AnneLiese at Aesthetic Nest shows how she made custom paper masking tape using double-sided tape and patterned papers. Click here to got o the tutorial.
How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party
A chocolate tasting party? Yeah, I think I’d accept that invite. Learn alllll about hosting a chocolate tasting party over at Sisteroo. First, learn the ins and outs of chocolate with a history lesson HERE, find a lesson … Read More...
Make Your Own Puffed Cereal
Millet into DIY puffed cereal. Who knew? Fnd the how-tos HERE at LiberatedMind.com.
Twine Rope Bowl
This lovely country look can be yours and it’s much easier than you think. Don’t buy one, make one instead. Head over to homework to make a twine rope bowl. (Inspired by Centsational Girl.)
Polymer Clay Robots (are awesome)
You should take a look at RobotsAreAwesome because, well, robots are awesome. And these ones are made from *polymer clay*. Which just makes them much more awesome. The shop owner, who says her name is HerArtSheLoves, also has a Flickr … Read More...
Scrapbook Paper Flower Wall Art
If you’re looking for a pretty piece of wall art but don’t want to spend a lot of money, you may want to dig into your scrapbook paper supply! Grab some canvas and go to town with this tutorial from … Read More...
CROCHET CLUB AUGUST, 2011
I wrote so much about the Yarn Crawl that I almost forgot to share the news of the latest meeting of the St. Louis Crochet Club. We met August 17, 2011 and there was lots of show ‘n tell. In … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece hat with woven ribbon and bow
Fleece Fun has a free pattern for making this quick and easy fleece hat. The brimless beanie hat is accented with a piece of contrasting ribbon threaded through and tied in a pretty bow. The pattern is available in a … Read More...
Tutorial: Drafting bodice and sleeve patterns for kids’ clothes
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts continues her Pattern Perfect Kids series on drafting patterns for kids’ clothes. The series includes tutorials show how to draft a bodice front, a bodice back, and a sleeve, as well as … Read More...
CraftGossip Exclusive 15% Off All Couleur Caramel Natural Makeup Purchases ( read more to see how to collect your discount code )
Who got a chance to read the review I did on Couleur Caramel? Are you looking to buy some new mascara? Is your foundation running low? GREAT!!!!! I have a CraftGossip Exclusive Code that entitles you to 15% off your … Read More...
September FREE GIFT when you purchase from Cosima Skincare
September FREE GIFT when you purchase from www.cosimaskin.com is your choice of a 50ml Toner/Hydrator perfect to fresh your skin in the warmer months or to stop the dehydrating effects of air conditioning. Just mention this offer in the comments … Read More...
Organizing Measuring Cups and Spoons
I posted recently about Becky’s fun kitchen conversation chart, so now I’ll share her creative way to get some more organization in the hub of the home. Head over to Infarrantly Creative to see her post on Organizing Measuring Cups … Read More...
Freebie: Teacher Appreciation Card
Lori Whitlock (one of the talented designers for Echo Park) shares a free teacher appreciation card download on her blog, click here to download the PNG and tell your childs teacher “Thanks!” for all they do.
-Heather
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Six ways with felt flowers
Catherine of Gingham Cherry has been having a lot of fun making felt flowers recently and thought she would show us 6 different ways we can use them too. She has more ideas as well so may do another … Read More...
Learn CQ with SharonB
SharonB of Pin Tangle is offering her Encrusted Crazy Quilting course online. Yes! Sharon says,
… Read More...Encrusted Crazy Quilting offers students the opportunity to learn how to piece, develop and heavily hand embellish a crazy quilt block with hand embroidery, beading
Chains, Chains, Chains goes to…
Lisa H.! Congratulations to Lisa and good luck to you, dear readers. I have several new giveaways coming soon!
A secret revealed
I am simultaneously laughing at the humor of this piece and filled with bug-eyed awe at its masterful execution. Spastique boutique created this embroidery of blue tits for the Sew Risque exhibition. NSFW: See its glow-in-the dark punch line.… Read More...
Stitching your life
Joetta Maue speaks a bit about autobiographical needleart–hers and others’–in a Textile Arts Center post. The photos are amazing and will have you hunting down more of these artists’ work. See the post.
Tat a moustache necklace
TotusMel of Needle Tatting and Other Nonsense is sharing her technique for making this simple tatted moustache necklace. Too cute! See the tute at her Instructables post.
Mini Borgias
I adore the Showtime series The Borgias. So it was doubly fun to see Deri‘s latest commissioned DeriDolls: Cesare and Lucrecia Borgia. And I loved scrutinizing the details of these costumes from Deri’s close-up photos, as well as … Read More...