I’m so excited about this so I’m sharing it here. If you’re in the Los Angeles area this Saturday, June 11th please stop by The Glass Studio for a No Days Adhesive “Road Show”. Their resident goddess and my … Read More...
Weddings Wednesday Linky Party Features
Today I’m featuring 3 guests who joined this week’s linky party! First up is a fun paper cake created by Diane Flowers and featured on the Crafts ‘n Coffee blog. Love the “frosting” made from filigree paper lace! The article … Read More...
Toaster Mural
And it’s made of toast, of course. 2,500 pieces of toast. Spotted on Foodiggity, the toaster mural was created by Ingrid Falk and Gustavo Aguerre of AKA FA+. Learn more about the project HERE.
Technique: Make Your Own Baker’s Twine
Baker’s twine is super hot right now, you’ll see it popping up on all sorts of crafts, especially cards and scrapbook pages. You can of course buy it from many on-line shops but it’s always better to make something yourself … Read More...
Bench Redo: Before and After
Wow talk about a great looking facelift! From 70’s ick to modern day lovely! I love how Aimee found this old bench on Craigslist and ended up having to trash the old seat completely due to the smell. She refashioned … Read More...
How to recycle an old purse into a new stylish one
Ain’t that a purdy purse? Want to give one of your old purses a new look? Jen created this fun project that she shared at her blog Scissors & Spatulas.
Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style
check out this link for a sweet Rebeccas Pearcy textile giveaway: Giveaway: Rebecca Pearcy Textiles | Family Style.
Father’s Day Golf Cupcakes
Even the flag is edible. Learn to make them HERE at Mega Crafty.
Watermelon JellO
… that looks like slices of watermelon, of course. Learn to make it HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
Call for thoughts on Uniquely You Dress Form
I’m thinking of getting a Uniquely You Dress Form. I would love to hear other’s thoughts on this.
It seem good because it is pinable. However, how adjustable is it? Like, what if I get larger or smaller? Also, … Read More...
Free knit felted bag pattern
This charming, free knit felted bag pattern comes from the Crystal Palace Yarns. This Red Hat Felted Bag Suite is designed, knit and felted by Terry L. Ross for Crystal Palace Yarns. I can picture carrying this flowered purse with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a pattern from your leggings, and get the crotch right
Leggings are a staple of my little girl’s wardrobe. She wears them in the fall and winter under dresses and tunics. In the warmer months, she wears bike shorts under her playdresses so she can climb on the monkey bars without showing … Read More...
From my studio last week: June 7, 2011
So after last week’s test run of the bike shorts, I had planned to make piles and piles of bike shorts for my daughter. And I did get one made, and photo’d it along the way so I could write … Read More...
Sand Dollar Cookies
These perfect sand dollar cookies almost make me feel like I’m sitting on a beach chair running my hands through the sand. Almost. Learn to make them HERE at Diamonds for Dessert.
Monkey Cupcakes
Yep, monkey cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at Kids Fun and Games.
Careful Driving Birthday Cake
As one who panics at the thought of her daughter some day crossing 16th street by herself (I live just off of 16th Street in Washington, DC, the crazy busy street that ends a few miles down the road at … Read More...
Individual Ice Cream Party Cupcakes
Food that looks like other food has become one of my staples of edible crafting, I think. Like these cupcakes. That are really ice cream. Oh, and there’s a brownie base. Learn to make them HERE at The Crafty Penguin… Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Anthro-inspired funky stripe throw pillow
Suzannah from Creative Dressmaking and Adventures in Dressmaking shows how she made this funky stripe throw pillow, inspired by a similar pillow from Anthropologie. It’s actually the reverse side of her bohemian pillow, so she’s getting two looks from one … Read More...
Tutorial: Laptop bag with quilted lining
Destri from The Mother Huddle guest blogs in the Pattern Remix series at Me Sew Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a laptop bag. The pattern is an adaptation of one she used to make a purse for … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Easy strapless maxi dress
Maxi dresses are super popular right now. Sharon from Sharon Sews shows how to make a strapless maxi dress. It’s a quick and easy dress to make, suitable for a beginning sewer. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Sharon Sews]