May
19
Whether you’re a lacemaker, or you’d like to learn, or you’re just a fan: heads up! LaceNews announces a world-class event to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in August. The 60th International Organization of Lace, Inc. (IOLI) Convention, Lace in Translation, promises classes from 3 to 30 hours led by experts from around the world. Registration is …
May
19
Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane created this design for Mother’s Day, but I think it works (with perhaps some changes to the colors) for every occasion from birthday, to wedding, to anniversary, to Valentine’s Day, to Christmas. If you’re new to embroidery, don’t be intimidated by the stitches — they’re all newbie-friendly. Go to Sedef’s post for the free pattern …
May
19
Orna Willis has updated her Adorn Etsy shop with kits for several new needlepoint cuffs and lockets. The richness of the colors, threads, and stitches make Orna’s designs irresistible to make and to wear. Go to her online shop.…
May
19
Turn a worn-out pair of jeans into stylish shorts with a bit of lace on the pockets and a delicate machine-embroidery design at the hems. Get all the details from the free tutorial at Urban Threads.…
May
19
My dad was a firefighter for over 20 years so this fireman’s hat die cut shape makes me smile. I’m very proud of my dad for all those years he served as a firefighter (he’s happily retired playing lots of golf and boating now). If you have a fireman in your life or a little guy who wants to be …
May
18
The giveaway is almost over! You’ve got only 24 hours left to enter the Design Dye Giveaway! (Click here to read and enter!) If you’ve already entered, then check out some of the new tutorials over on the blog. There’s one all about color mixing in complex designs–the way they created this adorable balloon loving robot. And there’s …
May
18

The most common wedding craft made from polymer clay seems to be the wedding cake toppers. While I’m not talented enough to do realistic sculptures of people… I’m not the only one who thinks a more stylized shape would work nicely. In this post here’s no specific instructions on how to make the bird but some good advice on adding …
May
18
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Smoke alarms may be an essential home safety device but they are certainly not known for their visual design. Here at last is a smoke alarm that breaks with convention. Now available in Australia for the first time, the Chick-a-Dee smoke alarm is an innovative, bird-shaped smoke detector that combines form and …
May
18
My Owl Barn has created a free printable calender for 2013 that allows you to hand select a beautiful owl image for each month.…
May
18
Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to make this gingham sunglass case with a big bow at the opening. It’s part of her Gingham Style series. The case is padded with two layers of interfacing to help protect the lenses from scratches. Go to her tute.
[photo from See Kate Sew]…
May
18
On their blog Eat. Sleep. Make. Jen and Shannon host a series called “Made It For Me” where they encourage people to make something for themselves. In one of their posts they feature a tutorial by Stephanie from Henry Happened. In this tutorial Stephanie shows how to turn antique brooches into wearable bangles. Check it out and …
May
18

Leave it to Martha Stewart’s weddings team to come up with a set of simple candle wraps so gorgeous. Head over to MS Weddings for the tutorial.…
May
18
A Pumpkin and a Princess shows how to make this adorable pincushion, using a berry basket, a bit of pleated trim, and a square of fabric in a cheery summer print. Go to her blog for the tutorial.
[via Craftgawker]
[photo from A Pumpkin and a Princess]…
May
18
The Verve Stamps blog has a great video showing how to align matching dies and stamps. Lots of companies are adding dies to go with their stamp images so you don’t need to cut them out, simply die cut them.
-Heather…
May
18
Would you believe that these Faux Stamped Necklaces are made using vinyl? They look like metal! Jennifer from Eat. Sleep. Make. created these beautiful faux stamped necklaces and shared her tutorial with us. Check it out and be inspired to make your own Faux Stamped Necklace for less than what the real stamped metal necklaces cost.…
May
18

Beeswax candles make an excellent gift and their subtle yellow color can’t be beat. Grab the DIY at The Sweetest Occasion.…
May
18
Mason jars go from rustic to glam with a quick and easy coating of glitter! Get the tutorial at The Knotty Bride.…
May
18
How cool are these zippered flip flops?! Laura from The Experimental Home shows how to make them. All you need is a pair of inexpensive flip flops, a couple of matching zippers, and a needle and thread. Go to her tute.
[via Dollar Store Crafts]…
May
18
Cherie from You and Mie guest blogs in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she made this pillowcase top with mod circle appliques. The design is inspired by the Colour Pop Top by Mini Boden. The pillowcase top is super easy to sew (great for beginners!). The circle appliques are also easy …
May
18
Making a pair of pants? Melissa from Blank Slate Patterns and Melly Sews shows how to sew a zipper fly. Go to her tutorial to see how it’s done.
[photo from Melly Sews]…
May
18
Suz from SewPony shows how you can stitch your larger fabric scraps together to make a little girl’s gathered skirt. Go to her blog for the how-to.
[photo from SewPony]…
May
18
The background on this lovely card is dry embossed with an embossing folder but Vicki at Wizards Hangout took it one step further and added ink to the folder for a colored background “behind” the embossing. Visit her website for details on this technique.
-Heather…
May
18
This stunning pattern appears on a Spanish language blog, but you can make it for yourself because it contains a very clear diagram to accompany the pattern. So, head over there and print off the pattern so you can make one of these very popular owls for yourself. It’ll look really pretty hanging in your front window!
Then, go …
May
18
2: Fromage Wooden Cheese Tray $19.99
4 :Octopus Serving Platter $89.00
5 :Las Ramblas $13.20
6 :2 qrt Serving bowl Rachel Ray $50.40
7 :Vintage Bessemer Serving platter $25.00
8 :Handmade Fruit Tier $160.00
9: Threshold Platter Target $9.99
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May
17
Jonty Hurwitz sculpts like you’ve never seen before. Each of his pieces is mathematically calculated to produce an image only when viewed in a specific reflection. He uses computers to scan an item, then distorts it using special algorithms. The final pieces are then created and placed next to special view cylinders that allow the original image to be seen. …
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