This time of year, I am never lacking occasions that necessitate a great gift idea, and today’s idea for a framed corkboard display is a terrific handmade gift idea for moms, teachers, friends, graduates and more! This is an easy craft idea that requires only easy-to-find supplies. Let’s get started! This project is one that…
Gifts for Women
Hand-Stitched Felt Heart Sachets
These felt heart sachets are stitched completely by hand, and they are a great project to try your hand at basic hand embroidery. Why not surprise someone special with a handmade valentine craft that smells as nice as it looks? Read on for the free pattern and full how-to. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up…
Heart Pocket Pillows & Treat Bags (Two Projects, One Pattern!)
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to round up some fun craft ideas for the day of love and get to work. Today’s free sewing pattern will enable you to make two fun valentine projects: a heart pocket pillow and a heart-shaped treat bag. Either one is sure to be…
Elegant Wristlet Clutch Pattern + Tutorial
Accessories truly can make an outfit, and this simple clutch-style handbag is no exception. This wristlet clutch handbag can easily be completed in the span of an afternoon, and it is the perfect way to use up scraps of fabric you might have on hand. When you see how easily these come together, you’ll want…
Cinnamon Spice Muffin Mix + Free Printable Label (Swell Noël #7)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a cleverly packaged, delicious muffin mix in a jar from the immensely talented Cindy of Skip to my Lou. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen…
Paper Mache Memory Box
It seems that I’m always wishing for a way to rewind things to remember all of the fond memories from this time of year, so that I can tuck away special moments to recall when life isn’t quite so harried. When a box brimming with goodies from Consumer Crafts arrived on my doorstep a couple…
Favorite Things Gift Idea
I love that I have another opportunity today to introduce you to two more new members on the PS Team: Nat and Holly from My Sister’s Suitcase! These girls are every bit as darling in person as they are on their blog. I know you’ll love them as much as I do! Take it away,…
Vintage Lace Brooches
There is something about cotton lace that just exudes vintage charm. Today’s tutorial shows you how to create lovely gathered flowers from such lace to create the perfect backdrop to showcase pretty buttons, or in this case, some lovely rhinestone pendants from the Styled by Tori Spelling line of jewelry. These lace brooches, which mimic…
DIY Accessories with Styled by Tori Spelling
I shared a sneak peek a couple of weeks ago of the gorgeous haul of goodies I received from Darice from their Styled by Tori Spelling line of jewelry. If I was in love with these pieces when I first cracked open the box, suffice it to say I am absolutely smitten after playing and…
7 Mothers’ Day Gifts to Make!
With Mothers’ Day just one week away (can you believe it??), it’s time to think of something special to give the moms in your life to thank them for all they do. If you are in the market for great handmade gift ideas, check out this fabulous lineup from this week’s Saturday 7 Party!one. Custom…