avenue has a roundup of 14 adorable free Easter-themed printables, including banners, frameable art, and more. The modern designs and the bright colors … Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Wrist cuffs from jeans waistbands
By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 04:39 pm 
Tutorial: Wrist cuffs from jeans waistbands
Jill from Be Our Best shares a fun upcycle project for a jeans waistband. She turns it into a wrist cuff bracelet. It’s cute left plain, showing off the jeans details. Or, embellish it … Read More...
Continue Reading » Wool Flowers
By Linda Lanese on Mar 25, 2015 04:11 pm 
Another charming tutorial from Sweet Paul! Last week I showed you his yarn wrapped eggs and you can see they are part of the scene with his Wool Flowers. I really like the way he uses the natural colors adding … Read More...
Continue Reading » Making Raisins
By Carolyn Bickford on Mar 25, 2015 01:00 pm 
I’m actually not a raisin fan, which is weird since I love grapes. But I won’t let my dislikes interfere with my posts. I love the idea of crafting or doing projects with kids, especially when they are young. Even … Read More...
Continue Reading » Big Idea! Make a giant Easter basket with a kiddie pool
By Stefanie Girard on Mar 25, 2015 12:35 pm 
Wow! What kid wouldn’t be crazy surprised Easter morning when they saw this giant Easter basket made out of a kiddie pool? Or why not make this for a party where there will be lots of little kids? Either way … Read More...
Continue Reading » Advice from a reformed fabric hoarder
By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 01:34 pm 
Advice from a reformed fabric hoarder
3 months ago, Cheryl from Sew Can Do came clean about her fabric hoarding and vowed to change her ways. Her latest blog post is an update on her progress. She includes some practical … Read More...
Continue Reading » Metal Punched Necklace
By Shellie Wilson on Mar 25, 2015 01:00 pm 
This necklace is created by punching metal daisies with a craft punch and layering them onto the wrapped wire necklace.
You can check out the full tutorial here on Cuddlybuddly.com.… Read More...
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Add a lace hem to a sweater or top
By Anne Weaver on Mar 25, 2015 12:04 pm 
Tutorial: Add a lace hem to a sweater or top
LiZ from Simple Simon & Company upgraded a clearance sale sweater by adding a strip of lace to the bottom. This simple embellishment dresses up a plain sweater and gives … Read More...
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