Pom-poms are awesome but so are tassels! Have you noticed that they are kind of everywhere this season? On clothing, bags, hats, home...
How to Make Tassels with your Llamallooma Pom-pom Maker
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Craft Tutorials
How to Make a Loopy Pom-pom
Today I want to share another pom-pom tutorial with you using my new Llamallooma pom-pom maker! I already covered the how-to's for the...
How to Make a Basic Pom-pom
Since the release of my new pom-pom maker last week I've received so much llama loom love! Thank you for your enthusiasm! The tool...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
It's already June and Father's Day is coming up quick, June 19th! I pulled together a few quick-sew gift ideas that would be great for...
Cupcake Party Guest: Mollie Johanson
Please welcome Mollie of Wild Olive to the Cupcake Party where we continue to celebrate my 10 year Blogiversary all month long. You might...
5 Easy Ways To Make Pompoms
As you my have noticed from my recent pillow collection, Pom Springs, I LOVE pompoms! They are so fun, colorful, and add a whimsical...
Throwback Thursday: Oak Leaf Napkin Ring Tutorial
It's starting to feel like fall and I could not be happier! It's the season of cool weather, warm sweaters, and good comfort food....
Make Perfect Pompoms using your Yarn Winder
There are plenty of ways to make pompoms, from DIY cardboard circle templates to store bought tools. Many of them are great, but all of...
First Flake: Felt Ornament Tutorial
Welcome! Back in the day (Almost 10 years ago!) I created this free tutorial for my readers and it’s become one of my TOP TEN most popular...
Easter Egg Buddies Tutorial
Here's a quick last minute Easter Tutorial to do with all of those plastic eggs you have hanging around. You'll need: Plastic eggs White,...
Felted Wristlet Tutorial: Warm Hands, Warm Heart
Each night at the dinner table my husband, two teen boys and I hold hands for a brief moment of thanks. Our 14 year old has the chilliest...
Felt Peace Wreath Tutorial
Members of the Holiday Stitch-along Ornament Club, get your Felt Peace Dove Ornaments made, because I have a cute little wreath you can...
Tutorial: Santa Napkin Holder
Happy December! This is such a wonderful crazy happy month for us with Christmas plus birthdays for both boys. In the midst of the...
Mini Earmuffs Tutorial
Are you ready for another dose of cute? This is the third and final post in my *mini* series of warm winter accessories for the Wildlife...
Fabric Star Ornament Tutorial
Welcome! Back in the day (10+ years ago!) I created this free tutorial for my readers and it's become one of my top ten most popular...
Scrappy Garland: Fab Felt Holiday Crafts
Felt scraps and pom-poms and jingle bells, oh my! It's time you know...to really start thinking about your holiday making! Please join me...
legos and creativity everywhere
The Lego-ing begins even before breakfast. I hear the boys go downstairs and get to work. Sometimes the spread of Legos on the floor (and...
Valentine Heart Chain Tutorial (& more!)
If you're looking for an easy-peasy Valentine paper heart chain that you can make with your kids, look no further! All you need is some...
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Is it too soon for a Halloween project? Didn't think so. I've been wanting to make this since I thought of it about a year ago. I whipped...
pussy willow rainbow
I've always loved pussy willow branches and think of them as a hopeful sign that spring is on its way. With the big snow piles finally...
DIY branding
Way back in fashion design school I got the notion to experiment with a wood burning tool on leather. I thought, hey, if a hot iron can...
Yay! and Boo!
Thanks to all who entered the give-away for a spot in my online workshop. Let's hear a big YAY! for Christine who was randomly chosen as...
ladybug ladybug…
New, in the shop! Ladybug Tape Measure and Leaf Scissor Case Pattern. Available in a handy PDF that I will happily email to you upon...
glue gun fun
After gettin' jiggy with the glue gun last week, nothing around here is safe from being ribbon-ized or trim-ificated. How 'bout clothes...